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FMBN disburses N2.6bn to 3,034 beneficiaries

The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria has disbursed N2.6 billion to 3,034 beneficiaries under its intervention housing loan through the…

Africa Games: Steer clear of doping, Buhari warns Team Nigeria

President Muhammadu Buhari has charged Nigerian contingent to the 12th Africa Games scheduled to hold in Rabat, Morocco to stay…

ANPI announces semi-finalist judging panel

The semi-finalist judging panel for 2019 Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI) has been announced, Jason Pau, Senior Advisor for International…

Nigerian pastor killed in China, FG demands probe

Nigeria has asked China to carry out a thorough investigation into the death of Mr Joseph Nwajueze, a Nigerian Pastor…

Guinea seeks stronger economic ties with Kano

The President of the Republic of Guinea, Prof. Alpha Conde, has solicited closer and stronger economic ties between Kano and…

Marriage conducted at unlicensed place of worship cannot serve legal purposes

The Ministry Of Interior says that marriages conducted at unlicensed places of worship are a breach of the Marriage Act.

Shooting in Philadelphia, six cops injured

Six Philadelphia police officers were shot on Wednesday in a drug raid on a home, and at least one shooter…

El-Zakzaky wants to check into 5-star hotel, FG hints India may send him back

The Nigerian government has responded to the blackmail of Sheikh El-Zakzaky, who is in India for medical treatment, saying that…

Army denies killing 3 in Isheri Olofin

The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army in Lagos State on Wednesday declared that no one was killed by its…

Insecurity: Ugwuanyi promises to open up forests

Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State says his administration will clear and open up the forests in some parts of…

Gov. Zulum appoints Security Adviser, 10 more aides

Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has approved the appointment of retired Col. A. A. Chiroma as Special Adviser on Security.

We’ll not be rubber stamp – Kalu backs 9th NASS

The Senate Chief Whip, Sen. Orji Kalu, has assured Nigerians that the ninth National Assembly will not be a rubber…

Full text of FG Statement: The true story of El-Zakzaky in India

Below is the full text of Federal Government statement on El-Zakzaky in India.

Pay my father’s gratuity or I’ll commit suicide, Man protests

Mr Joseph Odey, 26, an indigene of Yala Local Government Area of Cross River, on Wednesday protested the non-payment of…

Why APC boycotted LG elections in Bayelsa – Angbare

A governorship aspirant in Bayesla on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Ebitimi Angbare, has said that…

Kogi Guber: Traditional rulers can only do little politically – Attah Igala

The Attah Igala, Dr Michael Ameh-Oboni II, on Wednesday said traditional rulers were apolotical and insulated from party politics.

Niger: 25 die in road crashes during Eid-el-Kabir celebration

The Niger Command of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), says 25 people were killed in 10 road crashes in…

Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Teni, others nominated for 2019 AFRIMA

The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) on Wednesday unveiled Tiwa Savage, Davido, Burna Boy, Simi, Wizkid, Kizz Daniel, Teni, Yemi…

Police open up on Igbo boy burnt alive in Kaduna

The Kaduna State Police Command says news circulating on social media that an Igbo boy was burnt alive in Kaduna…

Stanbic IBTC promotes healthy living, wellness, among employees

As part of its contribution towards promoting wellness and healthy living among its employees, Stanbic IBTC, a member of the…

NETNG Executive Editor/COO Jide Taiwo Resigns

After nearly three years at NET, journalist and media executive, Jide Taiwo has left his role as Chief Operating Officer…

Ecobank engages new set of graduates in training

In keeping with its talent development strategy, a new set of Graduate Trainees have commenced their entry level development programme…

Sanwo-Olu strikes crucial deal with US Govt

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, received in audience, Ms. Claire Pierangelo, the new Consul-General of the United States…

Read what Obaseki told auto spare parts dealers after fire razed market 

By Jethro Ibileke Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State on Wednesday paid an on-the-spot assessment of the impact of the…

Photo News: Faces at Ojude Oba Festival

It was pomp and ceremony on Tuesday when the Ojude Oba, a Yoruba festival hosted in Ijebu Ode, a town…
Senator Peter Nwaoboshi

Senator Nwaoboshi battles SPIP for seized assets

Sen. Peter Nwaoboshi, on Wednesday, filed a suit, seeking the Federal High Court Abuja to vacate its interim forfeiture order…

Unilorin VC advises students to enlist in Man’ O War

Vice-Chancellor of University of Ilorin, Prof. Sulyman Abdulkareem, has enjoined students to enlist in Man’ O War, Nigeria’s oldest uniformed…

Isheri Day Mayhem: How soldiers stabbed injured patient to death – Police

The Ogun State Police Command has narrated how soldiers stabbed an injured patient to death in front of a doctor…
Zamfara boat mishap claims 40 people

Lagos boat mishap: LASWA yet to recover 2 bodies

The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) says it has yet to recover the bodies of two persons involved in a…

Kaduna: Police celebrate crime-free Eid-el-Kabir celebrations

The Kaduna State Police Command says no serious crime took place during the just-concluded Eid -el-Kabir celebration in the state.