SERAP threatens to sue Akpabio, Abass over secrecy around ‘running cost’ for lawmakers
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas to “promptly...
Obasanjo counsels on how Nigeria can get good governance, achieve development
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Nigerians to change, and enthrone responsible and transformational leadership at every level of government if they want the...
Nigeria-born Adesanya loses to Du Plessis in UFC305
Dricus du Plessis retained his middleweight title at UFC 305 in Perth, Australia, by submitting Israel Adesanya in the fourth round of an intense...
Benue gov, Alia talks tough after kidnap of 20 medical students
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has warned kidnappers and other criminal elements operating within the state to find relocate, as his administration would...
PDP sweeps all 20 chairmanship seats in Bauchi LG elections
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been declared winner in elections held into all the 20 local government areas in Benue State on Saturday.
Executive...
Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Sunday, August 18, 2024
Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. 18 months after, Abdulsalami’s peace committee opens up on pressure to cancel 2023...
Lewandowski scores as Barca begin La Liga season with win over Valencia
Robert Lewandowski was on target as Barcelona sealed a 2-1 victory over Valencia in their La Liga opener on Saturday night.
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Police arrests two for alleged theft of vehicle brainbox in Lagos
Police operatives in Lagos have detained two men for alleged theft of a vehicle brainbox in the state.
The spokesman for the state police command,...
Tinubu cuts Nigeria’s delegation to UN General Assembly
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the reduction in the size of Nigeria’s official delegation to the forthcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meetings in...
18 months after, Abdulsalami’s peace committee opens up on pressure to cancel 2023 presidential...
A former head of state, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, said on Friday the National Peace Committee (NPC) was pushed to persuade the Independent National Electoral...