By Janet Bassey (Governance Reporter)

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, met behind closed door with the General Overseer (GO), Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, at the State House, Abuja.

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By Janet Bassey (Governance Reporter)

President Buhari desires a judicial system that is truly independent, that is composed of noble, responsible Nigerians of the highest moral character, and one that serves the interest of no one but that of justice.

By Musa Ubandawaki (Sokoto Correspondent)

The Rehabilitation of water treatment plan, water works and drilling of boreholes in Bado water pumping station has commenced in earnest. As at the time of the visit by management of the state water board the men of the contracting firm Judadu Ventures Limited were busy carrying out various aspects of the work.

By Janet Bassey (Governance Reporter)

Nigeria's First Lady, Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, has returned to the country after a month of absence. The wife of the president was away for medical treatment for an undisclosed ailment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). She arrived the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at the weekend.

By Mahmoud Dogara (Bauchi Correspondent)

No fewer than 89 medical doctors have been discovered to be illegally on the payroll of the Bauchi state government while they are employed elsewhere.

By Janet Bassey (Governance Reporter)

As former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida turns 79 years on Monday August 17, 2020, President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a congratulatory message to him on the occasion of his 79th birthday anniversary.

By Josiah Adebutu (Ogun Correspondent, who was at Ijebu Igbo)

A heavy throng of sympathizers and party supporters, on Sunday, stormed the Ijebu Igbo country home of late Senator Buruji Kashamu who died on Saturday at a Lagos hospital from complications arising from corona virus infection to pay their last respect to him. The sympathizers however defied Covid-19 protocols to grace the interment of the remains of the late former senator.

By Adetutu Adesanya (Politics Correspondent, in Lagos)

Senator who represented Ogun East at the National Assembly between 2015 and 2019, Senator Buruji Kashamu is dead. He reportedly died from Corona Virus complications in Lagos.

By Rose Nwankwu (Awka Correspondent)

The Senior Special Assistant on Security to Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state, Mr Azubuike Ekwegbalu, was, on Sunday, murdered in cold blood by yet unknown assailants, leaving him dead after allegedly stabbing him with a kitchen knife. The assassins, allegedly stormed his residence in Awka, Anambra State Capital.

By Adango Briggs (Portharcourt Correspondent)

The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC), has expressed concern over governor Nyesom Wike's comment during the handing over of car gifts his government purchased for the state judiciary officers.

By Chinwendu Agoha (MDA Reporter)

A group known as Buhari Media Organisation (BMO), has described the reaction of Ijaw leader, Pa Edwin Clark to President Muhammadu Buhari's decision to name 23 railway stations after some prominent Nigerians as illogical and untenable.

By Adetutu Adesanya (Correspondent, Lagos)

Baring any further change of mind, the Lagos State government has finally resolved to re-open worship centers in the state next week Friday, August 7, 2020.