Author: PM NEWS Live
Attack on Minna prison a sad development – Controller-General
The Controller-General of the Nigeria Prisons Service, Mr Ja’afaru Ahmed, on Thursday, described the recent Minna Prison attack as a…
Federal Govt. to pay civil servants’ promotion arrears
The Federal Government on Thursday promised to pay promotion arrears and the backlog of allowances owed public servants.
Russia 2018: FG directs NAPTIP to screen contingents
The Federal Government has mandated the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), to carry out a…
Abuja Light Rail to create over 20,000 jobs – Perm. Sec.
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chinyeaka Ohaa, has said that the coming into operation of the Abuja Light…
Dutch Queen Maxima’s sister found dead
The younger sister of Queen Maxima of the Netherlands has died at the age of 33, a palace spokesperson said…
NCC will resolve N165bn interconnect debt – Danbatta
Prof. Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Thursday said the commission was taking pragmatic steps…
Nigerian languages: Former NUC boss advocates use of ICT
Prof. Julius Okojie, former Executive Secretary, Nigeria Universities Commission (NUC), on Thursday urged educational institutions to adopt Information Communication Technologies…
Insurgency: U.S. announces new humanitarian assistance to Nigeria
The U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Stuart Symington, on Thursday announced additional 102 million dollars humanitarian assistance to those affected…
Normalcy services restored at FMC Abuja
Normal medical and healthcare services have been restored at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Jabi-Abuja.
Democracy Day change: Evidence of ‘indivisible’ Nigeria – Omoregie
Mr Dickson Omoregie, Country Representative of Berlin-based Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD) on Thursday said the declaration of ‘June 12’…
June 12: Nasarawa Deputy Governor lauds Buhari
Mr Silas Agara, the Deputy Governor of Nasarawa state has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for deepening Nigeria’s democracy by declaring…
We have 3 million Nigerian subscribers — StarTimes
Mr William Masy, StarTimes Overseas Public Relations Director on Thursday disclosed that about three million Nigerians are subscribed to the…
June 12: Reps in rowdy session
Lawmakers in the House of Representatives on Thursday were divided over the declaration of June 12 as National Democracy Day…
NAWOJ donates sanitary pads to Special Education Centre, Gombe
Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Gombe State chapter, donated seven cartons of sanitary pads to the Special Education Centre,…
189 out 1,728 candidates pass Police recruitment test
The Police Command in Jigawa has said 189 out of 1,728 candidates who sat for the Computer-Based Test (CBT), in…
Wanted man arrested after trying to enter White House
The Secret Service said a White House contractor was arrested on Tuesday after his name was found to be in…
World less peaceful than a decade ago – Global index
The world is less peaceful than a decade ago, mostly due to the conflict in the Middle East and Africa…
Surgeon prepares for Britain’s first womb transplant
A surgeon is preparing to select three women to undergo Britain’s first womb transplant later in the year, according to…
Niger Delta: Iyamu explains how Buhari’s administration contained militancy
Mr Edobor Iyamu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, on Tuesday said that militancy in…
2019 elections: Police to rid FCT of illegal firearms
The Commissioner of Police in FCT, Mr Sadiq Bello, has vowed that the command will rid the Federal Capital Territory…
NASS threatens executives in face-off
The National Assembly has threatened to invoke its constitutional powers against President Muhammadu Buhari if he fails to comply with…
Bicycle Day: Amaechi to partner states to create bicycles pathways
The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi said on Tuesday that the ministry would partner with state governments to create…
Ecuador’s Foreign Minister elected President 73rd UN General Assembly
The UN General Assembly has elected Ecuadorean Foreign Minister María Espinosa, President of its upcoming 73rd session, becoming the fourth…
Chinese firm to invest $300m in Nigeria’s housing scheme
Mr Steven Kim, Director, One Belt and One Road, Financial Operation Office, China, says Chinese government through his organisation will…
Hate speech: INEC to partner advertising professionals
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed its willingness to cooperate with advertising professionals in the country to mitigate…
Enugu govt. confirms death of Governor’s Chief Press Secretary
The Enugu State Government has confirmed the death of Mr Uwakwe Abugu, the Chief Press Secretary to the State Governor.
22,000 teachers to write professional qualifying examination nationwide – TRCN
The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) says no fewer than 22,000 prospective teachers are expected to sit for the…
NASS cautioned against interference in indicted members’ investigation
The Yoruba Ronu Leadership Forum has said that the continuing interference of the National Assembly in the investigation of its…
ICPC staff eulogise late Akanbi
Some employees of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have paid glowing tributes to the late…
Volcano: Nigeria condoles with Guatemala
Nigeria has condoled with the Government and People of the Republic of Guatemala over the Fuego volcano tragedy in the…