Author: Nimot Sulaimon
Buhari felicitates with Bamanga Tukur at 85
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday felicitated with elder statesman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, on the occasion of his 85th birthday.
UNICEF pleads on behalf of 13-year-old who blasphemed
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to reverse the sentencing of a 13-year-old…
NSCDC deploys 60 sniffer dogs for Edo election
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed no fewer than 13,3111 personnel alongside 60 sniffer dogs to ensure security…
Osinbajo meets with aggrieved Nigerians in Ghana
Shortly after the ECOWAS extraordinary summit in Accra, Ghana, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo met with some representatives of the Nigerian…
Buhari unveils Nigeria @ 60 logo, theme
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday has unveiled the theme and logo to be used for the Nigeria@60 celebration.
Gov. Uzodimma mourns death of Damian Anyanwu
Imo state Governor Hope Uzodimma has expressed deep regret over the death of Mr Damian Anyanwu, the renowned inventor of…
Photo News: Osinbajo attends ECOWAS summit in Ghana
Nigeria's Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday attended the ECOWAS Extraordinary Summit on the situation in Mali on behalf…
Mali must appoint civilian govt. immediately – ECOWAS
President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana, the acting chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said on Tuesday…
Arewa forum condoles Borno Govt over Emir of Biu’s death
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) said it received with shock and sadness, news of the death of the Emir of…
Oyo governorship candidate, others dump ADC for APC
Sen. Olufemi Lanlehin and his supporters have announced their defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the African Democratic…
Updated: Arik Air resumes operations
The management of Arik Air has announced the resumption of normal flight operations after Monday’s disruption by some workers unions.
Brazilian ex-president Lula faces new charge
Brazil’s former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will face a new charge of money laundering as part of the…
Osinbajo attends ECOWAS extraordinary summit in Ghana
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will depart Abuja on Tuesday for Accra, Ghana, to attend an Extraordinary Summit of the Economic…
NLC wants minimum wage for Lagos tertiary workers
Mrs Funmi Sessi, the Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Lagos State chapter, on Monday, urged the state government to implement…
INEC introduces new guidelines for Imo by-election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it is introducing new measures to guide the electorate and stakeholders in the…
BBNaija: Nengi again wins HOH challenge
Nengi Rebecca Hampson, one of the finalists of Big Brother Naija reality TV show, has again won the head of…
Fake news, no explosion at Kainji Dam – Official
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), on Monday urged Nigerians to disregard ongoing reports of an explosion in Kainji Dam,…
Nigeria is winning fight against COVID-19 – PTF
Mr Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF)/Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19,…
Buhari mourns popular thespian, Prof. Ayo Akinwale
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday extended heartfelt condolences to the Akinwale family on the passing of Professor Ayo Akinwale.
Arik Air apologises to passengers over flights disruption
The management of Arik Air on Monday apologised to its customers whose travel plans were disrupted by the picketing of…
Danjuma says no need to change performing Edo governor
Senator Daisy Danjuma on Monday called on Edo women to rally round the re-election of Gov. Godwin Obaseki for a…
Buhari approves 4 new Perm. secretaries appointment
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed four new Permanent Secretaries into the Federal Civil Service.
IGP deploys 31,000 cops for Edo election
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu on Monday disclosed that no fewer than 31,000 personnel have been deployed for…
Still a beauty, Monalisa Chinda turns 47
Stunning Nollywood actress, Monalisa Chinda-Coker has clocked 47 years today.
NNPC to setup CNG refilling plants across country
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)said it will soon begin activation of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) refill stations for motorists…
Nigeria@60: Group plans virtual concert to celebrate nation
As Nigeria prepares to mark her 60th Independence Anniversary, a Lagos-based agency has put modalities in place for a virtual…
Arik boss seeks Sirika’s intervention over looming strike
Arik Air management has asked the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, to intervene over the planned industrial action by aviation…
Actress Etinosa urges pastors to normalise cesarean surgery
Nollywood actress, Etinosa Idemudia has urged Nigerian pastors to normalise cesarean surgery for their female church members in a bid…
Lagos makes U-turn, orders reopening of primary, secondary schools Sept 21
The Lagos State government on Sunday announced a new academic structure to ease the resumption of school activities.
Buhari pledges support to Kebbi flood victims
The Federal Government on Saturday pledged to support Kebbi flood victims to mitigate the devastation caused by flooding in the…