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Gov. Ortom orders direct disbursement of N14.9bn Paris fund to workers, retirees

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has ordered the direct disbursement of the N14.9 billion Paris Club refund to beneficiaries.

Trump expects to hold second summit with North Korea ‘quite soon’

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he expects to hold a second summit with North Korea “quite soon’’…

Nigerian Army rescues 146, neutralises 14 terrorists

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Troops on clearance operations have rescued 146 persons during clearance operations between Sunday and Monday in Gwoza Local Government Area…

Minimum Wage: Labour set for nationwide strike

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The organised labour began preparation for its nation-wide strike over Federal Government delay in the implementation of a new national…

Ikeja Electric commences distribution of prepaid meters

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The management of Ikeja Electric says it has commenced distribution of over 850,000 prepaid meters to its consumers in its…

Ebonyi demands 11 year financial statements from banks

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Ebonyi Government on Monday directed banks that have financial dealings with it to immediately submit its accounts statements from…

TCN restores power supply in North East states

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says it has successfully restored electricity supply to the north eastern states following a…

Osun Guber: PDP’s call to declare Adeleke winner “excessive grandstanding” – APC

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The APC Campaign Council for the 2018 Osun Governorship Election has described as “excessive grandstanding” the call by the PDP…

Buhari condemns xenophobia, discrimination

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari has commended former South African President Nelson Mandela for his rare virtues, especially in the promotion of…

2019: PDP begins screening of presidential aspirants

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Peoples Democratic Party on Monday commenced the screening of its Presidential aspirants for the 2019 election.

Truck crushes motorcyclist, passenger on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

A motorcyclist and his passenger were on Monday crushed to death in an accident involving a truck and a motorcycle…

APC reschedules Presidential Primary to Sept. 28

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rescheduled its Presidential Primary to Friday, Sept. 28, as against the earlier announced date…

Kwankwaso sneaks into Kano, urges followers to remain calm

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso on Monday sneaked into the ancient city of Kano where he addressed his supporters at his Milla…

Osun rerun: Allegation of releasing uncollected PVCs baseless, irresponsible – INEC

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has described as irresponsible and baseless, the allegation that uncollected Permanent Voter Cards were…

NIMASA vows to free kidnapped crew of MV Glarus

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

The Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) on Monday said it had started rescue operations for the 12 crew…

Ogun Police shoot dead three robbers

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

The Ogun State Police Command has shot dead three members of an armed robbery gang at Fidiwo along Lagos/Ibadan expressway.

Oil prices could rise to $100 a barrel by 2019

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

Oil prices could rise to 90 dollars per barrel by Christmas and to 100 dollars per barrel by the New…

A catalogue of INEC’s inconclusive elections

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

The Osun governorship election was not the first to be declared inconclusive by the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC). There had…

Kogi PDP 2019: Bribery allegations rock NASS Screening/Appeal Committee

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

Fresh crisis is reportedly rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State as the Kogi West Elders Forum (KWEF)…

PDP National Convention: Party leaders disagree over venue

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

There are indications that the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are yet to agree on a venue for…

Gambari, El-Rufai appointed to Oxford University’s Africa Board

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

The oldest university in the English-speaking world, Oxford University, has appointed Nigeria’s former External Affairs Minister, Professor Ibrahim Gambari and…

We’ll continue to provide for youths opportunities to gain skills, knowledge – Ambode

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has said his administration will continue to provide youths in the state the needed opportunities…

I have no regrets kidnapping APC Chairman’s Son – Suspect

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

A female kidnap suspect, Fatima Muhammed, says she has no regrets kidnapping the four-year-old son of Bukar Dalori, the Borno…

It’s a lie, Sanwo-Olu hasn’t withdrawn from Lagos guber race – BOSCO

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

The Babajide Olushola Sanwo-Olu Campaign Organisation (BOSCO) has debunked claims that the Lagos All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship aspirant, Babajide Sanwo-Olu…

National Organising Secretary: Court orders APC to conduct fresh election

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday ordered All Progressives Congress (APC) to conduct fresh elections for the office of…

LASUTH decries shortage of rheumatologists in Nigeria

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Prof. Adewale Oke, has decried the low number…

ACSATAN backs Ambode for second term

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

As The support for governor Akinwunmi Ambode 's re-election bid gathers momentum, Amalgamated Computer Stationery and Allied Trader Association of…

Farmers urged to harvest produce on time

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Gombe State Chapter of All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), on Monday called on its members to harvest their…

Germany pledges more win-win cooperation with Nigeria

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The new Consul-General of Germany in Lagos, Dr Stefan Trumann, on Monday announced his home government’s new plan to engage…

Ministry to partner INEC on ICT against electoral fraud

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Federal Ministry of Communications says will partner the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to explore the role of ICT…

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