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Africa bedevilled by terrorism, insecurity, poverty, says Buhari

President Muhammdu Buhari has stated that the African continent is bedevilled by terrorism, insecurity and poverty, noting that urgent steps…

Oyo CP to residents: Report criminal activities to police

The Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Mr Muhammed Katsina, has called on the people of the state to report any…

Nigeria fully committed to AU’s 2063 Agenda, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday pledged Nigeria’s commitment to the ideals and aspirations of the African Union’s Agenda 2063. Buhari…

CAN chairman congratulates Dogara over election as speaker

Rev. Shuiabu Byal, Chairman, North East chapter of the Christian Association of Niagara (CAN) has congratulated Mr Yakubu Dogara, (APC),…

Muslim group donates over 500 pints of blood

The Lagos State Majlis Khudamul Ahmadiyya group on Sunday said that it had donated nit less than 500 pints of…
ICPC says ex-Naval Chief, Vice Admiral Jibrin Usman (Rtd.), and Brig. Gen-Ishaya Bauka are still wanted for alleged N3 billion fraud.

Navy begins Direct Short Service Commission recruitment

The Nigerian Navy has announced the commencement of another Direct Short Service Commission enlistment exercise for the selection of suitably…

We will break Zaria water project jinx, says El-Rufai

Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State on Sunday said that his administration would break the jinx stalling the Zaria-water project…

Family loses 3 children to fire disaster in Lagos

Three children of the same parents on Saturday night died in an inferno that destroyed their three-room-self-contain apartment in Egbeda-Akowonjo…

El-Rufai appoints new Head of Service

Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state has announced the appointment of Mrs Alisabatu Dada-Onazi as the new Head of Service…

Boko Haram: Buhari orders release of $21m to MNJTF

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday ordered the release of $21 million out of the $100 million pledged by Nigeria to…

PICTURES: Elegant Aisha Buhari host stunning women, youths

Photos By Sunday Aghaeze/Abuja Wife of the President, Aisha Muhammadu Buhari hosts women and youths in Abuja on Saturday, 13…

Buhari will fix Nigeria, says Okoye

An APC chieftain in South Africa, Chief Chuks Okoye, on Sunday said President Muhammadu Buhari has the potentials to make…

Hajj: Kano to airlift 5,537 pilgrims directly to Medina

The Kano State Government has assured its 5, 537 intending pilgrims for the 2015 Hajj that they would be airlifted…

UNAIDS sensitises medical practitioners on new HIV treatment

The joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) is sensitising medical doctors from a range of specialisations on the new…

UPN elects new national leaders

The Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) has ratified the election of its new national leadership, the party’s National Secretary, Alhaji…

Place your country above self, Buhari tells South Sudan, Burundi leaders

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday urged African leaders to place the interests of their countries above narrow personal interests. He…

Aisha Buhari tells husband, governors to appoint more women

The wife of the President, Hajiya Aisha Buhari, has appealed to governments at all levels to ensure fair representation of…

DPR alerts public on fraudsters extorting filling station owners, marketers

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has cautioned filling station owners and other oil marketers against activities of fake DPR…

Jigawa PDP council chairmen pledge support to APC govt

Local government council chairmen elected on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa on Sunday pledged support and…

DPR closes 30 petrol stations, suspend 7 others in Akwa Ibom

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) in Eket, Akwa Ibom, said it had sealed off 30 and suspended seven filling…
Price of kerosene shoots up to N1,769.86 per litre in July - NBS

C/River residents lament buying kerosene at N130 per litre

Residents of Calabar, Cross River, have lamented the high cost of kerosene in the state capital and appealed to relevant…

We are committed to improving Nigeria’s economy – Osinbajo

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Nigeria’s vice president, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has disclosed that the federal government led by President Muhammed Buhari is…

I’m not blaming Onazi, I would have done worse, says Keshi

Super Eagles head coach, Stephen Keshi, on Saturday in Kaduna said he would have reacted in a more ferocious manner…

Emergence of NASS leadership, end of political godfatherism – Lawyers

Some lawyers in Lagos on Saturday said the emergence of the new leadership of the National Assembly showed that Nigerians…

Suspect dead after gun, bomb attack on Dallas police HQ

Dallas (AFP) – A man sprayed gunfire and planted several bombs at Dallas police headquarters in a rampage that came…

Nigerian jailed 25 years for drug dealing in South Africa

A Nigerian has been jailed 25-years for drug dealing and racketeering by South Africa’s Durban High Court. National Prosecuting Authority…
Vice President Kashim Shettima

Boko Haram: Borno to reconstruct wrecked communities

Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno said the State Government had concluded plans to commence the reconstruction of communities destroyed by…

WHO donates 561 megaphones to Taraba

The World Health Organisation (WHO), on Saturday donated 561 megaphones to Taraba Primary Health Care Development Agency (PHCDA) in order…

Fire at UNIUYO hostel destroys property of 20 students

There was a minor fire incident at a female hostel of the University of Uyo on Saturday morning, in which…

AU Summit: Buhari chairs Peace&Security Council meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari chaired the meeting of the Peace and Security Council at the 25th African Union Summit in Johannesburg…