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 […]
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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 […]
Senate confirms Buhari’s nominees for EFCC Sec, Board
By Haruna Salami The Senate on Tuesday confirmed President Buhari’s nominees for appointment as secretary and board members of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, […]
WTD: Buhari directs implementation of 65-year retirement age for teachers
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya As Nigeria Joins the rest of the world to mark World Teachers’ Day, the Federal Ministry of Education said it has commenced […]
Alleged internet Fraud: Court further adjourns trial of Naira Marley
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday, further adjourned the trial of popular Nigerian singer Azeez Fashola, alias Naira Marley for alleged internet fraud. […]
Ogun CJ seeks upgrade of Borstal institute, remand home
The Chief Judge of Ogun, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, has appealed to the state government and philanthropists to donate generously for the upliftment of the Borstal […]
Senate confirms 5 nominees as Board members of EFCC
The Senate has confirmed President Muhammadu Buhari’s five nominees for appointment as Secretary and Board Members of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC). Their […]
Endsars protest: Court remands artist for alleged arson, burglary
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday remanded an artist, Sodiq Busari in Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly setting ablaze the Orile Agege Police Station […]
NESREA cautions miners against harmful diseases
Mr Stanley Okorie, Coordinator, National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) in Ebonyi, has called for provision of adequate equipment for miners to prevent […]
Lalong appoints 11 special advisers
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has approved the appointment of 11 special advisers to the state government, according to his Director of Press and Public […]
Buhari attends Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s inauguration
President Muhammadu Buhari will attend the inauguration of the Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for a second five-year term in office on Monday in Addis […]
N500m Fraud: Court adjourns trial of Benue Electoral Commission Chairman, others
Justice Abdu Dogo of the Federal High Court sitting in Makurdi, Benue State, has adjourned the trial of Benue Electoral Commission Chairman, Loko Tersoo Joseph […]
Buhari approves 159 new radio, television stations
President Muhammadu Buhari has granted approval for 159 companies, communities and institutions of higher learning to operate radio and television stations. Director-General, National Broadcasting Commission […]
Electricity Bill 2021 seeking reforms in power sector passes second reading in Senate
By Haruna Salami Electricity Bill 2021 which seeks to repeal the Electric Power Sector Reform Act, 2005 and enact the Electricity Act, 2021 passed second […]
Senate to multinational, Nigerian oil and gas companies: Relocate headquarters to operational bases
By Haruna Salami The Senate on Tuesday urged all multinational and Nigerian oil and gas companies operating in the country to relocate their headquarters to […]
Senate probes alleged fake COVID-19 test results to defraud Nigerians in Ghana
The Senate on Tuesday resolved to investigate allegations of fake COVID-19 test result to defraud unsuspecting Nigerians in Ghana and the use of fake COVID-19 […]
UNODC commends NIMASA, Navy over sustained efforts in fight against maritime crime
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), has commended the Federal Government and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for sustained […]
Woman docked for allegedly slapping policeman
A 55- year-old woman, Maria Taiwo, was on Tuesday docked in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly slapped a policeman. The police charged Taiwo, […]
INVESTIGATION: Why we prefer selling second-hand clothes for women, children in Abuja – Traders
By Idris Ibrahim Traders of second-hand clothes popularly known as “Okrika, bend-down select” in Abuja have disclosed that women are their foremost customers across the […]