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Akeredolu begins 15-day working vacation

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has on Thursday, began a 15-day working vacation,  as the first instalment of his 2021 annual leave.
Muhammed Babandede, Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS: says NIS will soon start the issuance of its enhanced 10 years validity passports in London and Atlanta, U.S.

Nigerian Govt begins issuance of 10-year-validity passports in London, Atlanta

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it will soon start issuing its enhanced 10 years validity passports in London and…
Comptroller General, Nigerian Immigration Service, Muhammed Babandede: Mr Muhammad Babandede, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS): says Chinese, Egyptians arrested for using fake marriages to secure resident permits for foreigners in Nigeria

Fake marriages: Chinese, Egyptians arrested in Nigeria

Mr Muhammad Babandede, the CG, Nigeria Immigration Service says a Chinese citizen and several Egyptians have been arrested over fake…

Tears of joy flow as Wike redeems N10m pledge to Burna Boy, others

Tears of joy flow on Wednesday as Nyesom Wike redeemed his pledge by giving the artistes who performed at singer…

Lagos public primary schools must excel – Hamzat

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat has reiterated the government's determination in ensuring Public Primary schools excel.

NAFDAC: 5 substances responsible for Kano strange disease

The Director-General of the National Agency for Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, has confirmed that 5 substances…
AbdulRazak and Saraki

Saraki: Gov. AbdulRazaq appoints 7-man white paper committee

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has appointed a 7-man White Paper Committee for the report of the Commission of Inquiry…
Festus Okoye

INEC announces date, timetable for FCT Abuja council polls

Elections into the six area councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Abuja will hold 12 February next year,…
Re-Who pays for the #EndSARS Massacre?

U.S. says no Lekki Toll Gate massacre, soldiers shot ‘into the air’

Nigerian soldiers fired shots “into the air” to disperse #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos on Oct.…
Yahaya bello: says ex-Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu will support his 2023 presidential ambition

Yahaya Bello: Why Tinubu will support my presidential ambition

Gov.Yahaya Bello of says National Leader of APC, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu is likely to support his bid to emerge as…

Everything you need to know about a Birth Injury and what you can do about it

Pregnancy is a very delicate period for any woman. The body that is housing a new life has to need…
Court sentences Pastor Ayodeji Oluokun of RCCG City of David Parish, Lagos to 2 years imprisonment for issuing 1.6 million dollar dud cheque.

Dud cheque Pastor Oluokun blows N50m on mausoleum

A self-acclaimed Pastor Ayodeji Ibrahim Oluokun blew about N50million in paying for a burial vault in Lagos, which he used…

Advertising Bodies reply Lai Mohammed over plan to fine brands advertising on CNN, others

Sectoral groups in Nigeria’s advertising industry have reacted to the pronouncements attributed to the Minister of Information and Culture Alhaji Lai…
An empty COVID-19 isolation centre in Lagos

Exclusive: Nasarawa, Abuja topple Lagos as COVID-19 hotspots

With daily COVID-19 cases plummeting in Nigeria, the dynamics of the virus has changed, with Lagos losing its top spot…

Common causes of Trucking Accidents you need to be aware of

Do you cringe anytime you drive past a truck or a semi-truck? Well, you’re not alone. Even though large trucks…
Lawan and Buhari

How Nigeria can successfully vaccinate its over 200 m population

Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday, proposed a way to get over two hundred million Nigerians vaccinated.
Buhari: warns gunmen again

Attempted coup in Niger despicable, unacceptable – Buhari 

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the attempted coup in Niger Republic, saying any illegal effort to depose a democratically elected…
Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, Minister of Finance: chairs Customs board

Nigeria plans N399b supplementary budget for COVID-19 vaccines

Minister of Finance Zainab Ahmed, says the Federal Government has agreed on a supplementary budget of N396 billion to buy…
EFCC tells court how ex- Power Minister Saleh Mamman allegedly looted N33bn from government's coffers while in office between 2019 to 2021.

FEC approves N10.7 billion for power projects in Northeast

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday approved $26 million dollars, about N10.7 billion…

IGP Adamu commissions Nigeria Police Radio, 99.1FM

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, on Wednesday commissioned the new Nigeria Police Radio, 99.1FM, Abuja.
Professor Chukwuma Soludo

Soludo escapes gunmen attack at hometown rally, 2 cops killed

Professor Chukwuma Soludo, now running for Anambra governorship post, narrowly escaped death Wednesday, when gunmen opened fire at a campaign…

Osinbajo chairs tripartite committee, APC members (Photos)

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday chaired the tripartite committee consisting of the Executive, Legislative and some members of the…
Danladi Lawali: arrested for killing his wife in Niger state

Niger man Danladi Lawali kills wife over pap argument

By Aminu Garko/Minna The Police Command in Niger has arrested one Danladi Lawali for killing his wife in Rafi Local…

CACOL backs Senate’s resolve to probe missing $9.5M interest

The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership has backed the Nigerian Senate in its bid to probe the alleged missing…
Earthquake: France offers first aid to Morocco

Macron shuts schools as France set for another lockdown

French President Emmanuel Macron has ordered schools closed for three weeks as France moves into another lockdown for the third…
Investigators discover the bodies of 28 migrants next to a detention facility in the desert in southern Libya

How IOM repatriated 21,000 Nigerian irregular migrants

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has helped no fewer than 21,000 Nigerian migrants who were stranded in other countries.

Count me out, I will not travel abroad for medical check-up – Wike

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Wednesday said he would not travel out of the country for medical check-up for…
Governor Seyi Makinde

Insecurity: Makinde to work with traditional rulers, Amotekun

Governor Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, declared that his administration will work with traditional rulers to tackle insecurity in Oyo state.

LASTMA, VIS, others now to wear body cameras for enforcement

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, approved the wearing of body cameras by officials of the Lagos State Traffic…

Lalong vows to destroy criminals’ nest in Pandam

Governor Simon Lalong has vowed to ensure that the Pandam Forest in Plateau state, was no longer a hideout for…