Pension: Court dismisses ex- acting gov’s suit for lack of merit
The National Industrial Court in Abuja on Tuesday declared as lacking in merit, a suit filed by a former Speaker Cross River House of Assemcly, […]
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Democracy Day: Fayemi felicitates Nigerians, as Ekiti residents shun violence
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti has urged Nigerians to be more determined in ensuring that democracy works in the country. Fayemi, who is also the […]
CSOs in Katsina have no plans for any protest on June I2 – leaders
The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Katsina State has declared that it had no intention to be part of any protest on June […]
APC will clear Anambra guber poll- Moghalu
Dr George Moghalu, one of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirants for Nov.6, Anambra poll, has expressed optimism that the party would record a […]
Obaseki mourns TB Joshua
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has mourned the passing of the General Overseer of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Pastor Temitope Balogun Joshua, […]
AFAN wants Kaduna govt to adopt FG’s Anchor Borrowers Programme
Alhaji Mohammed Salihu, Acting Chairman, All Farmers’ Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Kaduna State Chapter, has urged Kaduna state government to adopt the Federal Government’s Anchored […]
Lawan, Akume urge communities to monitor constituency projects
Senate President Ahmed Lawan and the Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Sen. George Akume, have urged communities to monitor constituency projects. Lawan and […]
NDLEA arrests student, graduates with drugs in Abuja, Kano Airports
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested a 23-year-old secondary school leaver and an Europian based Nigerian with various illicit drugs at the Nnamdi […]
Electoral Hub condemns attacks on INEC offices
A civil society group, the Electoral Hub, has condemned recent attacks on the offices of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC across states in Nigeria. The […]
Student dies from fire accident recorded while charging phone at fuel station
Kaduna State College of Nursing and Midwifery has confirmed the death of one of its students, Lydia Dantata, in a petrol filling station fire opposite […]
Ohanaeze felicitates elder statesman, Clark, at 94
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has facilitated elder statesman and leader, Southern and Middle Belt Leadership Forum, Chief Edwin Clark, on his 94th birthday. Prof. George […]
FCTA holds special prayer for Nigerian children at national mosque
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Friday in Abuja held a special prayer for Nigerian children as part of activities commemorating the 2021 National […]
Gaza: UN urges immediate end to fighting, says children living in hell
UN Secretary General, António Guterres on Thursday said the past 10 days had witnessed a “dangerous and horrific” surge in deadly violence in the Occupied […]
Dangote cement vows to close demand-supply gaps
Dangote Cement Plc has restated commitment to meet the demand gap and ensure the availability of cement products across the country. The Group Chief Sales […]
Driving against traffic, major challenge on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway – FRSC
The Itori Unit Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, has identified driving against traffic as a major challenge confronting its personnel on […]
JAMB extends 2021 examination amidst registration challenges
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the extension of the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination and mock examinations following reports of widespread […]
Eid-el- Fitri: Kogi governor felicitates Buhari, Nigerians
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari, his wife Aisha, Muslim faithful and all Nigerians on the celebration of Eid-el- Fitr. Bello, […]
Eid-el-Fitr: Police Command wants Sokoto residents to be security conscious
The Police Command in Sokoto State has advised residents in the state to be vigilant and security conscious before, during and after the Eid-el-fitr celebrations.The […]
NGOs task FG on support for women-owned businesses
The Nigeria Entrepreneurs Forum (NEF) and Organisation of Women in International Trade (OWIT) have called on the Federal Government to provide support for women-owned businesses […]
Women association set to empower military personnel widows
The Military Widows Association of Nigeria says it is set to empower widows of the Nigerian military personnel to make life better for their family. […]
Ikpeazu expresses commitment to completion of Abia dry port
Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia says the state government is ready to deploy necessary resources toward the realisation of the Dry Port project at Ntigha, near Umuahia. […]
PDP candidate wins Delta Assembly by-election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Sunday, declared the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Jude Ogbimi, winner of Saturday’s by-election in Isoko […]
Benin Bronze and Restitution: The Journey Thus Far, By Yusuf M Tuggar
Much has been written and said of late about the Benin Bronzes and Africa’s struggle for restitution of its stolen cultural properties in general. As […]
Delta LG poll: Residents obey resticted movement order
Residents of Delta on Saturday obeyed the restricted vehicular movement order imposed by government as Local Government election holds across the state. The News Agency […]
Bandits kill six, leave one injured in Kaduna
Six persons have been killed in isolated banditry incidents occurring in Igabi and Kauru local government areas of Kaduna state as reported by security agencies. […]