INTERVIEW: Why I’d rather resign than falsify Nigeria’s data for politicians – Statistician-General
Yemi Kale explains why the nation's unemployment figures remain low despite a seemingly different reality.
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Tinubu, Ambode, Aregbesola, others mourn Olaniwun Ajayi
Mr. Ajayi, a prominent chieftain of the pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, died Friday aged 91.
Wike criticises NJC for suspending judges accused of corruption
The Rivers governor says the decision is bad for democracy.
Politicians plotting to derail Ondo guber election, group says
The group says only credible elections would be accepted.
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Politicians, govt. officials blocking efforts to reveal owners of Nigeria’s extractive firms — NEITI
NEITI wants the ownership disclosure should be incorporated in the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill.
EITI wants more spotlight on politicians owning extractive industry assets
Nigeria and 50 other countries have pledged to publish the beneficial owners of companies in their extractive sector by 2020.
Ex-Minister warns politicians against hate speech
The Minister condemned the hate speeches in the build up to elections.
The Prophesy of Uncle Sal, By Ose Oyamendan
I was confused about the whole political logjam in the PDP this week. I read every book, watched all the ...
Female aspirant wants more women in PDP leadership
Ms. Nwosu, a PDP publicity secretary aspirant, says women can help address the party’s internal crisis. A member of the ...
Time for Nigeria’s “Big Men” to Give Back to Society, By Zainab Usman
Nigeria’s former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, recently announced that he is offering one undergraduate/postgraduate scholarship to young Nigerians, to cover ...
Northern governors, politicians responsible for ‘unIslamic’ Almajiri system- David Mark
Mr. Mark launched a tirade on a system many politicians fear to openly condemn. The Senate President, David Mark, on ...
Politician wants court to stop 2014 Anambra governorship election
Ifeanyichukwu Okonkwo wants his party to be e-registered before the elections. A politician in Anambra State has sought an injunction ...
Bayelsa politicians sponsor kidnappers- Governor Dickson
Politicians in President Goodluck Jonathan's home state of Bayelsa sponsor kidnappings for various reasons including to scare away investors, the ...
We politicians exploit religious, ethnic sentiments for selfish reasons — President Jonathan
“Most of us who are politicians exploit religious sentiments to divide Nigerians for our own selfish gains,” Jonathan. President Goodluck ...
Jega insists on use of ad-hoc staff in Nigeria’s election
If we don’t use ad hoc staff, politicians will rig the election, Jega says.
Political office holders won’t get honorary degrees anymore- VCs
The guideline will check the excessive number and procedure of awarding honorary degrees in Nigeria.
59 female aspirants for Benue LG elections
Female politicians are out to challenge their male counterparts in the coming Benue State's council polls.
Deep Things with Sunday Ogidigbo: Pastors and Jonathan
On daily basis professionals, politicians, artisans, labourers, soldiers, journalist and firefighters are called upon to discharge the duties of their ...
