Year: 2018
Situation in Burundi not suitable for credible elections, UN envoy warns
Amid ongoing political tensions, the situation in Burundi is “not suitable” for credible elections, Michel Kafando, the Special Envoy of…
CBN orders banks to settle customers’ complaints within 2 weeks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed that banks and other financial institutions must settle customers’ complaints on issues…
UN chief calls for new push to achieve “world free of nuclear weapons”
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that nuclear weapons posed catastrophic risks to human life and the environment. “We must…
10 herdsmen arrested in Benue for destroying farmland
Troops deployed to Yelwata under the ongoing Exercise Ayem Akpatuma (Cat Race) have arrested 10 herdsmen destroying farmland at Tse-Tigir…
Saudi Arabia allows women to join military
Women in Saudi Arabia are now permitted to enlist in the army as the kingdom continues to enact reforms granting…
Big Brother Naija: Confusion As New Pairings Struggle To Know Fate
There was more drama and suspense on Sunday’s live show as the Big Brother housemates were eager to know their…
The Beatification of Ignorance
Everywhere you turn to in online Nigeria these days, there are folks arguing for ignorance as the most strategic pathway…
Nigeria’s Corruption Problem: Is Getting Worse a Step To Getting Better?
As usual, the release of the annual Corruption Perception Index (CPI) made screaming headlines internationally – which is good. Countries…
FCTA to improve on lives of vulnerable, less privileged
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Social Development Secretariat Secretary, Alhaji Ladi Hassan, says it is the mandate of the department…
Umahi happy with deputy, to run together 2019
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi declared on Monday that he was happy with his deputy, Dr Kelechi Igwe, and would…
I Respectfully Urge You To Resign: A Letter To General Dambazau
We met in Abuja on June 30, 2015 at the public presentation of two books written by General Chris Olukolade,…
Cabinet reshuffle: Nene reappointed as finance minister
Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa on Monday returned Nhlanhla Nene to the finance ministry in a cabinet reshuffle that added…
Police confirm 7 killed, 15 injured in Kaduna violence
At least seven people were killed and 15 others persons severely injured following the violence that broke out in Kasuwa…
Buhari cautions APC Caucus against short cuts
President Muhammadu Buhari has enjoined the national caucus of All Progressives Congress (APC) to abide strictly by the party’s constitution…
Federal Government to train 100 rice farmers in Kebbi
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, says the Federal Government will train 100 rice farmers in…
Plateau govt. suspends commercial tricycles’ operation in Jos
The Plateau Government on Monday suspended the operation of commercial tricycles, popularly known as “Keke-NAPEP’’, within the Jos-Bukuru metropolis. A…
Dapchi: NHRC condemns abduction
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies to evolve measures to…
Kaduna crisis: 10 confirmed dead – Police
The Kaduna State Police Command on Monday said it had arrested 10 suspects over Kasuwan Magani mayhem in Kajuru Local…
BOA to open more offices in rice cultivating states – DG
The Bank of Agriculture will soon open more offices in states with a large number of rice farmers to ease…
Kaduna LG poll: PDP fixes dates for primaries
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Kaduna State chapter on Monday announced March 12, for the screening of aspirants for local…
Edo deputy governor tasks health workers on passion
Edo Deputy Gov. Philip Shaibu has tasked management and staff of state Primary Healthcare Development Agency to bring passion to…
Nigerian Journalist, Emmanuel Ikodor, detained by Police in Lagos
Nigerian rights activists have called for the "immediate and unconditional" release of journalist, Emmanuel Ikodor, who has been detained by…
Ex-CBN chief calls for comprehensive police reform to tackle Insecurity
A former Deputy-Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Kingsley Moghalu on Monday called for a comprehensive reform…
Minimum wage: NLC vows to resist attempt to slowdown review
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Monday vowed to resist any attempt to slowdown the review of the National Minimum…
Reps committed to passing social welfare bills
The Speaker, House of Representatives, Prof. Yakubu Dogara, on Monday said the House was committed to making laws that would…
Anchor University holds Matriculation Saturday
Anchor University, Lagos (AUL), a faith-based University owned by the Deeper Christian Life Ministry will hold her second matriculation ceremony…
Youth empowerment will have multiplier effect on economy – Gov.
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has said that empowering youths will not only change their mindset to create wealth as…
Jega, Oshiomhole urge NLC to engage more in politics, governance
Prof. Attahiru Jega, Former Chairman, Independence National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the working…
FIFA committed to using VAR at World Cup – Infantino
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has not had any second thoughts about using video assistant referees (VAR) at this…
Former Acting DG, NIMASA admitted diverting N331m
A former Acting Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Calistus Obi, on Monday admitted that…