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Imo State governor, Hope Uzodinma

Imo attacks: Residents worried, appeal for effective security

Imo residents have called for more effective security measures to forestall further attacks by unknown gunmen in the state.
Governor Zulum briefs Buhari

Zulum briefs Buhari on Borno’s dire security situation

Governor Babagana Zulum has briefed President Muhammadu Buhari on the dire security situation in his state of Borno.
Elbow greeting: Buhari and Tinubu

Photos: Buhari, Tinubu, Akande in closed door meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari has held an early morning meeting with Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Chief Bisi Akande in Abuja.
What Sheikh Gumi said about sponsors of Nigeria’s insecurity

Bandits I met have repented – Sheikh Gumi

Popular Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has claimed that the bandits he negotiated with have stopped abducting people.
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo

Osinbajo to represent Nigeria at Sierra Leone’s independence event

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will on Tuesday, depart Abuja for Freetown to represent Nigeria at Sierra Leone’s 6oth Independence celebration.
Gunmen

Gunmen massacre 10 in Benue IDPs camp

Gunmen, suspected to be herdsmen killed ten persons living at an Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Benue on Monday…
sa Pantami

Pantami: Naysayers will soon release edited videos

Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami has hinted at Nigerians about the release of doctored videos, which…
Police arrest notorious Cross Rivers kidnap kingpin, Kufre Etim, aka Romance three years after he was declared wanted.

Gunmen abduct traveling Yinka Okunade in Osun

Some unidentified gunmen abducted one traveler, identified as Yinka Okunade at Osu on the Akure-Ilesa highway in Osun State on…

We’ll spend N1.6bn on school uniforms – Kaduna Commissioner

Kaduna State Government is expected to spend N1.6 billion on the provision of school uniforms to pupils in 2021.
National Youth Service Corps members in Borno to serve in safe places

Insecurity: Nigerian Army vows to secure NYSC camps

The Nigerian Army has pledged to protect all orientation camps and corps lodges of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)…
President Buhari exempts Nigerian digital economy sector from five per cent excise duty imposed on some other goods,

MURIC commends Presidency for defending Isa Pantami

Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has commended the Federal Government of Nigeria for defending the Minister of Communications and Digital Planning,…
NCDC DG Chikwe Ihekweazu reports new COVID-19 cases

Lagos leads as NCDC records 37 new infections

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 37 new Coronavirus (COVID-19) infections in the country.
Bagauda Technical College

Insecurity: Kano shuts Bagauda Technical College

Following security reports, Kano State Government has directed the immediate closure of Bagauda Technical College, located along Kano-Jos road in…
President Buhari exempts Nigerian digital economy sector from five per cent excise duty imposed on some other goods,

Sack Dr Isa Pantami now, CACOL writes Buhari

The Centre for Anti-corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL) wrote to President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, demanding that Dr Isa Pantami…
Gunmen abduct Islamic cleric, Alfa Fasasi Ola Mejabi, younger brother along Lokoja/ Obajana/ Kabba road of Kogi State

Shooting in Ama Hausa area of Owerri

Gunshots were heard Monday night at the popular Ama Hausa area, a settlement of most northerners in Owerri, the Imo…
Palace of Igwe Emeka Ilouno attacked by arsonists

Anambra hoodlums burn palace, cars of Igwe Emeka Ilouno

The Police in Anambra have launched an investigation into the attack on the palace of Igwe Emeka Ilouno, the monarch…
ICPC says all actions it has taken against former Governor Nasir El-Rufai were in strict compliance with the law, including ACJA 2015

Kaduna confirms exponential increase in tertiary school fees

Kaduna State Government has confirmed an exponential increase of tuition fees in all its tertiary institutions, including Kaduna State University(KASU)

Lagos, NAPTIP to collaborate in fight against human trafficking

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday met with the Director-General of NAPTIP, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim to discuss collaboration on…
NBC says Channels TV has apologised

Outrage as NBC sanctions Channels TV

Nigerians have condemned the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) for suspending “Politics Today” show on Channels TV.
Imo makes payment of workers salary mandatory before month end

How Imo Commissioner Iyke Ume was shot by robbers

Details have emerged how Imo State Commissioner for Entrepreneurship and Skill Acquisition, Iyke Ume, was shot by suspected armed robbers,…

Sanwo-Olu receives NAPTIP DG, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim (Photos)

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday received the Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking…
Police

Five policemen shot dead in Imo

Five policemen have been shot dead as gunmen attacked Okigwe South Police Area Command headquarters in Ehime Mbano Local Government…
Governor Willie Obiano

Anambra imposes 12-hour curfew on 6 communities

The Anambra State Government has imposed 12-hour curfew on six communities in Oyi and Anambra East Local Government Areas.

Makinde inaugurates special task force on Ibadan-Ijebu Ode road

Governor Seyi Makinde on Monday inaugurated a special security task force on the Ibadan-Ijebu Ode expressway to further secure the…

Normalcy returns to Iyana Iba after okada riders’ clash

Normalcy has returned to Iyana Iba, Alaba Rago and Ojo areas of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria following clash between transport unions…

UNIBEN church celebrates senior citizens

The All Saints’ Chapel, University of Benin (UNIBEN) celebrated senior citizens of 70 years and above at an event on…
Nigerian troops in Geidam: Army says they overcame ISWAP fighters in Mainok

Army speaks on Mainok ISWAP attack, says 7 soldiers killed

The Nigerian Army has finally spoken on Sunday’s attack on its Mainok Super camp by ISWAP and admitted the loss…
Prof. Armstrong Idachaba not confirmed as NBC DG

SERAP threatens to sue FG over suspension of Channels TV’s Politics Today 

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has threatened to sue the Federal Government over suspension of Channels TV's Politics…
Prof. Armstrong Idachaba not confirmed as NBC DG

Censorship: NBC axes Channels TV Politics Today Programme

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has axed “Politics Today” show on Channels TV. It also slammed a N5 million fine…
Kamaru Usman

Obaseki congratulates Kamaru Usman for retaining UFC title

Governor Godwin Obaseki has congratulated UFC Welterweight Champion, Kamaru Usman, who hails from Edo, for retaining the coveted world title.