Year: 2017
Ajimobi seeks cooperation on property enumeration
Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has sought the cooperation of landowners in Oluyole Local Government Area of the state,…
NAN Boss commends AGF’s effort on IPPIS implementation
Mr Bayo Onanuga, Managing Director, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has commended the Accountant General of the Federation, Mr Ahmed…
Bayelsa police confirm killing of former PDP Chairman
Police in Bayelsa said suspected assassins on Wednesday killed a former acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in…
Half of all deaths now have a recorded cause – WHO
Almost half of all deaths globally are now recorded with a cause, new data from WHO show, highlighting improvements countries…
Commission to organise special pilgrimage for persons living with disabilities
Rev. Tor Uja, Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), said on Wednesday that the commission would begin a special…
Has Nigeria not borrowed since 2013?
Nigeria’s government is looking to spend big on infrastructure. For funding, it is looking beyond its internal markets, but is…
Corruption Gets A Boost At Dino Melaye’s Book Launch
On Monday, 15 May 2017, Mr. Dino Melaye gathered birds of identical plumage in Abuja to launch his book titled:…
Late Shuaibu Amodu’s son dies at 12
The son of the late former Coach of the Super Eagles, Suleman Amodu, has passed on at the age of…
NNPC ordered to stop further capital expenditure
The Senate has directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and other revenue generating agencies to stop further capital expenditure…
Kwara University now named after Late Olusola Saraki
Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara on Wednesday named the state University after the late strongman of Kwara politics, Dr Olusola…
Photos: Ambode commissions Ajah Flyover
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday commissioned the newly constructed Ajah Flyover in Lekki area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria…
New GOC of 7 Division takes over in Maiduguri
The new Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, Brig.- Gen. Ibrahim Yusuf has formally taken…
NCDC reassures Nigerians of health security
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reassured Nigerians of its commitment and efforts to ensure their health security…
EFCC arraigns 2 whistle blowers for giving false information
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday arraigned two whistle blowers in a Federal High Court in Maiduguri…
Gov Ambode sets Lagos aglow, commissions Abule Egba, Ajah Flyovers
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday commissioned the Ajah and Abule Egba Flyovers, saying that both bridges were…
Gov. commended for granting pardon to teachers
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) on Wednesday commended Gov. Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun for the pardon granted to the…
PDP NASS member defects to APC
The numerical strength of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the House of Representatives was depleted on Wednesday as a member,…
Airline shareholders commend NSE listing, dividend
Med-View Airline Plc shareholders on Wednesday lauded the board and management for listing on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) in…
Nigerians urged to take precaution against Hypertension
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, on Wednesday in Lagos urged Nigerians to take action against Hypertension as the…
FG to expand tax base – Fashola
The Federal Government will improve its revenue by expanding its tax base in order to meet its obligation to the…
Meet the lawyer who brokered the release of 82 Chibok schoolgirls
The story of the release of 82 Chibok schoolgirls will not be complete without mentioning the lawyer who negotiated the…
Ebola Virus: FG Urged To Be Proactive
The Guild of Medical Directors on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to be proactive and take adequate measures to prevent…
Exposed! Senator Isiaka Adeleke died of drug overdose – Pathologist
Dr. Taiwo Solaja, a pathologist involved in determining the cause of death of Osun state federal lawmaker, Senator Isiaka Adeleke…
Enugu Deputy Governor’s Orderly: Police Arrest 2
The Police Command in Enugu State has arrested two suspected bandits responsible for the killing of Sgt. Helen Sunday, the…
Rice Production In Nigeria Increases To 5.8m Tonnes
Alhaji Aminu Goronyo, President Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) says annual rice production in Nigeria has increased from 5.5…
Motorists Hail Ban Of VIOs On Lagos Roads
Transport unions and some motorists on Wednesday expressed big relief at the recent ban of Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO) from…
Palestinians Protest In Front Of UN Premises
Dozens of Palestinians on Wednesday protested in front of the UN Ramallah Common Premises and the UN Headquarters in West…
Traditional Ruler To Demarcate Cattle Routes
Retired Group Capt. Abubakar Bala, District Head of Tsiga, Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State, says he will soon…
South Sudan To Professionalise Army
South Sudan on Wednesday said the recent restructuring of the top echelons of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) is…
Teenagers Charged With Breaking Into Co-Tenant’s Apartment
Two teenagers, Olaitan Lawal and Nasiru Ali, who allegedly broke into their co-tenant’s apartment and stole four phones valued at…