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Buhari unveils 17-Storey NCDMB building, vows to boost infrastructure

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja pledged to spend more on infrastructure across the country, focusing on finishing projects…

Folarin Coker’s death, A great loss to Lagos – Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the passing of the late Chief Nathaniel Folarin Coker as a great loss…
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte not cooperating with ICC

Philippines vows strict screening of Russia vaccine

Philippine officials on Thursday assured the public that any vaccine against the novel coronavirus would have to go through strict…

Why I chained my son with animals – Kebbi father

The Police Command in Kebbi has arrested Aliyu Umar, father of the 12-year-old boy chained for two years in an…
Gov Yahaya Bello

Water scarcity hits Lokoja

Residents of Lokoja, the Kogi State capital and environs have been hit by acute water scarcity.

Folarin Coker, ‘Baba Eto’ of Lagos dies at 97

The Baba Eto of Lagos and Yorubaland, Chief Nathaniel Folarin Coker has died on Wednesday night at the age of…
Gov. Oyetola, of Osun State

Osun Govt reverts to 6-3-3-4 education system

Osun State Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs. Funke Egbemode has disclosed that Osun state will revert to the…
Gov. Babagana Zulum

Zulum approves N148.8m to pay corp members allowance

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has approved the payment of N148.8 million to offset the backlogs of arrears and…
Minister Lai Mohammed tackles Edwin Clark over call for his arrest, prosecution for allegedly spreading fake news against LP's Peter Obi.

No sacred cow in corruption fight – Lai Mohammed

The Federal Government of Nigeria has affirmed that there is no sacred cow in the fight against corruption and that…
Lai Mohammed

Fashion, tourism contribute N3.2trn to Nigeria’s economy – FG

Federal Government’s Post Covid-19 Initiative Committee on the Creative Industry has revealed the fashion industry, hospitality and tourism contributed over…

Auchi confers `Itsemakhona’ title on Ize-Iyamu

Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the Edo governorship election has been honoured with the traditional…

Nigerian Immaculate Okochu crushed to death in Lagos, months to her wedding

A beautiful Nigerian lady Immaculate Okochu has been crushed to death in Lagos by a truck just hours after she…

Lagos Govt clears illegal structures in Agege

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Taskforce) has demolished over 150 illegal shanties, kiosks and shop extensions…
Lai Mohammed

Lai Mohammed justifies N5 million hate speech fine

The Federal Government has explained that any speech, broadcast, or publication that denigrates a person, a group of people on…

Updated: Guinness warehouse gutted by fire in Lagos

There has been a fire outbreak at a warehouse belonging to Guinness Nigeria Ltd located at Wempco road, close to Oluwole…

Obiano suspends 12 more traditional rulers for one year (Read letter)

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state has suspended 12 more traditional rulers in the state for one year each, making…
covid-19 testing

No single COVID-19 death as Nigeria reports 453 new cases

Total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria increased on Wednesday to 47,743, after NCDC announced 453 new cases.

DSS releases Obadiah Mailafia after interrogation

Dr. Obadiah Mailafia, a former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria was not detained by the DSS after…

Buhari mourns Walter Carrington great friend of Nigeria

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the demise of former United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington, describing him…

Ize-Iyamu takes campaign to three Etsako LGAs

Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the Edo 2020 Governorship election has taken his campaign to all…

Sexagenarian to be stoned to death for rape in Kano

An Upper Shari’a Court sitting in Kano on Wednesday, sentenced a 60-year-old man, Mati Abdu, to death by stoning for…
Abubakar Shekau

Boko Haram leader Shekau trends on Twitter; Read why

Abubakar Shekau, leader of the terrorist group ''Boko Haram'' is currently trending on Twitter and here is why.

Take advantage of N75bn Youth Investment Fund – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari in celebration of the International Youth Day, urged Nigerian youths to take advantage of the N75billion investment…
Governor Zulum

Gov. Zulum appoints Prof. Marte as new Chief of Staff

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has approved the appointment of Prof. Isa Marte as his new Chief Of Staff.

Dabiri-Erewa welcomes 94 stranded Nigerians from Lebanon

Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) on Wednesday ushered in 94 stranded Nigerians from Lebanon.
Former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Marshal Alex Badeh

Air Marshal Badeh: Court martial finds six aides guilty for failing to protect him

The General Court Martial (GCM) sitting at the NAF Base, Abuja, has sentenced six Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel, who…

Lance Corporal Babangida jailed for robbing, killing WHO official

A General Court Martial (GCM) sitting in Abuja has sentenced Lance Corporal Ibrahim Babangida to 55 years imprisonment over culpable…

26,734 benefit from conditional cash transfer in Jigawa

Gov. Mohammed Badaru of Jigawa on Wednesday said the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) scheme is expected to inject about N1.25…
Femi Gbajabiamila

Gbajabiamila advocates more youth participation in politics

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, said political leaders and governments must commit to opening the political…

Ghana evacuates 2000 citizens from Lebanon

The Ghanaian government has begun the evacuation of 2000 citizens stranded in Lebanon, following the deadly explosions in its capital…