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President Lula da Silva of Brazil cancels planned trip to upcoming BRICS Summit after sustaining a bruise to the head in a domestic accident

Former Brazilian President Lula jailed 9 years for corruption

Former Brazilian leader, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, was convicted on corruption charges on Wednesday in the first of five…
Nigerian Senate

Senate gives agencies 7 days to submit budgets

The Senate on Wednesday gave an ultimatum of one week to all agencies and parastatal agencies of the Federal Government…
Lagos State House of Assembly

Sole administrator’s removal: Youths kick against Lagos Assembly

Some youths from Oriade Local Council Development Area (LCDA) on Wednesday protested against the call for the removal of the…

Nigeria key to research efforts in Africa

The Association of Commonwealth Universities on Wednesday lauded Nigeria’s contributions to research activities within Africa.

Kano Assembly calls for rehabilitation of major roads

The Kano State House of Assembly on Wednesday called on the State Government to rehabilitate three major roads in Tarauni…

Korea, Kogi partner to promote vocational training

The Korean Government has partnered with the Kogi State Government and Dana Motors Limited, marketers of KIA Motors, to promote…
Nyesom Wike

Wike says supreme court verdict a victory for democracy

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers said on Wednesday that the Supreme Court victory for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was…

Flood: Federal Government commiserates with citizens

The Federal Government has commiserated with all Nigerians on the damage caused by recent floods across the country, especially in…
Akande

Tinubu, Amosun sympathize with Akande

All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, and Gov. Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun on Wednesday visited the Ila-Orangun…

Obaseki’s commissioners get portfolios

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has assigned portfolios to the 18 Commissioners he swore in last Thursday.

Dogara: Restructuring can only be done through Constitution amendment

Agitations and calls for restructuring in Nigeria can only be actualized through alteration and amendment of the 1999 Constitution, Speaker…

Obaseki urges opposition parties to join him to build Edo State

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, issued a clarion call to opposition political parties in the State to join hands…

Customs intercepts N209m worth of contraband

The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone “A” of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Ikeja said it intercepted contraband worth…

Makarfi’s victory sparks jubilation in State capital

The victory of the Ahmed Makarfi-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Care-taker Committee at the Supreme Court on Wednesday ignited jubilation…

Nigeria’s nuclear project takes huge step forward

Nigeria’s nuclear programme may have taken another progressive step forward, with the conclusion of the audit of its nuclear and…

Edo pensioners protest alleged diversion of bailout fund

Scores of aggrieved pensioners who retired from the service of the Edo State Government and Local Government Councils, on Wednesday…

Psychological evaluation of motorists rises to 109 — FRSC

Psychological evaluation of motorists rises to 109 — FRSC

Makarfi: Reconciliation door still open

Sen. Ahmed Makarfi, Chairman, National Caretaker Committee, People Democratic Party (PDP), said the committee was opened to reconciliation that would…

Aquaculture to play significant role in Africa’s food security – NEPAD

The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) on Wednesday said fisheries and aquaculture play a significant role in Africa’s economy,…

Ambode condoles with Bisi Akande over death of wife

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday expressed sadness over the death of Madam Omowunmi Akande, wife of the…
UNICEF

UNICEF: Mid-year review of activities in states commences

UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has commenced 2017 mid-year review and 2018 planning meeting for states supported by the fund.

Assosiation hails establishment of Truck Transit Parks

The National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) has supported calls for the establishment of the Trucks Transit Parks (TTPs),…

677 drug peddlers arrested, 2,260kgs of illicit drugs recovered — NDLEA

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Jigawa Command, arrested 677 suspected drug dealers and recovered 2,260 kilogrammes of assorted illicit…

We’ll scale up development in Orile Agege – Chairmanship candidate

The Chairmanship candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Orile Agege for the forthcoming Local Government election in Lagos State,…

Abia First Lady promises free routine drugs to sickle cell patients

Mrs Nkechi Ikpeazu, wife of Abia Governor, on Wednesday said the aspiration of her foundation, Vicar Hope Foundation (VHF), was…

JAMB Soccer Tourney: State Police Command assures adequate security

The Kwara Police Command has pledged adequate security for the forthcoming maiden Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Tertiary Institutions…

LASU employs 80 students for part-time jobs

Lagos State University (LASU) has employed more than 80 students to work in its library on part-time basis.

Pilots training for unmanned aircraft resumes at NAF

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), said on Wednesday it had resumed the training of pilots for Unarmed Air Vehicles, otherwise…

State Govt. begins rehabilitation of GGSS Nguru

Yobe Government has started rehabilitating 42-year-old Government Girls Secondary School Nguru in an effort to create a conducive learning environment…

Lagos Farmers Urged To Embrace Natural Clean Farming Technology

Farmers in Lagos State have been urged to embrace the use of Natural Clean Farming Technology; an organic and safe…