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Buhari mourns Baba-Ahmed, 21 Bauchi students

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of the former chairman of the Bank of the North, Alhaji…

Lagos Sets To Collaborate With Academics To Sustain Traffic Law

The Lagos State Government says it will collaborate with stakeholders in the academics in a bid to sustain the traffic…

LIRS begins automated collection of consumption tax from hotels, others

In line with global best practice in the use of technology and automated solutions, the Lagos Internal Revenue Service (LIRS)…

Rotimi had clear vision for Rivers state – Ex-Jonathan aide

Mr Bekinbo Dagogo-Jack, a Senior Special Assistant on Power to former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Tuesday said the former governor…
Nigerian Senate

Senate committee on Security to investigate challenges in Zamfara state

The Senate on Tuesday mandated its Ad hoc Committee on the Review of the National Security Architecture to investigate the…

Edo govt., is building new structures for its schools of agriculture – Obaseki

Gov.  Godwin Obaseki of Edo says his administration is building new structures for the schools of agriculture which will soon…
FG frees 15 inmates from Katsina custodial centre

Niger CJ frees 21 prison inmates in Minna

The Chief Judge of Niger State, Justice Maria Dzukogi, has freed 21inmates at the Minna new prison.

Nigeria’s development hinges on Education sector – Don

A Professor of  Veterinary Surgery, Yemi Akinrinmade, says  the quality of education of a country will determine the success of…
Cell phones

Commission warns public against illegal use of GSM boosters

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned the public to desist from illegal use of GSM boosters.
Four Fulani herders die in Takum LG of Taraba State after reportedly eating a fish they picked up at the bank of a river while grazing

Emir of Kano tasks governors on Fulani/Farmers clashes

The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II has called on Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) to adopt proactive measures to…

I will continue my criticisms regardless of prosecution – Dino

Sen. Dino Melaye on Tuesday said alleged plans by Federal Government to arraign him for allegedly misleading the Police would…

AIB still waiting on 5% service charge from FAAN – Commissioner

The Commissioner, Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB), Mr Akin Olateru, has disclosed that the bureau was yet to start collecting the…

Reduce Carbon Monoxide-related deaths by improving power supply – Reps tell FG

The House of Representatives on Tuesday, urged the Federal Government to intensify effort toward improving electricity supply in the country…

Nigerian Govt. to auction N100bn bonds on Feb. 21- DMO

The Federal Government has offered for subscription by auction N100 billion worth of bonds in its Feb. 21 auction, the…

President Zuma surrenders, agrees to resign within 6 months

South African President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday agreed in principle to resign within a time frame of three to six…
UNIABUJA abduction planned to attract publicity, says minister

Bwari residents tasked on peaceful co-existence

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Mohammed Bello, on Tuesday, called on residents  of Bwari community to…

AfDB, Japan signs $700m development loan agreement

The President, African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, said that the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed a…

Apex bank wants Shell banks abolished in Nigeria

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has called for the abolition of shell banks in the country, saying they serve…

Female banker jailed 14 years over N20m fraud

Justice Efe Ikpomwonba of Edo State High Court 2, (Criminal Division), Tuesday sentenced a female banker, Mrs. Gloria Ogbeide, to…
Lassa Fever

Lagos Govt on surveillance red alert over Lassa fever – Official

The Lagos State Government says it is maintaining relevant surveillance activities through its disease surveillance unit to prevent the spread…
Abubakar Shekau, Boko Haram leader

Boko Haram head disguises as woman in attempt to escape – Army

The Nigerian Army says credible information indicates that factional leader of the Boko Haram sect, Abubakar Shekau, now dresses as…

Valentine: Fuji Mastero, Pasuma thrill fans at Badagry Beach

Popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, would on Friday perform for fans at Badagry Beach, Lagos State in celebration of…

Minister launches 2017/2018 annual school census

The Ministry of Education on Tuesday launched the 2017/2018 Annual School Census, aimed at solving the problem of out-of-school children.
Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN)

Nigerian Govt, MAN discuss measures to distribute 2,000MW unused electricity

Determined to distribute unused 2,000MW of electricity, the Federal Government on Tuesday met with the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN)…

Ambode’s performance will earn him second term in 2019 – Lawmaker

Mr Taofeek Adaranijo, a member of the House of Representatives representing Agege Federal Constituency, Lagos State, says Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode’s…

U.S. withdrawal from funding UNESCO will adversely affect projects in Nigeria

The withdrawal of the U.S. as a financier of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in 2018…

Kenya’s Attorney-General resigns

Kenya’s Attorney General Githu Muigai has resigned, President Uhuru Kenyatta said without explanation on Tuesday, adding he had nominated a…

NCC to establish data bank in Technical University, Ibadan

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it is ready to establish a data bank at the Technical University, Ibadan(Tech-U).

Why I will remain in PDP – Jimi Agbaje

Mr Jimi Agbaje, a former gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State in 2017 election, says…

Boko Haram: Farmers commend Nigerian Govt’s Agriculture Support Programme

Women farmers in Zabarmari community in Jere Local Government Area of Borno have commended the Federal Government’s Agriculture Support Programme…