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Sheriff-led PDP tells members to shun alternative platforms

Ali Modu Sheriff-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged members of the party to ignore an advice for those of…

Again, Dasuki’s Absence Stalls N13.5bn Fraud Trial

For the second time in a week, trial of Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.), at a Federal Capital Territory, FCT High…

Eyo Festival: Don’t wear shoes, head ties on Saturday, Akiolu warns

The Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu II has warned Lagosians not to put on shoes and women not to…

Police to arrest groups involved in violent protest

The Police Command in Enugu State says it will arrest and prosecute any groups involved in violent protests in the…

Council approves N46.15bn to complete Kashimbila dam

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved additional N46.15 billion for the completion of the remaining 10 per cent…

Saraki seeks global action against terrorism

The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has called for concerted efforts by the international community to tackle terrorism,…

Court jails battery thief

A Karmo Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, on Wednesday sentenced a 25-year-old man, Aliyu Yusuf, to two months imprisonment for…

FG advised to include climate change in school curriculum

Mr Henry Akwitti, President of Ecolife Conservation Initiative, on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to include environmental and climate change…

Ajimobi seeks cooperation on property enumeration

Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has sought the cooperation of landowners in Oluyole Local Government Area of the state,…

NAN Boss commends AGF’s effort on IPPIS implementation

Mr Bayo Onanuga, Managing Director, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has commended the Accountant General of the Federation, Mr Ahmed…

Bayelsa police confirm killing of former PDP Chairman

Police in Bayelsa said suspected assassins on Wednesday killed a former acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ‎in…

Half of all deaths now have a recorded cause – WHO

Almost half of all deaths globally are now recorded with a cause, new data from WHO show, highlighting improvements countries…
Christians sponsored by Gov. Ishaku depart Yola for Jordan

Commission to organise special pilgrimage for persons living with disabilities

Rev. Tor Uja, Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), said on Wednesday that the commission would begin a special…
Nigerian Senate

NNPC ordered to stop further capital expenditure

The Senate has directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and other revenue generating agencies to stop further capital expenditure…

Kwara University now named after Late Olusola Saraki

Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara on Wednesday named the state University after the late strongman of Kwara politics, Dr Olusola…

Photos: Ambode commissions Ajah Flyover

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday commissioned the newly constructed Ajah Flyover in Lekki area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria…

New GOC of 7 Division takes over in Maiduguri

The new Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, Brig.- Gen. Ibrahim Yusuf has formally taken…

NCDC reassures Nigerians of health security

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reassured Nigerians of its commitment and efforts to ensure their health security…

EFCC arraigns 2 whistle blowers for giving false information

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday arraigned two whistle blowers in a Federal High Court in Maiduguri…

Gov. commended for granting pardon to teachers

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) on Wednesday commended Gov. Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun for the pardon granted to the…
House of Representatives hits back at Senate, ignore bills for concurrence

PDP NASS member defects to APC

The numerical strength of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the House of Representatives was depleted on Wednesday as a member,…

Airline shareholders commend NSE listing, dividend

Med-View Airline Plc shareholders on Wednesday lauded the board and management for listing on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) in…

Nigerians urged to take precaution against Hypertension

The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, on Wednesday in Lagos urged Nigerians to take action against Hypertension as the…

FG to expand tax base – Fashola

The Federal Government will improve its revenue by expanding its tax base in order to meet its obligation to the…

Meet the lawyer who brokered the release of 82 Chibok schoolgirls

The story of the release of 82 Chibok schoolgirls will not be complete without mentioning the lawyer who negotiated the…

Ebola Virus: FG Urged To Be Proactive

The Guild of Medical Directors on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to be proactive and take adequate measures to prevent…

Enugu Deputy Governor’s Orderly: Police Arrest 2

The Police Command in Enugu State has arrested two suspected bandits responsible for the killing of Sgt. Helen Sunday, the…

Rice Production In Nigeria Increases To 5.8m Tonnes

Alhaji Aminu Goronyo, President Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) says annual rice production in Nigeria has increased from 5.5…

Motorists Hail Ban Of VIOs On Lagos Roads

Transport unions and some motorists on Wednesday expressed big relief at the recent ban of Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO) from…

Palestinians Protest In Front Of UN Premises

Dozens of Palestinians on Wednesday protested in front of the UN Ramallah Common Premises and the UN Headquarters in West…