NiMet predicts 3-day sunshine, cloudiness from Tuesday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and cloudiness from Tuesday to Thursday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Monday in Abuja […]
Tuesday
FAAN to inaugurate new MMIA terminal on Tuesday – Official
By Yunus Yusuf The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it will be inaugurating the newly built international terminal at the Murtala Muhammed Airport […]
PDP to hold caucus, NEC meetings Monday, Tuesday
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed its National Caucus meeting for Monday March 14, and its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting for Tuesday, March […]
COVID-19 infection drops to 27 on Tuesday from 38 on Monday – NCDC
By Racheal Abujah Nigeria’s COVID-19 infections went on the decline again on Tuesday as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) recorded 27 new infections […]
COVID-19: NCDC registers seven deaths, 250 additional infections on Tuesday
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has reported 250 additional lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in 12 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Tuesday […]
Chinese yuan weakens to 6.3418 against USD Tuesday
The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, weakened seven pips to 6.3418 against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, according to […]
COVID-19: Nigeria records 6 deaths, 163 infections Tuesday
Nigeria on Tuesday recorded six more fatalities from the COVID-19 pandemic with 163 new cases confirmed across 12 States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). […]
FG declares Monday, Tuesday, Jan. 3 public holidays
The Federal Government has declared Monday, Tuesday and Monday, Jan. 3, 2022 as public holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Day celebration. […]
Nigerian Navy signs contract for two new warships
The Nigerian Navy on Tuesday signed a contract with a Turkish company, Messrs Dearsan Shipyard Limited for the purchase of 2 brand new Offshore Patrol […]
Police arraign man, 25, over alleged abduction
The police on Tuesday, arraigned a 25-year-old man, Attahiru Yahaya, before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged abduction.The defendant, of no fixed address, is […]
Mechanic jailed 15 months for stealing neighbour’s ATM card, withdrawing N30,000
A Karu Grade I Area Court, Abuja on Tuesday sentenced a teenager, Sadiq Abdullahi to 15 months imprisonment for stealing his neighbour’s ATM card and […]
Man, 21, docked for allegedly stealing a motorcycle
A 21-year-old man, Arabi Aliu on Tuesday appeared before an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State, for allegedly stealing a motorcycle worth N300,000. Aliu, whose address […]
Court remands 2 over alleged armed robbery
Justice Mojisola Dada of an Ikeja Special Offences Court in Lagos State on Tuesday, ordered the detention of Abdulrasaq Otegbeye and Sodiq Osho at the […]
Another 1,199 terrorists surrender to troops, 71 bandits neutralized – DHQ
By Chimezie Godfrey Another 1,199 terrorists have surrendered to troops as the military sustains onslaught against criminals across troubled zones of the country says Defence […]
Arsenal beat Leeds United to reach Carabao Cup quarter-finals
Arsenal moved into the 2021/2022 League Cup quarter-finals with a victory over fellow English Premier League (EPL) side Leeds United on Tuesday. Arsenal eased through […]
EFCC allows Anyim to go home as Ex Senate President faults reports
Former Senate President, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim was on Tuesday allowed to go home by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Sam Nwaobasi, media […]
Traditional ruler urges Yobe Govt to provide funds to check fake drugs
The Emir of Fune in Yobe, Alhaji Saleh Idriss, has called on the State Government to provide adequate funding for the Drugs and Medical Consumables […]
Eid-el-Maulud: FG declares Tuesday Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday October 19th, 2021 as Public Holiday to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Mawlid Celebration in commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet […]
ISWAP Deputy Leader wounded, 24 fighters killed in foiled attack on Military Convoy
About 24 ISWAP fighters including top-ranking Commanders while attempting to attack a military convoy were killed at Ngamdu axis by airstrikes on Wednesday evening PRNigeria […]
Nigerian Army upscales research, development efforts for operational effectivess
By Chimezie Godfrey The Nigeria Army (NA) has upscaled efforts to sustain and improve on Research and Development (R&D) for enhancement of operational effectiveness. The […]
NUPENG confirms suspension of Petroleum Tanker Drivers’ planned strike
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG has confirmed the suspension of Petroleum Tanker Drivers’ planned strike. The development was confirmed in […]
EFCC Arrests 12 Suspected Illegal Oil Dealers, Five Oil Tankers in Port Harcourt
Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested twelve (12) suspected illegal oil dealers, and five oil Tankers […]
South Sudan: Buhari pledges to always extend helping hand
Nigeria is ready to extend a helping hand to South Sudan towards political and economic stability, President Muhammadu Buhari said Tuesday in Addis Ababa. In […]
Anambra: IGP orders posting of Echeng Echeng as new Commissioner of Police
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered the immediate posting of a new Commissioner of Police to Anambra State. This was disclosed […]
Buhari to present 2022 budget on Thursday
By Haruna Salami President Muhammadu Buhari is billed to present the 2022 budget to a joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday, Deputy Senate […]