Democracy Day: we have a lot to celebrate—FG
The Federal Government says Nigeria has a lot to celebrate with 23 years of uninterrupted democracy and its citizens reaping dividends of civil rule. The […]
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We have no plan to leave Nigeria, says Allianz Insurance
Allianz Nigeria Insurance Ltd. on Monday said it had no plan to leave Nigeria as speculated, having invested over 18 billion dollars (N7.47 trillion) into its […]
‘We have might to put you in your place’ Russia warns U.S.
Russia on Thursday warned the U.S. that Moscow had the might to put the United States in its place and accused the West of stoking […]
Nigeria to have widest 5G coverage in Africa by 2022 — Pantami
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, has assured that by 2022, Nigeria would have the largest Fifth Generation (5G) coverage in […]
Only 25% have access to sanitation in Northwest Nigeria – UNICEF
Mr Maulid Warfa, the UNICEF Chief Field Officer, Kano and Sokoto States says only 25 per cent of those living in the Northwestern Nigeria have […]
Police have done a good job on illegal raid on Justice Odili’s home-BMO
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has commended the Police authorities for moving swiftly to unearth the syndicate behind the recent siege on the residence of […]
Nigeria does not have an “all-powerful” president – Fashola
Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, on Friday in Lagos urged Nigerians to interact with the 1999 Constitution to actualise their hope for […]
Troops deactivate 27 illegal refining sites in Niger Delta – DHQ
Troops of Operation Delta Safe have deactivated a total of 27 illegal refining sites across Niger Delta region, in the last two weeks. The Acting […]
Over half of Afghans to face acute hunger this winter – UN
More than half of Afghanistan’s population could face acute hunger from November the United Nations (UN) has warned. The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation and […]
Reps C’ttee to conclude investigation into Saki, Oyo State, killings on Oct. 20
The House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise has set Oct. 20 as the date to conclude investigations into alleged killing of two residents […]
Minister commends NBET for contribution to growth of power sector
Minister of State for Power, Mr Giddy Jedy-Agba has commended the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) Plc. for its contributions to the growth of the power […]
Vaccine nationalism inhibiting restart of tourism – FG
The Federal Government says “Vaccine Nationalism’’ whereby developed countries are mopping up available COVID-19 vaccines to the detriment of developing nations is posing challenge to […]
EFCC Presents Three Witnesses in Alleged N93.8m Contract Fraud Trial
The trial of an alleged N93, 800, 000.00 (Ninety Three Million, Eight Hundred Thousand Naira) fraud case involving one Muhammad Suleiman Gumsuri commenced before Justice Umaru Fadawu of […]
Rainy Season: Ensure functional wipers, clear windscreen — FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged motorists to ensure that their vehicles are in good condition before putting them on the highway during […]
Sales rep jailed 24 months for absconding with employer’s N400,000
A Zuba Upper Area Court in Abuja on Monday sentenced a 25-year-old sales representative, Samson Bello, to 24 months imprisonment for absconding with his employer’s […]
House of Reps spokesperson hails court judgment
Spokesperson of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu, has hailed the judgment of a High Court in Umuahia.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that […]
AfDB to support tech-based MSMEs with $500m -Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the African Development Bank (AfDB) has agreed to support Micro Small and Medium Enterprises(MSMEs), especially technology-based ones with 500 million […]
Oshiomhole commiserates with Gov. Abiodun over father’s death
The immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Adams Oshiomhole, has commiserated with the Ogun State Governor, Chief Dapo Abiodun, over […]
COAS harps on enhanced joint planning, operations
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has reiterated the readiness of the Nigerian Army to promote joint planning and operations among the services […]
Strike: FG’s no-work-no-pay directive will not work – NARD
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) says any no-work-no-pay directive issued by the Federal Government aimed at compelling the association to end its indefinite […]
Lagos LG poll: Chairmanship candidate promises to build 7 health centres, if elected
Mr Moyosore Ogunlewe, All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship candidate for Kosofe Local Government in Lagos State, has promised to build seven new Primary Health Centers […]
Nigerian Baptist Convention urges FG, Kaduna Govt to rescue kidnapped students
The Nigerian Baptist Convention has appealed to Federal and Kaduna State Government to intensify their efforts to end the spate of kidnapping and banditry in Nigeria. Its […]
COVID-19: NCDC reports 74 additional infections, 1 death
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 74 new COVID-19 cases, as of July 1, with one death. The NCDC said on its […]
Man prays court recover his grandfather’s house from tenants
A businessman, Ghali Jafaru, on Wednesday prayed a Shari’a court sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna to help him recover his grandfather’s house from a tenant, […]
COVID-19: Daily virus cases expected to reach around 800 in South Korea
South Korea’s daily new COVID-19 cases sharply increased on Tuesday, as the capital city recorded the highest number of infections this year. As of 9 […]