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Buhari takes anti-corruption campaign to UN General Assembly

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in New York called on the international community to urgently redouble its efforts to strengthen…

We have killed, captured commanders of Boko Haram, Buhari tells UNGA

President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that many commanders of the once dreaded Islamist sect, Boko Haram, have been killed or…

Buhari dazzles at UNGA, talks anti-corruption, SDGs, Chibok Girls

President Muhammadu Buhari left an impression at the 70th United States General Assembly in New York by the time he…

Ministerial List: Buhari to name nominees in 48 hours

Going by the words of President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria, he has 48 hours to name his much awaited ministers.…

PICTURES: Buhari, King Abdullah Hussein hold bilateral meeting

Just before he dazzled the United Nations General Assembly with his speech, President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria met with King…

Kumuyi cautions on war against corruption

Kazeem Ugbodaga The General Superintendent, Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi says the war against corruption should be carried…

Nigerian Army lifts restriction of movement in Borno, Yobe

The Nigerian army today announced the lifting of restrictions imposed on the states of Borno and Yobe during the Eid-el-Kabir…

Governors’ Forum wants Nigeria to remain polio-free for 24 months

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has called for continued commitment and concerted efforts from all stakeholders to get Nigeria certified polio-free…

Boat Mishap: Lagos warns against over-speeding

Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government in western Nigeria, has warned boat operators in the state’s waterways against overs-speeding in…
The Senate invokes provisions of Section 157 (1) of the 1999 Constitution to sack Chairman of Code of Conduct Tribunal(CCT) Danladi Umar.

Asset declaration not to be done publicly – Lawmaker

A House of Representatives member, Rep. Abdulrazak Namdas (Adamawa-APC), has stated that the declaration of assets by public office holders…

LASU grants male staff paternity leave

The Lagos State ‎University (LASU) on Monday advised its male staff members to avails themselves of paternity leave, approved for…

APC support groups plan ‘Operation Rescue Ondo State’

Taiwo Adelu Coalition of APC Support Groups (Southwest Zone) will soon unfold strategies aimed at reclaiming Ondo State from the…

Edo Assembly adopts 60-day business calendar

The Edo House of Assembly on Monday adopted a business calendar of 60 days for the first session, second quarter…

Ambode underscores judiciary’s critical role in economic development

AKIN KUPONIYI & HENRY OJELU Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday restated the determination of his administration to partner…

Hajj Tragedy: No casualty recorded among Lagos pilgrims

Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has said that no casualty was recorded among the pilgrims from…

Man, 88, faces trial over N100m Lekki land fraud

Cyriacus Izuekwe For allegedly defrauding more than 15 victims of over N100m in land scam in Lekki Resettlement Schemes in…

Lunar Eclipse: Nothing to fear, just watch, appreciate science – Scientist

An official of National Space Research and Development Agency (NASDRA) has advised Nigerians not to panic over the lunar eclipse…

PICTURES: Buhari meets South Korean president

President Muhammadu Buhari seems to be killing many birds with one stone during his stay in New York to attend…

Toning creams are harmful to health – Dermatologist

Dr Bola Ogunbiyi, President, Nigerian Association of Dermatology, has advised Nigerians against the use of skin lightening cream popularly known…

Mama Awolowo was a ‘Special Woman’ — IGP Arase

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta The Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, has described the late HID Awolowo as a ‘Special Woman’, who…

Climate Change: Nigeria ready to adopt binding agreement, says Buhari

Nigeria is strongly committed to the adoption of a legally binding universal agreement to mitigate climate change, President Muhammadu Buhari…

Boko Haram attacks Borno village, kills 9, injures 10

The Borno Police Command on Sunday confirmed the killing of nine persons after a suspected Boko Haram insurgents’ attack in…

54 Nigerians confirmed dead, 61 injured in Mina stampede – Hajj Commission

At least fifty-four Nigerians have been confirmed dead and 61 injured during Thursday’s stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia. The confirmation…

Preach on only what unites Nigeria, Osinbajo tells religious leaders

*Condoles with the families of Nigerians killed, injured in Mecca stampede Vice President of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has urged…

Police beef up security at Millennium Park, Abuja

The Nigerian Police have tightened security at the Millennium Park, Abuja to safe guard the lives and properties of fun…

Probe of misappropriated NNPC revenue to commence – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari Sunday in New York said that the prosecution of those who misappropriated the NNPC’s revenue under past…

Corruption: Religious leaders have failed Nigerians – House of Reps member

Jethro Ibileke/Benin A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ehiozuwa Johnson Agbonanyima, has stated that religious leaders have failed…

Lagos govt moves to enforce guidelines for boat operators

…confirms 17 rescued, five dead in Ikorodu boat mishap The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to embark on an…

Expand Abuja-Keffi Federal Highway, Al-Makura urges Buhari

Governor Umaru Al-Makura of Nasarawa State has appealed to the Federal Government led by President Muhammadu Buhari to expand the…

What I did in my first three months in office – Ambode

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has explained to the citizens what he achieved in his first three months in…