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Britain to boost trade in Africa – May

Britain will use its international aid budget to boost its national interest and deepen trade ties with Africa, Prime Minister…
Terrorism intensifying across Africa, UN warns

UN deputy chief attributes Boko Haram to shrunken Lake Chad

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has attributed the Boko Haram terrorism in Northeast Nigeria largely to the drying up of…

NBC to shut down debtor broadcasting stations

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) on Monday said it would shut down radio and television stations owing the commission licensing…

Insecurity: Nigerian Govt to send fact-finding mission to Zamfara

The Institute of Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) says it will deploy a team of researchers to Zamfara State to…

PDP lacks moral right to challenge Buhari – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) lacks the moral right to challenge President…

Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge: 90% construction works done – Amaechi

Mr Rotimi Amaechi, Minister of Transport, has said construction work at the ongoing Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge had been reached about…

Genoa bridge tragedy “absurd and avoidable’’ – Transport Minister

The collapse of a motorway bridge in the Italian city of Genoa that killed 43 people was “absurd and avoidable,’’…

Niger governor seeks help to tackle flood

Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger has solicited help from the Federal Government to tackle incessant flooding in the state.

Broadcasting Commission To Shut Down Debtor Stations

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) on Monday said it would shut down radio and television stations owing the commission licensing…

Aregbesola harps on preservation of Yoruba history

Gov. Rauf Aregbesola of Osun on Monda called for the preservation of Yoruba history and culture.

Lagos CP parades 3 over alleged robbery of N9m phones, accessories

Three suspected armed robbers were on Monday paraded at Lagos State Police Command, Ikeja, for allegedly stealing phones and accessories…

Akeredolu charges pharmacists to help tackle fake drugs

Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has urged Nigerian pharmacists to tackle the menace of fake drugs in the country.

Kogi Inland Revenue Service denies diverting N3bn

Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) on Monday described the allegation that it diverted N3 billion as spurious and unfounded.

Salvador’s defection nails PDP’s coffin — Lagos APC

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described Monday’s defection of the state Chairman of the…

Edo APC chieftain denies sponsoring attack on Obaseki

A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Edo State, Mr. Ken Ihensekhien, has denied having hands in the…

Kogi Inland Revenue Service denies diverting N3bn

Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) on Monday described the allegation that it diverted N3 billion as spurious and unfounded.

CCCC ready for $3.8b Kenya’s second railway deal

The contract for the second phase of Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) valued at $3.8 billion is to be signed…

Ethiopia to get $1b World Bank’s support after 13 years isolation

Thirteen years after donors suspended budgetary assistance to Ethiopia, the country is to enjoy a World Bank’s $1 billion support.
Government Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo, Chairman, Tantita Security Services Nig. Ltd (TSSNL), alleges sabotage in fight against crude oil theft

Navy Personnel Allegedly Steal Tompolo’s Equipment

The Nigerian Navy said it had constituted a court martial to try three naval personnel allegedly involved in the theft…

Despite differences, I respect McCain – Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump has released a statement on the death of Sen. John McCain after reports emerged that he…

Okorocha Swears In New Local Govt Chairmen

Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo on Monaday charged the 27 local government council chairmen to shun corruption and refrain from…
NUC approves 18 full-time programmes for new Federal University of Applied Sciences Kachia (FUASK) in southern part of Kaduna State.

Commission Backs Disgrace Of Lecturers Involved In Sexual Harassment

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has charged Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities to publish the names of lecturers found wanting over…

Future Energy Africa conference: Kachikwu, global industry experts to meet

Over 300 high-level delegates from over 50 countries, including over 30 government ministers and 1,500 global industry attendees are among…

2018 Hajj: First batch of 259 pilgrims arrive Sokoto

The first batch of 259 Muslim pilgrims from Sokoto State, on Monday arrived Nigeria from Saudi Arabia after successful 2018…
'Most people in Rivers state not even aware election is being held today'

We will reject elections that fail to meet electoral guidelines – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday said it would not accept any election that did not meet electoral…
Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso: PDP says not suspended

Kwankwaso Set To Declare Presidential Ambition

Former Kano State Governor, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, will officially declare his presidential ambition for the 2019 election on Wednesday, a…

Hundreds of street sweepers protest in Lagos, accuse Visionscape of ill-treatment

Hundreds of Lagos State Street cleaners and sweepers on Monday besieged the gates leading to the State House of Assembly…
UNILORIN extends Post-UTME registration

Unilorin begins screening of 39,711 candidates for post-UTME

The University of Ilorin has begun screening for its post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in the 2018/2019 academic session, with…

Killings: Plateau Speaker calls for stringent measures

As killings by armed bandits become more common in Plateau, Mr Joshua Madaki, Speaker of its House of Assembly, has…

Egyptian security forces kill 5 suspected militants

Egyptian security forces killed five suspected militants who were plotting to carry out unspecified “hostile operations”, the interior ministry said…