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My successor must be better than me – Katsina governor

The Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Masari, says he would like his

My own officer pulled me over for nothing – Ex-Detroit black police chief decries racism in America

In this piece, Isaiah McKinnon, a retired chief of the Detroit Police Department,

North will always decide who becomes Nigeria’s president – APC chief

Basheer Garba Umar, National Coordinator, Buhari Mass Movement (BMM), an NGO that

The Years Roll By, And Buhari Keeps Faith As A Democrat – By Femi Adesina

Let’s begin with this story a retired Colonel of the Nigerian Army

EFCC never recovered N7.9bn from me – Okorocha fumes

Former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha has debunked claims by the Economic

APC will face consequences for disqualifying Obaseki – Odigie-Oyegun

Former National Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun says the

Edo 2020: I won’t appeal my disqualification by APC panel – Obaseki

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki says he will not be appealing his

Democracy will only return to Nigeria when Buhari leaves office – Fayose

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose says democracy will only return

“2023 presidential ambition hanging in the balance” – APC founding members tell Tinubu over support for Oshiomhole

Twelve founding members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have said its

Until there’s restructuring, June 12 activists won’t rest – Gani Adams

The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has said that

Buhari’s agenda same as my dad’s – Abiola’s son

Jamiu, the son of Chief MKO Abiola and his late activist wife,

Full Text: Buhari’s Democracy Day Speech

  Fellow Nigerians, 1. The 2020 celebration of Democracy Day marks 21

COVID-19: Wizkid dares Nigerian pastors

Multiple award-winning musician, Ayodeji Balogun aka Wizkid has dared Nigerian pastors to

Aregbesola Comes To Judgment – By Femi Adesina

Wednesday June 10, 2020, was ‘judgment day’ for Minister of Interior, Ogbeni

EFCC recovers N2.7bn from Okorocha, returns funds to Imo govt

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has recovered N2.7

Pastor Adeboye threatens to kill anyone who messes with his wife

The General Overseer, The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch

Oshiomhole Acting Like Judge In His Own Case – Edo Deputy Gov

The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu says National Chairman of

JUST IN: EPL Teams To Display Black Lives Matter Badges On Matchday Shirts

Premier League clubs have unanimously agreed to display a Black Lives Matter

“Event centres, cinemas remain shut for now” – Lagos govt clarifies directive

The Lagos State Government has clarified its position on reopening of event

Eto’o: Why Messi has to play until he’s 70

Cameroonian football legend, Samuel Eto'o Fils says he would like to see

(Full List): FBI’s 10 Most Wanted Fugitives

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the United States maintains a

Hushpuppi: “You’re exposing yourself” – Samklef warns Yahoo boys, others displaying wealth on social media

Ace music producer, Samuel Oguachuba a.k.a Samklef has sounded a note of

(VIDEO): Sanitiser left in car parked in the sun explodes, causes fire

A health and safety expert, Dr Wilson Arikpo, has warned against leaving

Family of lady left paralysed after rape identifies perpetrator, demands justice

The family of a rape victim identified simply as Favour has demanded

IPOB reveals what it submitted to US govt that angered Nigerian presidency

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has revealed what it submitted to

Buhari AWOL As Islamic Insurgents Kill More Than COVID-19 – Washington Post

“Government at all levels in Nigeria has diverted attention to COVID-19 and

Step up security, intelligence in Northeast – Atiku urges FG as Boko Haram kills dozens in Borno

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged the Federal Government to step

Black people should get COVID-19 vaccine first, after health workers – Melinda Gates

Co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Melinda Gates says black

Defamation: Senator threatens legal action against Buhari’s aide sued by Atiku over similar matter

Senator Peter Nwaoboshi (PDP - Delta North) has threatened to sue Lauretta

Nigeria among least peaceful globally – Global Peace Index

The Global Peace Index (GPI) report released recently has placed Nigeria among