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Nigeria scores 96.4% in aviation, Minister briefs Buhari

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday in Abuja, received briefings from the Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, as Nigeria scored…

Ambode shuns Lagos Assembly again, ex-aides indict him

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

Immediate past Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday shunned the 16-man House of Assembly Committee set up to…

Daura has become so powerful in Aso Rock – Afenifere

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, has described as shameful the rift which ensued between Aisha Buhari and the daughter of Mamman…

Photo News: Buhari receives Aviation award

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has received Award on Improvement of Aviation Security and Outright Deficiencies from Minister of Aviation Hadi…

FIFA President makes statement on shameful scenes in Bulgaria

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has called for "new, stronger and more effective ways to eradicate racism in football" after the…

Non-indigenes in Kogi endorse Gov. Bello

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

A group of non-indigenes in Kogi, on Tuesday, assured Gov. Yahaya Bello of their full support in the Nov. 16…

Stanbic IBTC shines at All Africa Employee Engagement Awards

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, a member of Standard Bank Group, won three awards at the All Africa Employee Engagement Awards…

Senate adjourns budget defence

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The Senate on Tuesday, adjourned plenary for two weeks to engage Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in defence of their…

JUST IN: Senate passes amended Production Sharing Contract Bill

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

The Senate, in a bid to shore up Nigeria’s revenue earning, on Tuesday passed the Deep Offshore and Inland Basin…

Wizkid, 2baba, others hit Dubai for Africa Music Fest

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Nigerian international music superstars Wizkid and Tuface Idibia, popularly called 2baba, alongside other African artistes are set to hit Dubai…

Night of racist shame: See charges against Bulgaria, England

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

UEFA have confirmed four charges against the Bulgaria Football Union following the appalling scenes during last night's Euro 2020 qualifier.

Senate issues two-week deadline to MDAs to defend budget

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday issued two weeks deadline to Federal Government's Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, to defend their…

Buhari must protect Aisha from the Dauras – Fani-Kayode

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has taken an exception to the treatment meted to First Lady, Aisha Buhari…

Gov. Okowa appoints 11 permanent secretaries

Nimot Sulaimon

7 years ago

Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has approved the appointment of 11 Permanent Secretaries (PS) in the state.

Daura, Aisha rift explains Buhari’s failure – PDP

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The Peoples Democratic Party on Tuesday said the quarrel between the First Lady, Aisha Buhari, and the family of President…

Gunmen kill man, abduct 2 kids in Kwali, Abuja suburb

Nimot Sulaimon

7 years ago

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed a man, Ayuba Chashe, and abducted his two children at the Yebu community…

N90bn: Wazobia FM retracts story, apologises to Osinbajo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

Wazobia FM has apologised and retracted its story on the allegations made by Timi Frank that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo…

LASWA clears water hyacinth, tasks captains on safety

Nimot Sulaimon

7 years ago

The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) on Tuesday said it had started clearing water hyacinth on the state waterways, in…

Sanwo-Olu writes Assembly, seeks approval for N250bn loan

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sought the endorsement of the House of Assembly for a loan of N250 billion.

847 soldiers killed by Boko Haram buried in Borno cemetery – Ndume

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, said on Tuesday that from 2013 till date, 840 Nigerian soldiers…

Man who stole N.8m from ATM arrested by EFCC

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Makurdi zonal office, on Tuesday arraigned one Akintunde Ogunrinde (a.k.a Kekere) on a…

Nigerians are reluctant to buy local rice – Sellers lament

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Rice sellers in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital have expressed worry over the reluctance of consumers to buy locally produced…

Three in prison for impersonating EFCC, ICPC officials

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

A State High Court in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, presided over by Justice Archibong Archibong on Tuesday remanded the trio…

Beware of fraudsters, NDLEA yet to shortlist

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Tuesday warned the public against fraudsters and scammers claiming to have shortlisted…

Sanwo-Olu makes fresh appointment for Lotteries Board

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Mr. Bashir Abiola-Are as the General Manager/Chief Executive Officer of Lagos State…

Air India becomes first airline to use Taxibot

Nimot Sulaimon

7 years ago

India’s official carrier Air India on Tuesday became the first airline in the world to use a Taxibot on an…

Kogi Guber: Akpoti urged to withdraw suit against Bello

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Alhaji Mohammed Aliyu, former Chairman, Nigeria Peoples Congress(NPC) has appealed to Governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Natasha…

No going back on paying above N30,000 minimum wage – Sanwo-Olu

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has again promised to pay above N30,000 minimum wage to Lagos workers, considering the special…

Prince William, Kate visit Pakistan PM, Imran Khan

Nimot Sulaimon

7 years ago

Britain’s royal couple, Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton on Tuesday met President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran…

Pope Francis appoints new Vatican security chief

Nimot Sulaimon

7 years ago

Pope Francis on Tuesday named a new head of the Vatican security services, a day after the previous holder of…

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