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The Nigerian Navy (NN) Board has approved the promotion of 55 senior officers to various ranks in the service.

News

Nigeria joins 31 nations on joint military drill

The Nigerian Navy will conduct the drill on Nigeria’s territorial waterways and the gulf between March 11 and end on…
President Bola Tinubu appoints Barrister Ismael Ahmed Executive Chairman of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi)

Politics

We didn’t break the law: APC replies INEC

Slated for March 26, the APC National Convention will elect new national executives to manage the party’s affairs, which is…
COVID-19 vaccine:

US

U.S. launches trial on COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

The single-site trial will enrol up to 100 people aged 16 to 69 years who had an allergic reaction to…
APC

Politics

APC fixes date for emergency NEC meeting (Full details)

The decision to hold the meeting was taken at the 23rd meeting of the APC Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning…
Novak Djokovic

Tennis

Djokovic to miss ATP Masters events over vaccination

The Serbian 20-time grand slam major champion was seeded two in Indian Wells in the initial draw but will now…

World News

KFC, Adidas, 3 others join boycott of Russia

Other companies that have suspended operations in Russia includes; Zara owner Inditex, Estee Lauder, Spotify, Ikea, Disney and H&M.
WHO DG Tedros Ghebreyesus warns that COVID-19 pandemic could be worse this year

News

WHO marks 2 years of declaring COVID-19 pandemic

This assessment was made six weeks after the virus was declared a global health emergency when there were fewer than…
Chelsea closing in on Mauricio Pochettino as new manager

Football

What a shame!: Pochettino blows hot

PSG have now been eliminated from four of their nine UEFA Champions League knockout ties when winning the first leg.
Fleeing Ukrainians

World News

Sweden allocates $10m to assist Ukrainian refugees

A number of countries, including Canada and Poland, the European Union, and NGOs have to fund humanitarian assistance for Ukraine…
Gov. Lalong

Metro

Lalong to enforce urban planning policy in Plateau

The governor said this was evidenced in the development of new infrastructure and the upgrading of existing ones, particularly in…
DIG Joseph Egbunike

News

DIG Egbunike a seasoned police officer: IGP Baba condoles with family

Baba said Egbunike was a dedicated and seasoned police officer who served the nation in various capacities including as the…
Putin warns NATO, confirms deployment of Russia nuclear weapons to Belarus

World News

Our counter-sanctions will hurt you, Russia warns West

U.S. President Joe Biden had imposed an immediate ban on Russian oil and other energy imports in retaliation for the…
Police Commissioner (CP) Lanre Bankole.

Metro

No death in Lafenwa crisis, Police say

DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) confirmed in a statement that the situation had been brought…

News

IWD 2022: LCCI seeks gender equality in Nigeria

Dr Michael Olawale-Cole, President of LCCI said at all levels of government, women’s representation and leadership appeared to drive better…
David Malpass, World Bank President

World News

World Bank mobilises $720m for Ukraine

It is also mobilising grant financing of 134 million dollars and parallel financing of 100 million dollars, resulting in a…
Google's doodle International Women's Day

World News

Google celebrates International Women’s Day with doodle

Google will host a live-streamed Global Summit featuring panels, workshops, and tech talks highlighting the accomplishments and forward momentum of…
Former VP Yemi Osinbajo says late President Muhammadu Buhari was a true patriot whose life was marked by unyielding devotion to Nigeria

Headlines, News

My loyal right-hand man: Buhari celebrates Osinbajo on birthday

According to Buhari , Osinbajo’s courage, humility and resourcefulness are part of his worthy contributions as the Vice President to…
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) boss Hameed Ali urges Nigerians not to engage in smuggling or patronising smugglers in Easter message

News

Customs suspends VIN valuation system

Clearing agents have applauded the management of the Customs Service for suspending the controversial VIN valuation policy.
COVID-19: NCDC announces new COVID-19 cases

News

Nigeria records 2 new Covid-19 infections

Meanwhile, Lagos and the FCT in the last three days did not report any new cases, according to the NCDC.

Football

NFF offers Coach Waldrum two-year contract

In May 2020, Waldrum was appointed as coach by the Amaju Melvin Pinnick–led administration. The 65-year-old has since led the…
Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi

Politics

2023: Group kicks against zoning of Enugu governorship

It described the zoning of the governorship seat to Enugu-East Senatorial Zone by the ruling-Peoples Democratic Party as “a decoy…
Nigerians not allowed to fight in Russia-Ukraine war: FG

News

Nigerians not allowed to fight in Russia-Ukraine war: FG

The Federal Government declared on Monday that it would not fold its arms and allow any Nigerian to be used…
Police say 24-year-old Joshua Kosoro hangs himself after telling his relatives that he was hearing strange voices in Ohaukwu LGA of Ebonyi

Metro

Ibrahim Kolade to die by hanging for stealing phones, money

Kolade conspired with one other person still at large and robbed three persons of their phones and money at different…
Russian army

World News

Russian forces prepare to storm Kyiv despite peace talks

Russian troops were aiming to take full control of the cities of Irpin and Bucha, just outside Kyiv.
Buhari’s successor will have his hands full

News, Top Stories

Court stops Buhari from tampering with Electoral Act 2022

The political party seeks to stop further moves intended to tamper with the newly amended Electoral Act.
General Manager, Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory, Mr Olufunsho Elulade

Metro

LASG tests 19,968 building materials

Residents are urged to call the toll free lines on 080000LSMTL to request tests as materials tests were critical to…
Erelu Bisi Fayemi

News

Bisi Fayemi crowned ‘Woman Leader of the Year’

Fayemi is a globally renowned feminist writer, policy advocate, gender and development specialist, and social entrepreneur.
Ngor Okpala liberated from years of bondage, says Uzodimma

News

Tribe, zoning not deciding factor for 2023 Presidency – Uzodimma

According to him, Nigerians should only vote for a credible presidential candidate as recognized by the 1999 constitution.

Metro

5 die under heap of sand in Kano

They were trapped while working in a puddle trench to get sand with the intention to help their friend who…

World News

Nigerians in South Africa beg President Ramaphosa for protection

The NUSA president said foreigners became even more worried when a group of more than 2,000 people recently demonstrated against…
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