I’m not ashamed to call Buhari my friend – PDP Governor

Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has said he is not ashamed to call President Muhammadu Buhari his friend despite belonging to the opposition People Democratic Party (PDP).

More trouble for Ambode as 36 Lagos assembly members endorse Sanwo-Olu (Photos)

Thirty six out of the 40 members of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Saturday endorsed an aspirant in the Lagos All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primaries, Jide Sanwo-Olu.

Air Peace loses N60million as NLC, TUC disrupt flights operations

Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest Airline, said it lost over N60 million to the disruption of its operations by members of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), insisting it was the target of the disruption as other airlines were spared.

Osun 2018: Buhari congratulates Oyetola, commends voters

President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Governor-elect of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola, for winning the keenly contested governorship election.

What we’re doing to end NLC Strike – Presidency

The presidency, Friday, stepped up efforts to convince labour unions in the country to call off their strike following the earlier meeting at which the government accepted their demand to reconvene the tripartite meeting on the proposed new national minimum wage.

Saraki Calls Osun Supplementary Election A Sham

The Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, has described Thursday’s rerun election held in Osun State as a total sham and the biggest electoral fraud in the history of the country.

Labour Vows To Shut Down Lagos Airport

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), has vowed to shut down the Lagos airport and other facilities in the state, following the organisation’s directive to commence a nationwide strike.

INEC declares APC’s Gboyega Oyetola winner of Osun governorship election

The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Gboyega Oyetola, the winner of the 2018 Osun governorship election.

Osun: 20 parties back APC

20 political parties are  supporting the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Gboyega Oyetola in today’s supplementary governorship election in Osun State.

I only wanted to see the colour of her panties, says teenager docked for defilement

A 16-year-old boy, who was arraigned before an Ogba, Lagos, chief magistrate court for allegedly defiling a two-year-old girl, has told the magistrate he only wanted to see the colour of the panties the girl was wearing.

I Am Ready For Lagos APC Primaries, Says Ambode

The Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, has said that he is ready to participate in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the state.

‘My life is under threat’ — Adeleke writes US, EU

Ademola Adeleke, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun state, has written the European Union and the United States over an alleged threat to his his life.

Ebola outbreak spreads: 69 dead

Ebola virus disease has sickened 150 people and caused the deaths of at least 69 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo's northeastern region, the nation's Ministry of Health reported Monday.

Economy may slip back into recession, CBN warns

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday warned that weak economic fundamentals currently being shown by the economy were putting the country’s exit from recession under threat.

PDP heads to court over Osun election

The Peoples Democratic Party on Monday said it is heading to court to quash INEC’s declaration of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State as inconclusive.

First class graduates, other protesters accuse Chevron of enslavement

Some trainees of Chevron Nigeria Limited have protested against what they described as enslavement by the management of the company.

$18M in cocaine found in prison bananas

This shipment of bananas donated to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice was ripe for contraband.

2019: APC Postpones Date For Presidential Primary

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its presidential primary earlier scheduled for September 25, to September 27, 2018.

INEC declares Osun governorship election inconclusive

The electoral commission, INEC, has declared the Osun State governorship election “inconclusive.”

No discrimination in Buhari’s administration, says Osinbajo

The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, says that the federal government under President Muhammadu Buhari does not segregate in its responsibilities to states irrespective of religion or party affiliation.

Osinbajo said that it was the oath the president took on the day they were sworn-in.

According to him, “The president said this country belongs to all of us and for that reason no State will be segregated against as been done in the past. There will be no discrimination as a result of party or religion. This gave rise to the formation of the economic advisory committee that I chair. Every State is being treated equal as of today.”

The vice-president also said that the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport is the first of its kind in the country, adding that the federal government had given approval for the International Cargo Airport, while it was built by the Imo State Government.

 - The Nation

If Obasanjo has problem with me, that’s his problem – Atiku

A former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, on Saturday, said he had no problem with former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

NAFDAC Raids Warehouse Stacked With Tramadol, Other Drugs

The National Agency for Food and Drug, Administration and Control (NAFDAC), raided a warehouse in Lagos State, where banned and controlled pharmaceutical products were being stored.

Fuel scarcity looms...

Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG and its Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Association, PENGASSAN, have threatened to shut down the nation’s Petroleum industry of alleged plans to sack thousands of workers from its operations nationwide.

Minister Of Communication, Adebayo Shittu, Defends Decision To Skip NYSC

The Minister of Communication, Adebayo Shittu, has defended his decision to skip the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

I left because APC has failed Nigerians, says Dogara

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, says he left the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) because APC failed to “keep to promises it made to Nigerians.”

I was offered VP slot but I rejected it - Wike

Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers state, says he is not interested in becoming the vice-president of the country.

APC Releases Revised Time Table For Primaries

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has revised the timetable for the conduct of the primaries.

Priest accused of child molestation, commits suicide in church

A 38-year-old French priest in a town in northern France committed suicide in his church after being accused of molesting a girl, local prosecutors and police sources told AFP on Wednesday.

I will contest Lagos gov election – Jimi Agbaje

Mr Jimi Agbaje, the 2015 Lagos State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, on Wednesday ended speculations about his re-run bid, saying he was back in the race.

Buhari Arrives In Osun For APC Mega Rally

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Osogbo, the Osun State capital for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Mega Rally.

US surgeon and girlfriend suspected of multiple drug rapes

A California surgeon and his girlfriend have been charged with two sexual assaults, and investigators suspect there could be "hundreds" more victims.

We are ready to receive Ambode - PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the party is ready to accept Lagos Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode if he decides to jump ship.

2019: Nigeria needs digital president – Saraki

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki yesterday said Nigeria must rise beyond sentiment in 2019 and elect a youthful, energetic and digital president.

EFCC, Customs place Fayose on watch list

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has written the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to demand an urgent placement of Ekiti State governor on criminal watch list.

Lawmaker caught taking ‘ritual’ bath inside bush at night

The Majority Leader of the Osun State House of Assembly, Honorable Timothy Owoeye, has been caught for allegedly taking a ‘ritual’ bath inside a bush at Osunjela area of Osogbo, Osun State in the dead of night.

Adeosun’s resignation shows honour, integrity, APC says

Nigeria’s governing All Progressives Congress (APC) says the resignation of Kemi Adeosun as Minister of Finance and acceptance of same by President Muhammadu Buhari is an action of honour, strength, character and integrity.

FRSC commences screening to select new recruits

The Federal Road Safety Commission has said its screening and physical fitness assessment for potential new recruits will commence from September 24 to 29.

PDP demands arrest, prosecution of Adeosun

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says Kemi Adeosun, former minister of finance, should be arrested and prosecuted following her resignation.

Buhari pushes for ECOWAS single currency

Having failed to meet the convergence criteria again, President Muhammadu Buhari has called on countries under the ECOWAS sub-region to put in more efforts to achieve the single currency program by 2020.

Trusted associates put me in NYSC trouble – Kemi Adeosun

Mrs Kemi Adeosun, the finance minister until yesterday, in her letter of resignation to President Muhammadu Buhari responded for the first time officially to the allegation of forging the NYSC exemption certificate, by expressing profound shock.

2019: Mimiko Joins Presidential Race

A former Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, yesterday, announced his intention to run for the presidency on the platform of the Labour Party (LP).

Lecturer docked for alleged sodomy, gratification

A 40-year-old lecturer, Aremu Olufemi, was on Thursday docked before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, over alleged sodomy (unnatural sexual intercourse) with one of his students.

Naira depreciates at parallel market

The Naira, yesterday, depreciated to N359.3 per dollar in the parallel market. 

2019: We’ll keep an eye on campaign spending — EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned politicians against reckless spending and bribery as the 2019 general elections draw close.

Lagos 2019: Ambode speaks on ‘rift’ with Tinubu

The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Wednesday said reports of a rift between him and national leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, were untrue.

2019: Speaker Dogara picks PDP nomination form

Speaker Yakubu Dogara has picked the nomination form to return to the House of Representatives on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, multiple sources familiar with the development told Premium Times.

No Further Delays In Evans’ Trail, Says Court

The trial of alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, resumed on Tuesday at the Lagos State High Court as he (Evans) hired a new counsel.

High tension as Femi Otedola ‘accepts’ Lagos PDP governorship ticket

Businessman, Femi Otedola, has reportedly accepted to become the torchbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party in the Lagos State governorship race in 2019.

2019: PDP confirms dates for presidential, other primaries

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says its presidential primary and National Convention still hold on Friday, October 5 to Saturday, October 6 as earlier scheduled.

Naira appreciates in parallel market

The naira yesterday appreciated to N358.5 per  dollar in the parallel market.