Year: 2018
Technology: Nigeria strengthens partnership with Canada
The Federal Government on Thursday said it would deepen its partnership on technology with Canada to boost national development.
Buhari assures envoys of stronger ties
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured ambassadors in Nigeria of continued support and ease of access to ensure improved relations and…
Education: NEC urges governors to declare ‘state of emergency’ in sector
The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday urged the 36 State Governors to declare state of emergency in the nation’s…
Don’t link me with Lagos cult clash – Ademorin Kuye
Former Lagos State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ademorin Kuye, has warned the Nigerian Police not to link…
Power supply: 945MW to be added before end of 2018 — Fashola
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, on Thursday, said that additional 945 megawatts of electricity would…
Kaduna imposes 24-hour curfew on the Kasuwan Magani community
The Kaduna State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on the Kasuwan Magani community.
Kano approves mandatory drug test for political appointees, civil servants
The Kano State Government has approved compulsory drug test for political appointees, civil servants and students seeking admission into the…
3 suspects arrested for killing businesswoman in Ilorin
The Nigeria Police Force on Thursday said it had arrested three suspects for allegedly killing one Mrs Raheedat Jimoh in…
2019: IPC calls for modern skills for information dissemination
The Director, International Press Centre (IPC), Mr Lanre Arogundade, has stressed the need for political reporters to have necessary modern…
Reps step down debate on Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill
The House of Representatives on Thursday stepped down the debate on the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2018 currently before it.
Lagos Assembly declares war on Ambode, orders PSP back to work
The Lagos State House of Assembly has declared war on Governor Akinwunmi Ambode by ordering the 20 Local Governments and…
Buhari, Security chiefs meet in Abuja
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met with security chiefs in Abuja over rising wave of insecurity in the country.
‘Atiku is the next president’
A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party, Chief Ebenezer Babatope, on Thursday said the party’s presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar…
Juventus forced me out for Cristiano Ronaldo – Higuain
AC Milan striker Gonzalo Higuain said he was treated very well by Juventus — right until the moment they forced…
Senate stands down Electoral Act Bill consideration
The Senate on Thursday stood down consideration of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2018 for third reading and passage, until…
Nigeria, Norway to deepen ties as envoy calls on FG to tackle insecurity
Considering the long-standing relations, especially on trade, that exist between Nigeria and Norway, the two countries have emphasised the need…
PDP protest disbandment of Osun governorship tribunal
The Osun state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday staged a peaceful protest on the premises of…
Atiku Campaign Organisation disowns online grant scheme
The Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign Organisation (APCO) has disowned a purported pan to disburse grants to unsuspecting Nigerians.
Nigerian Govt, Labour disagree on New Minimum Wage
The Federal Government on Thursday disagreed with the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) over the new minimum wage demanded by workers…
Lagos Assembly calls on PSP operators to resume work
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday charged local government executives in the state to call on the Private…
China reports outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease
China’s Ministry of Agriculture reported on Thursday, an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in a herd of cows that was transported…
‘We must increase our revenues’
The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Udoma Udo Udoma, has emphasised the need for the country to increase…
Court didn’t bar us from sending Delta candidates’ list to INEC – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State has denied reports that a Federal High Court sitting in Asaba, has…
We’re still struggling to pay N18,000 minimum wage – Governors
The Nigerian Governors Forum, NGF, has said its member are still struggling to pay the current minimum wage of N18,000.
Kwara Govt. warns school administrators against unauthorised fees
The Kwara State Government has warned school administrators collecting unauthorised fees to desist from such act or be sanctioned.
Unemployed man sentenced for drug trafficking
For trafficking in 450g of Cannabis Sativa, a Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced a 38-year-old man, Bana Lliyasu,…
Toke Makinwa Thanks Those Buying Her Bag
Media personality and author Toke Makinwa is a serial entrepreneur who isn't going to relent any time soon.
Police foil bank robbery attempt , kill 2 robbers in Nasarawa
The Nasarawa State Police Command on Thursday said it foiled a bank robbery attempt by a four-man gang, following a…
Hardworking Ladies Suffer Reputational Damage – Alibaba
Veteran comedian Alibaba shares touching story about what single ladies have to put up with and why a lot of…
South-South group pledges support for Atiku
The South South Community Association of Nigeria (SOSCAN) also known as Niger Delta Community, an umbrella body for all ethnic…