Kaduna High Court on Monday granted the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Ibraheem El-Zakzaky leave to go to India for medical treatment. Police had early tightened security in the Kaduna metropolis ahead of the hearing of the bail application of the IMN leader and his wife, Zeenat. Our correspondent reports that Ahmadu Bello […]
The condemnation of the arrest of Omoyele Sowore continued yesterday with the Noble laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, lamenting that the country had been thrown into a cycle of suppression of citizens’ rights. The police, at the weekend, accused Sowore, the convener of #RevolutionNow protests and the Global Coalition for Security and Democracy in Nigeria of […]
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The federal government’s National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) has, in three years, lifted no fewer than five million Nigerians out of extreme poverty. President Muhammadu Buhari said this at the opening of the Global Youth Employment Forum of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Abuja yesterday.He said the forum was an opportunity for young persons […]
The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal on Thursday fixed August 21 for final arguments in the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. On that day, the five-man tribunal led by Justice Mohammed Garba will announce a date for judgment after listening to the closing arguments by lawyers. The tribunal […]
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, has called on organised labour to challenge political leaders to ensure that state resources meet the needs of workers and other Nigerians. Oshiomhole made the call in Abuja at a reception in honour of the Director-General, International Labour Organisation, Mr Guy Ryder. Oshiomhole expressed concern […]
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has sought resolution of outstanding issues between Nigeria and the United Kingdom through strengthened ties. Receiving the European country’s Secretary of State for International Development, Alok Sharma yesterday in Abuja, he said the most population black nation stands to benefit immensely from the United Kingdom in its ongoing reform of the […]
Barely 24 hours after the Senate unveiled the chairmen of its 69 standing committees, early signs of rancour have appeared in the caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the chamber. The Guardian learnt that the distribution of some 23 committees considered to be at Grade A level (otherwise referred to as juicy committees) […]
President Muhammadu Buhari met with southwest traditional rulers yesterday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja amid ongoing moves to contain insecurity in the country. The royal fathers were led by Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. Also in attendance was Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu. The Ooni told reporters after the meeting: “We met […]
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The Federal Government has reiterated its determination to continue to procure sophisticated weapons to keep the nation’s military in good fighting shape, saying the country will take delivery of Super Tucano fighter jets in 2020. A statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on […]