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The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Friday, dismissed a suit challenging the appointment of Justice Tanko Muhammad as substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).   Justice Iyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court struck out the suit brought by a plaintiff, Omirhobo Foundation, for lack of locus standi […]

Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti on Friday paid the outstanding salaries and allowances of some political appointees engaged by his predecessor, Ayodele Fayose. The affected former appointees were members of the State Civil Service Commission and House of Assembly Service Commission.   Presenting them with cheques covering their outstanding remunerations, the governor said the gesture […]

Unless the National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) reverses its decision on the mode of governorship primary election to adopt, it stands the risk of protest votes in Kogi State. The battle over the method of selecting who flies the party’s flag in the November gubernatorial election has been raging […]

As the delay in submitting the list of ministerial nominees continues to generate controversy and anger, the leadership of the national assembly rose Thursday evening from a late dinner with President Muhammadu Buhari perplexed and confused over the president’s announced intention to no longer nominate unknown persons for ministerial positions but only tested hands capable […]

Nigerian police on Thursday charged 38 supporters of a detained Shiite cleric over a violent clash with security forces in the capital. The Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) said police on Tuesday shot dead two of its members during a demonstration outside the parliament in Abuja.   Police said they used “minimum force to disperse […]

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it has no plans to increase the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol in the country. The Corporation made this known in a statement issued by its spokesman, Mr Ndu Ughamadu, in Abuja on Thursday.   He advised motorists and other petroleum products consumers […]

President Muhammadu Buhari in a letter Thursday requested the Senate to confirm the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad as the substantive CJN.   The letter was read by Senate President, Ahmad Lawan at plenary following the recommendation by the National Judicial Council (NJC) that the acting CJN be confirmed.   Muhammad […]

The Adamawa state police command has confirmed the abduction of Mr. Emmanuel Pindimso, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Mineral Resources. Well-wishers and friends were spotted going in and out of his residence to sympathize with member of his family.   Confirming the incident, the Public Relations Officer of the State police command, DSP Suleiman Nguroje, […]

President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday night in Abuja congratulated the Super Eagles for what he described as another spectacular outing, which he said confirmed Nigeria’s progress to the next level in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Egypt 2019. The president said with a well-deserved victory over the Bafana Bafana of South Africa, he was of […]

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has dissociated himself from a campaign group – “Asiwaju Reloaded Ambassadors Nigeria” – purportedly fronting “unsolicited and unwarranted” campaign materials about a prospective 2023 presidential run.   “We have seen pictures of face caps, T shirts, shirts and even leaflets with Bola Tinubu […]

The National Judicial Council (NJC) on Wednesday recommended Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad to President Muhammadu Buhari for appointment as substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). The Council took the decision at an emergency meeting held Wednesday July 10 in Abuja.   A statement from NJC Director of Information, Soji Oye, said, besides the appointment of […]

Nigerians who had expected President Muhammadu Buhari would avoid a repeat performance when he delayed the ministerial list during his first term for six months; are now resigned to the fact that despite repeated promises to the contrary, the President has lived up to the expectations by failing to submit his list of cabinet nominees, […]