FIFA to hold online meeting with associations over biennial World Cup
Football’s world governing body FIFA will hold a meeting with its member-associations over the controversial plan to hold the World Cup every two years. An […]
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Yousef, Saskay evicted from Big Brother Naija show
Yousef and Saskay, Big Brother Naija, Shine Ya Eye housemates, were on Sunday evicted from the television reality show. This was announced by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, […]
Nollywood produces 635 movies in Q2, 2021-NBS
The number of movies produced by Nollywood in the second quarter of 2021 jumped to 635 from 416 in the first quarter, the National Bureau […]
No plan to increase taxes – Obaseki
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo says his administration has no plans to increase taxes but needs more citizens’ participation in tax payment. The governor made […]
FRSC commends Bayelsa Govt. for rendering assistance, seeks more partnership
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Bayelsa Sector Command has commended the State Government for assisting the command in the performance of its duties. The […]
Gombe State Christian pilgrims restate commitment to pray for Nigeria
Gombe State Christian pilgrims who arrived the Kingdom of Jordan for the 2020 pilgrimage, have restated their commitments to pray for peace in Nigeria. The […]
22 ships discharge petroleum products, others at Lagos ports
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said 22 ships were discharging bulk wheat, general cargo, container, bulk salt, butane gas, bulk fertilizer, trucks, frozen fish, butane […]
Mega Scam, Costly Price: EFCC outfoxes two email fraudsters
Mega Scam, Costly Price Out-foxed by EFCC, Two Email Fraudsters Go to Jail and Lose N463.8m in Cash, Cars and Osapa London Duplexes to Federal Government By Wilson Uwujaren […]
Buhari approves change of ministry’s name
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the change of name of Ministry of Science and Technology to Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, the News Agency […]
CNN fires 3 staffers for working at headquarters without vaccination
CNN has dismissed three employees for entering its New York headquarters without being vaccinated for protection against the Coronavirus (COVID-19), according to a memo from […]
UPDATE: Alleged homicide: Court discharges, acquits El-Zakzaky, wife
Kaduna, July 28,2021 (NAN) A Kaduna High Court, on Wednesday discharged and acquitted leader of the proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and […]
Court dissolves 20 years’ marriage over lack of trust, maltreatment
A Jos Upper Area Court 3 sitting in Kasuwan Nama on Tuesday dissolved the 20-year-old marriage between one Karimatu Lawal ( the petitioner) and her […]
Occupational hazards: NAN Managing Editor urges safety experts to uphold standards
(NAN) Mr Ephraims Sheyin, Head of Lagos Operations (HLO), News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), has appealed to the nation’s safety experts to intensify ongoing efforts […]
SON destroys N8.7m worth of substandard products in Kaduna
The Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON), on Friday destroyed substandard tyres, cement and cables worth N8.7million in Kaduna. Mr Kazeem Muhammed-Yahya, the State Coordinator of […]
Biden to assist Moise’s probe, urges democracy in Haiti
The Biden administration confirmed Thursday that it recognised Claude Joseph as acting prime minister of Haiti and it would help the Haitian National Police investigate […]
AFRIMA 2021: Organisers unveil calendar of events
The African Union (AU) has formally unveiled the calendar of events for the upcoming All African Music Awards (AFRIMA) holding in November this year. The […]
Group seeks data on meter distribution
A group, the All Electricity Consumers Protection Forum (AECPF), has asked the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to provide data on the total number of […]
Mechanic docked for allegedly giving false information
A mechanic, Hamza Adamu, on Tuesday appeared in an Upper Area Court Zuba, Abuja, for allegedly giving false information about his neighbour. The police charged […]
Group salutes Uzodinma’s courage in addressing security challenge
Imo Political Leaders’ Forum, a political pressure, group has lauded Gov. Hope Uzodinma’s courage in the face of daunting security challenges facing the state.The group’s […]
FG assures Nigeria-based UK businesses of support
The Federal Government has assured United Kingdom companies operating in Nigeria of its support at ensuring that they thrived amidst dwindling foreign exchange earnings. The […]
NITDA warns against file encrypting computer virus ‘IGVM Ransomware’
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) had warned Nigerians to beware of IGVM Ransomware, a file-encrypting infection that restricts access to data such as […]
Security operatives kill two unknown gunmen, recover rifles, others in Imo – Police
Two unknown gunmen have been killed in a joint operation carried out by the Nigerian Army, Air Force and the Police in Imo. The Commissioner […]
Eid el-Fitr: Tinubu urges Muslims to be better
A National Leader of All Progressives Congress, Chief Bola Tinubu, has urged Muslims to be better and treat one another with greater compassion and understanding […]
Tambuwal pledges commitment to encourage graduating students to become entrepreneurs
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Monday reiterated his administration’s commitment towards encouraging students to be able to stand on their own after the […]
Last Days of Ramadan: Cleric urges muslims to increase devotions
An Abuja-based Islamic Cleric, Imam Yahya Al-Yolawi, has urged Muslims to increase act of worship and devotion to Allah to maximize reward in the last […]