Tam David-West in final escape, By Femi Adesina
Now, my introduction to Professor Tam David-West was on this wise: I was brought up by a very strict, educationist father, who would not allow […]
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APC and our inconceivable organisational challenges: Urgent call to our leaders, By Salihu Moh. Lukman
Information coming from Edo State indicate that members of the State Executive Council of APC have passed vote of no confidence on Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, […]
Army, DICON sign MoU on production of MRAP vehicles
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday formalised agreement with the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) on mass production of 28 Mines Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) […]
Alleged corruption: Judge threatens to strike out EFCC suit against Diezani
Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, threatened to strike out the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s suit against […]
Edo APC suspends Oshiomhole, says ‘we don’t want Zamfara scenario ‘
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has suspended the National Chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, over his role in the crisis […]
Alleged illegal marriage: Court orders police to release Judge, 5 others
A High Court in Kaduna State, on Tuesday, ordered the Nigeria Police to release a Judge of the Sharia Court, Malam Murtala Nasir of Magajin […]
Niger gets $2.6m grant to integrate cities
By Tina George, Minna In a bid to address the effects of development challenges of towns and cities, the South Korean government has advanced $2.6 […]
Fire guts part of Niger Govt House, fighting trucks on repairs
The Office of the Permanent Secretary in the Niger State Government House was gutted by a fire which resulted from electrical fault. The office was […]
Stay away from ‘yahoo yahoo’, EFCC tells students
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has appealed to Nigerian youths, particularly students, to distance themselves from criminal tendencies capable of disrupting their future […]
Senate orders NNPC to refund ₦382.2m, wants officials conniving with pipeline vandals prosecuted
By Abdallah el-Kurebe, Editor President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday has directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, to refund to the Treasury, […]
NASS mulls passage of 2020 Appropriation Bill Nov. 28
By Abdallah el-Kurebe President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan, says the National Assembly, NASS, was working towards the passage of the 2020 Appropriation bill […]
Gombe Assembly impeaches Deputy Speaker
Gombe State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed ‘vote of no confidence’ on Deputy Speaker, Shu’aibu Haruna of Kwami East, leading to his removal and […]
Benue governor presents ₦189bn Appropriation Bill for 2020
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue on Tuesday presented a budget of N189 billion for 2020 to the State House of Assembly for approval. Ortom while […]
Alleged N2.1bn fraud: Dokpesi can travel abroad for medical checkup – Court
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, granted the request by Raymond Dokpesi, Founder, DAAR Communications Plc, to travel abroad for medical attention. Justice John […]
Kogi, Bayelsa polls: YIAGA tasks INEC on flooded areas to avoid disenfranchisement
YIAGA Africa on Tuesday urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to design a plan for flooded areas to avoid their being disenfranchised ahead of […]
OPL 212: S/Court orders NNPC to pay ₦8.14bn in damages to BCE
The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld its earlier judgment, ordering the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to pay $22.6 million (N8.1billion) in damages to BCE Consulting Engineers […]
We’ve arrested 111 drivers without valid licence in 5 days – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos State Sector Command, says it has arrested 111 drivers within five days of the start of its “Operation […]
14 political parties to participate in Adamawa local council election
No fewer than 14 political parties will participate in the Adamawa Local Government Council elections scheduled for Dec. 7, an official has said. Mr Innocent […]
Bayelsa poll: Court disqualifies APC deputy guber candidate over false information
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, disqualified the Deputy Governorship Candidate, All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo, over false information given in his […]
Court discharges former IGP Ehindero, CP Obaniyi of ₦16.4m fraud charge
Justice Silvanus Oriji of the FCT High Court, Apo, on Tuesday discharged former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Sunday Ehindero, and Commissioner of Police, Budget, John […]
PENCOM report says most states not implementing Contributory Pension Scheme
Most states across the six geopolitical zones in the country are yet to fully implement the Federal Government’s Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), a report by […]
Obeisance to Customs, the new power house, By Owei Lakemfa
A man who identified himself as a traditional ruler, strolled with a swag through immigration at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. He then walked towards […]
World Pneumonia Day: Expert advocates proper diagnosis, treatment
Dr Yashim Andrew, a public health scientist and hermatologist at the National Hospital, Abuja has called for proper diagnosis and adequate treatment of pneumonia, to […]
Rat holds up flight in India for 12 hours
A domestic flight in India was delayed for nearly 12 hours after a rat was spotted scampering around the aircraft, news reports and officials said […]
Judgment: NANS urges Gov. Abiodun to be magnanimous in victory
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has congratulated Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun on his victory at the Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan […]