Year: 2018
Photos: Herdsmen cannot take our land from us – Benue Governor
Following another attack by Fulani herdsmen on another church in Benue, killing seven villagers taking refuge in the church, Governor…
Nigerian Govt. reaffirm commitment to support traditional institutions
Federal Government on Thursday restated its commitment to support traditional institutions in achieving their importance in the society. Minister of…
Navy intercepts vessel with 406 passengers on-board
The Nigerian Navy on Thursday said it had arrested a vessel, MV CHIMBA EXPRESS, with 406 passengers on-board, for unauthorised…
NUJ decries shabby treatment of local journalists in Bauchi state
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bauchi Council, on Thursday decried the shabby treatment of local journalists covering the visit…
Naira achieves marginal gain against dollar at investors’ window
The Naira on Thursday appreciated marginally against the dollar at the investors’ window. The Nigerian currency gained 9 kobo to…
INEC official advocates integrated e-data image capturing
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has advocated for an integrated electronic-data capturing of individauls to avoid repeated image capturing…
Ambode: Civil Servants must make government services more Customer-Centric
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has charged civil servants in the state to be more customer-centric in order to attract…
FAAN moves to rid corrupt practices in airports
Mr Sani Mahmud, Regional Manager, Northern Operation, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), says the authority is committed rid all…
2 Lessons from Makoko Floating School
Makoko Floating School, a prototype floating structure, was designed by Nigerian architect, Kunlé Adeyemi of NLÉ Architects for the historic…
Sports Commission holds gymnastics “Open Day’’ to spot new talents
The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) on Thursday held a two-day gymnastics “Open Day’’ for secondary schools to discover new…
Institute tasks NASS on speedy passage of Whistle-blowing policy Bill
The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN), has urged the National Assembly to expeditiously pass the whistle-blowing…
378.19 shares worth N6.26bn traded on NSE
Investors traded 378.19 million shares, valued at N6.26 billion in 4,780 deals on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday.…
UBEC set to commence nationwide audit of basic education institutions
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) says the 2018 National Personnel Audit of all basic education institutions in the country…
Nigerian Air Force commended for order of battle review
President Muhammad Buhari on Thursday commended the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for reviewing its order of battle in respect of…
Yele Sowore: The Latest Comedian In Town
It was so easy for me to select the title of this piece. Truly, Sowore is the latest comedian in…
Over 1,000 athletes expected to take part in “2018 Cycling Lagos”
No less than 1, 000 local and international cyclists are expected to compete in the upcoming “2018 Cycling Lagos’’ in…
Herdsmen/farmers clash: UN, ECOWAS call for urgent action to end crisis
The UN and ECOWAS on Thursday called for urgent action to curb clashes that occur between farmers and cattle grazers…
NCC remits N49.7bn to Nigerian Govt in Quarter 1
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said it remitted N49.7 billion to the Federal Government in the first quarter of 2018.…
Resolve to recover looted funds unshakable – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari said in Bauchi on Thursday that his resolve to ensure the recovery of looted resources was unshakable,…
Scientists invent universal antibody drug against HIV, AIDS
A research team led by scientists of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) announced Thursday the invention of a universal…
Commission lauds women’s feat to redefine creativity, innovation
Mr Afam Ezekude, Director General of Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC), say Nigerian women are redefining processes and final outcome of…
400 vehicles, 350 motorcycles impounded in Kwara over various traffic offences
The Kwara Road Traffic Management Authority (KWARTMA), said it had impounded 400 vehicles and 350 motorcycles between January till date…
Unions call for amendment of Minimum Wage Act
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), on Thursday said that the Minimum Wage…
Apapa Truck drivers park on highways to avoid parking fee – Terminal Manager
Truck drivers shun the Orile-Iganmu Parking Terminal to avoid paying N1,000 daily parking fees, operators of the facility have said.…
Gov. calls for just, implementation of minimum wage
Gov. Rauf Aregbesola of Osun has advised the organised Labour to demand for fair, just and implementable National Minimum Wage…
NNPC to partner Osun Govt. on renewable energy development
The management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it will partner Osun government on renewable energy development.
70 countries promise renewed efforts against terrorism funding
Some 70 countries have promised to take new measures to prevent the funding of terrorist organizations, at the end of…
Judiciary commended over election sequence judgment
The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has commended the Federal High Court judgment which said the National Assembly has no…
Electricity companies lose N20 billion monthly – Official
Distribution Companies, DISCOs lose about N20bn monthly across the country due to collection gap. The Chief Corporate Service Officer, Kaduna…
Kafin Zaki dam: Bauchi Emir appeals to Buhari to resume work
The Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Adamu, has appealed to the Federal Government to resume work on the Kafin Zaki…