Author: Nimot Sulaimon
Kwara govt lifts curfew in Ilorin metropolis
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has lifted the curfew imposed on the state capital, Ilorin, effective from Thursday.
Singapore announces new work visa for tech execs
Singapore on Thursday announced a new work visa for foreign executives of technology firms, in hopes to attract future economic…
APC commends Sanwo-Olu’s move to abolish pension for ex-govs
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s decision to abolish the payment of pension to former governors…
Nigerian traders in Ghana send SOS letter to FG
Nigerian traders in Ghana on Wednesday called on the Nigerian government to evacuate them from Ghana.
Nigerian politicians tell more lies than Satan – Burna Boy
Nigerian singer, songwriter Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, known professionally as Burna Boy said Nigerian politicians and leaders have told more lies than…
Gov. Oyetola reiterates commitment to youth inclusion
Governor Gboyega Oyetola on Wednesday reiterated his administration’s commitment to championing the cause of Osun state youths.
Atiku eulogises Emir Sulu-Gambari’s commitment to unity
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, as a man of peace who…
Lagos govt threatens to prosecute defiant developers
The Lagos State Government has threatened to charge developers who break its seal on construction sites to court.
Gov. Sule presents N20.2bn supplementary budget
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule on Wednesday presented a N20.2 billion supplementary budget to the State House of Assembly for…
Putin orders constant checks on Russian nukes
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday ordered boosting the survivability of the country’s nuclear forces control systems.
British envoy lauds Lagos govt on cashless policy
Ben Llewellyn-Jones, British Deputy High Commissioner in Nigeria, lauded Lagos state government for its role in developing solutions to support…
Gov. Zulum urges Boko Haram members to surrender
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has again urged members of the terrorist group, Boko Haram, to stop the killings and…
David Mark mourns demise of Balarabe Musa
Former Senate President, David Mark has described the demise of second republic governor of Kaduna State, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, as…
Gov. Lalong presents N133.4bn budget for 2021
Governor Simon Lalong on Wednesday presented the 2021 budget of N133.4 billion to Plateau State Assembly for its consideration and…
FRSC identifies 59 routes for special patrol
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Wednesday said it would intensify patrol in 59 identified routes in Kaduna State…
Kwara Speaker felicitates with Emir of Ilorin
Speaker of Kwara House of Assembly, Mr Yakubu Danladi has congratulated the Emir of llorin, Alhaji lbrahim Sulu-Gambari on his…
Buhari mourns Palestinian top negotiator, Saeb Erekat
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday mourned the death of Saeb Erekat, Palestinian top peace negotiator.
Ecobank wins big at 2020 Digital Jurists Awards
Ecobank has emerged as the bank with the ”Best Digital Touchpoints” in Nigeria.
Buhari flags off National Young Farmers Scheme
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday flagged off the National Young Farmers Scheme, designed by the National Agricultural Land Development Authority…
Kaffy bags honourary doctorate from Benin university
Nigerian dancer, choreographer, dance instructor and fitness coach, Kafayat Oluwatoyin Shafau-Ameh has been awarded honourary doctorate degree from Escae Benin…
Photos: Buhari receives APC caretaker committee
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday received members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee at the State…
Gov. Ugwuanyi offers Enugu indigenes free transportation
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has approved free transportation for Enugu indigenes who intend to return home for this year’s yuletide.
Group hails Sanwo-Olu’s move to abolish ex-Govs pension
The Centre for Human and Socio-economic Rights (CHSR) on Tuesday lauded Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s plan to abolish pensions for former…
Nigeria leads cancer registration in Sub-Saharan Africa
Dr Abidemi Omonisi, Consultant, Anatomic Pathology on Tuesday said that Nigeria is one of the leading countries in cancer registration…
N450m Fraud: EFCC appeals acquittal of Bulama, others
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has appealed the discharge and acquittal of former minister of Science and Technology,…
Nanono seeks youths, women involvement in agriculture
Alhaji Sabo Nanono, the Minister, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, has called for greater involvement of the youth…
PDP to hold Gov. Obaseki’s inauguration on Thursday
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has promised to comply with COVID-19 protocols at the inauguration of Edo state Governor Godwin…
#EndSARS protest, a sign of frustrated Nigerians – Segun Oni
Chief Segun Oni, the former governor of Ekiti State, has said that the #EndSARS protest was a result of frustrated…
Court remands man for defiling teenager
A Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court, on Tuesday, ordered that a trader, Joseph Alhassan, who allegedly defiled a 16-year-old girl be…
UN Chief Guterres congratulates Biden, Harris
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has congratulated U.S President-elect Joe Biden and the Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.