3 bodies recovered from Lagos LPG tanker explosion scene – NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says three bodies have so far been recovered from the scene of Thursday night’s tanker explosion on Mobolaji Bank […]
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June 12: CSOs, NAOS stage peaceful protest in Osogbo
The Osun Civil Society Coalition and the National Association of Osun Students (NAOS) on Saturday held a peaceful protest in Osogbo, calling for a better […]
Maritime Crimes: Buhari inaugurates new security assets to combat piracy as Nigeria secures convictions
The Federal Government has secured 10 convictions for various maritime offences since the Suppression of Piracy and other Maritime Offences Act was signed into law […]
Insecurity: Residents beg FCT minister to clear illegal structures at Mpape
The Mpape Residents Association has appealed to the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, to demolish all illegal structures and shanties to address security challenge in […]
Unban Twitter, Catholic Bishop appeals to FG
The Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Umuahia, Most Rev. Lucius Ugorji, has appealed to the Federal Government to unban Twitter due to its socio-economic benefits […]
Nestlé, Environment Ministry plant 60 trees in 6 schools, communities
Nestlé Nigeria and Lagos State Ministry of Environment have planted 60 trees across six primary schools and communities in Lagos State. This is contained in […]
Federal lawmaker charges youths to protect government properties
The member representing Ndokwa and Ukwani Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Nicholas Ossai, has charged youths to protect government establishments in their communities. […]
90% of trucks in Nigeria over 30 yrs – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says 90 per cent of trucks in the country are over 30 years. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Dr Boboye […]
Umahi dissolves commissions, boards, sacks liaison officers
Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi on Saturday in Abakaliki dissolved government boards and commissions barely 48 hours after the dissolution of its executive council. The […]
Constitution review: Make Social Security Bill work, Falana tells NASS
A legal luminary, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), has urged the National Assembly to ensure the Social Security Bill worked to tackle some of the security […]
Kaduna Crash: UI mourns postgraduate student, Brig. Gen. Olayinka
The Acting Vice-Chancellor of University of Ibadan (UI), Prof. Adebola Ekanola, has commiserated with the family of Brig.- Gen. Olatunji Luqman Olayinka, who died along […]
Cititrust to list N2bn shares on NGX
Cititrust Financial Services Plc has proposed an allotment of two billion naira shares to be listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Ltd after meeting all […]
Insecurity: Army desirous of meeting expectations of Nigerians — COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt- Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, said the Nigerian Army under his leadership was desirous of meeting the expectations of Nigerians […]
COVID-19: NGO expresses commitment to actions on environmental sustainability
The Society for Planet and Prosperity, (SPP), an NGO, has expressed commitment to advancing actions that would enhance environmental sustainability to reduce the spread of […]
COVID-19: Nigeria records 62 new cases, zero deaths
Nigeria on Thursday recorded 62 new COVID-19 infections in 10 states. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made this known via its verified Twitter […]
Defence Chief urges closer collaboration on intelligence
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Leo Irabor, has called for more collaboration between the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), the military and other security services […]
Oyo completes phase 1 of COVID -19 vaccine distribution -EOC
The Oyo State Government has concluded Phase One of its COVID-19 vaccine distribution which focused on healthcare workers and other frontline workers. This is contained […]
Odumakin: Ortom mourns great patriot
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue says the death of the National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, Mr Yinka Odumakin, was a great lost to the nation. […]
FG should maximise use of social media for peace, development – Kwamoti
By Haruna Salami A lawmaker, Kwamoti Bitrus Laori representing Numan/ Demsa/Lamurde Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to […]
UPDATE: Troops arrest 6 Army imposters in Asaba
By Chimezie Godfrey The troops of Operation Delta Safe have arrested six suspected Army imposters in Delta State. This was disclosed in a statement by […]
Former Nigeria First Lady urges FG to complete Yar’Adua’s e-library project
The wife of late President Umar Musa Yar’Adua, Hajiya Turai Yar’ Adua, has appealed to the Federal Government to complete the e-library initiated by her […]
Humanitarian Minister grieves over NAF plane crash
By Chimezie Godfrey Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Farouq has expressed deep sorrow following the crash of a Nigerian Air […]
Project Nigeria’s image, uphold standards that bring back honour, Buhari tells Ambassadors
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja urged Ambassadors-Designate, Consuls-General, Charge’ D’ Affaires Entitre to continually project the strengths of Nigeria, showcase priorities of the government […]
Dame Patience Jonathan bags Award
The former First Lady of Nigeria from 2010-2015 who is also former President of African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM) and Chairperson of A. Aruera […]
Shasa crisis: We will ensure justice for all victims – Makinde
Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State declared on Monday that his government will ensure that justice is served on all the victims of the crisis […]