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Ex-N-Power beneficiaries to be absorbed into govt’s programmes – Minister

  Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, says discussions are ongoing to ensure…

Buhari salutes AfDB president Adesina, says he deserves it

President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, on his re-election for a…

Breaking: Buhari appoints Col. Dikio, sacks Dokubo as coordinator Amnesty Programme

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Col. Milland Dixion Dikio (rtd) as Interim Administrator of Niger Delta Amnesty…

Gov Matawalle declares 3-day mourning in Zamfara

Zamfara State Governor Bello Matawalle has declared 3-days mourning in honour of victims of an auto crash which occured on…

Death of Atta of Igala: Kogites await official confirmation

The Atta of Igala and President Kogi State Traditional Council of Chiefs Dr. Michael Ameh Oboni II, may have joined…

Rice: Lagos has potential to feed itself – RIFAN

The Deputy National President, Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Mr Segun Atho said Lagos State has the potential to…

Buhari celebrates Nigerian born Kaycee Madu appointed Justice Minister in Canada

President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with Nigerian born Kaycee Madu, appointed Minister of Justice and Solicitor General for the Government…
Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar 65 today

Southern Kaduna: Sultan sends warning to religion leaders

The Sultan of Sokoto, Mohammed Sa’ad Abubakar 111, has warned Southern Kaduna leaders against inflammatory comments that would further aggravate…

Buhari presides over virtual Council of State meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday presided over the virtual meeting of the Council of State at the State House, Abuja.

Okowa inaugurates sickle cell screening equipment

Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has inaugurated a newborn screening equipment for the treatment of sickle cell in the state.

Cleric urges FG to ban BBNaija reality show

Ven. Ifeanyi Akunna, Vicar of Anglican Church of the Epiphany, Abuja has called on the Federal Government to ban Big…
UNAIDS said new HIV infections down by 45%

1.9 million Nigerians living with HIV/AIDs – Expert

A paediatric nurse and HIV counsellor, Mrs. Roseline Solarin has revealed that no fewer  than 1.9 million Nigerians are living…
APC denies issuing any directive to incumbent LGA chairpersons, seeking reelection, to resign ahead of the 2025 Lagos council poll.

Imo by-election: No consensus candidate – APC

All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State has debunked reports the party picked Frank Ibezim as its consensus candidate for Imo…

Gombe: Inuwa, Dankwambo trade accusations on project

Former governor of Gombe State Ibrahim Dankwambo on Wednesday laid the responsibility to complete the abandoned Gombe Mega Park project…

Makinde directs council chairmen in Oyo to set up security c’ttees

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has directed caretaker chairmen across the 33 Local Government Areas and the 35 Local…

Ogun moves to introduce BRT services

The Ogun State Government is set to introduce Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) services between Ota, Mowe/Ibafo and Lagos, to encourage…

Police screen 785 potential constables in Sokoto

The Police Command in Sokoto State on Wednesday says it has screened over 785 candidates from nine local government areas…
Buhari signs CAMA

Buhari moves to end arbitrary billing for electricity

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the commencement of a nationwide mass-metering programme as part efforts to put an end to…

Natural amphitheatre found on a Nigerian hill excites tourists

A natural amphitheatre has been found on the foot of a Nigerian hill in the western state of Ekiti. The…
COVID-19 cases soar in Nigeria

Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases plunge further as Lagos records all time low

Nigeria's COVID-19 cases plunge further on Wednesday, with Lagos, the once epicentre of the virus recording an all time low.

Nigerian Kaycee Madu appointed justice minister in Canada

A Nigerian-born Canadian, Kaycee Madu, has been appointed as the justice minister and solicitor general of Alberta, a province in…

Leave traditional rulers alone – PDP warns Obiano

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra has charged Gov. Willie Obiano to leave traditional rulers and Presidents-General of communities…

We are ready to resume – University lecturers tell Nigerian Government

Lecturers under the aegis of Congress of University Academics (CONUA) have informed the Federal Government of their readiness to resume…

Makinde donates operational vehicle to FAAN

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has donated an operational vehicle to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) for maximum…
N6bn money laundering case: Court dismisses Mompha’s no-case submission

Mompha regains freedom, drops N5m suit against EFCC

Ismaila Mustapha, alias Mompha, has been released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

Our conversation with Mali junta: Jonathan briefs Buhari in Aso Rock

Nigeria's former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday briefed President Muhammadu Buhari on the Mali crisis at the State House,…

APC mocks PDP, Buhari better than your leaders

The All Progressives Congress mocked the opposition Peoples Democratic Party over its public records and said it was not ready…

LASU Senate elects Prof. Wahab as new Deputy VC

The Senate of Lagos State University (LASU) has elected Prof. Elias Wahab as the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) of the…

How I killed another person upon escape – Ibadan serial killer, Shodipe

Suspected Ibadan serial killer, Sunday Shodipe has confessed to have killed another person upon his escape from police detention.
NLC says its members arrested and detained during protests will now be paid allowance for the period of time their freedom are curtailed.

Minimum wage: Taraba NLC threatens strike

The Joint Public Service Negotiating Council in Taraba on Wednesday gave the State Government a seven-day ultimatum to sign the…