Author: Nimot Sulaimon
Gombe declares Friday work-free
Gombe State government has declared Friday as a work-free day, in preparation for Saturday’s local government election.
Buhari at 78: APC governors say ‘Thank You’
The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has appreciated President Muhammadu Buhari with a ''thank you'' note as he celebrates his 78th…
Gov. Ortom orders closure of boarding schools
Governor Samuel Ortom has ordered the closure of all boarding schools in Benue State.
DPR warns against panic buying fuel
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Osogbo Field Office, has warned residents against panic buying, hoarding and storing of petroleum…
Group lauds Buhari over border reopening
The Manufacturers’ Association of Nigeria (MAN), on Thursday, commended the Federal Government’s decision to immediately reopen major land borders in…
Osinbajo presides over 7th NEC meeting
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday presided over a virtual meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) at the Presidential Villa,…
Court rules Maradona’s body ‘be conserved’
An Argentine court ruled on Wednesday that the body of late soccer great Diego Maradona “must be conserved” in case…
Lagos orders public, private schools to vacate
Lagos State Government has ordered that all private and public schools vacate by Friday, Dec. 18th.
Beijing welcomes COVID-19 investigators, says WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) will lead a mission to Beijing with an international team of COVID-19 investigators due to…
Pence to receive COVID-19 vaccine Friday
U.S Vice President Mike Pence will publicly receive a Covid-19 vaccination at the White House on Friday.
Sokoto pays N500m compensation to community
Sokoto state government has earmarked about N500m to pay as compensation to residents affected by an ongoing erosion control project…
Fayemi appoints new surveyor-general, auditor-general
Governor Kayode Fayemi has approved the appointment of Mr Samuel Ibidunmoye and Mr Victor Adeuya as the new Surveyor-General, Auditor-General…
Apapa Chairman offers N20m grant to SMEs
Mr Owolabi Adele, Chairman, Apapa Local Government Area in Lagos State has offered N20 million empowerment grant to 200 Small…
WHO commends Nigeria’s healthcare provision fund
Dr Walter Mulombo, World Health Organisation (WHO) representative in Nigeria, has commended Nigeria on the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF).
Buhari at 78: A man of integrity, compassion – Lawan
President of Senate Ahmed Lawan has felicitated with President Muhammadu Buhari, as he marks his 78th birthday on Thursday, Dec.…
Odigie-Oyegun to head APC reconciliation committee
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed its former National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun as the Chairman of its South-South…
How Alfa impersonated Femi Adesina, GMD NNPC
The trial of a self-styled herbalist, Alfa Jamiu Isiaka, who allegedly impersonated the Special Adviser to the President on Media…
CBN disclaims Transferwise, Azimo
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has alerted the public on the activities of two unauthorised International Money Transfer Operators…
Rep. Adefisoye dumps SDP for APC
A member of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Adefisoye, on Wednesday defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the…
Uzodimma presents N346bn budget for 2021
Governor Hope Uzodimma on Wednesday presented N346.16 billion budget for the 2021 fiscal year to Imo state House of Assembly.
Military dismantles illegal refineries in Rivers, Delta
The Defence Headquarters said troops of Operation Delta Safe have dismantled several illegal refineries in Rivers and Delta State respectively.
Reps wants extension for SIM registration
Members of the House of Representatives have called for 10 weeks extension of Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card registration with…
Lagos screens intending Christian pilgrims
The Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board (LSCPWB) has commenced the administrative/medical screening for intending pilgrims.
Oyetola emerges ‘Governor of the Year’
Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has emerged BusinessDay newspaper 'Governor of the Year' for 2020.
Photo News: Lawan swears in Sen. Tokunbo Abiru
Dr Ahmed Lawan, the President of the Senate, on Tuesday swore in Tokunbo Abiru as a Senator of the Federal…
Poland secures 6 million vaccine doses
Poland has so far contracted 60 million doses of coronavirus vaccines.
Gov. Badaru assents to 2021 budget
Governor Muhammad Badaru on Tuesday assented to the state’s 2021 appropriation bill of N156.58 billion.
JUST IN: Reps suspend Buhari’s 774,000 jobs scheme
Members of the House of Representatives have called for the immediate suspension of the Federal Government's Special Works Scheme.
NMA urges CBN to relax loan conditions
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to modify the conditions for accessing…
Updated: Chief Justice Tanko Muhammad contracts COVID-19, flown to Dubai
Nigeria's Chief Justice, Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, has reportedly tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).