Jailbreak: Makinde confirms death of soldier, Amotekun operative
..tells residents to be on alert, call 615 to report Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has called for calm over the jailbreak at the Abolongo […]
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CBN says banks remain stable, resilient despite pandemic
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says banks in the country have remained stable, robust and resilient in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Director, […]
The Editor in a time of crisis, By Azu Ishiekwene
This topic reminds me of two recent personal incidents. I was in the office on the morning of Tuesday, July 13 when a colleague rushed […]
Alleged N2.8bn Fraud: Absence of Defence Counsel Stalls Trial of Ex-NAMA MD, Ibrahim Abdulsalami, Others
The trial of Ibrahim Abdulsalami, a former Managing Director of Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, and others for an alleged N2.8bn fraud before Justice Babs […]
Goronyo attack: Buhari sends tough message to bandits
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a tough warning to bandits, saying that “the clock of your ultimate destruction is ticking as you will no longer […]
COVID-19 vaccines are safe, shun conspiracy theories – ECOWAS Speaker
Dr Sidie Tunis, Speaker of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has encouraged community citizens to take COVID-19 vaccines and shun all forms […]
FCT to establish truck terminal along Kubwa highway
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Directorate of Road Transport Services (DRTS) says it will establish a truck terminal along the Kubwa/Dei-Dei highway. The DRTS, which […]
Handwasing Day: Access to sanitation, hygiene safeguard public health- Ikeazor
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate the 2021 Global Handwashing Day, the Minister of State Environment, Chief Sharon […]
Nigeria crude oil production averaged 1.451 mb/d in September – OPEC
The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries ( OPEC) says Nigeria’s crude oil production averaged 1.451 million barrels per day in September 2021. OPEC made […]
Adamawa no longer safe for perpetrators of rape – Perm. Sec.
Mrs Saso Ali, the Permanent Secretary, Adamawa Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, saysperpetrators of rape and other Gender Based Violence (GBV) are not […]
NLC shuts down public offices in Cross River
The Organised Labour in Cross River on Tuesday shut down public offices including schools and hospitals to press home its numeral demands. The organised labour […]
Zamfara Govt will not condone laxity, complacency in fight against banditry – Matawalle
Gov. Bello Matawale of Zamfara has warned that the State Government will not condone laxity or complacency in the fight against banditry. Matawalle gave the […]
Alleged 6.9bn fraud: Court to resume trial of Fayose Dec. 1
A Federal High Court in Lagos, on Monday, further adjourned until Dec 1, Dec. 2 and Dec. 3, continuation in the trial of former Governor […]
Benue 2023: We didn’t endorse Akase -Igede Media Professionals
…Say they support power shift demand by Zone C A group under the aegis of Association of Igede Media Professionals, AIMP, has denied its alleged […]
Lalong dissolves local government councils
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has dissolved the 17 Local Government Councils in the state, following expiration of their tenure. Lalong directed that theyshould hand […]
COVID-19: NCDC reports 2 deaths, 290 additional infections Thursday
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) recorded two COVID-19 related deaths on Thursday, bringing the country’s fatality toll to 2,742. The NCDC made this […]
El-Rufai praises Zazzau Emir as monarch celebrates anniversary
Governor Nasir El Rufai has said that the Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli has demonstrated remarkable candour and deep passion for the safety […]
Plateau Attack: Report of herdsmen attack for 5 hours without arrest false
By Chimezie Godfrey The Nigerian Military has denied an online report that alleged herdsmen attack on a village in Plateau State for five hours without […]
Guards Commander decorates officers, tasks them on loyalty
The Commander, Guards Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Usman, on Tuesday, decorated the 10 newly-promoted army officers with their new ranks of Major and urged them to […]
Man bags 12 years imprisonment for raping 17-year-old girl
An FCT High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja on Monday sentenced one Kabiru Oriyomi, 43, to 12 years in prison for raping a 17-year-old girl […]
Labour Institute says death of DG NECA, ‘sad loss’
The Micheal Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies, (MINILS) Ilorin, has described the death of Dr. Timothy Olawale, the Director General of Nigeria Employers’ Consultative […]
COVID-19: Zero death as NCDC registers 138 new infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it has not recorded any death but registered 138 new cases of COVID-19 in the country as […]
World Bank approves $400m credit for Nigeria to scale up COVID-19 vaccination
The World Bank’s Board of Directors has approved a $400 million dollar credit to Nigeria in additional financing, from its International Development Association (IDA), for […]
What would Tafawa Balewa say? By Dan Agbese
Email: [email protected] SMS: 08055001912 Saturday, October 1, 1960. The Union Jack came down from the flag pole and yielded a permanent place to a new national […]
Lake Chad: Air strike targeted ISWAP camp, not fishermen, Military insists
The Nigerian military has debunked claims that a recent air strike targeted fishermen around the Lake Chad area in North -East Nigeria. Brigadier General Bernard […]