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MOSOP: FG’s cleanup claims are lies

The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni (MOSOP) has dismissed claims by the Federal Government that 17 polluted sites…

Set bright future agenda for Nigeria – Lawan urges media

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has challenged the Nigerian media to set an agenda for a brighter tomorrow for…

Lagos rescues 11-year-old girl assaulted by father

The Directorate of Citizens Rights, Lagos State Ministry of Justice has rescued an 11- year-old girl who was allegedly assaulted…

Nigeria can’t afford to neglect women in government – Lawan

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that Nigeria cannot afford to neglect its women population if the country…

Adamu Garba wants Twitter banned in Nigeria

Former presidential aspirant, Adamu Garba has called on the Nigerian government to ban Twitter from operating in the country.
Governor Nyesom Wike on Port Harcourt refinery

Wike accuses FG of playing politics with judicial autonomy 

Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has accused the Federal Government of playing politics with judicial autonomy in total…
May God bless you: Buhari prays for Ayade

Buhari receives Ayade, Bello in Abuja (Photos)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday received Rivers State Governor, Ben Ayade who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde (middle); Benue State Governor and Special Guest, Dr Samuel Ortom (second left); deputy governor of Oyo State, Engr Rauf Olaniyan (second right); Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Debo Ogundoyin (left) and Commissioner for Works and Transport, Prof Daud Sangodoyin during the official commissioning of 65km Moniya-Ijaye-Iseyin road, held at Moniya junction, Ibadan

Makinde commissions 65km Moniya-Ijaye-Iseyin road

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, was on Thursday, joined by his Benue State counterpart, Governor Samuel Ortom, to commission…
Uzodimma

Uzodimma directs traditional rulers, Police to mop up illegal arms in Imo

As part of concerted efforts to address the security challenges in Imo State, Governor Hope Uzodimma has directed traditional rulers…
Edo Election: PDP alleges illegal interruption of collation

Fintiri appoints Baha as FCE Hong new Provost, others

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has approved the appointment of Dr Yusuf Baha as the new Provost of College…

Sexual harassment: UNILAG right in sacking two lecturers – Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has hailed the University of Lagos (UNILAG) for sacking two lecturers who allegedly harassed female…
UNILORIN extends Post-UTME registration

UNILORIN student Blessing raped to death

A 300 level student of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Olajide Omowumi Blessing has been raped to death by suspected…
Ambassador John Campbell and President Buhari.

Nigeria not failing: Aso Rock blasts U.S. magazine, Amb. Campbell

Nigeria's Presidency has slammed the U.S. based Foreign Affairs magazine over its doomsday article titled: ‘The Giant of Africa is…
Gov. Akeredolu: urges police to beef up security around correctional centres in Ondo in reaction to recent spate of jailbreaks in the country

Akeredolu backs legalising medicinal cannabis

The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu has said that it is important cannabis cultivated for medicinal purposes be legalized…
Buhari: dragged to Commonwealth

IPOB tells Twitter to ban Buhari like Trump

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB has asked Twitter to entirely ban President Muhammadu Buhari from the platform, the way…
Kwara Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq

Kwara pensioners beg governor to pay pensions arrears

The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) Kwara chapter, has appealed to Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq to settle the pensions arrears owed…

MTF Academy announces entry call for Class of 2022

Now approaching its third year, the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) Academy is thrilled to announce applications for its sought-after film…
President Muhammadu Buhari

Grant Igbos Biafra, Northern groups tell Buhari

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to grant the Southeast Biafra.

Lagos dislodges 10 illegal slaughter slabs, seizes 34 rams, goats

Lagos State Government on Thursday dislodged 10 more illegal slaughter slabs and animal markets at different parts of the state.
Yobe youths beg Senate President Lawan to run for governorship

How Nigerians can have their way with constitution review exercise – Lawan

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has advised Nigerians with pressing views to build a national consensus around them to…
Obasanjo

ICYMI: Obasanjo says Nigeria flowing with bitterness, sadness

Nigeria's former President, Olusegun Obasanjo on Thursday said Nigeria is now a land flowing with bitterness and sadness, saying this…
Buhari: dragged to Commonwealth

Buhari’s riot act to terrorists, arsonists quite in order – BMO

The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) on Thursday said President Muhammadu Buhari did not threaten any specific region or people with…

Osinbajo’s aide denies negative social media comments

Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President, has denied negative…
Ganduje condoles with Emirs of Kano, Bichi, Justice Sagir

Banditry: Ganduje seeks military intervention in Kano forests

Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has called on the military to take urgent action against the gathering of bandits…

Lagos trains 8,000 final year students on entrepreneurship, employability skills

The Lagos State Government has begun youth empowerment programmes targeted at final year students and those in penultimate classes in…

MOLPED, Lagos Ministry of Health, UNFPA mark Menstrual Hygiene Day

The 28th of May is globally set aside as World Menstrual Hygiene Day, an awareness campaign initiated by a German-based…
Wole Soyinka granted an interview to Channels TV. That interview was not all about Datti or a criticism of Peter Obi.

Soyinka denounces fake WhatsApp posting on Yoruba Nation in his name

Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka on Thursday denounced a fake WhatApp posting on the Yoruba State agitation being attributed to…
Mr. Ebikibina John Ogborodi, acting registrar and chief executive NECO

Ebikibina Ogborodi emerges acting NECO Registrar

The governing board of the  National Examinations Council (NECO) has approved the appointment of Mr. Ebikibina John Ogborodi as the…
Henry Chukwumakpa: arrested in connection with attack on Orji Police station

Henry Chukwumakpa arrested over burnt Orji Police station

Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have arrested one Henry Chukwumakpa, suspected to have been involved in the 25…
Taraba State University lecturer, Umar Buba regains freedom

Umar Buba Taraba University lecturer regains freedom

Umar Buba, a lecturer of Taraba State University, who was kidnapped on Sunday, has been released.