Year: 2018
Senate committee on Security to investigate challenges in Zamfara state
The Senate on Tuesday mandated its Ad hoc Committee on the Review of the National Security Architecture to investigate the…
Edo govt., is building new structures for its schools of agriculture – Obaseki
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo says his administration is building new structures for the schools of agriculture which will soon…
Niger CJ frees 21 prison inmates in Minna
The Chief Judge of Niger State, Justice Maria Dzukogi, has freed 21inmates at the Minna new prison.
Nigeria’s development hinges on Education sector – Don
A Professor of Veterinary Surgery, Yemi Akinrinmade, says the quality of education of a country will determine the success of…
Commission warns public against illegal use of GSM boosters
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned the public to desist from illegal use of GSM boosters.
Emir of Kano tasks governors on Fulani/Farmers clashes
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II has called on Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) to adopt proactive measures to…
I will continue my criticisms regardless of prosecution – Dino
Sen. Dino Melaye on Tuesday said alleged plans by Federal Government to arraign him for allegedly misleading the Police would…
AIB still waiting on 5% service charge from FAAN – Commissioner
The Commissioner, Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB), Mr Akin Olateru, has disclosed that the bureau was yet to start collecting the…
Reduce Carbon Monoxide-related deaths by improving power supply – Reps tell FG
The House of Representatives on Tuesday, urged the Federal Government to intensify effort toward improving electricity supply in the country…
Nigerian Govt. to auction N100bn bonds on Feb. 21- DMO
The Federal Government has offered for subscription by auction N100 billion worth of bonds in its Feb. 21 auction, the…
President Zuma surrenders, agrees to resign within 6 months
South African President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday agreed in principle to resign within a time frame of three to six…
Bwari residents tasked on peaceful co-existence
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Mohammed Bello, on Tuesday, called on residents of Bwari community to…
AfDB, Japan signs $700m development loan agreement
The President, African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, said that the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed a…
Apex bank wants Shell banks abolished in Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has called for the abolition of shell banks in the country, saying they serve…
Female banker jailed 14 years over N20m fraud
Justice Efe Ikpomwonba of Edo State High Court 2, (Criminal Division), Tuesday sentenced a female banker, Mrs. Gloria Ogbeide, to…
Lagos Govt on surveillance red alert over Lassa fever – Official
The Lagos State Government says it is maintaining relevant surveillance activities through its disease surveillance unit to prevent the spread…
Boko Haram head disguises as woman in attempt to escape – Army
The Nigerian Army says credible information indicates that factional leader of the Boko Haram sect, Abubakar Shekau, now dresses as…
Valentine: Fuji Mastero, Pasuma thrill fans at Badagry Beach
Popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, would on Friday perform for fans at Badagry Beach, Lagos State in celebration of…
Buhari, Jega, Sanusi, To Lead Discussions At Lagos-Kano Summit
President Muhammadu Buhari is among dignitaries listed to discuss the strategic importance of collaboration among key institutions to national development…
Minister launches 2017/2018 annual school census
The Ministry of Education on Tuesday launched the 2017/2018 Annual School Census, aimed at solving the problem of out-of-school children.
Nigerian Govt, MAN discuss measures to distribute 2,000MW unused electricity
Determined to distribute unused 2,000MW of electricity, the Federal Government on Tuesday met with the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN)…
Ambode’s performance will earn him second term in 2019 – Lawmaker
Mr Taofeek Adaranijo, a member of the House of Representatives representing Agege Federal Constituency, Lagos State, says Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode’s…
U.S. withdrawal from funding UNESCO will adversely affect projects in Nigeria
The withdrawal of the U.S. as a financier of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in 2018…
FIBA World Cup qualifiers: Basketball fans express confidence in D’Tigers
Some basketball fans have applauded the team that would play for the country at the 2019 FIBA World Cup qualifiers,…
Davido’s ‘Flora My Flawa’ now number one trending YouTube video
`Flora My Flawa’, first official music video of the year for David Adeleke aka Davido, is currently number one trending…
Kenya’s Attorney-General resigns
Kenya’s Attorney General Githu Muigai has resigned, President Uhuru Kenyatta said without explanation on Tuesday, adding he had nominated a…
NCC to establish data bank in Technical University, Ibadan
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it is ready to establish a data bank at the Technical University, Ibadan(Tech-U).
Photo News: Gen Abubakar visits Buhari in Aso Rock
Former head of state, General Abdusalami Abubakar (retd) on Tuesday visited President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Why I will remain in PDP – Jimi Agbaje
Mr Jimi Agbaje, a former gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State in 2017 election, says…
Boko Haram: Farmers commend Nigerian Govt’s Agriculture Support Programme
Women farmers in Zabarmari community in Jere Local Government Area of Borno have commended the Federal Government’s Agriculture Support Programme…