COVID-19: NPHCDA announces vaccination of over 500,000 people in Nigeria
The National Primary Health Care Agency (NPHCDA) said 513,626 persons have received the first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine across the country. The NPHCDA […]
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Sports Writers boycott Wikki Tourists FC activities over shabby treatment
Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Bauchi State chapter, on Sunday, directed its members to boycotted all activities involving Wikki Tourists FC of Bauchi. Secretary […]
SON issues ultimatum to steel manufacturers over compliance to standards
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) on Thursday issued a three-month ultimatum to steel manufacturers and distributors to clear out substandard steel bars out of […]
DPR seals 11 filling stations in FCT over malpractice
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has sealed11 filling stations in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for under-dispensing and over pricing of petrol. The Zonal […]
Police arrest 50 suspects over kidnapping, other criminal offences
The Police on Tuesday, said it had arrested 50 suspects over connection with kidnapping, armed robbery, possession of firearm and trafficking hard drugs. The Force […]
No state will be left out of Digital Switch Over – Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has assured that no state will be left out of the Digital Switch Over (DSO) – […]
Delta LG poll: PDP candidate promises to consolidate on past achievements
Dr Michael Tidi, of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has promised to consolidate on his past achievements, as Warri South local council chairman in Delta, if […]
Ekiti moves to block revenue leakages, eliminate double taxation
The Ekiti State Internal Revenue Service, (EKRS) says it has commenced a tax reform that will block all leakages in revenue generation and eliminate double […]
NNPP joins APC in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has entirely defected into the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Alhaji Yusuf […]
Abia Police Station set ablaze with petrol bombs, two officers killed – FHQ
The Police in Abia State Command successfully neutralised (4) four attackers, arrested (8) eight persons and recovered arms and ammunition from hoodlums who carried […]
Troops clear corpses of ISWAP terrorists in recaptured Marte – See photos
Nigerian Troops have cleared members of Boko Haram splinter faction and self-proclaimed Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) from five communities in Marte Local […]
Zulum confirms 10 deaths, 47 injuries after Boko Haram RPG hits Maiduguri
Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum was at two hospitals on Wednesday, after Boko Haram fighters fired shots from Rocket Propelled Grenades, on which killed […]
Alleged N700m loot: EFCC tenders evidence against Kaduna’s ex- Gov Yero
(EFCC Press Release) The trial of a former governor of Kaduna State, Muktar Ramalan Yero, before Justice Z. B. Abubakar of the Federal High Court […]
Apapa gridlock: Lagos govt, NPA talk tough
.. Sanwo-Olu Meets Hadiza Bala Usman Ahead of The Launch Of Digital Call-Up System In Ports Lagos State Government and the leadership of Nigerian Port […]
Former Nigeria First Lady urges FG to complete Yar’Adua’s e-library project
The wife of late President Umar Musa Yar’Adua, Hajiya Turai Yar’ Adua, has appealed to the Federal Government to complete the e-library initiated by her […]
Battle of supremacy in Boko Haram, ISWAP camps, again, leaves several terrorists dead
By Chimezie Godfrey A fierce battle between Abubakar Shekau-led Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) broke out and has led to the […]
Police arrest Okorocha over alleged forceful entry into sealed property in Imo
Police command in Imo has confirmed arrest of former Imo Governor, Sen. Rochas Okorocha for allegedly using thugs to break into his Royal Spring Palm […]
FG engages 90 independent monitors for NSIP in Kogi
By Chimezie Godfrey The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq, has said that 90 Independent Monitors for the National Social […]
NDLEA seizes 1,292 kilograms of illicit drug in Ondo forest, arrests 9 suspects
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Ondo State Command, have arrested nine dealers of illicit drugs and seized from them a […]
Buhari vows to deal with people who ‘are a nuisance’ to Nigeria
UPDATED – President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja said that the stability of the country is of paramount interest to him and Federal Government will […]
Ogun govt. holds stakeholders’ meeting over herders/farmers’ clashes
The Ogun government on Tuesday held a stakeholders’ meeting aimed at resolving the recent farmers/herders clashes in parts of the state. The meeting, which was […]
WTO: Buhari congratulates Okonjo -Iweala on election as DG
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her appointment as Director General of the World Trade Organisation WTO. Senior Special Assistant […]
4 Northern govs visit Makinde over Ibadan Shasha market crisis
Governors from four Northern states, on Monday, evening, visited Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, in Ibadan, over the recent clash between Yoruba and Hausa […]
2020 WASCE: WAEC withholds 5,548 results over exam malpractices
Results of 5,548 candidates who participated at the 2020 Second Series of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates have been […]
Northern Elders Forum sues for peace, de-escalation of tension in Nigeria
By Chimezie Godfrey The Northern Elders Forum has called on the government and all stakeholders to de-escalate the ethnic tension in the country. The Forum […]