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Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi: directs workers to sgun IPOB's Sit-At-Home order or face dismissal.

Lassa Fever: Ebonyi governor warns residents against “indiscriminate handshakes”

Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has advised residents of Ebonyi to minimize handshakes, following the outbreak of Lassa Fever in…

Benue Killings: PDP pays condolence visit

A delegation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by its Deputy National Chairman, South, Mr Yemi Akinwunmi, on Tuesday…

Alleged tax invasion: Edo Revenue Service seal-off AIT, Radio Nigeria

The Edo State Internal Revenue (EIRS), on Tuesday sealed-off two broadcast outfits in the State, over non-payment of taxes.
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Court to rule on Lagos Finance Director’s N28.5m, Houses Jan. 31

A Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed January 31, 2018 to either issue an order for the final forfeiture…
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Federal Govt to toughen up in fight against child labour, human trafficking

Federal Government says it will continue to champion the renewed fight against child labour, modern slavery, human trafficking and forced…

Federal Govt to introduce point-of-care testing into national policy on Sickle Cell

The Federal Ministry of Health says it will include  point-of-care testing of sickle cell disease in the National Policy and…

2019 elections: Patriotic Nigerians advised to join PDP

A financial expert, Dr Ja’afaru Sa’ad, has urged patriotic Nigerians to rally round the PDP to take over power in…

Gov. Gaidam signs N92b Appropriation Bill into law

Yobe Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Gaidam, on Tuesday signed the N92 billion 2018 appropriation bill into law.

YouWin: Federal Govt. pays N11bn to awardees

The Federal Government has disbursed over N11 billion to the beneficiaries of the third edition of the YouWiN! programme from…

AU seeks to end seeds importation with partnership with Nigeria

The AfricaSeeds, a programme of the African Union, has appealed for partnership with Nigeria to develop Africa’s seeds industry and…
Bank customers decry increasing fintech fraud

First Bank upgrades service to protect e-banking experience

First Bank of Nigeria Ltd., has upgraded its Internet banking solution, FirstOnline with improved features to promote and safeguard electronic…

The Gambia: Buhari disappointed in ECOWAS role in removing Jammeh out of office

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed disappointment that leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) had to use…

Rural youths, women to undergo training on Agribusiness in 2018

The Federal Government, through its Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprise (LIFE) Programme, has concluded plans to train three million rural youths…

Dogara bent on unraveling alleged fuel subsidy re-introduction

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara has expressed determination of the House to unravel the lingering fuel…

Recycling: Union to make all plastic packaging recyclable by 2030

The EU unveiled plans on Tuesday to make all plastic packaging reusable or recyclable by 2030, part of a new…

Victims Support Fund sponsor training of 500 teachers in North East

The Victims Support Fund (VSF) has commenced the training of 500 teachers in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states to enhance…

Displaced Rohingya children at risk in overcrowded camps – UNICEF

The health and safety of more than 520,000 Rohingya children living in overcrowded camps and informal settlements in Bangladesh’s Cox’s…
Investors lose N1.14trn as NGX reacts to MPC decision

Stock market rally due to outstanding performance in 2017 – Onyeama

Mr Oscar Onyema, the Chief Executive Officer,  Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Tuesday attributed the present equity rally to the…

Edo Govt, NBC plan power purchase deal

To ensure power supply to utilities in the state capital, the Edo State Government has commenced discussions with the Nigerian…

Nigeria Stock Exchange market index crosses 44,000 mark

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) recorded a feat on Tuesday, with the All-Share Index crossing over 44,000 mark for the…
Raymond Dokpesi: Family announces burial arrangements

Tax Evasion: Edo Revenue Service seal off AIT, Radio Nigeria

The Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) on Tuesday sealed-off two broadcast outfits in the State, over non-payment of taxes.

New sanctions against Russia to affect relations – Envoy

New U.S. sanctions against Moscow’s alleged meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election will affect their short and long term…
Governor Atiku Bagudu, speaks on Kebbi boat mishap

Kebbi state empowers to 30 communities to execute projects

The Kebbi State Community and Social Development Project (KBCSDP) has disbursed N94 million as empowerment to 30 communities to execute…

KWIRS targets N38bn IGR in 2018

The Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KWIRS) says it targeted N38 billion as revenue to be generated internally in 2018.

Gov. Ortom accepts Lalong’s apology, calls for synergy

Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue said on Tuesday that he had accepted the apology tendered by Gov. Simon Lalong of…

Iranian lawmakers warn of further unrest in universities

Parliamentarians in Iran have warned of further unrest in the country’s universities if students arrested during anti-government protests are not…

Lagos Assembly not a rubber stamp – Lawmaker

A Lagos lawmaker, Adedamola Kasunmu, on Tuesday debunked claims that the state House of Assembly was a mere ‘rubber stamp’…

Turkey’s Erdogan to meet Pope Francis at Vatican on Feb. 5

Turkish President Recep Erdogan is scheduled to meet Pope Francis at the Vatican on Feb. 5, the Vatican press office…
Governor Atiku Bagudu, speaks on Kebbi boat mishap

Herdsmen/Farmers Clashes: Gov. Bagudu advocates modern lifestyles for herdsmen

Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi has called on the federal and state governments to help herdsmen change their lifestyles as…

AfDB makes power sector top priority in 2018

Mr Ebrima Faal, the Country Director, African Development Bank (AfDB), said that the bank would focus mostly on power sector…