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Former President commends Gov. Obaseki’s performance

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has commended the administration of Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo for its performance.

N144.7b earned from Cashew exports in 2017 – Association

The National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) says Nigeria earned N144.7 billion ($402 million) from the export of raw cashew…

Obiano urges Nigerians to remember families of fallen heroes

Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra on Monday urged Nigerians to remember the families of the nation’s fallen heroes and pray…

Emmanuel Udom of Akwa Ibom appoints new SSG

The Akwa Ibom Government has appointed former National President of  Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem,…

Fayemi banned from holding public office for 10 years

The Ekiti State Government has banned Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the Minister of Mines and Steel Development from holding political office…

Telecom operators likely to implement NCC policy

 The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) says its members are likely to implement the 14 days grace…

(Video) Buhari calls for restraint, says perpetrators will be brought to justice

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on the government and people of Benue to exercise restraint following the recent attacks on…

Woman nabbed for allegedly impersonating First lady, Aisha Buhari

The Police Command in the FCT has arrested a woman, Aisha Bello, 37, for allegedly impersonating Mrs Aisha Buahri in…
Lassa Fever

Lassa fever: Ebonyi state confirms 2 deaths from deadly disease

Ebonyi Government on Monday confirmed the death of two persons from a renewed Lassa fever outbreak in the state.

NHIS increases awareness for elderly, retiree’s health insurance programme

The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) says it is stepping up public awareness on elderly and retiree’s health insurance programme…

Armed forces day: Fallen heroes celebrated in Enugu

The General Officer Commanding the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu, Maj. Gen. Adamu Abubakar, has urged Nigerians to…

British, Belgian fighter jets intercept Russian bombers

The Royal Air Force scrambled fighter jets to track Russian bombers flying close to British Airspace on Monday as part…

China promotes online education

The first batch of 490 national quality courses are available online for the public, according to an Educational Official on…
APC denies issuing any directive to incumbent LGA chairpersons, seeking reelection, to resign ahead of the 2025 Lagos council poll.

Ghana APC chapter encourages Diasporas to contest in 2019 Elections

Mr Charles Micheletti, Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Ghana chapter has urged Nigerians in the Diaspora to contest for positions…

Prime Minister urges Ethiopians to support establishment of Pan African Centre

Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn on Monday called on all Ethiopians to support the establishment of a Pan African Centre,…

Four killed in Badagry gas explosion

An explosion by leaking gas cylinder at artisan’s shop in Ajara area of Badagry, Lagos suburb, on Monday killed four…

Edo Inland Container Dry Port will soon commence exports activities

The Edo Inland Container Dry Port (EDO-ICD) will soon commence export activities from operational base, an official of the port…

Ambode: Nigeria must embrace dialogue in conflict resolution

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday urged Nigerians to always give peace a chance and embrace dialogue as…
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) boss Hameed Ali urges Nigerians not to engage in smuggling or patronising smugglers in Easter message

Customs targets N1.5 trillion in 2018 – Ali

The Nigeria Customs Service has set a revenue target of N1.5 trillion for 2018.

Find lasting solution to lingering petrol queues, motorists urge Nigerian Govt

Motorists in Abuja on Monday urged the Federal Government to take lasting measures to end the lingering petrol queues in…

Increase ex-servicemen’s pension, Ganduje urges Nigerian Govt

Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano, on Monday called on the Federal Government to increase the pension allocation to ex-servicemen in…

Bayelsa building private-sector driven economy – SSG

The Bayelsa government on Monday reiterated its commitment to building a robust economy driven by economic fundamentals and private sector…

El-Rufa’i swears-in 3 new commissioners, 13 heads of agencies

Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State on Monday swore-in three new commissioners and 13 heads of agencies, saying the administration…
NDLEA arrests 20 drug traffickers in Edo

NDLEA arrests 211 suspects, seizes illicit drugs in Kebbi

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kebbi State Command, said it had arrested 211 suspects and seized 3,717.6 kg…

Fayose spits fire: Ekiti’ll not surrender land for cattle colony

Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State has criticised moves by the Federal Government to create cattle colonies for herdsmen in…

Herders/Farmers conflict can disintegrate Nigeria – Coomassie

The Chairman, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Alhaji Ibrahim Coomassie, on Monday warned that the current face-off between herders and farmers…
UNILORIN extends Post-UTME registration

Unilorin will not join strike – VC

The Vice-Chancellor, University of Ilorin, Prof. Sulyman Abdulkareem, says in spite of the challenges posed by the ongoing nationwide non-academic…

Daura youths endorse Buhari for 2nd term

No fewer than 3,500 youths, under the auspices of Daura Youth Vanguard from Sarkinyara A ward Polling Unit 003 in…

India, Israel declare “dawn of a new era” in bilateral relations with 9 new agreements

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described his visit to India as the “dawn of a new era” in bilateral relations…

Gunmen kidnap ex-Bayelsa State Commissioner for Transport

Former Commissioner for Transport in Bayelsa State, Mrs Marie Ebikake has been kidnapped by gunmen.