The relationship between lying and Nigerian politics
By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman If we want to be generous, we could say it is an occupational hazard for politicians to occasionally back themselves into the […]
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Again, Fred Ajudua’s Lawyer Seeks Adjournment of Alleged $8.4m Fraud Trial
The trial of Fred Ajudua for allegedly obtaining money to the tune of $8.4m could not go on today, Monday, October 18, 2021, as his lawyer, Olalekan […]
We’ll complete Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, 2nd Niger Bridge, others before 2023 – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that the 11.9km Second Niger Bridge, 120 km Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and other key projects will be completed within the […]
CVR: Over 17, 000 register in Gombe in 3 months — INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that no fewer than 17, 380 persons completed their Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) process in Gombe state, […]
Shippers’ Council urges NIS to be guided by port manual
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) on Thursday called on the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Seaports/Marine Command to adhere to rules in the Nigerian Port Process […]
327 military athletes to compete in Sahel games in Abuja – OSMA president
The President, Organisation of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA), Brig.-Gen. Mikado Abdullahi, says 327 athletes from 14 countries are expected to participate in the maiden […]
Police arrest 5 persons in Katsina suspected of supplying bandits with petrol
The Katsina state Police command says it has arrested five persons suspected to be supplying bandits with petroleum products, in addition to a suspected kidnapper […]
My husband beats me, says I eat too much – Woman tells court
A 23-year-old woman, Firdausi Sulaiman on Monday dragged her husband, Haruna Haruna, before a Sharia Court sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, seeking divorce on […]
We are deboarding JSS students to promote parental upbringing, says Fintiri
The Adamawa Government says it has deboarded all public Junior Secondary schools (JSS), to promote moral and parental upbringing in the students. Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri, […]
Let’s ensure that ‘when President is a man, VP should be a woman …’ – Lois Auta
Lois Auta, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cedar Seed Foundation,speaks on gender issues in an interview with Taiwo Adeleye of Women Radio.Excerpts: Why is […]
EFCC Arrests 31 Alleged Internet Fraudsters in Benin City
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Sunday, September 12, 2021 arrested 31 suspected internet fraudsters. The suspects […]
Oyo Govt. Reads Riot Act to Street Light Vandals
The Oyo State Government has warned that it would deal ruthlessly with those engaged in vandalism of public facilities, calling on members of the public […]
Bauchi govt. set to host world tourism day Sept. 27 — official
The Bauchi state government says it has completed arrangements to host representatives of the 36 states of the federation for the celebration of the 2021 […]
ICPC tracks projects, recovers N6.7m generator in Anambra
The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), tracking projects around the country, has recovered an 11KVA generator valued at about N6. 7 […]
ICPC tracks N175m constituency projects in Ondo State
The Independent Corrupt Practices And Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Tuesday tracked two projects worth N175 million under its constituency project tracking in Ondo […]
Oyo APC Committee Chair says congress results intact
Chief Hillary Amodu, the APC Committee Chairman for the just concluded Local Government congress in Oyo State, has assured members that the results and reports […]
FRSC alerts public as Lokoja- Kabba Road caves in
The Federal Road Safety Corps,FRSC has alerted members of the public over the caving in of a section of Lokoja-Kabba Road in Kogi State. Corps […]
New National Theatre will offer world best — CEO
The National Arts Theatre in Lagos will offer the best standard of service delivery and compete for international events when its ongoing rehabilitation is completed, […]
Work begins on damaged rail panels linking Osun with Kwara
The management of Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has commenced the repair of damaged rail panels linking Osun with Kwara. Mr Stephen Obasanjo-Dominion, the Principal Civil […]
US offers $5 million for information to arrest ex-Guinea-Bissau Armed Forces head
The US has announced a reward of up to US$5 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Antonio Indjai, the former head […]
Farm Estate to generate N2bn annually-NALDA
The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) says the ongoing construction of the Integrated Farm Estate in Ogun will generate N2 billion when completed. The Executive […]
NDLEA intercepts G3 rifle with 78 rounds of live ammunition
The Chairman, NDLEA, retired Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, who said this during a news conference on Thursday in Abuja noted that the suspect would be […]
Corps members replace striking Doctors in FMC Yola – NAN
Corps members on Thursday replaced the striking doctors in the Federal Medical Centre, Yola, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. NAN reports that the […]
FG approves establishment of oxygen plant in Yobe – Mala-Buni
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of an oxygen plant in Yobe, to meet the demands for medical oxygen in the country. This is […]
UNICEF urges Nigeria to maximise exclusive breastfeeding
The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Thursday said out of seven million children born every year in Nigeria, only four million are breastfed in the […]