Kaduna to replace colonial chieftaincy law, says El-Rufai
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state has disclosed that his administration has drafted a bill to reposition the traditional institution to serve the people better. […]
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Igangan crisis: Makinde sues for peace, calm as CP, govt officials comb troubled spots
…calm has returned – Police Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, sued for calm following reports of late night attacks on the people of Igangan, […]
Truth strong weapon against defamation claim, say lawyers
Some Lagos-based lawyers have described truth as a strong weapon against libellous actions. The lawyers expressed the viewpoint in interviews with the News Agency of […]
Sanwo-Olu’s wife to parents: Keep close tab on your children
· Preaches Love, Brotherhood At Eid-El-Fitr Lagos State First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu on Saturday urged parents and guardians to keep a close tab on activities […]
Open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, By Tola Adeniyi
OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI Dear President Buhari, It is with great pain but with deep concern as a fellow human-being and your age […]
Financial Autonomy:Bello declares support for states Legislature
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has declared his support for financial autonomy for states’ Legislative Assemblies to enable them to perform their functions without hindrances. […]
Strange disease kills 6 in Kano – Official
The Kano state government on Monday confirmed that six persons died of a strange disease in Minjibir Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner […]
DMO opens 2 FG bonds for subscription
The Debt Management Office (DMO), has announced the opening of two Federal Government (FGN) savings bonds for subscription at N1000 per unit. According to details […]
Revenue agency seals off Kaduna electric coy HQ over N464.5m tax liability
The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) has sealed off the Headquarters of the Kaduna Electric Distribution Company on Ahmadu Bello Way, Kaduna and other […]
Residents express concern over high cost of cement, blame manufacturers
Some residents of Kano and Katsina States have blamed cement manufacturers over the prevailing scarcity and high cost of cement nationwide. Some of the residents […]
APC chieftain urges political leaders to join govt in tacking insecurity
Mr Joseph Agoro, a Chieftain of the All Progressive Party (APC) in Badagry, Lagos State, on Sunday urged political leaders to support Federal Government to […]
Prince Philip contributed to postwar reconciliation – German president
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has described the late Prince Philip as a person who contributed to reconciliation between Britain and Germany. “We Germans mourn a […]
NDLEA nabs trans-border trafficker, intercepts illicit drugs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a fake security agent, Basiru Ibrahim, 39, who specialises in trafficking illicit drugs from Benin Republic […]
Gbajabiamila celebrates, eulogises Tinubu at 69
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Femi Gbajabiamila, on Monday celebrated a National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, […]
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 […]
Man, 42, in court for alleged N8m fraud in Ogun
A 42-year-old man, Aminu Nurudeen, on Thursday appeared before an Ota Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ogun for allegedly obtaining N8 million on false pretence. Nurudeen, […]
Kano Govt. arrests 200 street beggars, almajiris
The Kano State Government says it has arrested 200 street beggars and Almajiris for allegedly violating the Law banning street begging in the state. The […]
Defend Nigeria’s democracy, don’t truncate it, CSO urges politicians
A Civil Society Organisation, Network of Democratic Watchdogs of Nigeria, on Monday, called on politicians to defend Nigeria’s democracy rather than truncating it. The Coordinator […]
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 […]
CITAD organises quiz competition to promote ICT in schools
Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), has organised quiz competition for senior secondary schools in Kano State to promote Information and Communication Technology (ICT) […]
Anambra Govt partners religious leaders to curb COVID-19 spread
The Ministry of Health in Anambra has urged religious leaders to support its efforts in curbing the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and to ensure safety of […]
Gombe State Govt appoints Sanusi Maiyamba as new Mai Tangle
The Gombe State government has appointed Malam Danladi Sanusi-Maiyamba as the 16th Mai Tangle of the Tangale chiefdom. This is contained in a statement by Mr […]
DSS arrests Tanko-Yakassai over issues beyond expression of opinion – PRO
The Department of State Services (DSS) says the arrest of Mallam Salihu Tanko-Yakassai, the Media Aide to Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State followed issues […]
Aid: Zulum disburses N343m, food in Ngala
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Saturday in Gamboru, supervised the disbursement of N343m and varieties of food to aid part of economic, and humanitarian intervention […]
Ex-Governor Ahmed mourns Olupo of Ajasse
Former Governor of Kwara State Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has commiserated with Ajasse Ipo’s people over the death of His Royal Highness Oba Sikiru Atanda […]