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NAN MD Buki Ponle makes promises to staff

"Rest assured that management will support recommendations that will enhance staff welfare, for as long as it is reasonable and…
Buhari

2023: Buhari excited about Zamfara APC’s reconciliation drive

The president thanked the people of Zamfara and all Nigerians for their support given to his leadership and urged them…

Umuahia FMC boss Onyebuchi hails Buhari’s infrastructure development

Onyebuchi listed the projects already completed including the 30-room two-storey building House Officers’ Quarters, the new Invitro fertilisation building and…
The suspected fraudsters

Suspected Nigerian fraudster Osasogie smashed for duping German €17,000 fraud

A statement issued by EFCC's spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren on Friday said the 21-year-old was arrested recently by the Commission following…
NYCN, groups protest at Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) demand resignation of Governor Godwin Emefiele over alleged financing of terrorism

‘Emefiele must go’ protest rocks CBN

The groups which protested at the headquarters of CBN in Abuja on Friday, however, asked President Buhari to sack Emefiele…
Rivers governor Nysom Wike seals campaign office of presidential candidate of PDP, Atiku and his deputy, Ifeanyi Okowa in Port Harcourt

Wike seals Atiku/Okowa campaign office in Port Harcourt

Wike had earlier on Friday blasted the Senator Lee Maeba, the Chairman of Atiku Presidential Campaign Council in Rivers State…
Mr Sadiq Abubakar assumes duty as the 29th Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),

CP Abubakar assumes duty in FCT, warns criminals

By Monday Ijeh Mr Sadiq Abubakar has assumed duty as the 29th Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of the…
Kaduna Commissioner of Police, Yekini Ayoku, says the command has put in place security for Christmas and New year activities in the state.

Yuletide: CP orders 24 – hour patrols in Kaduna

The Police Commissioner said command has made adequate and massive deployment of personnel and materials to ensure peaceful and hitch…
boat mishap

Controversy trails death of man in Badagry boat mishap

The accident, according to sources, occurred at the jetty on Thursday night when two boats, one coming from Badagry and…
The presidential campaign council of Labour Party says its candidate, Peter Obi, was attacked two times during his campaign in Katsina State

I will end incessant lecturers’ strike, if elected – Obi

Speaking in Yenagoa, during the party’s campaign in Bayelsa, Obi also promised to clean all the environmental pollution in the…
Troops

Troops ambush bandits, kill 10, destroy camps in Kaduna

Aruwan said “According to feedback to the Kaduna State Government, the troops set up ambush positions at bandits’ crossing points…
Prof. Albert Oikelome

Renown Music lecturer, Oikelome appointed Professor

Albert Oikelome has been appointed full Professor of Musicology and Performance Studies at the Department of Creative Arts (Music) University…
The burning car

Fire razes vehicle at Lagos Television premises (Videos, photos)

After emptying about five large fire extinguishers, an explosion was heard inside the car followed by huge balls of fire…
Irabor Kennedy Osasogie

21-year-old Nigerian arrested for €17,000 fraud

Irabor Kennedy Osasogie, a 21-year-old Nigerian has been arrested for alleged €17,000 fraud.
Court extends order stopping the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from suspending or expelling Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers from the party.

Politics of violence not my strategy: Gov. Wike replies Atiku’s loyalists

Governor Wike challenged Senator Maeba to mention anything he had done for his people because the school he attended has…
Second Rainbow bridge construction in progress

Plan your movement: Lagos shuts part of Oshodi-Apapa Expressway

Oladeinde said the launching of beams at the Second Rainbow Bus stop necessitated this diversion to prevent vehicular interference and…

TheNEWS, PM NEWS wish customers Merry Christmas, Happy New Year

The Management and staff of Independent Communications Network Limited (ICNL), publisher of TheNEWS and PM NEWS wish our esteemed customers…
The Nigerian aviation industry was thrown into mourning on Friday with the death of Bashir Mangal, the Chief Executive officer of Max Air.

Just In: Bashir Mangal CEO Max Air is dead

Bashir Mangal died in the early hours of Friday, according to a statement issued by the the media consultant to…
Alhaji Yusha’u Kebbe, a key stalwart of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State defects to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

PDP loses stalwart, Yusha’u Kebbe to APC in Sokoto

Kebbe announced his defection from PDP to APC at a press briefing in Sokoto
Ogun PDP governorship candidate Oladipupo Adebutu honours police invitation over allegations of vote buying levelled against him.

Ogun PDP to begin massive campaign after INEC’s recognition of Adebutu

INEC had in an updated list of candidates published on its website on Thursday also recognised 40 other candidates that…
Ajadi bags 'Icon of New Nigeria' award

Ogun NNPP’s gov. candidate Ajadi bags ‘Icon of New Nigeria’ award

The governorship candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party in Ogun, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has once again received massive…
Police arrest 9 suspects over murder of Hakeem Mudashiru, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) grassroots mobiliser in Oyo town, Oyo State.

‘Ban on sale, purchase of fireworks still in force in Oyo’

All Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders, and Divisional Police Officers have been directed to lead amplified confidence-building patrols across the state…
Illustration for traditional healers docked

Eight docked for cutting dead man’s parts in Ibadan

The defendants tampered with the body of the late Nimotalahi Amidu by chopping off his head and body parts.
Shell agrees to pay 15 million Euros to farmers in Ogoni community of Nigeria's oil rich Niger Delta as compensation for pipe leakages

Shell to pay €15m to farmers in Nigeria’s oil producing Ogoni communities

The company said on Friday that based on the court ruling, it has reached an agreement Milieudefensie to pay 15…
Court dismisses ex-minister Nwajiuba’s suit against Tinubu, APC

Court dismisses ex-minister Nwajiuba’s suit against Tinubu, APC

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, dismissed a suit filed by former Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka…
EFCC arraigns “Mama Boko Haram”, two others for N150m fraud

Court jails Mama Boko Haram for the third time

For the third time in as many months, Aisha Alkali Wakil has been convicted of fraud as Justice Aisha Kumaliya…
The University of Abuja (uniAbuja) has approved the promotion of 23 academic staff members to the rank of professor.

UniAbuja researchers got N1b grants in 2022 – VC

University of Abuja’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah, disclosed this during the university’s Authors and Researchers’ Recognition and Award ceremony, organised…
Ogun PDP rejects victory of Afolabi Afuape of APC over Toyin Amuzu of the party in the Abeokuta South Federal Constituency

2023: Ogun PDP Rep candidate urges voters to reject Greek gifts

Amuzu, is contesting for Abeokuta South Federal Constituency seat at the lower Chambers of the National Assembly
The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) appears to have made a remarkably significant breakthrough in the production of yoghurt starter culture.

NABDA’s breakthrough in yoghurt starter culture production

Starter cultures are a vital component of industrial food fermentation.
Osun police arrest four men for killing woman for money ritual

Police to impound unregistered vehicles in Osun

All owners of unregistered motor vehicles, tricycles, and motorcycles are advised to immediately get them registered in compliance with the…