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Nigeria records increase in crops production output in 2017 –Report

Nigeria has recorded an increase in crops production and in land areas agricultural cultivation in 2017 above the 2016 production…

Iyana Ilogbo Land Crisis: Why we called peace meeting – Baale Igbusi

The traditional ruler of of Igbusi Tuntun community in the Iyana Ilogbo area of Ogun State, Chief Temitope Shita has…

Improvement on your performance a must, Ambode charges Directors

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said it is a must for directors in the state public service to…

Lagos state donates speed boat, fish smoking kiln to Badagry women

The Lagos State Government, on Tuesday, donated a fiber speed boat and fish smoking kiln to women in the Badagry…

APC govt. has stabilised the country – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja, said the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government had stabilised Nigeria in spite…

Waste Management: Visionscape to partner local truck dealers

An Environmental Utility Company, Visionscape Sanitation Solutions (VSS), says it will partner local truck dealers to facilitate waste management in…

Enugu Assembly approves N801m loan from Nigeria Infrastructure Bank

The Enugu State House of Assembly on Tuesday approved a loan of N801 million from the Nigerian Infrastructure Bank PLC…

FAAN promises to capture Airports perimeter fencing in 2019 budget

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it is making plans to erect perimeter fencing at its airports across…

President Buhari’s Speech at APC NEC meeting in Abuja

PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI’S REMARKS AT THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (NEC) OF ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS (APC), HELD AT THE NATIONAL SECRETARIAT,…

Nigerian Govt donates relief materials to IDPs in Edo

The Federal Government through the National Commission For Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), on Tuesday donated relief materials…

Federal Govt sets up committee to probe abduction of Dapchi schoolgirls

The Federal Government has set up a 12-member committee to unravel the circumstances surrounding the abduction of 110 students of…

Tax Evasion: Lagos Revenue Agency shuts 20 hotels, events centres

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has shut down 20 hotels, restaurants and event centres because of their failure…

Egyptian singer sentenced to 6 months in prison over River Nile remarks

A court on Tuesday sentenced Sherine Abdel-Wahab, an Egyptian singer, to six months in prison for remarks made during a…

Kwara Assembly passes bill stopping payment of pension to ex-Govs, Deputies

The Kwara State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed an amendment bill halting payment of pension to former governors, deputy…
Police rescue of a two-year-old boy, arrest of 24 suspected kidnappers in their continued effort to tackle insecurity in Nasarawa State.

Nasarawa Chief Judge to invoke ‘no work no pay’ policy

Justice Suleiman Dikko, the Chief Judge of Nasarawa State, says the policy of ‘no work no pay,’ will apply to…
Police bust 3 who allegedly stole N136.5m containers at Apapa Ports

Lagos ports receive 12 ships with petrol, other commodities

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), says 12 ships laden with various products, including petrol, are at the Lagos ports waiting…

3 persons accused of armed robbery freed after 6 years in prison

An Oyo State High Court in Ibadan on Tuesday freed three persons accused of armed robbery for lack of diligent…
Nigerian Senate

Senate decries “gross abuse of government’s fiscal policies” by companies

The Senate Committee on Customs, Excise and Tariffs, on Tuesday decried what it described as “gross abuse of government’s fiscal…
Donald Duke: returns to PDP

My Presidential Ambition Is Still Intact — Donald Duke

A former Governor of Cross River State, Mr Donald Duke, on Tuesday said he had not backed down on his…
The Kaduna University (KASU) chapter of ASUU suspends its strike after the state government acceded to some of its demands

KASU matriculates 3,606 students for 2017/2018 session

The Kaduna State University (KASU) on Tuesday matriculated 3,606 students for 2017/2018 academic session.

APC Meeting: Prophets Of Doom Have Been Shamed- Oyegun

The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr John Odigie-Oyegun has said that the outcome of the meeting of…

Activist warns against sweeping Nigeria’s restructuring under the carpet

Sweeping the current clamour for Nigeria’s restructuring under the carpet amounts to postponing the evil day, an activist has warned.
Fraud

Man In Court For Allegedly Exhuming Sister’s Bones

An Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday granted bail of N100,000 to a 75-year-old man, Mr Daramola Luiz, accused of…
HIV

2,137 People Living With HIV Receive Drugs

The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) says 2,137 people living with HIV are presently receiving Antiretroviral (AVRs)…

Lagos farmers yet to benefit from Anchor Borrowers Programme – AFAN

The Chairman, Lagos Chapter of All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Chief Femi Oke, said no member of the association…

21 Years Marriage Dissolved Over Lack Of Care

An Ado-Ekiti Customary Court on Tuesday dissolved the 21-year-old marriage between one Bosede Sheidu and her husband, Lamidi.
Location of Kaduna State in Nigeria

Kafanchan Catholic Diocese Bishop dies at 61

The Catholic Bishop of Kafanchan Diocese, Most Reverend, Dr Joseph Danlami Bagobiri is dead.
Governor Atiku Bagudu, speaks on Kebbi boat mishap

Kebbi Govt Constructs Roads To Boost international Trade

The Kebbi Government, says it is constructing roads linking Benin and Niger Republic to boost international trade and enhance relations…
Court jails Lagos man Damilare Adewale 14 years he pleaded guilty to attempted sexual assault on a 14-year-old girl

Man remanded in prison for allegedly shooting brother to death

A Kano Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, remanded 33-year-old Musa Shu’aibu in prison, for allegedly shooting his brother, Adamu Shu’aibu…
Estimated billing: Edo govt, BEDC to meter 500,000 houses

Eko Disco reiterates commitment to installation of pre-paid meters

The management of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) says it is committed to installation of pre-paid meters in premises of…