Executive Order 5 to augment sustainable economic growth
Minister of State for Science and Technology, Barrister Mohammed Abdullahi has said that the Presidential Executive Order No. 5 is a novel initiative of the […]
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Defamation: Court orders newspaper to apologise, pay damages to El-Rufai
A High Court has ordered Today Publishing Company, publishers of The Union newspaper, to tender an apology and pay N10m for defaming Governor Nasir El-Rufai […]
2022 budget: Senate Appropriation Committee swings into action
By Haruna Salami Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Jibrin Barau has expressed the determination of follow due process and work assiduously to ensure early […]
Police arrest 3 kidnap suspects in Niger
The police command in Niger has arrested three suspects over alleged kidnapping in Nasko Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. Mr Monday Kuryas, the […]
In Nigeria, lady justice wears no blindfold
By Osmund Agbo Friday, August 20th was unlike any regular day for the over 4 million residents of the Kano metro area. More than 70 […]
Journalist seeks support for Esan land Vigilante, Atanakpa
An indigene of Esan Land, Usifo Sebastine Ebhuomhan, has thrown his media weight behind the newly formed vigilante group of Edo Central Security Network. According […]
Ahmed Joda: AUN BoT Chair, Ben Obi mourns ‘accomplished elder statesman’
Alhaji Ahmed Joda who died on Friday in Yola has been described as an accomplished elder statement. Senator Ben Ndi Obi, CON, Chairman,Board of Trustees, […]
Nigeria can’t be competitive without institutionalising research-TETFund boss
The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Prof. Suleiman Boforo, says the Nigerian economy can only be globally competitive with the institutionalisation of Research […]
NCC, NESG mull collaboration to boost telecoms impact on Nigeria’s economy
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) are considering possible areas of increasing collaboration to enhance the impact and […]
Alleged impersonation: Ekiti police tranfer suspected lawyer to Kwara Command
The Police in Ekiti, on Wednesday confirmed the arrest of a self-acclaimed lawyer, Rufus Ajayi for allegedly parading himself as a traditional ruler of Gbomina […]
At last, Senate C’ttee screens Lauretta Onochie amidst heated debate over party membership
By Haruna SalamiThe controversy that trailed the nomination of Lauretta Onochie by President Muhammadu Buhari as a National Commissioner Independent National Commission, INEC manifested itself […]
Insecurity: Sule pledges to support NSCDC, other security agencies
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has pledged to support the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and other security agencies to fight crime […]
Emir of Zazzau commends IGP-IRT for arresting suspected kidnappers, bandits
The Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Ahmed Bamalli has commended the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) led by DCP Abba Kyari on arrest of suspected kidnappers, […]
2022-2026: INEC holds retreat on strategic plan validation
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday commenced the third national retreat on validation of the draft INEC 2022-2026 Strategic Plan and Strategic Programme […]
Plane crash: Defence minister mourns late army chief, 10 others
The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, has described as a rude shock the death of the 21st Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim […]
Youth group launches #BringbackGEJ project 2023, canvasses for support
A youth group, under the aegis of Youths Earnestly Demand for Goodluck Jonathan 2023, have called on former President Jonathan to consider contesting the presidency […]
NIS ACG promises tighter border security, says patrol uncompromisable
Mrs Doris Braimah, the Assistant Controller–General ( ACG), Nigerian Immigration Service, Zone “A” Lagos , Mrs Doris Braimah on Monday gave the assurance that the […]
NOA urges youths to participate in National development
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Thursday tasked the youth in Kaduna State to participate in national development to take the country to greater heights. […]
Niger PDP says ex-Gov. Aliyu remains suspended over anti-party activities
PDP in Niger on Tuesday says former Gov. Babangida Aliyu, remains suspended over alleged anti-party activities. Party spokesman in the state, Yahaya Usman, told newsmen in […]
Gombe consumers owe Jos DisCo N2.2 billion as over 19, 000 households get meters — Spokesman
Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC) says 19, 317 households have so far been metered in Gombe state, according to Dr. Adakole Elijah, JEDC’s Head of […]
Petrol: Support deregulation, CSOs urge labour
The Coalition of Nigerian Civil Society Organisations for Petroleum and Energy Security (CONCSOPES) has called on organised labour to support government’s efforts to deregulate the […]
Zulum confirms 10 deaths, 47 injuries after Boko Haram RPG hits Maiduguri
Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum was at two hospitals on Wednesday, after Boko Haram fighters fired shots from Rocket Propelled Grenades, on which killed […]
The Sun Editor, Femi Babafemi, appointed NDLEA’s Director of Media
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has appointed editor, Saturday Sun, Mr. Femi Babafemi as the Agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy. The appointment, […]
Ex-Governor Ahmed mourns Olupo of Ajasse
Former Governor of Kwara State Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has commiserated with Ajasse Ipo’s people over the death of His Royal Highness Oba Sikiru Atanda […]
Billiri chieftancy tussle: Buhari condemns violence, call for maximum restraint
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed “great shock and deep concern” over the eruption of violence in Gombe State arising from the Billiri chieftaincy tussle. Garba […]