Fake traditional ruler in court for allegedly defrauding woman of N51m
A 26- year-old man, Moses Olaitan who allegedly impersonated a traditional ruler and defrauded a woman of N51 million on Thursday appeared in an Ikeja […]
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Badaru appoints 8 permanent secretaries
Gov. Muhammad Badaru of Jigawa has approved the appointment of eight permanent secretaries, the State Head of Service (HoS), Alhaji Hussaini Kila, said on Thursday. […]
JOHESU-UITH embarks on 3-day warning strike
Members of the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU), University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) chapter, on Wednesday embarked on a three-day warning strike to press […]
Indian minister attacks Twitter over new social media rules
India’s information technology minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad, has hit out at Twitter on Wednesday, accusing it of not complying with new regulations for social media […]
World Blood Donor Day: Nigeria needs 200m units of blood annually — NBTS coordinator
Dr Joseph Amedu, the Coordinator, National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS), has announced that the country needs over 200 million units of blood annually, to save […]
Why twitter, other platforms must register to operate – FG
The Federal Government says its directive that Over the Top (OTT) and social media platforms operating in the country must register and obtain license to […]
CNG warns Gani Adams, says Northerners must not be attacked
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has cautioned the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams who said the alleged killing of resident of Igangan town, […]
Whither media intelligence? By Sylvester Bonny-Jack
One of the fallouts from the alarming state of insecurity in the country is the trivialization of security issues such that everyone has a sense […]
Eight people injured in Mogadishu blast
Police and witnesses on Saturday said at least eight people were injured after a landmine placed along the road went off near Ex-control junction in the Somali capital of […]
Buhari to security agencies: Expedite action towards release of kidnapped Tegina students
President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the nation’s security and intelligence agencies to expedite efforts towards the recovery of the 200 children kidnapped from an Islamic […]
Buhari approves swapping of Heads of Agencies under Humanitarian Affairs Ministry
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the swapping of positions by two heads of agencies under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. […]
DSS not recruiting, has no Facebook account – PRO
The Department of State Services (DSS) says it is not recruiting and does not own a Facebook account. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the […]
Katsina Emirate sacks District Head for aiding banditry
Katsina Emirate Council on Saturday announced the sacking of “Sarkin-Pauwan Katsina” and District Head of Kankara, Alhaji Yusuf Lawal, over alleged involvement in aiding and […]
Iran promises Hamas support in the fight against Israel
Iran has promised the Palestinian Hamas movement its support in the fight against Israel in the Gaza conflict. In a telephone conversation with Hamas leader […]
World Communication Day: Bishop tasks journalists on investigative journalism
Rev. Felix Ajakaye, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese, Ekiti State, tasked journalists in Nigeria on investigative journalism.Ajakaye made the call while presenting a paper […]
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu returns as host of BBNaija season 6
Nigerian Media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu has announced his return as host of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Reality Television Show for the sixth season. The […]
Davido organises online global talent competition for music lovers
Nigerian superstar, David Adeleke a.k.a Davido in collaboration with Orbiiit has organised an online ‘ Global Talent Competition’ for singers and dancers of music globally. […]
DSS writes Peoples Gazette, threatens to sue, if..
The Department of State Services has written a letter to Peoples Gazette, in protest against one of the online newspaper’s stories. Titled: “RE: WE RECEIVE […]
I didn’t shortchange any company in favour of Aliko Dangote, says Hadiza Bala Usman
Suspended Managing Director,Nigerian Ports Authority Hadiza Bala Usman has denied a report that she had a clandestine ploy to shortchange a company in favour of […]
Gombe govt. ’ll partner media to ensure transparency in governance -Yahaya
Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, on Monday, said that his administration would partner with the media to ensure transparency and accountability in the governance […]
World Press Freedom Day: NBC tasks journalists on ethics
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has urged journalists across the globe to adhere strictly to ethics of the profession as World celebrated Press Freedom Day. […]
Buhari reaffirms commitment to press freedom, urges respect for ethics
President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated the commitment of his administration to freedom of the press, and urged media professionals to wield such freedom responsibly. Mr […]
Buhari to Media: Wield your freedom responsibly
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on media practitioners to wield their freedom responsibly. The president, according to a statement by Presidential Spokesman,Femi Adesina, made this […]
NDLEA seizes N10bn heroin, Khat at Lagos, Kano airports, says spokesman
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) has intercepted and seized consignments of heroin and khat with a street value of over N10billion, according to […]
U.S. climate envoy’s China visit revives bilateral cooperation on climate change – media
) U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry’s visit to China last week, has revived bilateral cooperation on climate change, Washington-based online news magazine […]