President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday said the prosecution of those who misappropriated the revenue of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation under past administrations will soon commence. He, however, was not specific on either when the trial would start or those who had been indicted. Buhari spoke at a meeting he had with President Xi Jinping […]Read More

The Lagos State Government will embark on an aggressive campaign and enforcement of guidelines for commercial boat operators to reduce boat accidents in the state. Managing Director of Lagos State Waterways Authority, Mrs. Abisola Kamson, said the new drive was in line with the commitment of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to ensure that water transportation remained […]Read More

There are strong indications that only West African leaders would be invited for the forthcoming independence anniversary celebrations on October 1, 2015. This followed the decision of the Federal Government to make the celebration a low key affair. Only West African leaders and prominent Nigerians would be invited for the programme which would hold at […]Read More

President Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed Friday’s announcement by the World Health Organisation that polio is no longer endemic in Nigeria. The President expressed delight over the announcement, which followed the absence of any case of the wild polio virus in Nigeria since July 24, 2014. He applauded the concerted efforts of government officials, health workers, volunteer […]Read More

The All Progressives Congress on Thursday commended the Economic Community of West African States for its leadership role in restoring the transitional order in Burkina Faso. It also hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for hosting the Extraordinary Summit of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government that took the decision to reinstate Interim President Michel Kafando, who […]Read More

The former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae, has regained freedom from his abductors. Falae, who was released today, four days after being allegedly kidnapped by some Fulani herdsmen on his farm in Ilado village, Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, said it was a hell being in the […]Read More

The All Progressives Congress has appealed to Nigerians to continue to support President Muhammadu Buhari in the daunting task of steering the country to peace, security and prosperity. This party’s National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed who felicitated  with muslims on eid kabir celebrations commended Nigerians for their sacrifices towards ensuring the emergence of a better Nigeria […]Read More

WEST African leaders have held a one-day summit in Abuja to find a solution to the political stalemate in Burkina Faso. The meeting, which was hosted by President Muhammadu Buhari followed a visit by a delegation from the Economic Community of West States  to the country last Thursday. The summit which held under the aegis […]Read More

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has called on members of the Governing Councils of tertiary institutions in the state to work assiduously to reposition the institutions as foremost citadels of learning. Ambode made this call on Tuesday while inaugurating the Governing Councils of the Lagos State University, Lagos State Polytechnic, Adeniran Ogunsanya College of […]Read More

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has appointed Mr. Olufolarin Ogunsanwo as the new Chairman, of Lagos State Internal Revenue Service. Ogunsanwo’s appointment was confirmed by the Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday, following the request by the governor, a statement said on Tuesday. Ambode had earlier approved the appointment of new Directors to the […]Read More