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Governors shouldn’t be praised for paying salaries – Aspirant

A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Aspirant in Kogi, Dr Joseph Ameh has said that governors should not be praised…

EITI congratulates Kyari, new NNPC GMD

The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) has congratulated the newly appointed Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation…

MAAUN condoles with Tudun Wada’s family

The Management of Maryam Abacha American University of Niger (MAAUN) Maradi, has condoled with the family and friends of late…

2019: NAHCO to grow profit by 323.3% – GMD

Mrs Olatokunbo Fagbemi, Group Managing Director, Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO aviance) Plc on Tuesday said the company’s profit would…

Osinbajo charges Nigerian youths to eschew ethnic, divisive narratives

Vice President Yemi Osimbajo has urged the youths to eschew divisive, ethnic and religious narratives about the country, and actively…

FCT police rescue 4 “one-chance’’ suspects

The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Tuesday said it rescued four suspected “one-chance" robbery syndicates from…

Edo Prison boss tasks promoted officers on dedication

The Edo Controller of Prisons, Mr Joseph Usendiah, has charged the newly promoted officers in the command to re-dedicate themselves…

NACA DG resigned appointment voluntarily – Presidency

Dr Sani Aliyu, the erstwhile Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of Aids (NACA), was on Tuesday night…
Delta State Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa

Functional healthcare system can stop medical tourism – Okowa

Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has said that only a functional and effective healthcare system can stop Nigerians from seeking…
NITDA alerts Nigerians about a fraudulent Google Play Store being used for distributing a new malware strain known as the Play Praetor Trojan

Societal challenges: IT students tasked on innovations

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) on Tuesday urged students of Information Technology (IT) to come up with revolutionary…

Just In: Migrants detention centre bombed in Libya

An air strike late on Tuesday hit a detention centre for migrants in the Tajoura suburb of the Libyan capital…

I will speak today, says Senator caught on video assaulting woman

Senator Elisha Ishaku Abbo from Adamawa state, who was caught in a viral video assaulting a woman and threatening to…

Lagarde quits IMF for ECB presidency, Lipton steps in

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced the appointment of David Lipton, first deputy Managing director…

Ruga: Zamfara concludes implementation plan

Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara, has announced that his government has concluded plans for the implementation of the Ruga initiative,…

Activities grounded at Nigerian ports as maritime workers commence strike

Maritime activities at all ports in Nigeria have been grounded following the commencement of a nationwide strike by the Maritime…

Plans to revive state-owned quarry asphalt plant underway – Makinde

Oyo state government says that plans are underway to revive the abandoned state-owned Quarry Asphalt Plant situated at the Moniya…

Buhari vows to leave Nigeria better than he met it

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that he would leave Nigeria better than when he assumed its leadership by focusing…
Boat capsizes with 22 passengers in Niger

Lagos boat mishap: 10 confirmed dead, 8 missing

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) on Tuesday confirmed the boat mishap, which happened on June 29, at about 22:…

Soyinka: Nigerian youths spunky abroad, gas at home

Prof. Wole Soyinka is worried about Nigerian youths. He is worried about the shallowness of their education and polar-opposite attitudes…

Nigeria, others sign new OPEC Charter

Member and Non member nations of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries( OPEC) on Tuesday signed a “Charter of Cooperation”…

Refrain from using calcium carbide to ripen fruits – NAFDAC

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has urged fruit sellers to refrain from using calcium carbide…

Deforestation: Nigeria ranks highest globally – NEWMAP boss

Mr Salisu Dahiru, the National Coordinator, Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP), has said that Nigeria ranks the highest…

Lack of good sleep causes obesity: Scientists

An unhealthy weight can affect a person's well-being in various ways. That is why many people make a conscious effort…

Cottage Industries: Ekiti Govt to strengthen farmers cooperatives

Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has stated the readiness of the state government to strengthen farmers’ cooperatives in the…

El-rufai reshuffles Permanent Secretaries

Kaduna State Government has announced new postings for Permanent Secretaries in the state.
Ijagemo Community petitions Ikeja Electric over landlord's refusal to pay bills for 5 years

Ikeja Electric begins meters rollout for customers

Ikeja Electric Plc (IE) says it has commenced the rollout of meters for customers in the Shomolu Business Unit under…

Gully erosion: Nigerian govt commence work in Kogi

Federal Government says it has commenced work on the control and reclamation of gully erosion sites in Dekina town in…
The Ogun State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security set deadline for the registration of herders operating in the state.

Reconsider Ruga policy, FCT residents tell FG

Some residents of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Tuesday, appealed to the Federal Government to reconsider the proposed nationwide application…

Photo News: Dino Melaye meets Jesse Jackson, others in Chicago

Kogi State Governorship aspirant and controversial Senator, Dino Melaye has met with Rev. Jesse Jackson and other congressmen and women…

Nigeria is a great nation with potential citizens – German Ambassador

The outgoing German Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Bernhard Schlaghek has described Nigeria as a great nation with potential citizens to…