Year: 2018
Adamawa Deputy Speaker, Majority Leader sacked
The Speaker, Adamawa House of Assembly, Alhaji Kabiru Mijinyawa said the deputy speaker and majority leader have been sacked.
Shagari: One of last great statesmen standing lost — Masari
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State has said that the death of former President Shehu Shagari signifies the country’s loss…
Shagari’s death, end of an era — Tunde Braimoh
A Lagos lawmaker, Mr Tunde Braimoh, on Saturday described the death of former President, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, as the end…
Shagari lived exemplary life, used power to serve humanity – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday expressed sadness over the demise of the first executive President of Nigeria…
Infections: Early treatment key to avoid complications – Physician
Dr. Omoye Osawende, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of a private hospital in Benin, has advised Nigerians against leaving infections…
LASIEC Chairman unveils three books written by commission’s staff
The Chairman of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission, Justice Ayotunde Phillips, has presented one of the three books written…
100 Lokoja women get welfare packages
Health, Education, Advocacy and Livelihood (HEAL) for Africa Initiative, an NGO, said on Saturday that it distributed foodstuffs to 100…
Dogara describes Shagari an icon of transparency
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, said on Saturday that Nigeria had lost an “icon of…
2019: NAICOM warns against rate cutting
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) on Saturday, cautioned insurance operators against rate cutting in 2019.
Nigerians project rise in inflation in next 12 months — CBN report
Some Nigerians have projected rise in inflation and borrowing rates as well as naira appreciation in the next 12 months.…
High rate of unemployment, threat to national security
An agriculturist, Chief Chidike Ukoh has raised alarm over increasing unemployment in the country, saying it is capable of threatening…
Shagari: A personality worthy of emulating — Ex-envoy
Yerima Isa, a former Nigerian Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo, on Saturday said that former President Shehu Shagari…
2019: Group rallies support for Atiku in Nasarawa
Operation Salvage Nigeria Group, says it has declared its support for the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar…
Falae mourns Shagari
The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Chief Olu Falae, has described late Alhaji Shehu Shagari, Nigeria’s Second…
Shagari’s death, passage of a modest giver – Bauchi govt
Bauchi State Government on Saturday commiserated with Nigerians over the death of former President Shehu Shagari, describing him as a…
Shagari: His counsel on national issues will be missed — Okowa
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta said on Saturday that Nigeria would greatly miss the late former President Shehu Shagari’s regular…
Shagari, detribalized, patriotic leader – Sen Utazi
Sen Chukwuka Utazi, representing Enugu North Senatorial District, has described late former Nigeria’s first Executive President, Alhaji Shehu Shagari as…
8 best sports festival squash players will join national team — Federation
The Nigeria Squash Federation (NSF) said on Saturday that the best eight players from the just-concluded National Sports Festival (NSF)…
Obasanjo extols late Shehu Shagari
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday extolled the late former president, Shehu Shagari’s role in Nigeria’s pre- and post-independence politics.
Army calls for cordial relationship with Sokoto communities
The Nigerian Army has called for a mutually beneficial and cordial relationship between the armed forces and all category of…
INEC tasked on PVCs collection
Mr Adekunle Olokode, Chairman, Harmony Community Development Association (CDA), Sabo, Ikorodu, Lagos State, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission…
Blockbuster movies “Chief Daddy’’, “Aquaman’’ top most watched films at Cinema
The blockbuster movie, “Chief Daddy’’ and “Aquaman’’ have topped the list of the most watched movies during the 2018 festive…
Bribery: Sierra Leone arrests ex-defence minister, deputy
A former Sierra Leone defence minister and his deputy have been arrested as part of a crackdown by President Julius…
Ariana Grande cancels concert
Ariana Grande has canceled a Las Vegas concert due to “health issues,” the singer said. The 25-year old singer, one…
APC mourns death of PDP supporters
The All Progressives Congress has condoled with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the death of some of its members…
Rain of tributes as Shagari takes final bow 2pm today
A flood of tributes poured Friday night as the news of the death of Nigeria’s Second Republic President, Alhaji Shehu…
Boko Haram: Future of millions of children and women at risk in Nigeria -UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has accused the Boko Haram terrorists’ factions of carrying out grave atrocities against children…
Witness in Air Marshal Badeh’s trial forfeits N263m
A prosecution witness in the N3.9 billion fraud trial of late Air Marshal Alex Badeh, has forfeited N263 million to…
Dangote not a member of APC campaign council – Presidency
The Presidency says Alhaji Aliko Dangote, who is not a card-carrying member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), cannot, and…
I will not stop fighting corruption, we must secure Nigeria – Buhari
Nigeria’s President, Retired General Muhammadu Buhari vowed on Friday to go tougher on corruption if he is re-elected in the…