Rivers not fighting FG over tax collection, says Wike
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers says the state is not fighting the Federal Government or any of its agencies over collection of Value Added Tax […]
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Buhari desires unity, peace across Nigeria, says Adesina
The desire of President Muhammadu Buhari is to see that peace and unity reign in all parts of the country. Speaking Friday while receiving some […]
Nigeria, others to host 4th International Conference on Safe School Declaration
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Nigerian government has said all is set to host the Fourth International Conference on Safe School Declaration. The Minister of Education, Malam […]
NASME applauds CAC Registrar-General’s ‘outstanding efforts’
The Nigeria Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME) has applauded what it calls outstanding efforts of the Registrar General of the Corporate Affairs Commission […]
SERAP sues Buhari, wants court to declare ‘plan to monitor WhatsApp messages illegal’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari, asking the court to “declare illegal and unconstitutional the plan by […]
2022 budget: Senate Appropriation Committee swings into action
By Haruna Salami Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Jibrin Barau has expressed the determination of follow due process and work assiduously to ensure early […]
LG Chair dismisses video of attack on Military in Enugu
The Chairman of Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, Cosmas Ibeziako Ugwueze, has dismissed a trending video of attack on military personnel by indigenes […]
Customs promotes 2,707 senior officers
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has promoted 2,707 senior officers to various ranks. While decorating some of the newly promoted officers in Abuja on Wednesday, […]
Edo, Delta, Anambra recorded 225 road traffic crashes in Q3 of 2020 — FRSC
No fewer than 225 Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) were recorded in Zone RS 5 of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in the last quarter […]
Nigeria @ 61: Realities, Aspirations and Way Forward
By Dakuku Peterside Sixty-one years ago ,there were celebrations across the length and breadth of Nigeria. In every hue and corner of this developing nation, […]
Independence Day: FRSC assures of free flow of traffic
The Federal Road Safety Corps has assured the motoring public of a free flowing traffic during the Independence day celebrations, and called on commuters to […]
China’s central bank injects liquidity into market
China’s central bank on Thursday conducted a total of 120 billion yuan (about 18.5 billion U.S. dollars) of reverse repos to maintain liquidity in the […]
FRSC sensitises stakeholders on safe driving in Cross River
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Cross River Command, says it has started sensitising stakeholders on the need for safe driving particularly in the last […]
Kebbi gov’s wife canvasses for adequate investment in children’s education
The Mass Literacy for Less Privileged and Almajiri Initiative (MALLPAI) Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has called for adequate investment in the proper education of […]
Epe will be most preferred tourism destination in Lagos state – Community leaders
Some community leaders in Epe Division, Lagos state, have expressed their optimism that Epe would be the most preferred arts, culture, tradition and tourism destination […]
Guinea Needs A Bitter Pill. But Will Africa Find It? By Azu Ishiekwene
Zambia’s peaceful and orderly election in August offered a glimmer of hope that Africa’s story might be changing. For the third time in three decades, […]
My husband is an unrepentant adulterer, he slept with my sister – Woman seeking divorce tells court
A 57- year-old trader, Mrs Chima Udemi, told an Igando Customary Court in Lagos on Wednesday that husband, Tobechukwu, was an unrepentant adulterer who has […]
Yes, Nigeria’s unity is negotiable, By Chinedum Anayo
The question whether Nigeria’s unity is negotiable or not is a substantial topic. Nigeria herself knows the answer, particularly in these formidable times, ‘Our unity […]
OAGF decentralises IPPIS operations, insists on integrity, dedication
The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation has decentralised the operations of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS). This implies that […]
Military nabs 2 suspected drug dealers in Plateau with hemp worth N9.5m –spokesman
Troops of the Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), maintaining peace in Plateau and parts of Kaduna and Bauchi states, have arrested two suspects […]
Narrow Politics and Questions of Democratic Development
By Salihu Moh. LukmanProgressive Governors ForumAbuja The American journalist and historian, Anne Applebaum, in the book, Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism, stressed […]
Atiku, Jemibewon, serving govs, others arrive Ibadan on Wednesday
…As Makinde unveils Lekan Salami Sports Complex Former Vice-President Abubakar Atiku, chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu and his Edo State counterpart, […]
2 in court for allegedly beating, stealing neighbour’s N47,900
Two men, Idoga Idogo and Ojo Obafemi on Monday appeared before a Grade I Area Court in Karu, Abuja, for allegedly beating and stealing a […]
ICPC recovers N53bn from Real Estate Developer for FMBN
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has said that it recovered N53 billion from a real estate developer for the Federal […]
Ebonyi communal crisis: Police warn against further attack on operatives
The Ebonyi Police Command has warned against any further attacks on its personnel deployed for peacekeeping in the crisis-ridden Effium in Ohaukwu Local Government Area […]