UPDATE: Troops arrest 6 Army imposters in Asaba
By Chimezie Godfrey The troops of Operation Delta Safe have arrested six suspected Army imposters in Delta State. This was disclosed in a statement by […]
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Reps want incorporation of human papillomavirus vaccination in routine immunisation programme
The House of Representatives has urged the Ministry of Health to incorporate the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in the national routine immunisation programme. This followed […]
Alleged N700m loot: EFCC tenders evidence against Kaduna’s ex- Gov Yero
(EFCC Press Release) The trial of a former governor of Kaduna State, Muktar Ramalan Yero, before Justice Z. B. Abubakar of the Federal High Court […]
Senate Screens Service Chiefs behind closed doors
By Haruna Salami The Senate on Tuesday screened the new Service Chiefs behind closed doors. Chairman, Senate Committee on Defence, Senator Aliyu Wammako after […]
Stop bribing our patrol men, FRSC warns, arrests 305 offenders
The Zonal Commanding Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps in Zone 4, comprising Plateau, Benue and Nasarawa States, Assistant Corps Marshal Kayode Olagunju, […]
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 […]
Humanitarian Minister grieves over NAF plane crash
By Chimezie Godfrey Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Farouq has expressed deep sorrow following the crash of a Nigerian Air […]
Death of Dikko Inde, Junaid Muhammed, monumental loss to North -CNG
The Coalition of Northern Groups,CNG, says it has received with deep pain, the touching news of the death of two northern patriots, Alhaji Abdullahi […]
FCTA to confront menace of scavengers, cultism, drug abuse head-on – Minister
FCT Administration will confront head-on the menace of scavengers, cultism and drug abuse as part of its strategies to ensure the security of lives […]
We need this country, we’ll continue to work for its stability, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the stability of the country is of paramount interest to him and Federal Government will continue to work towards it despite […]
Buhari condoles with Emir of Hadejia over demise of mother
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep shock over the demise of Hajiya Khadija Abubakar Maje, the mother of the Emir of Hadejia, Alhaji Adamu Abubakar […]
Valentine: We prefer credit alerts to flowers, cards, chocolates, say Jos women
As the world celebrates St. Valentines Day, some women in Jos say they would prefer ”meaningful gifts” than receiving flowers, cards and chocolates, usually accepted […]
My Tribute To Lateef Jakande, By Atiku Abubakar
It is with a mixed feeling of soberness and joy that I join relatives and admirers to mourn the demise of the late first civilian […]
Rann: Troops eliminate 19 fleeing Boko Haram fighters in 5 gun trucks
… Two Nigerian Customs Personnel Missing at Geidam Nigerian Troops on Tuesday foiled an attack in Rann, destroying 19 terrorists in five gun trucks, after […]
We must attend to cries of communities for justice – Osinbajo
By Chimezie Godfrey Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has said that the cries of the community people for justice, equity and fairness must be […]
Court dismisses case against CBN’s directives on bank charges
The Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State Capital, has dismissed a suit instituted by a legal practitioner, Olumide Babalola, challenging the Central Bank […]
We must resist attempts to destroy unity of Nigeria – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday appealed to Nigerians to resist any attempt to destroy the unity that people had lived and worked together for. […]
Senate resumes, adjourns over death of Rep
By Haruna Salami The Senate resumed after Christmas and we Year recess Tuesday and adjourned till Wednesday in honour of late lawmaker, Ossy Prestige, (Abia […]
Refugee Commission meets Cameroonian Officials over Buhari’s repatriation directives
By Chimezie Godfrey The Federal Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Senator Basheer Garba Mohammed Lado has met with officials of […]
We shut health facility in FCT for issuing fake COVID-19 results – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it has sealed a health facility in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for allegedly collecting funds and […]
Momoh was an extraordinary pathfinder – Mark
Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has described the demise of former Information and Culture Minister, Prince Tony Momoh as a huge […]
AU must be reformed to stay relevant, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has called for a comprehensive reform of the structures and operations of the African Union, to make it more functional in meeting […]
Police bust fake CBN Investment Scheme
…Spokesman warns Nigerians to beware of fraudsters The Police in Lagos, in a joint operation with the Edo State Command, have nabbed the mastermind behind […]
SGF moves to strengthen national poverty eradication strategy
By Chimezie Godfrey The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Boss Mustapha, has summoned an extraordinary meeting of stakeholders to strengthen national poverty […]
Kwara APC crisis: Why we reject registration c’ttee–Party leaders
A group of eminent leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara has rejected the Membership Registration Committee sent to the state by the […]