Author: Dele Benjamin
[UPDATE] Obanikoro’s sons invited by EFCC for questioning
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has invited for questioning, Babajide and Gbolahan Obanikoro – the sons of a former ...
Buhari will ‘put smiles on the faces of young Nigerians’
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, promised that his administration would create more employment opportunities for young people and ultimately put ...
15 things to know about CBN’s new forex policy
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Wednesday, released guidelines for the new flexible foreign exchange policy. The announcement was made ...
‘Human beings are more important than cows’ | CAN, PFN reject cattle grazing in Ondo
The Christian Association of Nigeria and the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, in Ondo, have urged the state government to make ...
Aregbesola ‘to expel’ Christian students for wearing church garments to school
Osun state governor, Rauf Aregbesola on Tuesday threatened to expel students who wore unauthorised clothes to public schools in the ...
Nigeria shouldn’t be signing deals with China – Ben Bruce
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Privatization, on Tuesday questioned the rationale behind Nigeria’s signing of rail deals ...
We’ve kept our promise, we’ve created jobs – Lai Mohammed
As a result of the commencement of the N-Power job creation programme, the Federal Government has said it has fulfilled ...
Why we freeze accounts of people under investigation – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has revealed why it places an embargo on the accounts of individuals who are ...
Dear Nigerians, getting your international passport is now easy
The Comptroller-General of Immigration, Muhammad Babandede on Monday, June 13, ordered all Passport Control Officers (PCOs) nationwide and Passport Issuing ...
The moment Ali Sheriff finally entered PDP secretariat (PHOTOS)
Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, who was kicked out of office at the PDP National Convention, has retaken his position as ...
Ambitious Dino Melaye aims ‘to become President of Nigeria’
Dino Melaye, the Senator representing Kogi West constituency believes he would be the President of Nigeria, someday. Speaking as a ...
Why militancy has returned to the Niger Delta – Femi Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, says the continued destruction of oil wells and pipelines by Niger Delta Avengers “would further ...
Afenifere to Buhari: ‘Release result of June 12 presidential election
The Afenifere Renewal Group has called on the Federal Government to release the official result of the June 12 1993 ...
PDP appoints Metuh’s successor
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the appointment of Dayo Adeyeye as its national publicity secretary. Adeyeye takes over ...
This is what FG will do with properties seized from looters
Some of the buildings and properties recovered from alleged treasury looters will be converted to federal government agencies. Minister of ...
These are the 11 bills passed by the 8th Senate thus far
To mark the one year anniversary of the inauguration of the eighth Senate, the lawmakers of the upper chamber of ...
‘The greatest challenge is keeping the Senate together – Saraki
Senate President Bukola Saraki said on Thursday, that his greatest challenge is keeping the 8th Senate together as a unit. ...
EFCC will bargain with Metuh, former Chief of Air Staff… on these conditions
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is ready to accept plea bargain in the corruption cases against a former National Publicity ...
We want Buhari to succeed, but… – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party has promised to produce the next President of Nigeria in the next general election in 2019. ...
VP Osinbajo is Acting President
President Muhammadu Buhari has notified the National Assembly of his 10-day trip abroad for medical treatment. The President on Monday, ...
Nigerian doctors to go on strike
The National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria has announced the commencement of a nationwide strike from Thursday, June 9. ...
I’m proud to have established 12 universities – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan said on Monday that he built hundreds of primary and secondary schools as well as 12 ...
Just In: NYSC orientation course starts Monday
The management of the National Youth Service Corps has announced that the 2016 Batch A Stream II Orientation course will ...
‘In the next few months, we should see some changes’ – VP Osinbajo
Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has informed Nigerians that releasing the names of treasury looters “may jeopardize ongoing investigations.” Nigerians ...
‘As a human being, Buhari is entitled to rest… pray for him’ – Presidency
The Presidency has urged Nigerians to offer prayers for President Muhammadu Buhari as he travels abroad for see specialists over ...
Just In: Faleke fails in bid to unseat Yahaya Bello
The deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the November 21, 2015 governorship election in Kogi state, James ...
‘Fayose has dragged our family name in the mud’ – Brother
Oluwasegun Fayose, the eldest brother of Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, is unhappy with the way the latter has rubbished their family ...
FG sets up special account for recovered looted funds
A special account has been set up by the Federal Government for the stolen funds recovered in the last one ...
Niger Delta Avengers’ website goes down
The official website of militant group, Niger Delta Avengers – www.nigerdeltavengers.com – appears to have been shut down. The militant ...
Why FG can’t yet release names of treasury looters
The Nigerian Presidency on Saturday, released the breakdown of figures recovered in the past one year from treasury looters. While ...
The September Standard
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- Celebrating Nigerian Trailblazers: Inspiring Women in Fashion
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- Grammy Awards 2024 Red Carpet Fashion: Hits and Misses that Stole the Spotlight
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- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy