Author: Nimot Sulaimon
Myanmar anti-coup fighters retreat after U.S intervention
Fighters of a local militia opposed to Myanmar’s junta have pulled back from the north-western town of Mindat.
Supporters club hails Ndidi, Iheanacho for FA Cup glory
The Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC) has described Midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi and Forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, as gifts to Nigeria.
FRSC decries incessant traffic violations
The Itori Unit Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, has identified driving against traffic as a major…
Edo suspends NCWS indefinitely
Edo state government on Friday said it has suspended all activities of the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), in…
Rohr names Nigeria’s team for Cameroon friendly (Full list)
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has on Friday listed 31 players for Nigeria’s international friendly game against five-time African champions,…
Makinde reiterates commitment to tackling poverty
Governor Seyi Makinde said his administration remains committed to tackling hunger and poverty in Oyo state.
Explainer: Why Baba Ijesha not released on bail
The Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP), Lagos State Ministry of Justice, has stalled any possibility of releasing Olanrewaju James, popularly…
Gov. Diri urges INEC to adopt electronic voting
Governor Douye Diri on Friday recommended the use of electronic voting in future elections in order to stop electoral fraud…
Kwara governor hosts Emir of Ilorin, others (Photos)
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara state played host to the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari and many others.
Army destroys outworn ammunition, explosives in Imo
The 34 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Obinze, near Owerri, has begun the demolition of unserviceable ammunition and…
PDP warns Obiano against deducting salaries
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has warned Governor Willie Obiano against deducting workers’ salaries, as it is unfair.
NAF airstrike neutralises bandits in Kaduna
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) airstrike has neutralised bandits in aerial missions in Chikun, Birnin Gwari Local Government Areas (LGAs)…
Just In: Bayelsa imposes curfew from 8pm to 6am
Bayelsa State Government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on the state as part of measures to prevent the spread of…
WHO cautions on excessive driving speed
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday cautioned drivers on excessive speed to reduce road accidents globally.
Former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Joshua Dogonyaro dies
The former Chief of Defence Staff to late Gen. Sani Abacha, Lt-Gen. Joshua Dogonyaro has died.
Eid-el-Fitr: Okowa calls for prayers to fight insecurity
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has urged Nigerians to have full recourse to God for solution to insecurity challenges in…
National Theatre to create 16,000 jobs after renovation
Prof. Sunday Ododo, the General Manager of National Theatre said the 44-year-old complex will provide over 16,000 jobs during and…
Eid-el-Fitri: Saraki urges for continued prayers
Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, urged Nigerians to continue to pray and play their roles to ensure peace and…
COVID-19: NCDC records 1 death, 44 new infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported one death in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of…
Hamas retaliates, hits deep in southern Israel
Hamas has retaliated to Wednesday's attack from Israel, launching rocket barrages at southern Israel in the ongoing conflict.
MURIC: Nigeria needs to recruit more policemen, soldiers
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on the Federal Government to recruit more policemen, soldiers and other security agents…
Sierra Leone moves to stop death penalty
Sierra Leonean government will move to end the death penalty in the country, according to AFP.
Obasa urges Buhari to grant governors request
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Obasa has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to…
Yemi Alade’s team dazzles on The Voice Nigeria
Yemi Alade’s team gave music lovers several exciting moments on the latest episode of The Voice Nigeria, which aired over…
CACOL backs Senate’s resolve to probe unremitted N2trn
The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership, CACOL, has thrown its weight behind the Nigerian Senate in its bid to…
Eid-el-Fitri: Lawan felicitates with Muslim Ummah
Senate President Ahmad Lawan on Wednesday felicitated with the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria on the completion of this year's Ramadan…
Iyabo Ojo sues Yomi Fabiyi over defamatory posts
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has taken legal action against her colleague, Yomi Fabiyi over defamatory posts.
COVID-19: Lagos to enforce pandemic law against defaulters
Lagos State Government will enforce the Coronavirus Pandemic Law against defaulters to ensure the protection of citizens against the third…
Buhari: Nigeria needs restructuring not secession
Senator Abdulfatai Buhari (APC-Oyo North) said Nigeria needs restructuring to resolve its myriads of problems, not secession.
Eid-el-Fitr: Obaseki preaches tolerance, peaceful coexistence
Governor Godwin Obaseki on Wednesday congratulated Muslims in the state on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.