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Go for dialogue, not protest – Afenifere

“Engagement is a very potent instrument not only to call attention to the situation on ground, but to decide on…
VP Kashim Shettima says aspiration of Tinubu's administration is to transform Nigeria into a premier destination for technology outsourcing

Shettima: We’ll transform Nigeria into premier destination for technology outsourcing

The Vice- President said this in Dutse, the capital of Jigawa State on Tuesday when he unveiled the AI Expertise…
Anambra and Kaduna were left out as FG releases over N438 billion reimbursement to 34 States and the FCT, under the NG-CARES Programme.

NG-CARES: Anambra, Kaduna left out as FG disburses over N438bn to 34 States, FCT

Malam Suleiman Odapu, Information and Communication Officer, Federal CARES Support Unit (FCSU), in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja quoted…
Nigerian stars to watch out for at Paris Olympics

Nigerian stars to watch out for at Paris Olympics

Nigeria’s greatest football achievement to date came at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics, where the Dream Team shocked the football world…
Okonjo-Iweala

WTO: African group votes Okonjo-Iweala for 2nd term

Responding, Okonjo-Iweala thanked all members and assured to respond soonest with her acceptance after consultation with family members.
Nobel Laurate Prof Wole Soyinka condemns tragic response to the ongoing hunger marches in parts of the nation by Nigeria's security operatives

Soyinka: Nigerians, most noxious abusers of social media

Soyinka who added that he has kept off the social media because of the 'fictions' that goes on there said…

Compulsory sanitation: Adegboruwa drags Sanwo-Olu to Supreme Court

Although the Lagos State Government appealed against the judgment, it nonetheless abolished the  policy.
Police parade alleged mastermind of general's murder

Police parade alleged mastermind of general’s murder

Already, the police  had arrested his alleged accomplices; Ibrahim Rabiu, Nafiu Jamil, Aliyu Abdullahi and Mohammed Nuhu, and paraded them…
U.S. President Joe Biden has pledges 500 million dollars, one million vaccine to African countries to help prevent and respond to mpox,

How Biden, inner circle blew his presidential bid

Days later, Biden got COVID-19 while campaigning in Nevada. Recuperating at his Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, home, he would be left…
Obama reacts to Biden's withdrawal from presidential race

Obama reacts to Biden’s withdrawal from presidential race

He, however, warned of "uncharted waters " ahead of the November 5 election.
U.S. President Joe Biden has pledges 500 million dollars, one million vaccine to African countries to help prevent and respond to mpox,

House Speaker calls for Biden’s resignation

 Biden had earlier said he was endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic presidential nominee. 
What Tinubu said to African leaders

What Tinubu said to African leaders

The President said ECOWAS has been supporting member states to enhance electoral and governance processes, and recently deployed Election Observation…
Police confirm kidnapping of 75-year-old, Hauwa’u Adamu, mother of pro- APC, renowned Hausa singer, “Dauda Kahutu Rarara” in Katsina

DSS kills kidnapper of singer Rarara’s mother

Bature sustained gun wounds and was being treated in a hospital.
President Bola Tinubu says his administration’s reforms would reposition Nigeria’s economy by exploring new possibilities, best practices.

Tinubu: My reforms will reposition Nigeria’s economy

Tinubu who spoke when he received a delegation of the international energy company, ENI, led by its Chief Executive Officer,…
NDLEA operatives intercept seven containers with 8,774 cartons of codeine-based cough syrup worth over N9.8bn at Onne Port, Rivers.

‘How NDLEA operatives intercepted N9.8bn codeine consignment in Rivers’

According to him, the seizure came barely three weeks after operatives intercepted 6,125 cartons of codeine syrup containing 1,050,000 bottles…
Fubara

I never promised to pay N80,000 as minimum wage – Fubara

“The general public, and particularly civil servants in the state, are advised to discountenance the false claims in the online…

Governor Yusuf gives appointment letter to Emir of Gaya

The Emir of Gaya arrived at the Kano Government House accompanied by all the kingmakers and other titleholders of the…
Lagos

Plan your movement: Lagos shuts popular bridge on Ikorodu Road for repair

Osiyemi stated that the first phase of the repairs would cover the Ojota-bound lane while the Second Phase would cover…
Uzodimma charges Nigerians to promote patriotism, sacrifice for nation's progress

Uzodimma charges Nigerians to promote patriotism, sacrifice for nation’s progress

Uzodimma also stressed the importance of meritocracy in public and private life, ensuring equal opportunities for all citizens regardless of…
Heavy gunshots as Shaibu, Okpebholo arrive Benin airport, several injured

Heavy gunshots as Shaibu, Okpebholo arrive Benin airport, several injured

The shots, audible inside the Airport Arrival Hall and along Airport Road, caused widespread panic, as businesses closed and drivers…

Edo govt warns Shaibu over violence

The statement, however, enjoined the general public to be calm and go about their lawful businesses as the government will…
Labour to shut down Taraba over activities of Biometric Data Capture Committee

How Tinubu persuaded us to accept N70,000 minimum wage – Labour

He said labour was also motivated to accept the amount approved by the President because he promised a review every…
IPOB issues warning over its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, who it claimed is seriously sick in solitary confinement in the custody of DSS

‘Nigeria will cease to be,’ IPOB issues threats over Nnamdi Kanu

Powerful, in the statement, accused the Nigerian government of provoking IPOB with the continued detention of Kanu. He therefore called…
Tinubu charges African leaders to combat illegal solid mineral exploitation

Tinubu charges African leaders to combat illegal solid minerals exploitation

“We will lead the continent to self-realization on the value of our minerals and economic ingenuity, and this will occur…
Kano governor Abba Yusuf condoles his Commissioner Yusuf Kofar Mata over death of his daughter, elder sister and 2 siblings in fire incident

Kano Commissioner’s daughter, sister, brother’s wife burnt to death in fire tragedy

Kofar-Mata said his daughter, Maimuna, elder sister, Hajiya Kadija and his brother's wife, Juwairiyya lost their lives in the fire…
Lagos

Blatant lie! We didn’t re-introduced monthly Environmental Sanitation – LASG

Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement said the viral news was the work of…
Supreme Court

Edo 2024: Court affirms Asue Ighodalo as PDP candidate

Omotosho while delivering judgment in the suit marked CS/469/24, held that Dr. Ighodalo was duly nominated at the 22 February…
Otunba Gbenga Daniel, ex-governor of Ogun State, recounts encounter with Prof. Wole Soyinka at his Ijegba residence, in Abeokuta.

How Soyinka shocked me in his house – Gbenga Daniel

In his speech, Daniel, who was also the Chairman of the occasion, said when he visited Soyinka and saw that…
Lagos launches Mobile App for easy registration, certification, regulation of water service providers

Lagos launches Mobile App for easy registration, certification, regulation of water service providers

Adepoju said the App would simplify registration and certification, making it more accessible and convenient for water service providers.
No man's land: Popular Lagos family charges LASG to sponsor documentation of Lagos history

No man’s land: Popular Lagos family charges LASG to sponsor documentation of Lagos history

By Kazeem Ugbodaga Members of the popular Finnih family of Lagos on Tuesday charged the Lagos State Government to sponsor…