Year: 2017
Osun Govt declares Monday work free to celebrate Isese Day
The Government of Osun has declared Monday, Aug. 21 work free day to commemorate ‘Isese Day’ the annual festival of…
National ID card registration: Bayelsa government decries low turnout
The Bayelsa Government on Friday called on parents and guardians to take advantage of the current long vacation to register…
UPP lifts Chidoka, Offodile’s suspension
The Anambra chapter of United Progressive Party (UPP) has lifted the suspension on two gubernatorial aspirants of the party, Chief…
Oyo to rehabilitate 100 schools with N1.9bn within 6 months
The Oyo State Government has approved N1.9 billion for the rehabilitation of 100 selected public schools across the state.
NSCDC discovers illegal refinery in Sokoto
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) said it had discovered an illegal refinery, operated in a rented apartment…
SERAP wants EFCC officials protected
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Acting President Professor Yemi Osinbajo to “direct the Inspector General of…
Libyan forces arrest commander wanted by ICC
Security forces in eastern Libya said they have arrested the commander of an elite forces unit who is sought by…
World Humanitarian Day: UN aid chief calls for protection of workers
The UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Stephen O’Brien, has called for the protection of aid workers, saying it is “paramount”…
“Think outside the box” – Journalist urge youths
A veteran journalist, Orji Ogbonnaya has urged youths to learn to think outside the box and be creative in order…
FG remains committed to providing key infrastructure – Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said on Thursday that despite dwindling resources, the Federal Government was…
Immunization: Sept. 10 deadline for governors to pay counterpart fund
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has appealed rescheduling of deadline given to all governors to make counterpart contribution toward nationwide…
IBB, a major part of Nigeria’s political history – Saraki
The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has described former military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, as a major part…
Gov. recommends setting up Peace Agency in States
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has advocated the setting up of Peace Building Agency in addition to promoting fairness in…
Tourism: NTDC Bill to revolutionise sector for better performances – Coker
Mr Folorunsho Coker, Director-General, Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) said the 2017 NTDC Bill (Senate Bill 429) is to revolutionise…
Mudslides: UN agencies rush aid to victims in Sierra Leone
UN agencies are stepping up efforts to aid displaced families affected by the deadly flooding and landslides in Sierra Leon’s…
No mysterious disease in Kwara, says commissioner
Dr Atolagbe Alege, the Commissioner for Health in Kwara, says no outbreak of a mysterious disease had been recorded in…
Lagos, Public Security And The Igbonla Six
The return of the Igbonla Six (6) as the abducted students of the Model College, Igbonla had become known was…
Lagos Commissions Bus Park To Decongest Traffic in Marina
As part of efforts at decongesting traffic on the Marina - Apongbon axis, the Lagos State Government has commissioned a…
U.S National Guard to train Civil Defence Corps
The California National Guard, U.S., has offered to train personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in…
Ajimobi appoints deputy, SSG, 235 others as JPs
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has appointed his Deputy, Chief Moses Adeyemo; Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Olalekan…
Buhari receives Saraki, Dogara in London
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday granted audience to Senate President Bukola Saraki and Speaker Yakubu Dogara who visited him at…
Oyo spends N22bn on LAUTECH in 6-year, says crisis to end soon
Oyo State Government says over N22 billion has been expended on the Ladoke Akintola University, LAUTECH, since 2011, confirming that…
Buhari’s health has improved tremendously – Dogara
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, on Thursday says there is tremendous improvement in the health…
Don’t Blame Jonathan
At last, former President Goodluck Jonathan appears to have found his mojo. In recent speech after speech, he’s been taking…
Suspected fraudster loses 13 landed properties to govt
A Federal High Court, Lagos, has ordered that 13 landed properties and others belonging to a suspected fraudster, Haruna Isah,…
9 Fleeing Cult Members arrested in Ogun
Nine suspected fleeing cultists have been arrested by the police at Iperu Remo Town and Isara Area of Ogun State,…
Lagos begins rehabilitation of 80 teenagers released from prison
The Lagos State Government has commenced the process of rehabilitating and re-uniting the 80 newly released teenagers from Badagry prison…
3 Sent To Prison For Stealing N39M From Bank Account
Three suspected fraudsters have been arrested and arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court for allegedly hacking into the account of…
Danjuma, others to take charge of Falconets
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Christopher Danjuma as Head Coach of the U20 Women National Team, also known…
LASG takes Cleaner Lagos Initiative Campaign to Ojo
The Lagos State Government has taken its Cleaner Lagos Initiative, CLI, campaign to Ojo area of the state to solicit…