Tight security at late Shonekan’s residence amidst rumoured Buhari’s visit
Security was tightened on Thursday at the Lagos residence of the late Chief Ernest Shonekan, the former Head of defunct Interim National Government (ING). The […]
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Ramaphosa’s State Visit to Nigeria successful despite Omicron scare, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the State Visit of President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa to Nigeria as successful despite the scare generated by the […]
First TAC Trade Fair and Exhibition Expo debuts in Okene
A mini trade fair to showcase local products, skills and services holds on October 30 and 31 in Okene, Kogi State. Tagged “TAC Trade Fair […]
NNPC to acquire equity in private refineries in line with FG’s policy
…To Safeguard National Energy Security The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has revealed that it is currently considering equity participation in a number of private refineries […]
Katsina market fire: A monumental tragedy – Masari
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State has described the Katsina central market fire disaster as a monumental tragedy unprecedented in the history of the state. […]
COAS begins one-week operational visit to Borno
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, who is on a one-week operational visit to Borno, said his visit was to enhance […]
Zulum confirms 10 deaths, 47 injuries after Boko Haram RPG hits Maiduguri
Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum was at two hospitals on Wednesday, after Boko Haram fighters fired shots from Rocket Propelled Grenades, on which killed […]
Former Nigeria First Lady urges FG to complete Yar’Adua’s e-library project
The wife of late President Umar Musa Yar’Adua, Hajiya Turai Yar’ Adua, has appealed to the Federal Government to complete the e-library initiated by her […]
Okowa tasks NDDC on people-oriented projects
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Thursday urged the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to focus on people -oriented projects to spur development of the […]
Abduction: Sani-Bello visits Rafi
Gov. Abubakar Sani-Bello of Niger has visited Government Science College, Kagara, where 27 students, three staff and 12 family members of staff were abducted by […]
4 Northern govs visit Makinde over Ibadan Shasha market crisis
Governors from four Northern states, on Monday, evening, visited Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, in Ibadan, over the recent clash between Yoruba and Hausa […]
Northern Elders Forum sues for peace, de-escalation of tension in Nigeria
By Chimezie Godfrey The Northern Elders Forum has called on the government and all stakeholders to de-escalate the ethnic tension in the country. The Forum […]
NCC sensitises students on safer internet practice
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has joined the rest of the world to celebrate the Africa Safer Internet Day (ASID), which is the continent’s version […]
Niger’s presidential hopeful visits Buhari, others, solicits support
The Nigerien Presidential candidate in the Presidential Rerun Election , visited President Buhari to solicit for his support and endorsement in the forthcoming election in […]
Crypto-currencies: We need to open up our economy, not close it, says Atiku
By Chimezie Godfrey The Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has urged the government to focus on the expansion of the economy and job […]
Buhari returns to Abuja after 4-day official visit to Daura, Katsina State
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday returned to Abuja after four-day official visit to Daura, his hometown in Katsina State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
COVID-19: PTF declares Kogi high risk state, warns Nigerians not to visit
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has declared Kogi a high-risk state for refusing to acknowledge the existence of the disease. The PTF also […]
NDLEA: Marwa signs new pact with US to strengthen Nigeria’s drug war
(Photo: Chairman/Chief Executive of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (Retd) with the US ambassador to Nigeria, Ms Mary Beth Leonard, […]
Sunday Igboho and the Yoruba Nation, By Reuben Abati
In the past week, in the South Western part of Nigeria, we have been treated to stories of conflicts in Ondo and Oyo States between […]
Environmentalists, regulators visit spill impacted communities in Bayelsa
Preliminary investigations into the Jan. 16, oil spill near Funiwa offshore facilities off the Atlantic coast, got underway on Friday with a visit by Bayelsa […]
Ganduje pays condolence visit to Kwankwaso’s family, pledges support
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State on Saturday paid a condolence visit to the family of late Musa Sale-Kwankwaso, who died on Dec. 25 at […]
Tor Tiv decries insecurity In Nigeria, dues for collaboration
Paramount ruler of TIv people, Professor James Iorzua Ayatse has lamented the growing insecurity in Nigeria and appealed to all and sundry to put aside […]
Forum of Retired DSS Directors visits incumbent DG, hails sterling leadership
The Forum of DSS’ Retired Directors (FORD) on 26th November, 2020, paid a solidarity visit to the DGSS, Alhaji Yusuf Magaji Bichi, fwc. Led by the […]
APC says PDP rattled by visit of its governors to Goodluck Johnathan
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is rattled by the recent visit of some of its governors to […]
APC governors’ visit to ex-president Jonathan affirms successes of PDP administration – Ologbondiyan
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described visit by governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to former President Goodluck Jonathan as a direct acceptance […]