I will contest 2019 Presidential election... Makafi

A former Governor of Kaduna State and immediate past Caretaker Committee Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, has joined the race to contest the nation’s presidency in 2019.

The two-term senator said at a press briefing in Kaduna on Sunday that, “after wide consultations with party men and women as well as other major stakeholders,” he had decided to seek the party’s nomination to contest the poll.

According to Makarfi, he is now ready to pick the PDP nomination form ahead of the 2019 presidential election…

Nigeria News Today. Your online Nigerian Newspaper : It’s Time To Abolish The Electoral College - Clinton

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Nigeria News Today. Your online Nigerian Newspaper : What Yoruba Want In Nigeria – Elders

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WOW!! See the new face of Ooni of Ife’s palace after Reconstruction – See before and after Photos

Great reconstruction work

The city’s head breathed new life into the legacy of antiquity. Renovation of the palace is a tradition that is upholded when a new ruler takes office. This is the standard practice for the Yoruba people. It not only has aesthetic and practical uses, but also spiritual motives.

Nyesom Wike threatens to dump PDP if Sheriff wins at Supreme Court

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, on Friday vowed not to work under the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff should the Supreme Court affirm him, Sheriff, as the leader of the party.

"What Buhari’s death will do to APC"

A former chieftain of the Progressives Peoples Alliance, PPA, and ex-governorship aspirant, Chief Ndukwe Ikoh, has noted that the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC’s existence will end once President Muhammadu Buhari dies.

Political Suicide And Desperations In Obvious Quarters

They have killed him several times, yet he refused to die. They have told us he would never win, yet he won. They said that, by this time in his presidency, all Nigerians would have become Muslims. To actualize their claims, they cloned websites, including those of reputable media stations, just to prove to us that he was dead or as the lousiest among them said, “a walking corpse”. Since none of this will work, they resorted taking us back a familiar path, a military coup!

I won’t do Big Brother Naija again even for N50 billion – T-boss

Ex-Big Brother Naija housemate, T-boss has vowed never to participate in the reality show again even for N50 billion.

Ekweremadu Advocates Total Removal of Age Limits for Political Offices

The Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has called for the total removal of age as a criterion for holding political offices in Nigeria.

Confusion as Two Courts Give Conflicting Ruling on Ifeanyi Ubah’s Release

Justice Yusuf Haliru of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sitting in Jabi, Abuja, thursday advised Mrs. Ifeoma Esom, counsel to the Chief Executive Officer of Capital Oil and Gas Ltd, Mr. Ifeanyi Ubah, to file an application seeking her client’s bail.

PDP, Supreme Court Judge Plotting To Remove Obaseki‎ – Party Chieftain Alleges

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State, James Ifaluyi-Ogbeide, has exposed alleged plot by the party leadership to sack Governor Godwin Obaseki through the Supreme Court.

Police to recruit 35,000

The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Police Affairs, Alhaji Haliru Jika, says the Nigeria Police Force will soon recruit an additional 35, 000 rank and file into the force.

Police raid Ekweremadu’s official guest house

The police in Abuja on Friday carried out a search on the Maitama, Abuja official guest house of the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu.

Wike’s award is poisoned chalice, I reject it - Amaechi

The Minister of Transport and Former Governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi has rejected an alleged award of honour claimed to be coming from the current Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, saying any award from Wike is a poisoned chalice.

16 Rescued, Several Others Trapped as Building Collapses in Lagos

No fewer than 16 persons were Thursday rescued alive when a three-storey building undergoing construction caved in and collapsed at no 2/4, Richard Abimbola Street, off Limca Road, Ire Akari Estate, Ilasa area of Lagos.

2022 World Cup: Air-conditioned Stadium Ready

With a little under 2,022 days until the Qatar World Cup kicks-off, the tiny yet hugely ambitious Gulf state will officially unveil the tournament’s first completed venue on Friday.

Femi Fani-Kayode: Coup bells ringing and why Nigerians must be concerned

I am very worried now. Ever since 1966 the northern ruling class has ALWAYS effected a coup d’etat whenever they feel sufficiently threatened with the loss of power.

The only time that they failed to do this, to their eternal regret, was when President Goodluck Jonathan succeeded President Umaru Yar'adua after the latter’s death in 2010.

Ifeanyi Ubah To Stay In Prison Till May 25

A federal high court sitting in Lagos south-west Nigeria today adjourned till 25 May, to decide whether to grant detained businessman Dr. Ifeanyi Uba bail or not.

Stop Allocating Soldiers to Politicians, Wike Replies Buratai

Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has advised the Army High Command to desist from posting soldiers to politicians, saying it is counter-productive and a threat to national security.

30 –year old Nigerians will be eligible for presidency soon – Dogara

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, on Wednesday said Nigerians within the 30 years age bracket would soon be eligible to vie for the country’s presidency.

No US president has been treated more unfairly – Trump

Donald Trump gave vent to frustrations over his mounting political problems Wednesday, declaring that no president in US history had been treated “more unfairly.”

Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo confirms rescue of another Chibok schoolgirl - Femi Adesina

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday confirmed that another Chibok schoolgirl had been found, barely 12 days after the release of the 82 abducted girls by their captors. 

Kachikwu: FG to Maintain N145 Pump Price of Petrol

The Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu has stated that the federal government would re-visit the pricing modulation model introduced in 2016 and remove the multi-layer charges on importation of petroleum products to maintain the pump price of petrol at the current N145 per litre.

Osinbajo cannot replace Buhari in 2019 if president dies – Northern Elders

Chairman of Northern Elders Forum, Professor Ango Abdullahi, has maintained that should President Muhammadu Buhari’s failing health prevent him from seeking re-election in 2019 the North must retain the presidency.

Government receives N11tr from SPDC JVs in four years

The Federal Government has so far received about $29 billion (N11.7 trillion) from the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) operated Joint Venture between 2012 and 2016, the oil company claimed.

$43.4 million Ikoyi Cash: 'I won’t appear before you' - CBN governor dares Reps

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has declined to appear before the House of Representatives to testify in the ongoing investigation into the $43.4m (about N13bn) recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission from an apartment at Osborne Towers, Ikoyi, Lagos.

Buhari, Obasanjo, Obaigbena, Elumelu Bag DTN Heroes Awards

President Muhammadu Buhari was on Tuesday night conferred with the Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe Leadership Award to mark the 91st anniversary of Daily Times, Nigeria’s oldest newspapers.

Nigeria can’t progress under current political system – Tinubu

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, and a former Minister of Police Affairs, Chief Broderick Bozimo, have said Nigeria cannot progress under the current political system which operates like a military unitary system.

No law stops me from leaving PDP – Fayose warns

Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has hinted on his readiness to quit the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) over the protracted factional crisis tearing the green-red-white umbrella to shreds.

REVEALED: Combined wealth of Dangote, Adenuga, Otedola, Alakija, Danjuma can end extreme poverty in Nigeria

The combined wealth of Nigeria’s five richest persons, estimated to be about $29.9 billion, can end extreme poverty in the country, a report by Oxfam International has stated.

The Oxfam report was titled ‘Inequality in Nigeria, Exploring the Drivers.’

No more France camp for Eagles, team to return May 28

The Super Eagles will no longer camp in France to prepare for their Cameroun 2019 African Nations Cup qualifier against South Africa on June 10, team officials have revealed.

Osinbajo Will Assent to 2017 Budget, Says Presidency

Following that absence of clarity Wednesday afternoon as to who would sign the 2017 budget after its transmission to the executive by the National Assembly, the presidency last night said Acting President Yemi Osinbajo would assent to this year’s spending bill.

Ex-minister, 82, passes exam in jail

A former minister, who is serving a 10-year jail term for corruption, has passed a school final examination at the age of 82, his son said Wednesday.

Ogbeh: Nigeria’s Rice Policy Hurting Thai Production

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh has said that the federal government’s ban on the importation of rice into the country was having severe effects on rice production in Thailand.

Senate halts spending by 38 federal agencies

The Senate yesterday passed a resolution directing 38 agencies of the Federal Government to immediately stop making further expenditure because they are yet to submit their budget proposals.

France President Emmanuel Macron Names Cabinet, Supporters In Key Ministries

Newly inaugurated President Emmanuel Macron of France on Wednesday constituted his government, with close supporters taking key ministries while a centre-right politician appointed as economy minister.

Man who brokered Chibok girls’ release speaks

The story of the release of 82 Chibok schoolgirls will not be complete without mentioning the lawyer who negotiated the release of the girls from Boko Haram captivity.

Novelist and writer Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani profiles the lawyer, Zannah Mustapha, who brokered the release of 82 women captured by Nigeria’s militant Islamist group Boko Haram.

Photos: Nigerian woman delivers sextuplets after 17 years of marriage

A Nigerian woman, Mrs Ajibola Adeboye has delivered a set of sextuplets after 17 years of marriage.

"I still want my woman to serve me food and kneel down"- 9ice

Singer 9ice sat down for an interview with veteran TV personality Funmi Iyanda and they got to discuss 9ice's broken marriage specifically and marriages in general.

BREAKING: Popular Yoruba actress, Moji Olaiya, is dead

Popular Yoruba actress, Moji Olaiya, is dead.

Makarfi-led PDP Asks State Chapters to Use Alternative Parties for Coming Polls

The Senator Ahmed Makarfi-led National Caretaker Committee (NCC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked state chapters of the party to adopt alternative political parties for their candidates in the upcoming elections, pending the ruling of the Supreme Court on the leadership crisis rocking the party.

High food prices contradict latest declining inflation rate

While latest indicators have shown that the nation’s inflation rate is easing, there are divided sentiments on the reality of the claims as food and other household items remain steadily high, despite various interventions by the government.

"I never saw Churchill fight with Tonto Dikeh or beat her. " - Nanny of Tonto Dikeh's (Video)

There's a new drama surrounding Tonto Dikeh and her nanny who has been taking care of Tonto's son, King Andre for over one year. Read the gist HERE.

The recently sacked nanny of her son King, Mgbechi Enyinnaya, has made shocking revelations in an interview with a media outfit. If you recall, Tonto Dikeh alleged that her short marriage was filled with domestic violence and her now estranged husband, Olakunle Churchill, beat her number of times and even cheated on her with his personal assistant

Her son's nanny has denied all of the allegations, claiming that Churchill is not a woman beater. She said;

PHOTOS: Ambode commissions Ojodu Berger pedestrian bridge, lay-bys

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Tuesday commissioned the newly built pedestrian bridge, lay-bys and slip road at Ojodu Berger.

Amaechi hails ex-President Goodluck Jonathan

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Tuesday commended the immediate past administration of ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan for embarking on massive projects that have been beneficial to Nigerians.

What God revealed to me about President Buhari’s health – Prophet Iginla

Popular prophet, Joshua Iginla, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari not to rush home from his medical trip in London. The Abuja-based clergy and shepherd in charge of Champions Royal Assembly, said this as part of the revelation he had on the president’s health.

Trump says he has ‘absolute right’ to share info with Russia

Embattled US President Donald Trump insisted Tuesday he had the right to share "facts" with Russia, one day after bombshell allegations that he divulged highly classified intelligence to Russian diplomats in the Oval Office.

Ministry Of Works Has Created 193,469 Jobs In 2 years – Fashola

The Ministry of Power, Works and Housing has created 193, 469 jobs, with 40,429 direct and 153,040 indirect jobs, within the two years of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.

Okocha, Ronaldinho open FIFA Confederation Cup fans' park in Russia

Ahead of the 2017 FIFA Confederation cup, former Super Eagles captain, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha, and 2005 World Footballer of the Year, Ronaldinho Gaucho, were both in Kazan, Russia at the weekend, to inspire football fans and open the FIFA Confederation Cup Fans’ Park.