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A Justice of the Supreme Court, Sidi Bage, has emerged as the 17th Emir of Lafia Emirate following the demise of Mustapha Agwai I. Mr Agwai died on January 10. Haruna Osegba, the Nasarawa State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs announced the selection of the Emir on Tuesday …

The Algerian Army has stepped in to ensure the exit of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika from office. The Chief of Army Staff, Gaed Salah, said in a televised announcement Tuesday that Mr Bouteflika was unfit for office. The army chief urged an immediate adoption of the country’s Article 102, which allows …

Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB), one of Nigeria’s leading banks, on Tuesday congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on the renewal of his mandate by the electorate. A letter addressed to the President and signed by the Chief Executive Officer of the bank, Segun Agbaje, on behalf of the Board, Management and Staff …

The U.S. will further clamp down on the use of foreign aid for non-governmental organisations that support abortions or work with groups that help women access the medical service, an official said. The U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, on Tuesday said this as he announced new limitations on the …

President Muhammadu Buhari says the Federal Government will continue to sensitize and encourage Nigerians to cultivate the culture of paying taxes by ensuring fair implementation policy and effective utilisation of resources. Mr Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, said Buhari stated this when he …

Atiku Abubakar has hailed President Donald Trump for his breakthrough in the extensive investigation of alleged Russian collusion in the 2016 elections. Mr Trump, of the Republican Party, was accused by the opposition Democratic Party of enlisting Russian hackers and other criminals to manipulate the outcome of the November 2016 …

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cut down the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points to 13.50 per cent from 14 per cent. The CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, disclosed this during a press conference at the end of the MPC …

Gunmen on Monday kidnapped a Catholic priest, Rev. Father John Bako Shekwolo at Ankuwa village in the Kachia area, in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The state police command confirmed the incident, noting that operatives were already combing the village in a bid to rescue the priest and arrest …

The Independent National Electoral Commission has shifted the date for the issuance of certificates of return to the Lagos State Governor-elect, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat. In a statement, the INEC spokesperson, Mr Femi Akinbiyi, said the event, earlier scheduled for Wednesday, would now hold on …

APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, on Monday, March 25, 2019, announced that the oil magnate had crossed over to the ruling party.   Ubah had attended a dinner President Muhammadu Buhari hosted in honor of all APC Senator elects Monday night. However, in a statement released on Tuesday, March 26, …