Politics

Senate confirms Justice Onnoghen as Chief Justice of Nigeria

Onnoghen’s name was forwarded for screening by Acting President Osinbajo two weeks ago.

“We hear you loud and clear” – Acting President Yemi Osinbajo tells protesters

Osinbajo said the protesters’ displeasure at the government were heard “loud and clear.”

Nigerians demand 5 major things from Osinbajo after anti-Buhari protest

“ALL Nigerian lives MUST matter and we need to see government act in a way that proves this is indeed the case.”

HAPPENING NOW: Police stop protesters marching to Aso Rock villa in Abuja

Police have formed a barricade at the State House in Abuja to prevent protesters from proceeding to Aso Rock villa.

“Fire corrupt SGF Babachir Lawal” – February 6 protesters demand

Protesters march in several Nigerian cities in spite of police threats.

Nigerians defy heavy police presence, protest against economic hardship

Nigerians have defied heavy police presence and started to gather in protest against economic hardship in the country.

Important travel and safety advisory to all our readers 

Please be safe!

“I never said Buhari’s aircraft broke down” – Lai Mohammed

Report attributed to Lai Mohammed on President Buhari’s return is fake, a spokesman said.

Nigeria swears Osinbajo in as President…on Twitter.

The “swearing in” came after Buhari extended his London vacation for medical reasons.

BREAKING: Buhari extends London vacation indefinitely

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo will continue as Acting President.

Nigerians discuss Fela Anikulapo-Kuti after 2face pulls out of February 6 protest

Mixed reactions have begun to trail 2face Idibia’s call for the cancellation of February 6 intended mass protest.

JUST IN: 2face cancels February 6 protest

There will not be an anti-government protest on Monday, February 6, pop icon 2face Idibia…

BREAKING: Police “strongly advises” 2face to shelve anti-Buhari protest

The police said the protest could lead to breakdown of law and order.

DSS media clampdown proves Buhari has no respect for democracy

The DSS needs to stop the harassment of media houses doing their job!

“We will NOT stop 2face, Nigerians from protesting” – Presidency 

The Presidency said people have the fundamental human right to protest.

Ondo: Local Government Chairman slumps and dies in hotel room

Agunola Omomowo, the Chairman of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, reportedly slumped and died at a hotel early Friday morning.

Photos: Sokoto State University library complex is 25% complete

The complex, when completed, will also house offices.

Seun Egbegbe: Movie producer in police net after “trying to steal dollars this time”

Egbegbe, last year, got in trouble after allegedly stealing phones from a shop in Ikeja Computer Village.