Author: Nimot Sulaimon
Tokyo Olympics chief to remain despite sexist comments
The president of the Tokyo Olympic Organising Committee is not planning to resign even after he stirred controversy with sexist…
Court jails 3 for internet fraud in Enugu
Justice N.I Buba of the Federal High Court, Enugu, on Tuesday, convicted and sentenced the duo of Ebene Favour and…
EFCC arraigns company MD for N2.6m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Kano Zonal Office on Wednesday, arraigned Solomon Okonkwu for obtaining money by false…
Nigeria to reduce duties on cars, other vehicles
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says the duty rate on cars and other vehicles will soon be reduced.
Gov. Mala-Buni expresses optimism on APC victory
Governor Mai Mala-Buni has expressed optimism that the All Progressive Congress (APC) will emerge victorious at the Feb. 27 local…
OPEC commends Nigeria’s cut in oil production
The Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC) of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has commended the progress made by…
Panel tasks CBN on open banking regulation
Mr Boye Ademola, Partner and Lead, Digital Transformation, KPMG, on Wednesday called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to…
Buhari okays approval for Maryam Abacha University, 19 others
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) led by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday gave approval to 20 new private universities, including…
Australian Open players, staff to undergo COVID-19 test
Up to 600 players, officials, and staff for the Australian Open must quarantine until they provide a negative coronavirus test.
Zulum flags off rehabilitation of Maiduguri-Bama road
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum on Wednesday flagged off the rehabilitation of the 66 kilometre Maiduguri – Bama road.
Runsewe urges states to upgrade tourism sites
Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, the Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture, on Wednesday called on the federal and state governments…
Amended Sports Commission Bill to address unemployment
The Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa has said that the Lagos State Sports Commission (Amendments) Bill,…
Lagos PPA to integrate additional 97 MDAs on e-Procurement platform
The General Manager, Lagos State Public Procurement Agency, Mr. Fatai Idowu Onafowote, has revealed plans by the agency to integrate…
Electoral Act: Lawan assures of reduced violence
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the 2023 General Elections will see a drastic reduction in electoral…
Sanwo-Olu greets Lagos ex-military administrator, Oyinlola at 70
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated former Military Administrator of the state, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, on his 70th…
NDLEA intercepts 3.30kg of illicit drugs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Tuesday intercepted a male suspect with 3.30 kilogrammes of illicit drugs at…
Lagos Assembly reiterates call for State Police
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, on Tuesday, re-emphasized the need for the…
Effective Mortgage System Key to Housing Delivery – Hamzat
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat has stated that an effective mortgage scheme is a panacea to solving…
Lai Mohammed seeks support for new service chiefs
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has called on the media and Nigerians to support the new…
Presidency must shift to South in 2023 – Gaya
Senator Kabiru Gaya (APC-Kano) says the Southern part of Nigeria should produce the next president in 2023 for fairness.
Police boss assures Okitipupa residents of security
ACP Ebenezer Olanrewaju-Idowu, the new Police Area Commander, Okitipupa Local Government Area (LGA), Ondo State, has assured the residents of…
Fire claims 3 lives, destroys N357m property in Gombe
Three lives and property worth N357 million were lost to fire in 2020, according to Mr. Salihu Doho, Deputy Operation…
Gov. Zulum sacks Borno Health Commissioner
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno has relieved the Commissioner of Health, Dr. Salihu Kwaya-Bura of his position.
Lagos NUJ mourns veteran journalist, Tony Momoh
The Lagos State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has expressed shock over the death of Prince Tony Momoh…
Japanese PM extends state of emergency period
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, on Tuesday, said he will extend the state of emergency for Tokyo and other regions…
Libya spends $284m to fight coronavirus
Libyan Central Bank (LCB) announced on Wednesday that a whopping 1.27 billion dinars or about the US$284 million was devoted…
Gov. Fintiri sympathises with victims of Sokoto inferno
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has sympathised with the Sokoto State Government and the victims of the inferno which razed…
Delta board to shut down illegal dump sites
Delta State Waste Management Board says it will shut down all illegal dumpsites across the state within the next two…
Okowa orders investigation into death of mother, child
Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has ordered an immediate investigation into the death of a woman and her daughter in…
NAF acquires 3 aircraft for maritime operations
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has acquired three new aircraft for maritime operations in the Niger Delta.