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Kano State NASS Caucus : Ganduje Gets Vote of Confidence

The Kano State All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus in the National Assembly has passed a vote of confidence on Gov.…
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State

62 female candidates vie for elective positions in Kano State – INEC

No fewer than 62 female candidates are seeking for various elective positions in Kano State in the 2019 general elections,…

World AIDS Day: FG committed to ending HIV epidemic by 2030-Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi on Thursday in Abuja said the Federal Government would increase the number of people on anti-retroviral treatment…

Trump, Putin meet again at G20 summit in Argentina

A meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will go ahead on Saturday on the sidelines…

‘Support Snail Farming To Boost Agriculture’, FG told

A snail farmer, Mrs Victoria Ola has called on government to support snail farmers to further boost agricultural practice in…

‘Bad breath, A Warning Sign of Gum Disease’ -Physician

Dr Innocent Osazuwa, a medical practitioner, Benin in Edo, says persistent bad breath or bad taste in the mouth may…
UNEP report says close to $7 trillion is invested globally each year in activities that have direct negative impact on nature.

ERA/FoEN, Groups discuss life after oil

The 11th National Environmental Congress (NEC) of the Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) ongoing in Port Harcourt…

No government has excuse not to deliver valuable services to public – Ambode

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday said no government has excuse not to deliver qualitative and valuable services to…

Bribe-taking: Governor arrested, faces jail sentence

The governor of Rio de Janeiro, Luiz Fernando Pezao, was arrested on Thursday over allegations he received bribes as part…

Urhobo gets Microfinance Bank

Mr Moses Taiga, the President-General (PG) of Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), says the proposed Urhobo Microfinance Bank (MFB) will start…
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom

Emmanuel to be decorated by Ooni of Ife

The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, will, in December be decorated and inducted into the Prestigious HoG Hall…

Man, 32 remanded in prison over alleged robbery

An Ilorin Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday ordered the remand of Babatunde Omotosho, 32, in Oke-kura Prison. Chief Magistrate Ibiwoye…

Sterling slides as UK Brexit vote clouds outlook

The pound sank on Thursday amid concerns about the UK parliament’s vote on Brexit and after the Bank of England…
Calabar Carnival

2018 Calabar Carnival to host over 30 countries

Mr Gabe Onah, Chairman, Calabar Carnival Commission, says the 2018 edition of the carnival will host over 30 countries and…
JAMB

Mixed reactions trail FG’s reduction of JAMB, NECO fees

Mixed reactions have trailed the Federal Government’s review of fees for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation  Examination (UTME),  Senior Secondary Certificate Examination(SSCE)…
The Governing Council of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) approves appointment of Prof. Adamu Ahmed as new Vice-Chancellor of the institution.

N6bn tax suit: KDIRS, ABU Zaria to settle out of court

A Tax Tribunal sitting in Kaduna on Thursday granted a request by the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, to settle the…

‘Vote credible leaders in 2019’ – NYMSA

The Noble Youths Mass Support Association (NYMSA), a pressure group has urged Nigerians to vote credible leaders in the 2019…

Urhobo Mfb begins operation in 2019 – union

Mr Moses Taiga, the President-General (PG) of Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), says the proposed Urhobo Microfinance Bank (MFB) will start…

360,000 adolescents expected to die of AIDS by 2030, says UNICEF

Some 360,000 adolescents are expected to die of AIDS by 2030 if investment in HIV prevention is not ramped up,…

‘Terrorists’ threat’: U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa shut for day four

The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa remained closed for a fourth day on Thursday, after the U.S. warned of a “possible…

Network upgrade: MTN Rwanda signs deal for 50bn franc loan

MTN Rwanda, the biggest telecoms operator in the East African nation, has signed a 50 billion franc (56.20 million dollars)…

3 Philippine police officers jailed for drugs war murder

A Philippine court on Thursday sentenced three police officers to up to 40 years in jail for murdered a 17-year-old…

Dollar weakens as cautious Fed leads to rate-hike rethink

The dollar weakened against other major currencies on Thursday as markets took Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s comment that U.S.…
Nigerian Navy says its operatives have rescued 15 victims of human trafficking during different operations on the Lagos waterways.

Navy launches fourth quarter sea exercise, “Exercise Amum Buneng”

Nigerian Navy on Thursday in Lagos launched its fourth quarter sea exercise codenamed “Execise Amum Buneng” (Calm Waters) aimed at…

Emerging cities could attract $29trn in climate-cash – World Bank

Cities in emerging markets could attract $29 trillion in climate-related investments like green buildings and electric vehicles over the next…
Governor Atiku Bagudu, speaks on Kebbi boat mishap

Kebbi gov approves N400m for indigenous students in tertiary institutions

Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi has approved over N400 million for the payment of 2017/2018 registration fees for indigenous students…

‘Kwara gets N3.9b for November’, Says FAAC

The Kwara State Government will receive N3.9 billion from the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) for the month of November,…
Robbery suspect nabbed for attempting to burgle NAN office

Nwadioha, NAN’s South-East Zonal Manager retires

Mr Felix Nwadioha, Zonal Manager of the South-East office of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), retired from service on…

Police caution against buying cellphones from strangers

SP. Oni Waheed, the Divisional Crime Officer, Ilaro Police Command has advised the public to desist from buying cell phones…