2023: We will address infrastructure deficit in Anambra – Ozigbo
Mr Valentine Ozigbo, the Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra, says he will address the infrastructure deficit in Anyamelum Local Government […]
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We’ll open up maritime sector to huge investment opportunities – Amaechi
The Minister of Transportation, Mr Chibuike Amaechi, has said that the maritime sector was being opened up for great investment opportunities given the ongoing removal […]
FG to complete Cham-Numan road by December
Work on the Cham-Numan road in Adamawa awarded by the Federal Government in 2017 will be completed before the end of 2021, an official said […]
Yobe South senators trade accusations as ICPC monitors execution of constituency project
Sen. Ibrahim Bomai (APC-Yobe South) on Monday debunked an allegation that he hijacked an Information Communication Technology (ICT) Centre, in Potiskum, assigned to his constituency. […]
Police rescue 8 passengers kidnapped by sea pirates in Rivers
The Police Command in Rivers said it has rescued eight passengers kidnapped recently by sea pirates in Rivers. The command’s Spokesman, SP Nnamdi Omoni, confirmed […]
My husband is an unrepentant adulterer, he slept with my sister – Woman seeking divorce tells court
A 57- year-old trader, Mrs Chima Udemi, told an Igando Customary Court in Lagos on Wednesday that husband, Tobechukwu, was an unrepentant adulterer who has […]
Lagos residents appeal to Sanwo-Olu to rehabilitate Alagbado roads
Some residents of Alagbado in Ijaiye-Ojokoro Local Council Development Area (LCDA) have appealed to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State to rehabilitate all roads in […]
ICPC begins tracking of N4.5bn projects in Yobe
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it has begun phase three tracking of over 118 Executive and Constituency projects worth […]
Bayelsa Govt to complete ongoing projects – Commissioner
Bayelsa Government on Wednesday reiterated its commitment to prudent and transparent use of public funds to complete ongoing projects. Mr Ayeba Duba, the state Commissioner […]
Abia to complete reconstruction of its section of Port Harcourt Road by December
Abia government on Tuesday said that it has not abandoned the reconstruction of the section of Port Harcourt Road which lies in Aba. It said […]
Police rescue abandoned 9-month-old girl child in Ebonyi
Police said in Abakaliki on Saturday that they have rescued a nine-month-old girl abandoned at Ebonyi Riverside in Ezzillo Community in Ishielu Local Government Area […]
Ronaldo returns to Manchester United, 12 years after
Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to Manchester United, 12 years after he ended his first contract there, the English Premier League (EPL) club said […]
Rail transport: Nigerians demand system revival, improved services – Survey
Some Nigerians in parts of the North-Central have called for the revival of the nation’s rail transport system to ease movement of people, goods and […]
NALDA to establish integrated farm estate in Kogi
The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) is to establish an Integrated Farm Estate in Kogi for crop production and livestock production, processing and packaging. […]
Police kill 4 gunmen in Osun
Police operatives killed four gunmen in Ilesha, Osun, on Wednesday, the police said on Thursday. The gunmen had earlier ambushed a vehicle conveying murder suspects […]
Company to train 800 oil palm farmers in Edo
TA Commodity Producing Co. Nigeria Limited says it is organizing a three – day plantation management training for 800 young and old oil palm farmers […]
NNPC to monitor fuel distribution electronically to check activities of smugllers — GMD
Mr Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has said that the corporation would henceforth employ electronic to monitor fuel distribution […]
Zambian President-elect’s inauguration set for Tuesday
The Zambian government has confirmed that the inauguration of President-elect Hakainde Hichilema, will be held on Tuesday, 24 August, at the Heroes Stadium in the […]
Ahmed Joda: The Inspiring Life of a Statesman, By Jibrin Ibrahim
Alhaji Ahmed Joda died on 13th August and since his passage, there has been a remarkable outpouring of emotion at the loss of this great […]
FG raises N669bn from capital market through Sukuk bonds — Ahmed
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Dr Zainab Ahmed, said the Federal Government raised the sum of N669 billion from the Nigerian capital […]
FG, World Bank set to revive abandoned Ladi Kwali Training Centre
The Federal Government in collaboration with the World Bank assisted Mineral Sector Support for Economic Diversification (MinDiver) Project, has concluded plans to revive abandoned Ladi […]
AFAN wants FG to rehabilitate river basins
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has urged the Federal Government to rehabilitate the nation’s river basins, to address the irrigation challenges facing farmers. […]
Court dissolves clergyman’s marriage over wife’s stubbornness
An Igando Customary Court in Lagos on Tuesday, dissolved the 20- year-old marriage of a clergyman, Chijoke Ogu, over his wife’s alleged stubbornness. Delivering Judgment, […]
Police rescue abducted APC Chairman in Niger
The Police Command in Niger State, on Saturday, confirmed that it had rescued the abducted APC Zone C Chairman, Aminu Bobi, from his abductors. The […]
Abia to complete Isiala Ngwa Inland Dry Port – Ikpeazu
Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia said Thursday that his administration would deploy available resources at its disposal to complete the Isiala Ngwa Inland Dry Port. […]