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Saraki sets agenda for 8th Senate

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In an interview with reporters in Abuja, Saraki said if his colleagues give him the opportunity to serve them as President, he would ensure openness, transparency and accountability in running the affairs of the Senate. He also said the public will be better enlightened about the functions of the legislature, especially as it affects making laws that would impact positively on their lives.

FA Cup get first title sponsor following deal with Emirates Airline

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The FA Cup will be rebranded as The Emirates FA Cup after the Football Association signed a three-year contract with the Dubai-based airline.  The deal, which starts next season and runs until 2018, means Emirates become the first title sponsor of football's oldest knockout competition.

Meet the new Aide-de-camp (ADC) to President Buhari

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The newly appointed ADC to President Muhammed Buhari is Lt. Col. Lawal Abuka Muhammed and he hails from Kano state. 

Dakuku Peterside lauds Buhari's inauguration speech

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Dakuku Peterside (Facebook) Peterside told ] NAN in Port Harcourt on Saturday, May 30, that the country is passing through hard times. According to him, issues like security, economy, corruption and Niger Delta are topical and deserve attention. He explained that these issues raised by Buhari in his inaugural speech are commendable.

Ambode creates new offices.

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Ambode, decked in white attire (Agabada) with a red cap to match, was sworn in by the Chief Judge of Lagos, Justice Funmilayo Atilade, at about 11.25am Highpoint of the inaugural speech which attracted ovation from the crowd was the announcement by the newly sworn in governor of the creation of a new ministry and two offices.

Aliyu stoned in Niger, smuggled out of stadium

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IMMIDIATE past governor of Niger State, Dr. Babangida Aliyu was yesterday booed and stoned at the venue of the handing over ceremony in Minna. Aliyu was at the Bako Kontagora Memorial Stadium for the transfer of power to his successor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello. The former governor, who arrived at about 10.15 am was booed by the crowd as he walked to the podium.

Fani- Kayode, Anenih, other speak on Buhari’s Inaugural Speech

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Fani-Kayode: ‘’I believe his part of non vendetta will be true, all Nigerians should join hands to see Nigeria move forward. “I believe it was a promising speech and sincerely hope that he is true to what he has said especially on the issue that he will not be on a vendetta mission. I hope he is saying the right thing; hope his words will be proved to be truth.