Court remands man for allegedly defiling 14-year-old girl
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State, on Thursday ordered the remand of a 30-year-old man, Saheed Safuraini, in a correctional centre for allegedly […]
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Counter Terrorism: DIA holds Defence Advisers, Attaches’ annual conference
By Chimezie Godfrey The Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) is set to hold year 2021 Defence Advisers/Attaches annual conference and Maiden Defence Intelligence Retreat. This was […]
AGF seeks universities bursars’ inputs on management of treasury
By Rosemary OgbonnayaThe Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Alhaji Ahmed Idris, has called on the Association of Bursars of Nigerian Universities (ABNU) to put […]
Make Ajaokuta revival Buhari’s legacy project – CSOs
The Director General of Institute for Governance and Leadership Studies in Africa, Dr. Lanre Adebayo, has advised the federal government to make the revival of […]
Maiduguri: Court sentences 19 students to 6 years each for cultism
A High Court in Maiduguri on Wednesday sentenced 19 students to six years imprisonment each for cultism. Delivering judgment, Justice Umar Fadawu, held that there was […]
NCPWD plans to host 2021 International Disability Day
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, NCPWD, has disclosed its resolve to host this year’s International Disability Day by December. The Executive […]
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 […]
2023: Senate urges INEC to conduct election in newly restored constituencies
By Haruna Salami The Senate on Tuesday, urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct election into the newly restored constituency of Nsukka South, […]
New Managing Director of PPMC, Isiaku Abdullahi, a game changer – Group
The Northern Professional Network, has described the newly appointed Managing Director of PPMC as a go-getter, who possesses immense attributes required to sustain and expand […]
Devastated Joshua heads to hospital to check eye socket after losing titles
London, Sept. 26, 2021 (Reuters/NAN) Anthony Joshua, fresh from being dethroned as world boxing heavyweight champions, is set to go to hospital to check a […]
2023: CNG backs NEF, insists North will use voter superiority to retain power
The Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG has thrown its weight behind the remarks by Northern Elders Forum spokesman, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed hinting that the northern region […]
FirstBank wins Private Bank of the Year award by Global Finance
First Bank of Nigeria Ltd., has won the Global Finance ‘Private Bank of the Year 2021’ award. The Deputy Managing Director of the bank, Mr […]
Ambassador Onowu woos Belgium-Luxembourg investors to Nigeria
…Nigeria’s investment incentives profitable for foreign investors The Nigerian Ambassador to Belgium, Obinna Onowu, says the Federal Government is ready to provide all adequate […]
Mallam Tijjani Yusuf: Your Memory Lives On, Two Years After
Despite your passing away two years ago, we continue to remember you. I recall your humility, your candour, wisdom, administrative skill and forthrightness. These are […]
PIB: Nigeria trying to open another frontier for crisis – Seriake Dickson
… says Nigeria not helping itself By Haruna Salami The last may not have been heard of the Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB which was recently […]
60, 000 PVCs unclaimed in Gombe state-INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says over 60, 000 Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) are yet to be claimed in its Gombe state office. Alhaji […]
FirstBank clinches 2nd Most Admired Financial Services Brand in Africa
The First Bank of Nigeria Ltd., has been ranked the second ‘Most Admired Financial Services Brand’ in Africa, for the second consecutive year. The Chief […]
Unanswered Questions in 2020 Finance Act and Implications for Procurement, By Mohammed Bougei Attah
A couple of weeks ago, I presented a position paper on the controversies surrounding the Finance Act 2020 as it affect the term ‘Confirmation of […]
Obaseki celebrates Adeboye at 79
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has celebrated the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on his 79th birthday. […]
KDSG announces mandatory use of Residents Card, NIN
Kaduna State Government has called on the general public to note that its Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) will not offer services to any […]
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 […]
Telecoms boosts GDP by 12.45% as sector, others take Nigeria out of recession
Nigeria’s telecommunications industry, regulated by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), is one of the sectors whose performance lifted the country out of recession in the fourth […]
Imo Governor’s SA on SDGs, Ude speaks on cash transfer to the poor, vulnerable
The Special Adviser to the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Humanitarian Services, Hon. Princess Christina Ude on Thursday […]
FRSC @ 33: We have brought high level of sanity on roads– Lagos Sector Commander
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has brought a high level of sanity on Nigerian roads since its inception 33 years ago. Mr […]
Military action alone can’t stop security challenge -Buratai
Retired Lt.Gen.Tukur Buratai, former Chief of Army Staff says military action alone can’t tackle security challenges in the country. Buratai, a non career ambassadorial designate […]