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N6.9bn fraud: Fayose gets N50m bail

Ex-Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose gets N50m bail.

NBC completes digital mapping of Nigeria

Malam Is’haq Modibbo Kawu, Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), on Tuesday said that the commission had completed work…

Nigerians spend $8b annually on vehicles importation – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said in Abuja that Nigerians spent about 8 billion dollars, annually, on importation of vehicles.

South Sudan rebel leaders to attend peace day celebrations

South Sudan government on Tuesday said all the opposition leaders that signed the revitalised peace agreement in Ethiopia were expected…

Niger Govt. allocates N290m to Minna water works

The Niger Government has allocated the sum of N290 million for the installation of a 33KVA dedicated line from Minna…

Bikers Tour will promote Brand Nigeria worldwide – Saraki

The Senate President Bukola Saraki says the Rediscover Heritage Bikers tour of 11 states will promote the Nigerian Brand around…

Bayelsa Govt urged to improve budgetary process

Civil society stakeholders on Tuesday urged the Bayelsa government to improve on its budgetary process, describing the state’s performance in…

Asia stocks struggle as global woes persist

Asian stocks edged lower on Wednesday as concerns, ranging from worries about U.S. corporate earnings to Middle East tensions, weighed…

Kenya to launch health coverage pilot programme Dec. 1

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta will launch the Universal Health Coverage pilot programme on Dec. 1 and 3.2 million people were…

Businessman dies in kidnappers’ den

Mr Sanni Aliu, an Ankpa-based businessman kidnapped few days ago has died in the custody of his abductors, police said…

Kaduna Crisis: Civil Defence arrests fake soldier

Operatives of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kaduna State Command, on Tuesday arrested a fake soldier with…

Gov. Fayemi denies receiving N30b from Nigerian Govt

Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state on Tuesday denied receiving N30 billion from the Federal Government after its inauguration.

Saudi king meets slain journalist’s family

Saudi Arabia’s king and crown prince have received members of the family of murdered dissident journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, as Turkey…
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi: directs workers to sgun IPOB's Sit-At-Home order or face dismissal.

Gov. Umahi splashes N500m on CAN, others for campaign

Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi on Tuesday, empowered pastors under his “Divine Mandate” campaign platform and members of the Christian…
President Emmerson Mnangagwa

Zimbabwe lifts ban on import of basic goods

Zimbabwe lifted a ban on the import of basic goods and foodstuffs on Tuesday after shelves were emptied in recent…

We are committed to job creation, empowering young people – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, says the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration is committed to creating jobs and empowering young people.

Farmers/Herders clash: 6 persons injured in Adamawa

The Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency ( ADSEMA) has confirmed that six persons sustained injuries in Farmers/Herders conflict in Chambaji…

Kogi Govt. donates relief materials to Ajaokuta flood victims

The Kogi Government on Tuesday donated foodstuffs and other relief materials to flood victims in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of…

Wike flags off NAFEST 2018

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Tuesday declared open the 31st National Council for Arts and Culture, NAFEST Rivers…

Police arrest man  for defiling 6-year old girl in Ogun

A 38-year old man Abiodun Ojo has been arrested by men of the Ogun State Police Command for defiling a…
Airtel

Airtel Africa raises $1.25bn from SoftBank, five other investors

Airtel Africa Ltd, a subsidiary of India’s Bharti Airtel Ltd, said on Wednesday it had raised $1.25 billion from six…

Uduaghan named NOC patron, harps on grassroots sports development

Immediate-past governor of Delta State and the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Delta South Senatorial District, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta…

Gunmen abduct journalist, one other in Nasarawa State

Nasarawa State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed the abduction of a presenter with Nasarawa Broadcasting Service and his friend by…

Lagos meets PSP operators, restores door-to-door evacuation

The Lagos State Government has met with the Private Sector Participation, PSP, operators in Waste Management, saying they should go…

Saudi king meets slain journalist’s family as Turkey demands answers

Saudi Arabia’s king and crown prince have received members of the family of murdered dissident journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, as Turkey…

NMA worries about state of NHIS

The Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Dr Akin Sodipo has shown concern over the perception of Nigerians toward National Health…

Indecisive act in operations will be sanctioned – Buratai

Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has warned that any officer or soldier whose indecisive act will lead to…

FG committed to end Apapa gridlock

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Tuesday reinstated the Federal Government’s commitment to resolve the gridlock witnessed on Apapa…

Imo APC Governorship Primaries: Court adjourns indefinitely

An FCT High Court, Bwari, on Tuesday adjourned hearing in the Imo state All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries tussle…

Osinbajo inaugurates MSME clinics in Bauchi

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday in Bauchi inaugurated the National Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Clinics in Bauchi,…