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Why nuclear weapons must go – UN envoy

Prof. Tijjani Bande, Nigeria’s Ambassador/Permanent Representative to the UN said nuclear weapons should be banned because they cause more crises…

Lagos rewards winners of sign language training

Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs, LASODA has presented cash rewards to outstanding participants at the just concluded sign language…

Stakeholders advocate violence-free Lagos LG Poll

Stakeholders in Lagos have called on politicians and others to eschew violence during the forthcoming July 22 local government election…

Bauchi residents allege extortion by officials during Birth Registration

Some residents of Bauchi metropolis on Monday alleged they were being charged some fees before obtaining birth certificates in the…

Pentagon welcomes Mosul liberation from ISIS

The Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve has welcomed Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi’s announcement of Iraq’s victory against…

NTA reporter shot dead in Benin

A reporter with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Benin, Mr Lawrence Okojie, was allegedly shot dead by gunmen on Saturday…
On 16 September, fire engulfed Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos, one of the prized assets of Tony Elumelu’s vast business empire

Elumelu tasks Federal Government on Nigeria’s economy

Mr Tony Elumelu, the Chairman, Tony Elumelu Foundation has urged the Federal Government to quickly reposition the country’s economy to…

Another Abia APGA lawmaker defects to PDP

Chief Ifeanyi Uchendu, representing Ohafia South Constituency in the Abia House of Assembly on the platform of APGA, on Monday…

Ajimobi inaugurates board of Oyo ETF

Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State on Monday inaugurated the newly constituted board of Oyo State Education Trust Fund as…

Dangote donates N50 million to Ife crisis victims

Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Chairman, Dangote Group of Companies, has donated N50 million to victims of the communal crisis that hit…

Trump presses for passage of healthcare plan

President Donald Trump on Monday prodded the Republican-led U.S. Congress to pass major health care legislation but the Senate lawmakers…

CDF reassures shippers of support

The Cargo Defence Fund (CDF) on Monday reiterated commitment to protecting Nigerian shippers against international sharp practices.
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Flood: Lagos Assembly summons Commissioner

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday summoned the state Commissioner for Environment, Mr Babatunde Adejare, to appear before…
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4 Saudis terrorists sentenced to death

A Yemeni security court has sentenced to death four Saudi nationals convicted of belonging to terrorist al-Qaida organisation and beheading…

NITDA set up training centre for IDPs in Abuja

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has set up a multi-million naira Digital Capacity Building Centre for the training…

Ogun FRSC inaugurates road safety club in schools

No fewer than 85 students from various schools in Ogun were admitted into road safety club by Agbado/Ifo Unit Command…

Lagos Assembly demands apology from Senate

The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, on Monday directed the Clerk, Mr Sanni Azeez, to write…

CBN injects $142.5m into forex market

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday injected 142.5 million dollars into the inter-bank foreign exchange, days after intervening…

LASG builds retention pond to contain flooding

The Lagos State Government has said that it is building a retention pond to assist in containing flooding in the…

Federal Government moves to reduce accidents on highway, other roads

The Federal Government has kick-started fresh measures to rehabilitate all dilapidated highways including the Kaduna-Kano dual carriageway with a view…

Infant mortality has reduced in State – Gov.

The rate of infant and maternal mortality has reduced in Anambra because of the huge investment made in the health…

Varisty to establish more study centres Nationwide – VC

Prof. Abdalla Adamu, Vice Chancellor, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), says his administration will continue to establish more study…

Apex Bank reaffirms commitment to combat money laundering

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has taken necessary steps to ensure that the Nigerian banking sector is…

Farmers urge FG to provide incentives to boost yam production

Some farmers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have advised the Federal Government to provide storage facilities, good roads, soft…

Federal Govt Announces Partnership With CNN To Boost Creative Industry

The Federal Government on Monday announced a tripartite partnership with the CNN and the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to…

Journalists tasked on professionalism, good conduct

The Chairman, the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Plateau council, Mr Yakubu Taddy, has urged Journalists to be of good…

Eventshub Mobile App Debuts

The events publicity sphere is set to be illuminated with the emergence of Eventshub App.

Lagos Assembly calls for suspension of LCDA Sole Administrator

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday called on Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode to suspend Mr Habeeb Aileru, the Sole…
INEC sets aside eight days for the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for the September 21, 2024 Edo governorship election.

CVR: State gets 11 new voter registration centres

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday said it designated 11 additional centres in Borno to facilitate the nationwide Continuous…
Oluremi Tinubu wins polling unit for Sanwo-Olu

Former First Lady bag chieftaincy title in Badagry

Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, who represents Lagos Central in the upper chamber of the National Assembly, would on Saturday be conferred…