Year: 2018
Community leader arraigned in court over alleged threat to set oba’s palace ablaze
A community leader at Isheri Olofin in Alimosho area of Lagos, Shamsideen Adebimpe, 67, has been arraigned before a Lagos…
Ambode: We’ll make Lagos uncomfortable for sexual offenders, economic crimes
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday commissioned a Sexual Offences and Special Courts for Corruption and Economic Crime…
500 Financial crime cases are pending in Lagos High Court – CJ
Lagos State Chief Judge, CJ, Opeyemi Oke on Thursday disclosed that there are over 500 cases of financial crime pending…
NiMet predicts moderate dust haze conditions on Friday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted moderate dust haze conditions over the central States of the county on Friday.
Lagos moves to curb food, water contamination in eateries, hotels
The Lagos State Government has moved to curb food and water contamination in eateries, restaurants and hotels across the state,…
All-Share Index opens with 0.26% growth in February
Transactions on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) opened for the month of February on a positive trend with a growth…
NRC commences transportation of goods to Oyo state
The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) on Thursday commenced the transportation of goods to an inland dry port at Omi-Adio on…
Nigeria’s People Choice Awards Makes Debut
The largest platform for Nigerians to choose their best performing public office holders across a broad spectrum of categories has…
National Assembly Legislative Forum elects new chairman
The National Assembly Legislative Forum on Thursday elected Mr Samuel Melaye as its new Chairman.
President Buhari calls for youth participation in anti-corruption crusade
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Minna urged youths to join the anti corruption crusade to rid Nigeria of corruption.
State govts. to be integral part of ERGP labs process – Minister
Sen. Udoma Udo Udoma, the Minister of Budget and National Planning says states will be integral part of the Economic…
Nigeria preferred destination for investors – Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says that with the right policies of government and favourable economy…
Bayelsa govt. trains teachers, build 500 primary school blocks
The Bayelsa Government says it has trained no fewer than 3, 000 teachers in public secondary and primary schools in…
Kaduna state teachers get 32.5% salary increase
The Kaduna State Government on Thursday said it has increased the salary of public school teachers by 32.5 per cent.
Customs boss dissolves 2017 compliance team
Hameed Ali, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has dissolved the 2017 compliance team and replaced it with…
Oil price rise as OPEC reaffirm commitment to supply cuts
Oil prices rose on Thursday after a survey showed OPEC’s commitment to its supply cuts remains in place.
FCTA identifies settlements for measles vaccination
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it has identified 3,998 settlements for vaccination against measles.
Oando adopts 5 public primary schools in Bauchi
The Executive Chairman, Bauchi State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Prof Yahya Yero, said on Thursday that Oando Foundation has…
NGO calls for overhaul of Nigerian tax system
ActionAid has called for an overhaul of the country’s tax system to provide the funding needed to ensure that every…
Air Peace receives new Embraer 145 jet
Nigerian carrier, Air Peace has taken delivery of one of the six 50-seater new generation Embraer 145 jets it recently…
Lassa fever: Edo state releases N100m for equipment
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has ordered the immediate release of N100 million as first tranche payment for the procurement…
200 unemployed youths engaged in road maintenance
The Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) in Bayelsa, on Thursday, said it had engaged no fewer than 200 unemployed youths…
Experts receive training on HIV rapid test kits
The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) says it has trained 25 medical experts on post market validation of HIV…
Ekwueme: Gov. Obiano calls for immortalisation
Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra has urged the Federal Government to name a national monument after the late former Vice…
Ambode charges public servants to explore technology to meet citizens’ expectations
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunnmi Ambode on Thursday charged public servants in the state to emulate the private sector by exploring…
IGP Idris cautions against indiscriminate approval of vigilance groups
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, has cautioned Commissioners of Police against indiscriminate approval of vigilance groups in their…
Libya’s election commission extends voter registration until Feb. 15
Libya’s Higher Commission of Elections on Thursday extended the voter registration for the upcoming elections to until Feb. 15.
James Ibori advises Nigerians on future elections
A former Governor of Delta, Mr James Ibori, on Thursday urged Nigerians to take the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration seriously…
Lagos City Marathon: LASG announces Traffic Diversion
As part of efforts to ensure a hitch-free Lagos City Marathon scheduled to take place on Saturday, 10th February 2018, the Lagos…
Nigerian Govt advised against using force to resolve herdsmen attacks
A lecturer in the Department of Sociology in the Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi, Dr Muhammad Baba, has advised the Federal Government…