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NUPENG, electricity workers mobilise for planned strike

NUPENG officers given 21 days notice to hold fresh elections

The Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), has issued a…

We’re not involve in collecting Lagos’ Land Use Charge – Alpha Beta

Alpha Beta Consulting, owned by the National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Thursday said…

International Women’s Day: First Lady wants intensified effort for release of abducted girls

The wife of the President, Hajiya Aisha Buhari, has called for more effective actions to ensure the release of the…

International Women’s Day: Ex-Most MBGN offers free cancer screening in FCT

Miss Isabella Ayuk, Ex-Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN), on Thursday rolled out free cervical cancer screening for women of…

Commissioner urge Borno residents to surrender unlicensed arms

The Police in Borno have asked residents of the state to surrender unlicensed firearms within three weeks, as part of…

NCC committed to protection of mobile phones users from unhealthy practices

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has reiterated its commitment to ensure the protection of consumers of telecommunications services from unwholesome…

Osinbajo at 61: Vice president prays for peace in Nigeria

Staff members in  the Office of the Vice President on Thursday evening gave Vice President Yemi Osinbajo a surprise 61st birthday…
NERC approves increase in cost of pre-paid meters

Energy theft: Eko Disco warns customers to stop act or face prosecution

The management of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) Plc on Thursday, warned customers who engage in illegal connection to desist…
A child suffering from measles

Measles: 701,767 children undergo immunisation in FCT

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Primary Health Care Development Board says it has immunised 701,767 children against measles in the…

FEATURE: Nigerian youths recount strategy for coping with unemployment

"I was told to stop coming to work straight away without any notice. In fact I felt so bad because…
Nyesom Wike

Wike vows to prosecute former lawmaker for attempted murder

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has vowed to bring a former Majority Leader of the State House of Assembly, Dr.…

SSANU Strike: NLC President, others protest in Abuja (Photos)

President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ayuba Wabba and others on Thursday held a peaceful march to the National…
Nigerian Immigration Service

Immigration to strengthen border patrol in Benue

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has undertaken a two-day “border patrol reinforcement exercise’’ in Benue.
NAHCON says suspension of Max Air domestic operations by NCAA will not affect ongoing airlift of Nigerian hajj pilgrims from Saudi Arabia.

2018 Hajj: Pilgrims to undergo biometric registration – NAHCON

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NHCON) has called on intending Muslim Pilgrims from Gombe State to be ready for biometric…

Former FIFA boss wants body to reconsider his case

Banned former FIFA president Sepp Blatter intends to ask the ethics committee of the global football body to reconsider his…

IGP summoned over Dapchi Girls’ abduction

The Senate on Thursday, summoned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mr Ibrahim Idris and the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur…

CBN governor calls for more management roles for women at banks’ board

The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele on Thursday called for more appointment of women into management…

Drug Abuse: NDLEA records high rate of women addicts in Kebbi

The National Drug and Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA in Kebbi says the rate of women indulgence in drug abuse is…

Ajimobi appoints Bolaji Tunji new spokesperson

Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has appointed the Executive Director of the Sun Newspaper as Special Adviser, Communication and…

President Buhari urged to ensure arrest of killers of Plateau first class chief

‎Chief Gyang Buba, the Gbong Gwom Jos and Chairman, Plateau Council of Chiefs, has lamented the non-arrest of killers of…
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi State

Communal Crisis: Gov. Umahi orders arrest of aides, traditional rulers

Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has ordered the arrest of government officials from two warring communities in Ikwo Local Government…

Media banned from covering Ikeja Customary Court proceedings

An Ikeja Customary Court in Lagos on Thursday banned the media from covering its proceedings and ,insisting that the order…

South Africa will support listeria litigation

South Africa’s health minister said on Thursday the government would support any community intending court action over the world’s largest…

Niger governor donates N20m to Bida market fire victims

Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger on Thursday donated N20 million to victims of Bida Market fire, to cushion their losses.
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo

High office did not change Osinbajo, remains humble – Tinubu

Holding a high public office did not change Vice President Yemi Osinbajo as he remains humble and committed to performance,…

Ambode’s wife calls for removal of barriers impeding women’s progress

As Lagos joined the rest of world to mark this year's International Women's Day celebration, wife of the Lagos State…
Inflation

Nigerian Govt urged to prioritise rural women’s needs to boost economy

Mrs Patience Ekeoba of United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women says government must prioritise the needs…

UNESCO partners Lagos Govt to train 4,000 youths on ICT skills

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) says it is partnering with the Lagos State Government to train…

Tax laws support VAIDS – Minister of Finance

Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, has explained that the Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS) is underpinned by…
INEC sets aside eight days for the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for the September 21, 2024 Edo governorship election.

Bayelsa has 28,590 unclaimed PCVs – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday, said no fewer than 28,590 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) were yet to…