WaterAid inaugurates water borehole in Enugu community
WaterAid Nigeria on Tuesday inaugurated a 245,000-litre capacity borehole for Umabor community in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State. Inaugurating the borehole, Gov Ifeanyi […]
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INEC: Buhari requests Senate to confirm Yakubu for 2nd term
By Haruna Salami President Muhammadu Buhari has formerly requested the Senate to confirm Prof. Mahmood Yakubu as INEC Chairman for a second term. A […]
As strong neighbours, brothers, we’ll always stand by Chad, Buhari assures
Nigeria will always be there for the Republic of Chad, as we are not only neighbours but brothers, President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged. Presidential Spokesman, […]
Shooting: Gbajabiamila meets Abuja vendors over dead colleague, seeks justice
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, on Sunday met with members of the Abuja Newspapers Distributors Association (ANDA) and […]
Umahi dumps PDP, wants to be martyr sacrificed for Igbo Presidency
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi has said he wants to be a martyr who will be sacrificed to achieve the much-sought Igbo presidency. Umahi […]
More youth inclusion in modern agriculture will bolster economy, earnings -Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja urged agencies involved in agriculture to further streamline their priorities in the inclusion of youth in driving modern methods of farming […]
INEC to resume voter registration in Q1 2021 – Mu’azu
INEC plans to resume its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in the first quarter of 2021, the Acting Chairman, Ahmed Mu’azu, said on Tuesday in Abuja. […]
No protester was killed at Dangote refinery, says Traditional ruler
The traditional ruler of the Ibeju Lekki area of Lagos state, Oba Olumuyiwa Ogunbekun, has debunked media reports that alleged a protester was shot dead […]
#EndSARS campaigner, Modupe Odele, barred from travelling -Report
A lawyer and promoter of the #EndSARS movement Modupe Odele has alleged she was barred from leaving the country on Sunday, qed.ng has reported. With […]
Kubwa NYSC Camp: DG says married women among invaders, confirms arrest of 43 hoodlums
The NYSC announced on Tuesday that 43 hoodlums, who invaded its Abuja camp, had been arrested and some of the stolen items recovered. Its Director-General, […]
Security operatives foil attempt to loot `COVID-19 palliatives’ in Kuje
Security operatives on Tuesday dispersed youths who attempted to break into a warehouse in the Kuje Area Council Secretariat of the FCT in search […]
#EndSARS Protest: MFM saddened by shooting of protesters
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) has expressed sadness over the shooting of protesting youths allegedly by Nigerian security forces. The security forces were […]
TVC News station on fire, vehicles burnt
Promptnewsonline- The headquarters of the TVC News in Lagos, South-west Nigeria has been attacked by hoodlums. As at press time, the building and some operation […]
Many feared killed amid heavy shooting at #EndSARS protesters in Lagos
Many were feared killed at Lekki Toll gate in Lagos Tuesday night as #EndSARS protesters came under heavy gunfire . Protesters were heard screaming […]
#EndSARS: Sanwo-Olu imposes 24-hour curfew on Lagos amid mayhem
Following a degeneration of the on-going #EndSARS protests in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has imposed a 24-hour curfew on the city. Sanwo-Olu […]
Farouq spearheads advocacy on disaster reduction measures
By Chimezie Godfrey The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development is spearheading the advocacy for putting in place disaster risk reduction measures […]
Disquiet trails Buhari’s nomination Lauretta Onochie, others as INEC Commissioners
By Haruna Salami The Senate on Tuesday received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the confirmation of four nominees as Commissioners for the […]
Man in court for allegedly assaulting policewoman
A 40iyear-old man, Lukman Obasa, on Tuesday appeared in a Magistrates’ Court in Ojo, Lagos, for allegedly assaulting a policewoman on duty. The police charged […]
Buhari presents 2021 budget Thursday
By Haruna Salami President Muhammadu Buhari will present the 2021 budget estimate at a Joint session of both chambers of the National Assembly on Thursday. […]
Troops rescue kidnapped expatriates
Some expatriates who were kidnapped by unknown militants have been rescued by Nigerian troops. Major General John Enenche, coordinator, Defence Media Operations, DHQ who disclosed […]
NiMet predicts cloudy, sunny weather from Tuesday to Thursday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudy and sunny weather conditions from Tuesday to Thursday. NiMet’s weather outlook released in Abuja on Monday predicted […]
PSC promotes 175 senior police officers, steps down 112 others
The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of 175 senior Police Officers. It also stepped down the promotion of 112 others. The decisions were […]
Buhari goes rail-wire, By Femi Adesina
Have you heard the news? I’m sure you have. But just in case you haven’t, here’s the news on the hour: After 33 […]
Nigeria faces ‘$14 billion revenue gap’ as Senate expects 2021 budget next week, says Lawan
By Haruna Salami The Senate resumed Tuesday after over two months’ recess lamenting the security situation in the country which the Senate President, Ahmad […]
