FG not treating bandits with kid-gloves – Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government says it is erroneous and misleading the accusation in certain quarters that it is treating bandits with kid-gloves. The Minister of Information […]
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Anambra: PDP hails Appeal Court judgment on Ozigbo
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has hailed the judgment of the Court of Appeal, affirming its candidate, Dr Valentine Ozigbo, for the Nov. 6 Anambra […]
Osinbajo, 10 others for ALGOVC Awards Sept. 9
The Association of Local Government Vice Chairmen of Nigeria (ALGOVC), will honour Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and 10 others, on Sept. 9, at its fourth […]
5.01% GDP growth in Q2 excites President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed Thursday’s Q2 2021 report by the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS), showing a third consecutive quarter of positive growth in […]
Increase in COVID-19 cases, sign of 3rd wave — NIMR Director-General
Prof. Babatunde Salako, Director-General, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), has said that the recent increase in COVID-19 cases could be a signal of a […]
Kano govt drags cleric to court for blasphemy and incitement
Kano state government has dragged an Islamic cleric, Sheikh Abduljabbar Kabara, to court for blasphemy and incitement. The state Commissioner for Informatiom, Mr Muhammed Garba, stated […]
Defection: Buhari receives Cross River, Zamfara governors
President Muhammadu Buhari has received the Governors of Cross River and Zamfara, Ben Ayade and Bello Matawalle, respectively, who recently defected to the All Progressives […]
Iwo Road Crisis: Police parade 3 suspects in Ibadan
The Police Command in Oyo State on Monday paraded three men arrested in connection with Iwo Road clash between officials of state Park Management System […]
Insurgency: Donor agencies expend N8bn on humanitarian interventions in Adamawa
Network for Adamawa Non-Governmental Organisations (NANGO), said it has injected about N8 billion into the economy of the state through various interventions in the past […]
Truth, justice, equity, will guarantee Nigeria’s unity – Okowa
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Sunday said only truth, justice, equity and fairness to all zones of the country would guarantee a united Nigeria. […]
Senate President visits wounded soldiers, donates N10m
The Senate President, Dr Ahmad Lawan on Saturday visited wounded soldiers receiving treatment at the 44 Army Reference Hospital Kaduna. The visit was part of […]
Yobe police confirm killing of commercial sex worker
The Police Command in Yobe, on Sunday, confirmed the killing of a commercial sex worker, Stella aka Ritachi, at Dorawa Joint, in Potiskum Local Government […]
TB Joshua: mourning members sing praises at Church entrance
Many members of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), broke down and cried uncontrollably on Sunday in Lagos as they struggled to come to […]
Troops kill 50 ISWAP terrorists in Damboa
The Nigerian Army says the troops of Operation Hadin Kai, have on Wednesday, inflicted heavy casualty on Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists. The […]
Group backs Buhari’s stance against secessionists
A group, Vanguard for Peace and National Development, has thrown its weights behind President Muhammadu Buhari’s vow to crush separatist groups in the country. The […]
COAS death shocking, devastating —Oyetola
Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun has described the death of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt- Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru and 10 others in a plane […]
Oba of Benin expresses displeasure over third-party negotiations on return of looted Artefacts
Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has expressed displeasure that some some groups of individuals, using pseudo names, are negotiating the recovery of stolen Benin […]
INEC says attacks on facilities may affect future polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says recent attacks on its facilities, if remained unchecked, may affect future polls. The commission expressed concern, particularly with […]
NIHOTOUR DG pledges repositioning institute to deliver mandate
The Director-General, National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Alhaji Nura Kangiwa, has expressed determination to reposition the institute’s campuses across the country for better […]
4 UN peacekeepers killed in northern Mali – MINUSMA
Four peacekeepers were killed in an offensive against a complex attack on their camp in Aguelhok, Mali’s northern region of Kidal. The United Nations Multidimensional […]
CISLAC congratulates new EFCC boss, urges him to stay away from political influence
By Chimezie Godfrey The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has congratulated the newly appointed Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC). […]
Finally, Bawa clears Senate hurdle, states vision for EFCC
The Senate on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 confirmed the appointment of Abdurasheed Bawa as the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. […]
Ishaku signs Executive Order on compulsory use of facemask in Taraba
Gov. Darius Ishaku of Taraba has signed an Executive Order on compulsory use of facemask in the state. This is contained in a statement by […]
Impasse ends as Kano tricycle operators call off strike
By Mahmoud Ndagi, Kano The intervention of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Kano Civil Society Forum (KCSF) on Tuesday in Kano has resolved the […]
Can This Grandmother Save The World? By Azu Ishiekwene
As the World Trade Organisation (WTO) formally announced the appointment of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director General this week, a Swiss newspaper received her with […]