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Lagos restricts traffic on Ikorodu Road to fix Pedestrian Bridge

The Lagos State Government on Thursday said that there would be partial restriction of movement on Ikorodu Road to enable…

Power projects: FG not against state develop – Fashola

The Federal Government on Thursday said it was not against state governments developing their own power projects to support development…

NNPC: Court adjourns disengaged workers’s suit until Nov.1

National Industrial Court, Abuja, has fixed Nov. 1 for hearing of suit filed by Momodu Mohammed and six other disengaged…

Media houses must have a niche market – Dele Momodu

Mr Dele Momodu, Publisher of Ovation Magazine, on Thursday said that media houses must have a comfortable market for their…

Regular training of teachers necessary affected by strikes

Two educationists on Thursday called for regular training of teachers especially on information technology to strengthen Nigeria’s education system.

Federal Government to promote reading culture – Minister

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the promotion of reading culture in the country. The Minister of Education,…

LASG partners group to fight breast cancer

Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Thursday said his administration was ready to partner with non-governmental organisations to enhance…
Governor Atiku Bagudu, speaks on Kebbi boat mishap

Education: Bagudu‎ tasks stakeholders on illiteracy

Gov. Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi has called on stakeholders in the education sector to come up with new solutions to…

Kwara manufacturers reject monthly review of electricity tariff

The Kwara Branch of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has kicked against the monthly review of electricity tariff by…

Kwara donates wheelchairs to special sports basketball team

The Kwara State Government has donated six wheelchairs to the state Special Sports Basketball team. The Captain of the team,…

Kano declares Friday public holiday

The Kano State Government has declared Friday, Sept. 22, as public holiday to mark the new Islamic year.

JOHESU strike paralyses FMC Keffi

Normal healthcare services have been paralysed at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Keffi in Nasarawa State. This followed the indefinite…

Igbo leaders laud Adamawa governor’s peace initiative

Chief Fidelis Umeh, the President-General of Igbo Cultural Association in Adamawa, has commended Gov. Muhammadu Bindow’s efforts at maintaining peace…

Lightning kills Kwara civil servant

A 47-year-old civil servant, Salami Adekunle, was on Thursday struck to death by lightening in Oro, Kwara.

Saudi Arabia lifts ban on Skype, WhatsApp

The Saudi government is lifting a ban on calls made through online apps on Thursday, however, it will monitor and…

NAFDAC seeks media support in North West

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has urged the media to support ongoing efforts to…

Retired prison officers tell lawmakers to pass pension reform act

The Concerned Retirees of Nigerian Prisons Service in Cross River have appealed to the National Assembly to pass a bill…
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) insists FG must pay its members for the four months they were on strike.

NASU, SSANU set to call off strike

The strike action embarked upon by the non-teaching staff may be close to its end as the member union have…

Traders attack KAI officials over N50 bribe

There was confusion at Egbeda, a suburb of Lagos on Wednesday when angry traders attacked officials of the Kick Against…

Cultural diplomacy will solve Nigeria’s challenges – Runsewe

The Director General, Nation Council for Arts and Culture, Olusegun Runsewe, said on Wednesday that Nigeria must use cultural diplomacy…

N45bn entitlements of defunct Nigerian Airways workers approved

The Federal Government has expressed regret over the reported deaths of some workers of the defunct Nigerian Airways occasioned by…

Nigerians in South Africa will cooperate with new High Commissioner – Olubajo

Nigerian Communities in South Africa are ready to cooperate with Amb. Ahmed Musa Ibeto, the new High Commissioner to the…

Growing threat of antimicrobial resistance rendering new antibiotics ineffective – WHO

Few new antibiotics currently in the pipeline cannot combat the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance, a World Health Organisation (WHO)…

Keystone Bank launches new service number for customers

In line with its goal to provide quality service to its customers, Keystone Bank Limited has introduced a new SMART…

2I Children killed in Mexico earthquake, dead toll hits 223

At least 21 children and five adults died at a primary school which collapsed in Mexico City during Tuesday's quake,…

Hijrah 1439: Muslims advised to shun evil

The National Council of Muslim Youth (NACOMYO), Ondo chapter, has advised Muslims in the country to shun evil and stick…

Corruption: EFCC lauds CJN’s move

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commended recent move by the judiciary to prioritize corruption and financial crime…

FCT CJ calls for diligence

FCT Chief Judge, Justice Ishaq Bello, has urged judges and magistrates in the territory to be diligent in the discharge…
PDP begins move to overturn Sen Utazi's resignation

Nigeria to return to Egmont Group – Sen. Utazi

The Presidential ad hoc committee set up to chaperon the return of the country to Egmont Group submitted its report…

 Group backs Ambode for Second Term

A group, under the aegis of Itesiwaju Ipinle Eko Vanguard on Wednesday threw its weight behind the re-election bid of…