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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.

Yam export committee calls for financial support

Prof. Simon Irtwang, the Chairman, Technical Committee on Nigeria Yam Export Programme, says the committee needs the Federal Government’s financial…

Humanitarian Aid: UN, Afghan govt launch $430m appeal for 2018

The UN and the Afghan Government on Monday launched a 430-million-dollar appeal for humanitarian assistance in the war-torn country in…
NANS debunks association with Free Nnamdi Kanu protest

NANS tells FG to pay entitlements to deceased heroes’ families

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Monday appealed to the Federal Government to promptly pay pensions and entitlements…

LASUTH aims to reduce medical tourism

The Lagos State University Teaching Hosptal (LASUTH), Ikeja, says it aims at reducing medical tourism to the barest minimum in…
Gov. Badaru Abubakar dissolves cabinet

Fire razes 36 houses, 46 silos, kills 40 goats, sheep in Jigawa

An early morning fire on Monday destroyed 36 houses, 46 silos and killed 40 goats and sheep in Abanderi village…

Benue killings: TMC condemns killings, hails ban on open grazing

The Muslim Congress (TMC), a faith-based organisation, has condemned `senseless’ killings in several parts of the country by Boko Haram,…

World is on the “brink” of nuclear war, Pope warns

The world is on the “brink” of nuclear war, Pope Francis warned on Monday, as he set off on a…

Injurious falsehood: Sen. Misau’s trial commences Jan. 29

An FCT High Court Maitama, on Monday adjourned until Jan. 29, commencement of the trial of Sen. Isah Misau (APC-Bauch-Central),…
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)

IGR: Zone ‘C’ customs compliance team rakes in N30.7m

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Compliance Team, Zone ‘C’, generated N30,737,646.00 internally in 2017, the National Coordinator, Mr Ahmed Azarema,…

Court orders I-GP to unseal Peace Corps’ head office

Justice John Tsoho of the Federal High Court Abuja, on Monday, ordered the Inspector-General of Police to without delay unseal…

Uganda confirms outbreak of hemorrhagic fever

Uganda’s health ministry on Monday confirmed an outbreak of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) in the central district of Nakaseke, Sarah…

Remembrance Day: Ajimobi, GOC task Nigerians on selfless service

Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State and Maj. Gen Chukwunedum Abraham, the GOC of the 2 Division, Nigerian Army, on…
NNPP explains why it is not fielding candidates for today's, Saturday, 12 July local government council election in Lagos State

Benue crisis calls for reflection not blame game – NNPP

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) on Monday urged security agents to take pro-active measures to stop farmers/herders clashes to…

Why are some Nigerians eager to migrate?

By Jessica Onyegbula of News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Joyce Esosa, 29, is from Edo but finds herself roaming the…
Unity Schools: 70,603 pupils write 2024 common entrance exam

Lawmaker calls for huge investments in education

A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Segun Olulade, has called for huge investments in education to…

Kano Assembly calls for removal of abandoned toll-gate

The Kano State House of Assembly has called on the state government to remove the uncompleted toll-gate on Zaria Road,…

Nigeria economy will be better in 2018 – Minister

Sen. Udoma Udo Udoma, Minister of Budget and National Planning has assured Nigerians that the economy would be better in…

Herders/farmers clashes: El-Rufa’i says Buhari has clear plans to end crisis

Gov. Nasiru El-Rufai of Kaduna State, says on Monday that the Federal Government has very clear plans to end herders/farmers…

Niger governor gives directive on adequate medical care for ex-servicemen

Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger has directed the state Ministry of Health, to give adequate medical care to ailing ex-service…