PHOTOS: Nigeria President, Bola Tinubu's Inauguration

Bola Tinubu became Nigeria’s president on Monday during a period of unprecedented challenges for Africa’s most populous country, leaving some citizens hopeful for a better life and others skeptical that his government would perform better than the one he succeeded.

Thousands of Nigerians and several heads of government attended the swearing-in ceremony for the 71-year-old Tinubu in the country’s capital, Abuja. He succeeds President Muhammadu Buhari to lead a country that by 2050 is forecast to become the third most populous nation in the world, tied with the United States after India and China.

Federal Government signs MoU On Dairy Production and Development

The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of the dairy sector in Nigeria.

Signing the MoU with one of the world’s largest dairy companies – Arla Foods in Abuja, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development – Chief Audu Ogbeh stated that the Nigerian Government in line with its plan on food security, welcomes companies and initiatives that would help in the development of the agricultural sector.

PHOTOS: President Buhari re-launches War Against Indiscipline (WAI) brigade

The President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government, on Monday, relaunched the War Against Indiscipline, WAI Brigade, in Abuja, saying in this era of insecurity, violence, kidnapping, and other forms of social vices, the role of the Brigade in civil intelligence gathering cannot be over emphasized.

Announcing the development on the occasion of the National and State Commanders meeting of the Community Support Brigade, CSB, also known as WAI, the Director-General, National Orientation Agency, NOA, Dr. Garba Abari said the President Buhari administration has declared the intention to relaunch the Brigade for better performance, as well as to bring its activities to the fore.

PHOTOS: FIFA president, Gianni Infantino and Secretary General, Fatma Samoura visits Nigeria

The president and secretary general of FIFA have visited Nigeria to meet African football association leaders.

President Gianni Infantino and secretary general Fatma Samoura arrived in the country on Sunday for a two-day visit and will attend an under-13 international match on Monday as part of the trip.

Police arrest Pastor who chained his 9-year-old son for 1 month (PHOTOS)

After a manhunt, the Ogun State Police Command yesterday arrested 40-year-old Pastor Francis Taiwo of Key of Joy Celestial Church in Ajibawo, Otta, who had chained his son, Korede, for more than one month because, according to him, the child stole food.

According to the police, his arrest was made possible with the assistance of members of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) in Otta.

Tinubu vs Melaye: Women protest against Dino Melaye in Abuja (PHOTOS)

Some women (and men) protest against the Chairman, Senate Committee on Federal Capital Territory, Dino Melaye (APC-Kogi West).

This is coming after the senator alleged on Monday, that wife of former Lagos state governor and Senate Committee Chairman on Women Affairs, Oluremi Tinubu (APC-Lagos Central) “splashed” N75 million to sponsor protests against him in the FCT.

Suspected Boko Haram fuel suppliers arrested (PHOTOS)

The Quick Reaction Force (QRF) of 251 Battalion, 7 Div Garrison on routine checks has arrested a truck loaded with 25 jerry cans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and other goods cleverly covered and concealed at Molai military check-point, outskirts of Maiduguri at about 8.00am on Tuesday.

Acting Director Army Public Relations Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman made this known in a press statement on Wednesday.

Kogi women holds press conference; ...wants Remi Tinubu to apologise to Dino Melaye (PHOTOS)

A group of women in Kogi State have called on Senator Remi Tinubu to apologise to colleague, Dino Melaye after he threatened to beat her up and impregnate her.

The women made the demand at a press conference held in the state today, July 19, 2016.

Lagos women protest Dino Melaye’s verbal assault on Remi Tinubu; ...demands apology (PHOTOS)

Scores of women in Lagos State on Monday stormed Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s office to protest Senator Dino Melaye’s verbal assault on Senator Oluremi Tinubu and demanded apology from the senator.

Melaye had recently told Tinubu, who represents Lagos Central Senatorial District at the Senate that he would beat her up and ‘impregnate’ her.

PHOTOS: President Buhari meets Niger-Delta dialogue team

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday received in audience the Niger Delta Dialogue and Contact Group at the State House Abuja.

President Buhari says his administration would rebuild Nigeria, including the Niger Delta region, and therefore solicits patience and understanding from the citizenry.

Maryland Riot: "BRT did not kill hawker" – Lagos Govt clarifies misconception

The Lagos State Government has clarified the misconception surrounding the unfortunate incident where a street hawker was knocked down by an oncoming truck at Maryland Bus Stop on Wednesday.

The street hawker, who was trying to evade arrest from officials of Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI), had attempted to cross the road before being hit by the truck, which was erroneously thought to be a BRT Bus.

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INEC issues Certificate of Return to Uche Ogah as new Abia State Governor (PHOTOS)

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued the Certificate of Return to Mr Uche Ogah as the Governor of Abia State.

INEC’s Director of Publicity, Oluwole Osaze-Uzi, says this follows an order by the Abuja Federal High Court mandating INEC to immediately issue Certificate of Return to Mr. Uche Ogah who came second at the last Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primaries in Abia State.

Ekiti lawmakers protest freezing of Fayose’s accounts; ...holds plenary on highway (PHOTOS)

As part of the efforts to drum support for Governor Ayodele Fayose over the freezing of his accounts by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) , members of the state House of Assembly on Wednesday staged a protest by holding its plenary on the highway to express their disenchantment with the action of the anti-graft agency.

They lambasted the EFCC for flouting section 308 of the constitution which conferred absolute immunity on Fayose. They then called for the immediate unfreezing of the accounts in the interest of justice.

Militants attack Ikorodu communities; ...over 50 killed (*GRAPHIC PHOTOS)

No fewer than ‎50 persons were feared killed on Thursday night when militants invaded border town communities between Ogun and Lagos.

NAN reports that the areas affected are Elepete and Igbo-Olomu, a border community in Ikorodu North Local Government Area.

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PHOTOS: The Aisha Buhari connected to Jefferson bribery scandal

The Aisha Buhari connected to the Jefferson bribery scandal is an impostor and not the President's wife

Also, the President's wife is from Yola not Daura as indicated in the impostor's passport.

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Monday revived a controversy surrounding the role played by Aisha, President Muhammadu Buhari’s wife, in the messy bribery scandal involving U.S. Congressman, Williams Jefferson.

PHOTOS: Ooni of Ife, Oba Ogunwusi recognized by US lawmakers at the House Of Reps in Washington

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II) who is presently in the U.S continues to receive recognition from the people of United States.

The Ooni paid a visit to the House of Representatives in Washington D.C in the United States yesterday where he gave a speech relating to African (Yoruba) culture in front of the full house.

PHOTOS: Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi at 41st Odunde Festival in Philadelphia, USA

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II was at the 41st Odunde Festival in Philadelphia, USA yesterday June 12.

Odunde was created in 1975 by Lois Fernandez and Ruth Arthur. The festival attracts over 500,000 people annually and is the largest African American street festivals held in the country.

Muslim youths attack and stab Christian man for not fasting in Kaduna (PHOTOS)

A Christian man, Francis Emmanuel, on Wednesday narrowly escaped death as a gang of six youths, believed to be Muslims, armed with daggers stabbed him severally at a restaurant in Kakuri, Kaduna.

They accused him for not fasting.

Tension flared after the incident as the man was rushed to St. Gerald Catholic Hospital about a kilometre from Sokoto Street, Kakuri, where the incident happened.

Oba of Benin: Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa performs Ukpukpe rites (PHOTOS)

The burial rites for the late ‎Oba of Benin, Oba Erediauwa, continues on Thursday morning with the Crown Prince and Edaiken n’Uselu, Eheneden Erediauwa, performing the Ukpukpe rites.

Also present at the ceremony which was held at the Ugha Ozolua Grounds, inside the Benin Palace, were other children of the departed Monarch and palace chiefs.

Federal Govt formerly launch clean-up of oil spills in Ogoni land (PHOTOS)

The federal government has formerly launched the clean-up of oil spills in Ogoni land, Rivers State, Nigeria, as recommended in the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report.

The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, who represented President Muhammadu Buhari at the event, performed the launch on Thursday, June 2.