Aide says no rift between Sylva, Akpabio over NDDC board
Mr Julius Bokoru, an aide to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, says there is no rift between the minister and that […]
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Unilorin theatre students to begin stage plays in Kwara communities —- Dean
Prof. Abdulrasheed Adeoye, the Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Ilorin, has said that students of the |Department of Performing Arts will start stage plays […]
Troops foil another attack in Imo, neutralize IPOB Commander, others
By Chimezie Godfrey Troops of Nigerian Army have foiled another attack on Imo state police command and neutralized four assailants. This was disclosed in a […]
FRSC seizes 373 vehicles with expired documents in Kaduna
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has seized 373 vehicles with expired vehicle documents, old number plates and without driver’s licence in Kaduna State. The […]
Ex-NBA publicity scribe canvasses public enlightenment on cyber crime legislation
A former Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Douglas Ogbankwa, has urged government to “drive” public enlightenment on the Cybercrime Act 2015, […]
Kebbi seeks synergy with FG, agencies to mitigate boat mishaps
Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi has called for a synergy among the Federal Government, Kebbi Government and relevant other agencies to mitigate the recurrence of […]
Bauchi govt official urges groups, corporate bodies to help promote traditional sports
The Bauchi State Director of Sports, Lawan Garba, on Thursday urged individuals, groups and corporate bodies to engage in promoting the activities of traditional sports […]
Kebbi boat mishap: 5 bodies recovered, as Niger Gov. mourns
The Chairman, Ngaski Local Government Area (LGA) of Kebbi, Alhaji Abdullahi Warrah, says five bodies have been recovered in the aftermath of the boat mishap […]
China punishes 9,942 officials for violating frugality rules in April
China has punished 9,942 officials in April for violating the country’s eight-point code on improving Party and government conduct, China’s top anti-graft body announced on […]
Nigerian Army opens condolence register for late COAS, others in Kaduna
The 1 Division , Nigerian Army, Kaduna, has opened a condolence register for the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen Ibrahim Attahiru, and other officers […]
NEMA deploys rescue team as Petrol Tanker Crashes, Explodes in Egbeda, Lagos
A tanker fully loaded with about 45,000 litres of PMS exploded immediately after crashing at Banire/Ejigbadero Busstop, Egbeda, Lagos. The incident which occurred at about […]
ASUU President tasks parents on proper upbringing of their children
Parents have been advised to ensure proper upbringing of their children in order for them to have peace of mind in old age. The National President, Academic […]
Alao-Akala urges Gov. Makinde to find killer of child in Ogbomoso
Former Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala of Oyo State has called on Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to find the killer of a child in Ogbomoso […]
Students’ union seeks massive education on effects of drug abuse
Mr Henry Nwankwo, the Nigerian Coordinator, Pan-African Student Union Parliament (ASUP), has called for a massive education and campaign on the effects of drug abuse […]
Eid-el-Fitr: Al-Makura urges Muslims to promote peace
Sen. Umaru Al-Makura (APC-Nasarawa South) has enjoined Muslims in Nigeria to use the lessons learnt during Ramadan to promote peace in the country. Al-Makura said […]
Niger Govt. bans horse riding during festivals, ceremonies
The Niger Government has banned the traditional horse riding during festivals and ceremonies across all the eight emirates in the state. This was contained in […]
No Omu-Aran indigene involved in kidnapping – ODA
The Omu-Aran Development Association (ODA) in Kwara has dismissed as unfounded reports that some indigenes of Omu-Aran were involved in the recent crime of kidnapping […]
US congratulates Cabo Verdean PM on election victory
The US has congratulated the Prime Minister of Cabo Verde, Ulisses Correia e Silva, and the Movement for Democracy (MpD) for the party’s victory in […]
Irrigation: Kano Govt releases water from Watari Dam
The Kano State Government has released water from the Watari dam, to allow for continuation of irrigation activities within Bagwai, Bichi local government areas and […]
Ramadan: FRSC caution motorists against driving under fatigue
The Ogun Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has cautioned motorists, especially muslims, against driving under fatigue in order to stem road traffic crashes.Mr […]
Billiri violent protests: Gombe Govt inaugurates commission of inquiry
The Gombe State Government on Monday inaugurated an 11-man commission of enquiry into the Billiri violence that followed the appointment of the new traditional ruler […]
Aviation College: AbdulRazaq seeks new beginning with Nigerian Navy
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State says his administration looked forward to signing a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian Navy. AbdulRazaq, who […]
Ortom condoles with Buhari over killing of officer, 10 soldiers in Benue attack
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue on Monday condoled with President Muhammadu Buhari and the Chief of Army Staff over the killings of 11 soldiers in […]
Easter: FRSC apprehends 5,630 offenders, impounds 3,205 vehicles
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said it covered 1, 575 routes, impounded 3,205 vehicles, and apprehended 5,630 offenders for committing 6,880 offences during the […]
NNPC to establish gas power plant in Maiduguri — GMD
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), in collaboration with other stakeholders, is to establish a gas power plant in Maiduguri to address the problem of […]