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Senator Abdulaziz Yari unveils plans to distribute 358 trucks of assorted foodstuff to people of Zamfara state ahead of Ramadan fasting

Police launches operation PUFF ADDER in Zamfara

The Nigeria Police has launched operation PUFF ADDER in Zamfara in its push to end banditry, kidnappings and other criminal…

Road accidents: FRSC begins sensitisation

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Wednesday began sensitisation of motorists to reduce incessant accidents on the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Expressway.…
U.S. billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates ready to meet with the Taliban if it would help eradicate poliomyelitis in Afghanistan.

Polio in Africa: Buhari lauds Bill Gates for eradication efforts

President Muhammadu Buhari has commended one of the world’s richest men, Bill Gates for his consistent and generous support to…

PDP confident of victory in Nov. 2 Kogi governorship election

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed optimism that it will win Kogi Governorship election scheduled for Nov. 2. The…

Fayemi decries bloody herdsmen-farmers clash in Ekiti

Gov. Kayode Fayemi on Wednesday condemned the death of two persons which followed alleged invasion of farmlands by some suspected…

FEC approves N1.3bn for Abuja Cultural Zone infrastructure

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved N1.3 billion for the provision of infrastructure in the Abuja Cultural Zone.

Cameroon to deport 4,000 Nigerian refugees

Cameroon officials on Wednesday said it has concluded arrangements with neighbouring Nigeria for the return of 4,000 Nigerian refugees to…

Presidential panel recovers unremitted $20m from commercial bank

The Special Presidential Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property on Wednesday said it had recovered sum of 20…
Customs intercept 219 sacks of cannabis, 940 ammunition in Ogun

91,000 Nigerians apply for Customs job less than 24 hours

Less than 24 hours, after Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) opened its portal for ongoing recruitment exercise, no fewer than 91,000…

Trial of NBA President for money laundering adjourned till May 10

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria has adjourned till May 10 hearing of all pending applications filed…

Ambode receives UEFA Champions League trophy in Lagos

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday received the UEFA Champions League Trophy alongside its Ambassador and former captain…

What Gowon told Nigerians to do to Shagari

Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, has told Nigerians to emulate the integrity and lifestyle of late Nigeria's President,…

Easter: Federal Govt declares Friday, Monday, Public Holidays

The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 19 and Monday, April 22, Public Holidays to mark the 2019 Easter celebration.…

U-17 AFCON: Nigeria beat Angola 1-0 to qualify for Semis

The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria on Wednesday defeated their Angolan counterpart 1-0 to qualify for the semi-finals in the ongoing…

FCT truncates Nigeria’s bid to build world’s biggest billboard in Abuja

Lona Global Resources Limited, an indigenous outdoor advertising company, has sent a Save Our Soul message to President Muhammadu Buhari…
Petrol

How much petrol cost in states: Taraba the highest

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said residents of Taraba paid the highest average price for purchase of Premium Motor…

Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat to unveil key road-map at special appreciation dinner

Lagos State Governor-elect, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat will on April 27, 2019 unveil key road-map…

Jiji buys OLX business in 4 African countries

Jiji.ng – the largest classifieds marketplace in Nigeria – has reached an agreement to redirect OLX users in Nigeria to…

DSS committed to protection of rights of citizens – DG

The Department of State Services (DSS) said it was committed to the protection of the rights of Nigerians as part…
Nigeria Premier Football League suffers another setback

Plateau United issues marching order to technical crew

The management of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Plateau United FC of Jos has given a marching order to…
Ambassador John Campbell and President Buhari.

Campbell expresses confidence in Buhari’s govt

A former Political Counselor and U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, John Campbell has expressed confidence in the administration of President Muhammadu…

Kiddominant is on Beyonce’s next album, Davido reveals

Nigerian singer Davido has revealed that music producer, Ayoola Oladapo Agboola also known as Kiddominant is one of the many…

Easter: Oyetola continues Aregbesola’s legacy on free train ride

Gov. Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun has continued the free train service legacy of his predecessor, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, by offering…

Court strikes out suit against nomination of Sen. Na’Allah as APC candidate

The Federal High Court Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday struck out a suit challenging the nomination of Sen. Bala Na’Allah as…

Actor Ik Ogbonna files lawsuit against lady who accused him of being gay

Nigerian actor, Ik Ogbonna is set to sue a Nigerian video blogger based in the United States, Joyce Boakye also…

Photo News: Meet Nigeria’s First Female To Sign N1000 Note

Mrs. Priscilla Ekwere Eleje is the first female Director of Currency Operations at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Eleje…

2019 UTME: 390 visually impaired participate across Nigeria

No fewer than 390 visually impaired candidates are participating in the ongoing 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) organised by…

Energy diversification can boost development index, SDGs — expert

Prof. Babatunde Rabiu, Director, Centre for Atmospheric Research, National Space Research and Development Agency (CARNASRDA) said diversifying energy could boost…

Who wins Indonesian polls, Widodo or Subianto?

Polls closed in Indonesia on Wednesday in elections in which President Joko Widodo, a furniture businessman who entered politics 14…
Boboye Oyeyemi, Corps Marshal, FRSC and other FRSC Officers.

Motorists driving against traffic to undergo psychiatric test – FRSC

The Ogun Command of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Wednesday said motorists driving against traffic would be subjected…