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National ID card: Commission cautions against street registration

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) on Tuesday, cautioned Nigerians against illegal registration on the streets for the National Identity…

Hurricane Maria smashes Dominica, now menaces other Islands

Hurricane Maria smashed into Dominica with 160 mph winds, ripping the roof off even the prime minister's residence and causing…

Inter-State Buses: Ojota Park Ready To Receive Relocated Operators – NURTW

The Chairman of Lagos State Branch of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Tajudeen Agbede on Tuesday said…

We know the sources of IPOB funding – Lai Mohammed

The Nigerian Government says it is aware of sources of funding of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and is…

Recession: World Bank cuts South Africa’s 2017 growth forecast

The World Bank on Tuesday halved its 2017 growth forecast for South Africa after the economy fell into recession earlier…
Kaduna International Airport

Customs targets more revenue at Kaduna Airport

The Assistant Comptroller-General, Nigeria Customs Service, Zone B, Kaduna, Aminu Dahiru, said on Tuesday that the commencement of international flight…

Airport Workers Protest Against Concession Of Airports

Workers of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) are currently protesting at the Muritala Muhammed Airport, Lagos.

Herbalist in police net over murder of 3 persons

The Police Command in Enugu State has arrested two men, Onyekachi Idoko and Felix Akor, for alleged murder of three…

FUNAAB gets new VC, registrar, bursar

A new Vice-Chancellor has been appointed for the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). He is Prof. Felix Salako.

Parents, students hail ASUU for calling off strike

University students have expressed happiness over the decision by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to call off its…
NANS debunks association with Free Nnamdi Kanu protest

Strike Suspension: NANS gives kudos to Govt, ASUU

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Tuesday lauded the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities…

Anambra 2017: Chidoka picks Mercel Okeke as running mate

Chief Osita Chidoka, United Progressive Party (UPP) flag bearer for the Nov. 18 governorship election in Anambra, has picked Chief…

Dogara cautions opposition against sensationalism in criticisms

The Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has urged opposition members in parliament to avoid sensationalism in their criticisms…

Federal Government show U.S investors investment opportunities

The Federal Government has assured U.S. investors of the favourable investment climate  in Nigeria, promising the highest returns on investments,…
Cholera

Cholera: 48 persons die in Borno

A humanitarian medical organisation, Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) said about 48 persons have died of cholera since the outbreak of…

Gov Ortom: Benue not part of secessionist agitation

Benue Governor Samuel Ortom said on Monday that the state was committed to building a strong and indivisible Nigerian nation…

Fire guts NNPC Apapa jetty

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, has assured motorists and other consumers of petroleum products nationwide that the fire incident…

LASU VC says dismissal of ASUU chairman, deputy not political

The Lagos State University (LASU) on Monday rationalised the dismissal of the institution’s Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU),…

Police confirm murder of Islamic cleric, 13 others in Borno

The Police in Borno on Monday said that Boko Haram insurgents had killed an Islamic cleric at Kurumari village in…

Federal Government to build National Science and Technology Museum

The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, says the Federal Government is ready to establishment National Science and…

Anambra Police to ban IPOB activities

The Anambra Police Command says it has taken steps to enforce the ban on all activities of the Indigenous Peoples…
Court orders CBN to release N82bn to Akwa Ibom communities

Forex: CBN to sanction banks

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday threatened to sanction any Deposit Money Bank (DMB) in breach of its…

FCT Minister appoints Secretaries, PAs

The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, has announced the appointment of Mandate Secretaries and Political appointees into relevant positions of…
NIWA says it has sent an emergency rescue team to search for missing passengers of a merchant boat which capsized in Kogi on Friday.

Niger boat mishap: 12 bodies recovered, 18 rescued

The Niger state Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has confirmed that 12 bodies of victims of boat mishap in River Kaduna…

Stanbic IBTC to attract more foreign investors to Nigeria

The Chief Executive of Stanbic IBTC, Mr. Yinka Sanni, on Monday reaffirmed the commitment of the bank to attract international…

Hajj: 3,937 Kaduna State pilgrims return -Official

Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Board on Monday said a total of 3,937 pilgrims have so far returned from the Holy…
Kwara APC chairman Sunday Fagbemi explains why the party won all chairmanship and councillorship seats Saturday's LG election in the state

Enugu APC calls for additional state

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State has called for an additional state in the South East zone to…

Melaye Recall: INEC releases amended timetable

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will conduct verification for the recall of Sen. Dino Melaye, on Oct.…

Osun doctors embark on 7-day warning strike

The Osun State Chapter of Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) on Monday ordered its members working with state government to proceed…

Dolapo Osinbajo to address Greater Women Convocation in Abuja

The wife of the Vice President, Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, has accepted to be the Special Guest of Honour and to…