Weeds, rodents, take over premises of Steyr Assembly plant in Bauchi
Weeds and rodents have taken over the premises of Steyr (Nigeria) Ltd, Bauchi, one of the four Automobile Assembly Plants established in the country about […]
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INEC denies appointing consultants for staff recruitment
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied hiring individuals or groups as consultants for staff recruitment. INEC said this in a statement by Mr […]
Police neutralise bandit’s kingpin in Zamfara
The Police Command in Zamfara says it has neutralized a notorious bandit’s kingpin who was terrorising communities in parts of the state. This is contained […]
Alleged N3bn diversion: Court adjourns ex-Bayelsa GM’s trial untill April 16
A High Court in Bayelsa on Thursday adjourned untill April 16, the trial of a former General Manager of Radio Bayelsa, Mr John Idumange, who […]
Road accident kills one person in Osun — FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Tuesday said that one person died from an accident that occurred on Osogbo- Ikirun Expressway. The Osun Sector […]
Senate confirms Haliru Nababa as CG Nigeria Correctional Service
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Mr Haliru Nababa as Controller General (CG), Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS). The confirmation followed the adoption of the […]
Troops kill armed robbery suspect in Plateau, recover arms
Troops attached to the Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have shot dead an armed robbery suspect at Kutaya street in Jengre, Bassa Local […]
NLC elects Salamatu Aliu as Chairperson Women Commission
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) National Women Commission has elected Salamatu Aliu as its new Chairperson. Aliu, who took over from Mercy Okazie, was elected […]
Bishop tasks public office holders on good governance
Bishop Michael Gokum of the Catholic Diocese of Pankshin in Plateau has advised those occupying public offices to deliver good governance to the people. Gokum […]
Ikpeazu gets first dose of COVID-19 vaccine in Abia
Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has received the first dose of Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine shot, making an appeal to citizens to make themselves available for […]
Applicant bags 6 months imprisonment for $1,100 internet fraud
Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court, on Tuesday sentenced an applicant, Philip Matthew, to six months imprisonment for alleged 1,100 dollars […]
#FixPolitics initiative: SPPG matriculates first students, begins classes
The School of Politics, Policy and Governance will matriculate its pioneer class of 2021 and begin classes on Monday, March 1, 2021. The SPPG commenced […]
NASU, SSANU suspend strike
The leadership of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of non-teaching staff unions of universities has announced the suspension of its three-week old strike with […]
Governors take fools’ ride to next level, By Azu Ishiekwene
If there was any doubt that governors are underworked and overpaid, this week proved it. This is not the old, familiar sitting governor […]
Gunmen kill 18 as troops neutralise bandits –Commissioner
Kaduna State Government says security personnel have neutralised bandits in several locations in the state. The government also announced that 18 persons died in several […]
CDS pledges military support for protection of oil, gas assets
…As NNPC Loses 200k Barrels of Oil Daily The Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Lucky Irabor, has promised to galvanize the military to provide […]
2020 Budget: Senate approves N11.35bn for Police Trust Fund
By Haruna Salami The Senate on Wednesday approved the sum of N11,352,457,101.70 as the budget for Nigeria Police Trust Fund, NPTF in the 2020 fiscal […]
Kaduna Electric Impersonator Arraigned in Sokoto
A Kaduna Electric Impersonator, one Nura Yusuf, popularly known as Nura Mayana, was arraigned in a Sokoto Magistrates court today (23/2/2021). Nura, was apprehended for […]
Nasarawa Gov’t trains public officers on implementation of procurement law
The Nasarawa State government on Monday began a two-week training for political and public office holders on procurement laws. The training is geared towards effective […]
Rann: Troops eliminate 19 fleeing Boko Haram fighters in 5 gun trucks
… Two Nigerian Customs Personnel Missing at Geidam Nigerian Troops on Tuesday foiled an attack in Rann, destroying 19 terrorists in five gun trucks, after […]
El-Rufai elevates aides as Deputy Chief of Staff returns to private life
Governor Nasir El-Rufai has approved the appointment of Mrs. Saude Amina Atoyebi as his Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration), following the decision of Mr […]
Boardroom crisis: Obasanjo’s ex- aide, directors’ legal tussle threatens oil firm
A former Special Adviser on Energy in the Olusegun Obasanjo administration, Prof. Anthony Adegbulugbe, and two directors of Green Energy International Ltd have dragged […]
Ibilla–Ukpa: Don’t withdraw soldiers in a hurry, group tells Ortom
…. urges govt to set up inquiry panel The Association of Igede Media Professionals (AiMP) has called on Governor Samuel Ortom to prevail on the […]
The Nigerian Media has no business fawning over terrorists
By Daniel Okereke On whose side is the Nigerian media, the people, or Boko Haram terrorists? Has ‘democracy-fatigue’ set in to blur media gatekeepers’ loyalty […]
COL commends outgoing NOUN VC for ‘expanding access to education’
The Commonwealth of Learning (COL) has described the leadership of the outgoing Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) as one that […]