Year: 2015
Aisha Buhari wants enforcement of law on rape to protect women, children
The wife of Nigeria’s president, Mrs Aisha Muhammadu, has urged government at all levels to enforce the law on rape,…
France pledges military equipment, intelligence support to MNJTF
French President François Hollande has pledged that his administration will assist the Multinational Joint Task Force (MJTF) with intelligence gathering…
Why Nigerian military is winning against Boko Haram- Army spokesperson
The Nigerian military has attributed the feat recorded against Boko Haram insurgents by Nigerian troops to motivation and injection of…
Why LASTMA no longer commands respect – Lagos Speaker
Eromosele Ebhomele Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, on Monday slammed the state Traffic Management Authority,…
Don’t sit in the office, get on the street, Edo Police boss tells officers
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Edo State Commissioner of Police, Chris Ezike, has directed that office personnel in the state police command be…
Nasarawa appeals to communities over water scarcity
The Nasarawa State Government on Monday appealed to communities in Kokona and Keffi Local Government Areas of the state to…
Buhari, APC running down Nigeria’s economy, says PDP
Eromosele Ebhomele The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Monday accused President Muhammadu Buhari and the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC,…
PICTURES: Buhari meets Hollande, discusses way forward
President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria met with his French counterpart, Francois Hollande at the Elysee Palace in Paris on 14th…
Sahara Power Group plans to hit 10,000 megawatts by 2025
Mr Kola Adesina, Chairman, Sahara Group, owners of Egbin Power Station, on Monday said that the company was working towards…
New Ooni to emerge within 40 days, says kingmaker
The new Ooni of Ife will emerge within 40 days in line with the customs and tradition of the ancient…
Power, key to prosperity in Nigeria – IFC
The World Bank has said that constant power supply will ensure overall prosperity and development for Nigeria. Speaking at a…
PDP only trying to distract Buhari’s govt – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the PDP’s rambling statement on the nation’s economy as part of the opposition’s…
Buhari condoles with families of Nigerians who died in Mecca crane collapse
President Muhammadu Buhari extends heartfelt condolences to the families, relations and friends of the Nigerian victims of the crane accident…
AAG 100m finals: Egwero wins silver, Francis, 2 others fail
Nigeria’s dwindling fortunes in the sprints were further underlined on Monday as it could only pick a silver medal in…
3 Nigerians in women’s 400m final
Three Nigerian women on Monday in Brazzaville breezed into the final of the 400 metres at the ongoing 11th All-Africa…
Dele Momodu is next Ooni of Ife, says Nigerian Pastor in Ghana
A Nigerian pastor based in Ghana who simply identified himself as Pastor Paul from Imo State has declared that Dele…
German company to build N14b factory in Lagos
Kazeem Ugbodaga The investment drive of the Lagos State Government received a major boost on Monday when the representative of…
Ambode to render quarterly stewardship account to Lagosians
Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday unveiled plans to commence a quarterly rendering of account of stewardship…
Ambode’s 100 Days: Lagos APC hits back at PDP
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State All Progressives Congress, APC, has advised the state’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to stop struggling…
Protests as Lacasera sacks 700 workers
Scores of workers at Lacasera Company Plc staged a protest on Monday in Lagos, moments after at least 700 workers…
Akwa Ibom Guber: PDP closes case, fails to call 19 witnesses
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) which is the second respondent at the Akwa Ibom State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal on…
Insecurity in Africa: Buhari seeks AU, regional communities’ collaboration
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja urged the Peace and Security Council (PAC) of the African Union (AU) and…
Osinbajo to inaugurate 74 solar-powered traffic lights
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT ) Transport Secretariat says it has concluded plans for the inauguration of 74 solar-powered traffic…
FG to review employment, promotions in NIMASA
The Federal Ministry of Transport will review employment, placements and promotions in Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) since…
Teslim Balogun Stadium to host 2016 Lagos NUJ Games
Taiwo Adelu Lagos State Sports Commission, LSSC, has said that the next edition of Lagos NUJ Media Games in 2016…
Surety sent to prison for assaulting IPO
YUSUF MUHAMMED A 38-year-old man, Damola Adeola, who stood surety for 35-year-old Kolawole Michael, has been arrested by the police…
Nigerian bolts with goods from USA, arrested in Lagos
Yusuf Muhammed A Nigerian identified as Audi Shehu Usman has been arrested by the police in Lagos State, southwest Nigeria,…
Buhari lauds Bamanga Tukur at 80, says he’s committed to Nigeria’s development
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated former Peoples Democratic Party national chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur on his 80th birthday. Buhari described…
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Zenith Bank to pay Oliseh’s salary worth N60m, says Pinnick
Taiwo Adelu Nigeria’s Football Federation (NFF) has revealed that one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, Zenith Bank, will be responsible…
AFCON 2015: Nigeria to face Egypt, Algeria, Mali
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the result of draws for the final tournament of the Africa U-23…