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Businesses will get level playing field – Osinbajo

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal Government will ensure that business environment in the country is transparent and fair. Osinbajo,…

Okoyomon, ex-Mint Boss battles to get out of Kuje prison

Justice Valentine Ashi of the FCT High Court sitting in Apo on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 adjourned to August 12,…
The 2015 All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Rivers State, Dr Dakuku Peterside has said the victory of Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the just concluded presidential election represents a promising moment in Nigeria's history.

Peterside hails clean-up of Ogoniland by Buhari, describes action as courageous

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Dr. Dakuku Peterside, All Progressives Congress, APC governorship candidate in the April election in Rivers State has commended…

Ex-Lagos lawmaker gives out buses, other items to mark birthday

Eromosele Ebhomele For the second time this year, a former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Abdoulbaqı Ladı…

Military re-affirms commitment to annihilate Boko Haram

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Director of Defence Information (DDI), Colonel Rabe Abubakar, has re-affirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Armed Forces…

Shake up in NNPC as new GMD sacks 8 executive directors, appoints new ones

Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, the new Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC on Wednesday sacked all the eight…

Participation in NYSC scheme may be made optional – Director General

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier-General Johnson Olawumi, told President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday that there were plans to…

Buhari did not spend N2.2bn on trip to USA – Presidency

The Presidency has dismissed claims in some quarters that President Muhammadu Buhari spent a total of N2.2billion during his four-day…
Godwin Emefiele, CBN Governo

Senate summons CBN Gov. over falling value of naira

After a brief debate, the Senate on Wednesday agreed to summon Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria…

I’ll make sure NYSC continues to drive national unity – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja pledged that his administration will take all necessary actions to maintain and improve the…

Buhari orders fast-track environmental clean-up of Ogoniland

In keeping with his avowed commitment to working for the development and well-being of all Nigerians, President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday…

Ambode Orders Release Of N11b To Pay Pension Arrears

Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday directed Pension Cash Assets to immediately release N11 billion to offset…

Police Kill 2 Robbery Suspects

The police in Delta State, on Wednesday, said they had killed two armed robbery suspects in Asaba. Police spokesperson, DSP…

Bricklayer Remanded Over Motorcycle Theft

An Akure Chief Magistrate, Mrs Olayinka Omole, on Wednesday, ordered the remand of a 22-year-old bricklayer, Wisdom Emmanuel, at Olokuta…

Obiano At 60: Bishop Urges Support, Respect For Constituted Authorities

Bishop Paulinus Ezeokafor of the Catholic Diocese of Awka, Anambra, on Wednesday called on Nigerians to be patriotic and accord…

Ndigbo group commends Buhari over appointment of NNPC GMD

A group representing the people of South East Nigeria, the Ndigbo Cultural Society of Nigeria (NCSN) has commended President Muhammadu…

Ambode Swears In 19 New Perm. Secs, Warns Against Compromise

Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday swore in 19 new Permanent Secretaries, warning them against compromise in…

Senate Rule: It’s still not late for Saraki to resign

Eromosele Ebhomele Former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mufutau Egberongbe, has said Nigeria’s Senate President, Bukola Saraki,…

EFCC docks banker for N27m fraud

Eromosele Ebhomele A banker, Bawa Momodu, is standing before Justice I.E Ekwo of the Federal High Court sitting in Port…

Gov. Dickson, Alamieyeseigha not sent out of Bayelsa meeting- PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) has denied media reports that the Bayelsa state Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson and Chief Diepreye…

Lagos Deputy Gov Dissociates Self From Internet Scammers

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule has alerted the general public that some unscrupulous elements have been using…

Man Charged With Forcing Manhood Into Girl’s Mouth

Cyriacus Izuekwe A 24-year-old man has been arrested and charged before Isolo Magistrates’ Court for defiling and engaging a 4-year-old…

Nigerian troops clear all planted explosives by Boko Haram

The Nigerian Army says troops in recovery operations have cleared all roads in the northeast of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs),…

OPIC Begins Work On Isheri New Estate

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta As part of its rebuilding mission across the nooks and crannies of Ogun State, an arm of housing…

Federal Neuro-psychiatric Hospital, Aro ranked 6th in Africa, 1st in Nigeria

The Federal Neuro-psychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, Ogun state has been ranked best hospital in Nigeria by Ranking Web of World…

Mimiko Sacks Aides

Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State, western Nigeria, on Tuesday announced the disengagement of his Special Assistants (SAs) and Senior…

Buhari, NASS promise to find Chibok Girls – US Congresswoman

President Muhammadu Buhari and Nigerian lawmakers have promised to intensify their efforts to ensure the safe return of the Chibok…

I-G urges court to dismiss suit that seeks to stop investigation into Senate forgery

A Federal High Court in Abuja has been urged to dismiss a suit by Senator Gilbert Nnaji (PDP-Enugu East), seeking…

NNPC: Can Kachikwu turn around the corrupt behemoth?

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja In terms of its timeliness, the appointment of Dr. Ibe Emmanuel Kachikwu as the Group Managing Director of…

Vandalism, bunkering were major challenge of my tenure – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday identified bunkering and vandalism as the “most challenging problems” that confronted his eight-year tenure…