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Police fire gunshots, teargas to disperse Lagos, Abuja protesters

  The police fired several gunshots and canisters of teargas into the air in a bid to stop protesters who…

5 years ago

We’re addressing poverty, youth unemployment to tackle insecurity – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration has begun to address the twin problem of poverty and youth unemployment fuelling insecurity…

5 years ago

Every incident gives me great worry – Buhari

Full text of Buhari’s 2021 Democracy Day speech SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF…

5 years ago

Buhari vows to be ruthless with terror financiers

President Muhammadu Buhari says anyone found financing terrorism will be ruthlessly dealt with by his administration. He stated those sponsoring…

5 years ago

Nigeria needs Twitter, says Senate President

Contrary to the hard posturing of the executive on Twitter after the suspension of the social media platform in Nigeria,…

5 years ago

BREAKING: FG appoints Ilelah as NBC DG

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed a veteran broadcaster, Mr Balarabe Ilelah, as the Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission. Minister…

5 years ago

11 Generals moved in major Army shakeup, new spokesman named

The Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya, has approved the appointment of Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu as the Director of…

5 years ago

Updated: Gunmen kill Zaria poly student, abduct eight others, two lecturers

  Gunmen last night attacked Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria, Kaduna State, killing one student and abducting many others including lecturers.…

5 years ago

Open grazing: Buhari, southern state governors on collision course

  The stage appears set for a clash between President Muhammadu Buhari and governors of the southern states with support…

5 years ago

FG declares Monday June 14 public holiday

The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 14 as public holiday to mark this year’s Democracy Day, Minister of Interior,…

5 years ago