DPR says 2020 marginal oilfield bid still on
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says the bid round process for its 57 marginal oilfields in the country is still ongoing. Mr Paul Osu, […]
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PMI: Nigeria’s manufacturing sector records growth, says CBN
The October Purchasing Managers’ Index for the manufacturing sector stood at 49.4 index points, indicating a reversal of five consecutive months of contraction which started […]
2021 budget: Delta appropriates over N33.7bn for education, youth, other sectors, says Okowa
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta said on Tuesday that the state government appropriated over N33.7 billion for education, youth development, healthcare and agricultural sectors in […]
Protest: Oyetola says no extension of amnesty for adamant looters
Gov. Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun, on Tuesday, said there will not be an extension of the “period of grace” (Wednesday) for suspected hoodlums to return […]
Virtual engagements to be institutionalised post-COVID-19, says Pantami
Dr Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, said the Federal Government had approved the institutionalisation of virtual engagements post- COVID-19 period. Pantami said […]
FCT minister says no hoarded palliative items in territory
The FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, has told residents of the territory that there were no COVID-19 palliative items hoarded in warehouses as […]
Club chairman says Self-Measured Blood Pressure monitoring now very necessary in football
Aregbe Akeem, the Chairman of Wazobia Football Club of Abuja, says there is now the need for Self-Measured Blood Pressure (SMBP) monitoring for football stakeholders. […]
‘Burning several police stations will lead to retrogression’, says top Police officer
The Police Command in Lagos on Friday warned that the burning of several police stations across the state will lead to retrogression and a waste […]
#EndSARS: Osun says curfew still in force
The Osun Government says the 24-hour curfew imposed on the state by Gov. Gboyega Oyetola, to rid the streets and communities of violence, prevent loss […]
Lagos to probe Lekki Toll Plaza incident, says Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos State Government is to set up a panel of inquiry into the Lekki Toll Plaza incident that resulted to large-scale destruction of property […]
APC Says PDP fueling #EndSARS Protests via unguarded assertions in social media
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is fueling the #EndSARS protests via unguarded assertions in the social media. […]
#EndSARS protest being manipulated to cause anarchy, says Northern group
The Coalition of Northern Group (CNG), on Wednesday, alleged that the EndSARS protest was being manipulated by unpatriotic people to cause anarchy in the country. […]
Chelsea’s clean sheet against Sevilla a big deal, Lampard says
Chelsea’s defence has come under intense scrutiny this season but manager Frank Lampard was smiling after a goalless stalemate against Sevilla in their UEFA Champions […]
“I won’t endorse 2021 budget if… “, says Gbajabiamila
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila says he will not not sign the 2021 Appropriation Bill if compensation for victims of […]
Catholic Bishop of Ekiti justifies EndSARS nationwide protests, but says continuation dangerous
The Catholic Bishop of Ekiti State, Most Rev. Felix Ajakaye, has warned that the continued EndSARS nationwide protests were brought about by incompetent and dishonest […]
#ENDSARS: Methodist prelate appeals to protesters to disperse, says FG addressing demands
The Prelate of Methodist Church of Nigeria, Dr Samuel Uche on Sunday advised “ENDSARS’’ protesters to disperse and be patient as the Federal Government is […]
#ENDSARS protests: Osinbajo says feelings of frustration justified
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal Government is concerned about the feelings of Nigerians as the #ENDSARS protests continues. The #ENDSARS protests, which started […]
Int’l friendly: Save Super Eagles, sack Rohr now, Gaiya urges NFF
Godfrey Gaiya, a former House of Representatives Committee Chairman on Sports, has called for the sack of Super Eagles Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr following the […]
Humanitarian Award: Buhari salutes Emeka Offor, says it is well deserved
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated businessman and philanthropist, Chief Emeka Offor on receiving The Sun Newspaper Humanitarian Award, describing his nomination as well-deserved. Malam Garba Shehu, […]
Pulev says Joshua fight set for London Dec. 12
Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev will take on heavyweight boxing’s world champion Anthony Joshua in London on Dec. 12, the International Boxing Federation (IBF) mandatory challenger said […]
Oyetola congratulates Akeredolu, says re-election not surprising
Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun has congratulated his Ondo State counterpart, Rotimi Akeredolu, on his re-election as governor of the state, saying his victory did […]
Defence Minister says welfare of military remains priority, inaugurate projects
The Minister of Defence, Maj-Gen. Bashir Magashi,(Rtd), has said that the welfare of the military remains one of the top priority of the present administration. […]
FG says Gombe-Yola road receiving attention
The Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, Mr Abubakar Aliyu, says the ministry is aware of the condition of the Gombe-Yola road […]
Captain Hosa: It’s ungodly to gloat over my health
…..Says he has moved on after Edo election Renowned international businessman and philanthropist, Captain Hosa Wells Okunbo, has stated that it is not only unglodly […]
Maradona’s coronavirus test negative, his lawyer says
Former Argentine football player Diego Maradona tested negative for COVID-19 on Monday, his lawyer said on Monday. His announcement helped to allay fears the Argentina […]