Again, Nigerian troops in fierce battle to foil Dikwa takeover by Boko Haram
Nigerian troops have been locked in fierce combat with ISWAP/Boko Haram terrorists in Dikwa, a local government in Borno State, PRNigeria has reported. […]
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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 […]
Lagos, NPA, others begin new e-call up system strategy for trucks
The Lagos State Government (LASG), Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), and other stakeholders have agreed to adopt a new electronic call-up system for trucks scheduled to […]
Reps reassure on Electoral Bill
The House of Representatives has reassured that it will pass the Electoral Bill before the end of June. Spokesman for the House, Rep. Benjamin Kalu […]
I didn’t revalidate my membership of APC – Atiku’s daughter
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s daughter, Dr Fatima Atiku Abubakar has debunked reports that she has revalidated her membership of the All Progressives Congress, APC. […]
Senate begins process for establishment of FUTA Teaching Hospital
A bill for the establishment of the Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA Teaching Hospital was read for the first time at the Plenary session of the […]
Buhari’s new ADC, Yusuf Dodo, assumes duty
Lt.-Col. Yusuf Dodo, officially assumed duty as Aide-de-Camp to President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja, as Col. Mohammed Abubakar, departed for a promotional course […]
Tension in Kano over strike by motorcycle riders
By Mahmoud Ndagi, Kano There was palpable tension in Kano metropolis and its environs today, following, strike action embarked upon by motorcycles riders […]
See photos: Niger Governor receives 53 freed passengers of NSTA bus
Niger State Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has received 53 released Niger State Transport Authority (NSTA) bus passengers who were abducted by bandits. Mary Noel-Berje, Chief […]
Kagara Update: Bandits pledge to free victims – Report
Bandits terrorizing some Local Government Areas and communities in Niger State, have promised to release all the kidnapped victims in their captivity, within the State. […]
Book on salutations to Prophet Muhammad for launch in Kano Saturday
A book written on the Muslim practice of salutation prayers for Prophet Muhammad will be presented to the public in Kano on Saturday, February […]
Sir Lucky Omoluwa: One year of absence, By Is’haq Modibbo Kawu
Exactly a year ago today, the 18th of February, 2020, Sir Lucky Babatunde Omoluwa, died. I was inside my PhD class at the Nigerian Defence […]
The rise and rise of regional and ethnic warlords, by Zainab Suleiman Okino
For the right thinking Nigerian burning with patriotic fervor, there are genuine reasons to be apprehensive about the widened rift among the regions […]
African Trade Unions hail Okonjo-Iweala, insist on respect for workers rights, decent jobs
African trade unionists have tasked the new Director-General of World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to ensure that global trade agreements promote workers’ […]
COVID-19: FG to expand Social Register, targets 20 million vulnerable citizens
By Chimezie Godfrey The Federal government is set to expand the database of the National Social Register (NSR) to cushion the impact of the COVID-19 […]
Shasha market represents unity, says Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the recent clash among traders in Shasha market, Ibadan, Oyo State, is unfortunate as the market represents unity. Osinbajo […]
My message to the Nigerian media, By Kadaria Ahmed
It is with a heavy heart, worry about Nigeria and a sense of impending doom that I am sending this message to my colleagues […]
FG calls for speedy completion of Kano-Maiduguri road project
The Federal Government has asked the contractor handling the ongoing construction and dualisation of phase one of the Kano-Maiduguri road starting from Kano- Shuwarin in […]
More terrorists neutralized as new service chiefs change tactics – DHQs
By Chimezie Godfrey The Defence Headquarters, Abuja has revealed that the recent changes in the leadership and operations of the Armed Forces of Nigeria will […]
COVID-19 may have spread in Wuhan, but originated elsewhere – WHO expert
A Russian expert on Saturday said Wuhan’s Huanan seafood market may have made it possible for the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) to spread, but it does […]
Some interesting facts on Nigeria’s economy, By Salisu Na’Inna Dambatta
As Nigeria’s economy reportedly grew in size from a GDP worth $404 billion in 2016 to a hefty $505 billion in 2020 under the watch […]
Buhari shares APC vision, asks youths to participate in politics
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja said the future of All Progressives Congress (APC) lies in strengthened internal democracy, with transparent electoral processes, pro-people policies […]
CNG: Shariff, Rufai regain freedom as DSS denies role in arrest
The Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG has announced the release of their national officials who were arrested in Kaduna earlier on Thursday. Abdul Azeez Suleiman, […]
Finance Act 2020: NCC, sister agencies to strengthen collaboration with FIRS
L-R: Executive Chairman, Muhammad Nami, Federal Inland Revenue Service and Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta during the interractive session. An inter-agency […]
SON set for critical strategy retreat in Calabar
In a move aimed at building on the Foundation laid by previous Managements, the Standards Organization of Nigeria is set to hold a 4-day Leadership […]