Read Full text of President Buhari’s 2020 budget speech on

By Agency Reporters PROTOCOLS 1.            I will start by asking you to pardon my voice. As you can hear, I have a cold as a result of working hard to meet your deadline! 2.            I am delighted to present the 2020 Federal Budget Proposals

Sex-for-grades investigation: my life under threat -BBC’s Kiki Mordi cries out

Kiki Mordi, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) investigative journalist that uncovered the sexual harassment in universities has revealed that she has received subtle threats since the report went viral. According to the journalist, her interest in the investigation was driven by her personal

Disaster: 200 rendered homeless as erosion destroys houses, churches in Onitsha

No fewer than 200 persons have been rendered homeless following the destruction of houses by gully erosion in Onitsha, Anambra State. Over five houses, including St. Philips Anglican Church, a school belonging to Redeemed Church in Nkisi Aroli/Obeleagu, Inland Town, as well as

Budget 2020: I’m suffering from cold because of hard work, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said that he is suffering from cold as he attributed the ailment to his hard work as the President of the country. Before presenting the details of the bill, Buharia pologised for his voice. He said he is

ODDITY: Fulani Herdsmen arrest kidnapping suspect in Ondo

Fulani Herdsmen in Akoko area of Ondo state have reportedly arrested another member of seven suspected kidnappers terrorising residents in the area. It would be recalled that four of the gangsters were arrested last Saturday by Soldiers and men of the Department of

Wadume: Panel submits report, recommends sanctions for army officer, ASP, others

Okodili Ndidi, Abuja The killing of the three Policemen and two civilians by troops of the Nigerian Army along Ibi-Wukari Road in Taraba State, has been attributed to poor communication between the late Policemen and the soldiers, The Nation gathered. The Board of

Group hails Akeredolu over Ore interchange Bridge

A group, Ondo for Good Governance, Accountability and Transparency (OGGAT) has hailed the Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu over the construction of the Ore interchange bridge. The group said the Governor deserves a pat on the back for the execution of projects,

Nigerians lament as prices of food items skyrocket by 65% due to

Tunde Ososanya Nigerians are now feeling the pains arising from the border closure as the prices of staple foods such as rice, frozen foods and others continue to witness an increase of up to 65 per cent. Some of the prices of the

Alleged N19.4bn fraud: Court to hear EFCC’s motion in Dasuki’ trial on Dec 11

An FCT High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday, fixed Dec. 11, for hearing in the trial of rtd Col. Sambo Dasuki and four others over alleged misappropriation of N19.4 billion arms funds. Justice Hussein Baba-Yusuf adjourned the trial after the Economic and

Kogi 2919: INEC to create 3,508 polling points, train 16,139 ad-hoc staff

James Azania, Lokoja   The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is to train 16,139 ad-hoc staff and create 3,508 polling g points across the 21 local government areas of Kogi State, ahead of the November 16 governorship election in the state. The National