Year: 2018
Nigerians must pray against challenges facing the nation – Ambode’s wife
Wife of the governor of Lagos State, Bolanle Ambode, has called on Nigerians to intensify prayers, for all challenges threatening…
Oyo condemns workers’ warning strike
Oyo State Government has frowned at the three-day warning strike declared by the joint section of the Oyo State Executive…
There are no perfect elections – Jega
The immediate past Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega, has said there are no perfect…
Breaking: EFCC arrests former SGF, Lawal
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Babachir Lawal, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes…
I never collected N100 billion loan in 2017 -Tambuwal
Sokoto State Governor, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal, Wednesday said he did not collect loan worth over N100 billion last year, contrary…
USA Gymnastics team doctor sentenced to 175 years in prison
The disgraced long-time USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced on Wednesday to up to 175 years in prison…
Federal Govt replies Obasanjo: You’re ignorant of Buhari’s economic achievements
The Federal Government on Wednesday replied former President Olusegun Obasanjo's criticism of President Muhammadu Buhari's administration, saying that the former…
Kano state Gov. signs N246bn budget into law
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State on Wednesday assented to the state’s N246 billion budget for 2018.
Acting Rector lauds students’ initiative on photo exhibition
The acting Rector, Yaba College of Technology, Dr Taiwo Oyelola, has advised students of the institution to place emphasis on practical aspects…
Re-election: Gov. Umahi not against any Ebonyi National Assembly member
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi on Wednesday said that he was not against the re-election bid of any National Assembly…
News agency of Nigeria (NAN) budgets N1.6bn in 2018
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday presented to the Senate Committee on Information and National Orientation its 2018…
Water scarcity: Kwara state assembly summons permanent secretary
The Kwara House of Assembly on Wednesday summoned the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Water Resources, Dr Afolabi Ezekiel,…
NASS tasked on speedy passage of all PIB components
An advocacy group, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), has urged the National Assembly to urgently pass all components of…
Obasanjo’s letter positive for Nigeria’s democracy – PDP member
A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain in Plateau, Chief Alex Mwolwus, said Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo’s counsel to President Muhammadu Buhari…
Dead bodies exhumed for analysis at Lagos DNA Centre to resolve inheritance disputes
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday said dead bodies were exhumed for analysis at its DNA and Forensic Centre to…
Stakeholders urged to comply with guidelines set for FSPO Egina
The Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has urged all stakeholders to ensure strict compliance with the country’s statutory…
Why we opted for grazing site rather than cattle colony – Bayelsa Govt.
The Bayelsa Government on Wednesday said it established a grazing site for cattle rather than colony at its Palm Estate…
Ogun state., USAID flag off tuberculosis initiative
The Ogun Government in conjunction with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has flagged-off a free tuberculosis screening…
Any Governor unable to pay workers salary is incapable – CSO
Say No Campaign, a civil society organisation, says any governor unable to pay workers salaries is incapable of defending his…
Lawmaker lauds Obasanjo’s letter to Buhari
A House of Representatives member, Mr Abiante Awaji-Inombek (Rivers-PDP), on Wednesday lauded former President Olusegun Obasanjo for his letter to…
Buhari, going, going….. – Fayose
Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State says the end has come for the Muhammadu Buhari administration.
LG poll: APC councillorship candidates unopposed in Osun state
The Osun Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC) says 318 out of the 389 candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) contesting…
Ambode Inaugurates Governing Council Of CMC
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday inaugurated the Governing Council of the Citizens Mediation Centre (CMC), urging members…
Technician nabbed over alleged diversion of pre-paid meters
Nasrawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 56-year-old technician for allegedly diverting…
Lagos war on cart pushers, arrest 24, impounds 150 carts
The Lagos State Government has declared war on cart pushers with fresh arrest of 24 pushers, street traders and some…
Oyo govt condemns workers for embarking on strike
Oyo State Government has condemned the three day warning strike declared by the joint section of the Oyo State Executive…
Fuel scarcity: 28 petrol stations sealed in Delta
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Warri Zonal Office has sealed 28 additional petrol stations in the last nine days…
Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa promises to conduct transparent elections in July
President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe said on Wednesday the country will hold transparent elections by July and he would respect…
Lassa fever: Imo health workers advised to increase surveillance
The Imo Government has advised healthcare workers in the state to increase their surveillance on symptoms of Lassa fever.
China-Nigeria bilateral trade hits $12.3bn in 2017
China says its bilateral trade with Nigeria in 2017 stood at 12.3 billion dollars.