Year: 2018
APC chairmanship: Saraki, Dogara, Okorocha for Oshiomhole
There are indications that the leadership of the National Assembly has backed the candidacy of former Governor of Edo, Adams…
APC breakup imminent as ex-PDP members issue ultimatum
Former members of the People’s Democratic Party in the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, appear to be spoiling for a…
Senate’s resolution on IGP deliberate blackmail, witch-hunting – Police
The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Ibrahim Idris has described Senate's declaration that he was an enemy of democracy and…
Sheikh Isyaku Rabiu to be buried on Friday
The renowned Kano businessman and Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Isyaku Rabiu, who passed-on on Tuesday in a London hospital will be…
Kano declares Friday public holiday
The Kano state government has declared Friday, May 11, as a public holiday in honour of late Isyaku Rabiu who…
Gombe governor seeks corps members’ partnership
Gov. Ibrahim Dankwambo of Gombe state has asked corps members posted to the state to partner with the state government…
Zoning promotes mediocrity – Abia SDP chairman
The Chairman, Social Democratic Party in Abia, Chief Chidi Nwosu, has faulted the zoning of governorship position in Abia, saying…
Insecurity: Saraki advocates executive-legislature synergy
The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has advocated Executive-Legislature synergy to tackle insecurity in the country.
Ferguson out of intensive care
Former Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson no longer needs intensive care and will continue rehabilitation as an inpatient, the club…
You don’t need license to establish solar power plants- Fashola
Babatunde Fashola, Minister of Works, Power and Housing, says interested investors are free to establish commercial independent power generation plant…
Committee commends SEC’s professionalism, dedication
The Africa and Middle East Regional Committee (AMERC) of the International Organisation of Securities Commission (IOSCO), has commended the Securities…
AEDC takes electricity safety tips to FCT communities
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), on Wednesday, advised customers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to imbibe safety measures…
NOC holds solidarity sports medicine seminar in Lagos
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) on Wednesday began the quadrennial Olympic solidarity sports medicine seminar with participants calling for more…
Cybersecurity: Experts create awareness on cybercrime, terrorism
Some cybersecurity experts on Wednesday urged governments to create more awareness on the implications of cyber fraud on global and…
Accord Party negates adoption of presidential candidate
Malam Muhammad Nalado, National Chairman of Accord Party (AP) says the party will not adopt presidential candidate of any political…
Ganduje warns against rejection of corps members
The Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje has warned Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the state against rejecting corps…
NOUN launches new academic programme
The National Open University (NOUN) on Wednesday launched a new academic programme to equip fresh and unemployed graduates with contemporary…
NNPC, most transparent organisation in Nigeria – Baru
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr Maikanti Baru says it will prove to Nigerians…
2018 Budget: CISLAC, 18 other CSOs task NASS on passage
Some Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), including Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) on Wednesday, called on the National Assembly to…
Ebola: Federal govt. orders immediate surveillance at airports, borders
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday directed the Federal Ministry of Health to step up surveillance activities against Ebola…
NYSC: Akwa Ibom assures of improved facilities at orientation camp
Akwa Ibom Government has assured the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) of improved orientation camp with effect from next orientation…
Plateau PDP seeks “immediate release” of Sen. Jang
The Plateau Chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has called for the “immediate release” of former Plateau governor Jonah…
Mubi bomb blast: Senate tells security agencies to increase security
The Senate on Wednesday urged security agencies to beef up security in Mubi, Adamawa North Senatorial District, following bomb blast…
Woman stoned to death for marrying 11 husbands
A woman has been stoned to death in Somalia after a court run by al-Shabab convicted her of having several…
Davido has bought a private jet
Nigerian music artiste David Adeleke aka Davido, has bought a private jet.
Nigerians launch Atiku’s campaign group in South Africa
Indication that Nigerians are relentlessly preparing for 2019 election has been proven by various groups of Nigerians residing in South…
I’ve not been disqualified – Kayode Fayemi
A governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming Ekiti Governorship Election and Minister…
Man beaten to death for stealing meat
A supermarket owner and his employees have been arraigned in court for beating a man to death for stealing a…
Ekiti Guber Election: Ekweremadu commends PDP over peaceful, democratic primary
Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu has congratulated the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the peaceful conduct…
I didn’t walk out on Tinubu, APC leaders – Fayemi
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi on Wednesday denied reports that he stormed out of a…