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Air Force to deploy 4 drones to Zamfara

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it is deploying  Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), otherwise known as drone, aircrafts to Zamfara to…

FCT beneficiaries of N30k artisans grants speak up

The N30, 000 one-time grant for artisans, under the Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP) is real and the disbursement of funds…

Residents of Benin to enjoy 24-hour electricity from Ossiomo IPP

By Jethro Ibileke Residential homes, offices and businesses within vicinity of Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, in Benin, Edo state, will soon…
Police said they are investigating certificate forgery allegations against four contestants in the NUJ election for the FCT.

Mild drama as Credentials Committee halts Lagos NUJ election

There was a mild drama on Thursday at the 2020 Triennial Delegates Conference and Elections of the Nigeria Union of…

Ekiti APC reacts as court dismisses Sen. Ojudu’s case

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State on Thursday said it welcomed the judgment of the Federal High Court…

My son has ‘disappeared’ since he was arrested in 2011- Customs officer tells Edo Panel

By Jethro Ibileke An operative of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Isaac Edoh, on Thursday told the Edo State Judicial Panel…
Festus Okoye

INEC reveals plans for outstanding by-elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it would commence consultation with stakeholders by Nov. 10 to decide the new…
Chief Gani Adams, the Aare-Onakakanfo of Yorubaland says the gap left by late Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo would be difficult to fill.

U.S. Elections: Gani Adams sends message to Owolewa, Chukwuocha, others

The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Chief Gani Adams, on Thursday congratulated the newly-elected Nigerian-Americans into U.S Congress, Esther Agbaje, Oye…
Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola

Our focus remains completion of priority projects – Fashola

The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, has said the ministry’s focus in the 2021 budget is the…

‘Congratulations to our Ekiti daughter’, Fayemi congratulates Esther Agbaje

Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state has congratulated Nigerian-American, Esther Agbaje, for winning a seat at the Minnesota House of…

Buhari mourns ex-Nigerian Ambassador to Jordan, Iraq

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the demise of Alhaji Haruna Ungogo, the country’s immediate past Ambassador to the…
Police

PSC reacts to report inciting police against citizens

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has expressed concern over social media messages inciting police officers against the public. Mr Ikechukwu…

EFCC docks civil servant Abdulrauf for N1.1bn fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), on Thursday, arraigned the chairman of the Federal Civil Service Staff with Disabilities’…

Senate wants State House Clinic upgraded

The Senate, on Thursday, called for the upgrade of the State House Clinic to check medical tourism.
David Jang

How ex-governor Jang diverted Plateau’s N2bn MSME fund in 5 days – Banker

The trial of former Plateau State governor, Senator Jonah David Jang and a former cashier in the Office of the…

Nigeria targets $6 billion revenue from blockchain technology

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says Nigeria plans to generate over six billion dollars through blockchain technology by…

#EndSARS: Tell police to release my husband’s corpse, woman begs panel

Mrs. Chidimma Edozieuno, a petitioner to the Anambra Judicial Panel of Inquiry on police brutality has called for the release…

How Inspector Benjamin Peters murdered my sister – Chinenye Igwetu tells Panel

By Edith Nwapi A lady, Chinenye Igwetu, on Thursday in Abuja appeared before the Panel of Inquiry into extrajudicial killings…

I am yet to acquire new vehicles with government’s money as Governor – Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday gave reason why he is yet to acquire any new vehicle for…

Kaduna lost 124 children to malnutrition in 9 months – Official

No fewer than 124 children have died of malnutrition in Kaduna State between January and September with 15,329 cured of…

APC Caretaker Committee to carry out fresh registration of members

By Emmanuel Mogbede The Gov. Mai Mala Buni-led All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker and Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC)  said…

WAEC apologises to Ekiti over delay in release of 2020 results

By Ariwodola Idowu The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Thursday  said the delay in the release of the 2020…

Fire guts Oando tank farm in Lagos

By Solomon Asowata A tank farm belonging to Oando Plc located at Marine Beach, Ijora, Lagos State was on Thursday…

#EndSARS: Ogun judicial panel begins sitting

The Judicial panel set up by Governor Dapo Abiodun to investigate complaints of police brutality, human rights violations and extra-judicial…

69 hoodlums, looters arraigned, remanded in Osun prison

69 suspected looters arrested in Osun State have been arraigned at the State High Court, Osogbo and subsequently remanded in…

What Buhari told Ooni, Sultan, others in Abuja

President Muhammadu Buhari on has pleaded with traditional rulers to support his administration's determination to address the demands of youths…

Photo News: Buhari meets Ooni, other traditional rulers in Abuja

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met with selected traditional rulers in the country at the State House, Abuja.

Youths who destroyed public assets in Lagos on ‘self-destruction’ – El-Rufai

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai on Thursday said youths who destroyed public assets in Lagos in the aftermath of #EndSARS…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State

Group commends Gov. Makinde for extending maternity leave

The Civil Society- Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), a coalition of NGOs on Thursday, lauded Oyo State Governor Seyi…

Former NBA star, Eddie Johnson dies in prison at 65

Former National Basketball Association All-Star, “Fast” Eddie Johnson, who was hit with a lifetime ban from the NBA for drug…