Tag: Tafawa Balewa

He said the nation’s constitution was drafted by soldiers rather than citizens and warned that no country can thrive when ...

Mr Dangiwa said the visiting team also paid a courtesy call to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos.

The race to occupy the Government House in Bauchi is realistically between Governor Bala Mohammed of the PDP and Sadique ...

Bauchi Emirate Council withdraws the title of 'Jakadan Bauchi' it conferred on a former Speaker of House of Representatives, Yakubu ...

Mr Mohammed listed the affected councils to include Bauchi, Bogoro, Ganjuwa, Kirfi, Tafawa Balewa and Toro.

In Nigeria, we used to have leaders worthy of the name, not because they were perfect but because their strengths ...

Awolowo's achievements, brilliance, and intellectual prowess notwithstanding, he had his fair share of criticisms, and huge controversies.

The plaintiff alleges that Mr Dogara had frustrated efforts to personally serve the court processes on him.

Eight of the 14 Nigerian leaders were soldiers and two of them also served two terms as elected presidents.

Nigeria became a sovereign nation on October 1, 1960.

PREMIUM TIMES highlights some of the high points of Nigeria's 60-year journey.

The wife of Nigeria's former prime minister died on Sunday.

The tribunal upheld the victory of the PDP candidate, Governor Bala Mohammed in the March 23 election.

INEC says it will continue with the state constituency collation and subsequently announce the result

Any manipulations of the exercise would be resisted by people of the affected areas, the PDP adds.

The collation process for Tafawa Balewa Local Government will resume Tuesday, March 19.

The fact-finding team sent to Bauchi by INEC will basically communicate this decision to stakeholders in the election.

The party wants INEC to cancel the result.

In June, he was named among the four Nigerians invited into the voting membership of the Oscar awards.

The police say the restriction will not affect those on essential duties, who must however carry their valid identification cards.

Health minister laments challenges of accessing HIV/AIDs care.

Mr. Sule became minister of mines and power at the age of 29 and signed contracts with Shell for oil ...

It should be noted that not all northern Nigerians use the names of their hometowns as their surnames.

The emir says Northern leaders owe it a duty to uphold the dignity of their departed leaders.

The president says Mr. Babankowa also played a crucial role in crushing the Maitatsine uprising of 1980