Bagudu commiserates with Sultan over brother’s death
Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi has condoled with the Sultan of Sokoto over the death of Chiroman Sokoto, Alhaji Buhari Abubakar. The deceased, an elder […]
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Ministry of Works to construct trailer parks along Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano highway
The Federal Ministry of Works Tuesday met with critical stakeholders on its plan to construct trailer parks along the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano highway. The meeting which held […]
Zulum, man of strong character amid daunting security challenges — Oyetola
Gov. Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun has described his Borno counterpart, Prof. Babagana Zulum, as a man of strong character and conviction, who is determined to […]
Imo attack: Uzodimma condemns incident, sets up commission of enquiry
Imo Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodimma has condemned in strong terms the attack by gunmen at the Police Command Headquarters and the Correctional Service Centre in […]
Yinka Odumakin: A nationalist who gave his all — Akeredolu
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has described the late Afenifere Spokesman, Yinka Odumakin, as a nationalist who gave his all to Nigeria. In a statement by the […]
Obasanjo to be part of Onitsha City Marathon in September, organisers say
The second edition of Onitsha City Marathon (OCM) has been scheduled to hold on Sept. 25 at Onitsha in Anambra, an official said on Monday […]
IPI Nigeria Approves Constitution
The General Assembly of the International Press Institute (IPI), Nigerian Chapter, has approved a Constitution for its operations in the country. The Approval was given […]
Emmanuel announces recruitment 1,000 teachers for public schools
Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has announced the recruitment of 1,000 teachers for the public primary schools in the state. Emmanuel made this known […]
Further notes to the Nigerian Left, By Edwin Madunagu
The Nigerian Left has largely neglected, if not deliberately avoided a renewed ideological struggle which has become a strong factor in both the general […]
PDP national auditor denies accusing Secondus of financial impropriety
Mr Adamu Mustapha, National Auditor of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has denied accusing the National Chairman of the party, Mr Uche Secondus of financial impropriety. […]
UNDP donates COVID-19 kits worth $14m to ECOWAS
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has donated COVID-19 Protective equipment worth 14 million dollars to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The […]
Attack on bullion van: Police confirm killing of personnel
The Police Command in Delta on Wednesday confirmed an attack on a bullion van by suspected armed robbers. The police said that the attack occurred […]
Oando rallies on NSE, lifts market indices by 0.14%
Activities on the Nigerian stock market sustained the upward trend on Wednesday with a gain of 0.14 per cent on bargain hunting in Oando and […]
Senate begins process for establishment of FUTA Teaching Hospital
A bill for the establishment of the Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA Teaching Hospital was read for the first time at the Plenary session of the […]
Tallen pays condolence visit to NAF, commiserates with CAS
The Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen, has commiserated with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on the death of its personnel in the crashed NAF […]
Runsewe urges Envoy designates to promote Nigeria’s cultural economy abroad
Chief Segun Runsewe, Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), has called on Ambassador designates to promote Nigerian cultural economy in their new places […]
NDLEA uncovers cannabis warehouse, seizes N17m illicit drugs in Rivers
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Rivers has uncovered a warehouse of compressed cannabis Sativa in Abuja Estate in Port Harcourt, Rivers. The […]
Plane Crash: Buhari condoles with NAF, victims’ families, orders investigation
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the fatal crash of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Beechcraft KingAir B350i aircraft on Sunday in Abuja, which claimed […]
Unilorin V-C heads National Vice-Chancellors’ body
The Vice Chancellor, University of Ilorin, Prof. Sulyman AbdulKareem, has been appointed Ag. Chairman of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors (CVC) of Federal universities in Nigeria. […]
Before We Crucify Bala Mohammed, By Emma Agu
Many will remember the rhetorical question posed by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu when accusing fingers started pointing at the Fulani, as the […]
Book on salutations to Prophet Muhammad for launch in Kano Saturday
A book written on the Muslim practice of salutation prayers for Prophet Muhammad will be presented to the public in Kano on Saturday, February […]
Humanitarian Minister sad over ethnic violence in Ibadan
By Chimezie Godfrey The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster management and social development, Sadiya Farouq has expressed sadness over the avoidable ethnic violence that occurred […]
N714m Scam: Witness Narrates How N159m was Traced to Turaki’s Account
(EFCC press release) The trial of former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki continued today Thursday, February 18, 2021 before […]
Shasha Market ‘violence is suspicious, no ethnic dimensions’, says DIG Folawiyo
A police topgun, DIG David Folawiyo, mni has said the from all indications, the violence at Shasha Market in Ibadan is suspicious as there are […]
Okonjo Iweala has brought honour to Nigeria, says Ayade
Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River has congratulated Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on the confirmation of her appointment as the new Director-General of the World […]