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Buhari’s visit: Motorists’ commended on compliance with traffic instructions

Mr Chris Olakpe, Chief Executive Officer, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), has lauded the orderliness demonstrated by motorists  during …
The Ogun State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security set deadline for the registration of herders operating in the state.

Emir tasks herdsmen on peaceful coexistence

The Emir of Anka in Zamfara, Alhaji Attahiru Ahmad has called on Fulani leaders to call their people to order…

Transcorp posted N80.28 billion revenue in 2017

The Transnational Corporation of Nigeria (Transcorp) posted group revenue of N80.28 billion during its financial year ended Dec. 31, 2017.

VAIDs: Companies pressure President Buhari to extend tax amnesty period

As the tax amnesty under the Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDs) ends on Saturday, some private sector players…

Enugu state Fish dealers make brisk business on Good Friday

In the spirit of Good Friday, fish dealers in Enugu, say they have recorded boom in sales, expressing happiness over the…
Inflation

Easter: Traders lament low patronage

As Christians celebrate Good Friday in preparation for Easter, traders in Mararaba and Masaka markets in Karu Local Government Area…

NNPC commended for rehabilitation of Ejigbo depot’s tanks

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has commended the management of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) over the…

Prisons Academy graduates 39 controllers

A total of 39 Controllers of the Nigerian Prisons Service (NPS) on Friday completed a six-week advance management training aimed…

Gov. Akeredolu appeals for adequate funding for universities

Gov. Oluwarotimi Akerdolu of Ondo State on Friday appealed to stakekeholders and well-meaning Nigerians to help bridge the funding gap…

Bawan Daji Attack: Gov. Yari orders security agents to ‘kill on sight’

Gov. Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara state on Friday directed security agents to shoot and kill anyone caught carrying firearms in…

Easter: Bauchi governor calls for unity, tolerance among residents

Gov. Mohammed Abubakar of Bauchi State has called for unity and tolerance among the residents as they celebrate the Easter.

10 UNN students awarded one-year scholarship

businessman, Mr William Agbo, on Friday awarded a one-year scholarship to 10 students of the University of Nigeria Nsukka in…
Location of Kaduna State in Nigeria

Kaduna within sustainable debt threshold, eligible to request for more loans – Commissioner

The Kaduna Government says it is within the sustainable debt threshold and eligible to request for more loans.
The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika says Nigeria's national carrier, Air Nigeria will soon be launched with a Boeing 737.

Aviation Minister explains cause of delay in establishing national carrier

The Minister of State, Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika has explained that the delay in the establishment of national carrier was…

Adamawa Govt cautioned against new airport project

An activist and public commentator, Alhaji Suleiman Baba-Jada, has cautioned Adamawa Government against the proposed plan to construct an airport…

Police issue licences to 200 firearms holders in Kebbi

The Police Command in Kebbi has issued licences to 200 legal firearms holders in the state.

Buhari expresses appreciation to foreign, local investors

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday expressed appreciation to foreign and local investors that agreed to commit their investment into Nigeria,…

Ekiti Govt. compensates victims of demolished houses with N400m

The Ekiti Government said it had paid N400 million as compensation to people whose houses were demolished so far in…

Nigeria Army arrests wanted Boko Haram terrorist, 3 others

The Nigerian Army has arrested a wanted Boko Haram terrorist and three others. The arrested insurgent is number five on…
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President Buhari commiserates with Audu Ogbeh over brother’s death

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, over the death of…

Egyptian president wins second term with 96.9 percent votes

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has won a second term with 96.9 percent of valid votes, state media reported on…

Businessman Sent To Prison For Stealing N70m

A 33 years old Businessman, Augustine Oshoke has been arrested and arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court for allegedly obtaining…
Fraud

Police Drag 2 To Court For Stealing N69.5m Cars

Operatives of the Maritime Police Command, Force Headquaters, Annex, Lagos have dragged two suspected fraudsters, Frederick Akinttomide, 49 and Ifedayo…
Fashion designer

First Bank Drags Suspected Fraudster To Court

The Management of First Bank of Nigeria , FBN Lagos has dragged a suspected fraudster, Uzoma Okoli before a Lagos…

FRSC mobile court convicts 45 traffic offenders in Anambra

No fewer than 45 traffic offenders have so far been convicted by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) mobile court…

Easter: Hair stylists make brisk business in Enugu

Hair stylists are making brisk in Enugu, two days to the Easter celebration,the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

Eko Disco promises uninterrupted power supply during Easter

The management of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has promised to ensure uninterrupted power supply within its operational territory throughout…

Police recover 35 arms, 222 ammunition in Nasarawa

The Task Force set up by the Police Command in Nasarawa State to mop up illegal arms and ammunition has…

Umar Jibril: Kogi has lost a great leader, says Gov. Bello

Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi, on Friday in Lokoja expressed “deep shock” over the demise of one of the state’s…
FG to initiate legislation on climate change

Climate change ‘moving faster’ than human beings – UN chief

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that climate chaos would continue in 2018, saying climate change is still moving much…