President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday challenged the media and opposition parties to expose his wife, Aisha, or his son, Yusuf if they are found to have benefitted from government deals. The President issued the challenge during an interview aired on Arise TV on Monday night.
Minimum Wage: Why We've Not Transmitted Bill To NASS - FG
The Federal Government has explained why it is yet to transmit the New Minimum Wage Bill to the National Assembly for consideration and passage, several months after the tripartite committee set up by President Muhammadu Buhari concluded its assignment.
Coup: Military Takes Over Power In Gabon
The military in oil-rich Gabon says it has seized power from the President Ali Bongo-led government in the country. According to BBC, soldiers in the West African country claimed to have launched the coup to restore democracy.
2019: Atiku Continues His Presidential Campaign In Lokoja Tomorrow
Former Vice President and People's Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar will on Monday 7th January 2019 continue his presidential campaign in Lokoja, Kogi state.
Buhari Steps Aside, Hands Over Campaign To Tinubu
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday handed over his presidential campaign to the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu in order not to be distracted from governance. The President who stated this while inaugurating the campaign council, said Tinubu will now lead the party's campaign for the general elections.
IPOB: South East Governors Raise Alarm Over Threat Of Kidnap
State Governors in the South East have raised alarm over threat by members of Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) to kidnap them. The Governor of Ebonyi State and Chairman of South East Governors' Forum, David Umahi raised the alarm on Sunday at Nwaegu Military Cantonment in Abakaliki, Ebonyi state, while attending the official flag-off of Operation Egwu Eke III by the Nigerian Army, 82 Division.
2019: 8 Million People Yet to Collect PVCs - INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) disclosed in an interview with THISDAY on Saturday, through its National Commissioner, Dr. Mohammed Lecky that there are about eight million permanent voter card (PVC) yet to be collected and also reaffirming the commission’s commitment towards the prevention of electoral fraud.