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Buhari now a global icon in fight against corruption – Minister

Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama says President Muhammadu Buhari’s outing at 73rd UN General Assembly (UNGA), New York has made…

Man in trouble for allegedly kidnapping 16-year-old girlfriend

A 30-year-old man, Idris Usman, who allegedly kidnapped his 16-year-old girl friend, was on Wednesday docked before an Ebute Meta…

World Bank forecasts 2.7% growth for sub-Saharan Africa in 2018

The World Bank has cut its forecast for growth of sub-Saharan Africa in 2018 to 2.7 per cent, down from…
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau

Insecurity: Plateau governor solicits stakeholders’ support

Gov Simon Lalong of Plateau, has solicited the support of stakeholders to address the security challenges in the state. Lalong…

Pearse picks SDP Lagos governorship ticket

Dr Adetokunbo Pearse, Chairman, Strategy and Mobilisation, Social Democratic Party (SDP), South-West zone, on Wednesday emerged the consensus governorship candidate…

We will do “the needful” regarding Dogara – Lawmaker

Mr Peter Akpatason, representing Akoko-Edo in the House of Representatives, says loyal members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in…
Fraud

Woman steals 5 month-old baby

The Police on Wednesday arraigned a 23-year-old woman, Kudirat Ajao, before an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrate’s Court in Lagos over…
Estimated billing: Edo govt, BEDC to meter 500,000 houses

Eko Disco to give free prepaid meters

The Management of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) says it will give 100 free prepaid meters to its customers during…
Drama at Enugu Radio Station: EFCC seizes Presenter during live broadcast

N3.5bn fraud: EFCC arraigns Saraki’s aide, others

A Federal High Court Lagos, on Wednesday, ordered the remand in custody, of Gbenga Makanjuola, an aide to Senate President…

INEC issues Certificate of Return to Osun Governor-elect, Oyetola

Osun State governor-elect, Gboyega Oyetola, of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) was on Wednesday issued the certificate of return by…

Buhari to attend NDA graduation on Saturday

President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to attend the passing out of the Regular Course participants of the Nigeria Defence Academy…

Man stabs brother to death over a girl

An Ikeja High Court on Wednesday sentenced a 28-year-old man, Collins Abakwe, to 10 years in prison for stabbing his…
Senator George Akume, Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs: says it is almost certain that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will take over the Benue Government House in 2023.

Sen. Akume wins APC Benue North-West senatorial ticket

Former Senate Minority Leader, Sen. George Akume, has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) Benue North-West senatorial district’s ticket.

Imo APGA primary: Ohakim best man for the job – Group

The Imo Liberation Movement in Lagos says former Gov. Ikedi Ohakim is the best aspirant to fly the All Progressives…

Gov. Dickson laments recall of N24bn Paris Club refund

Gov. Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa on Wednesday lamented the recall of the N24 billion Paris Club debt refund earlier released…

Ambode’s speech conceding defeat to Sanwo-Olu

Fellow Lagosians, the last few days have witnessed intense political activities that have gripped the attention of the nation and…
Tobacco

Nigerian Govt reiterates commitment to end tobacco use

The Federal Government has renewed its commitment to reduce the use of Tobacco in the country.

Presidential Aspirant Condemns Monetization of NUJ Election

Jethro Ibileke/Benin Ahead of the 2018 Delegates Convention of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), holding in Abeokuta, Ogun State,…

Ministry denies plan to hike universities tuition fees

The Federal Ministry of Education on Wednesday debunked the news trending on social media that the Federal Government had approved…

Nigerian Govt urged to review budgetary allocation to education

Unionists on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to give priority to education and review the education budget from 7.04 per…

Bauchi Govt. tasked on special package for PHCs

The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations under the aegis of Bauchi State Network of Civil Society Organisations (BASNEC) has called…

Ogah emerges Abia APC governorship candidate

A renowned oil merchant, Mr Uche Ogah, on Wednesday emerged the winner of a keenly contested governorship primaries of the…

Herdsman remanded over alleged murder

An Ilorin Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday remanded a herdsman, Habeeb Aliyu, over alleged killing of one Umar Ismail at Sunbare…

Owners of demolished property to sue Lagos Govt

Owners of demolished property at the Lagoon View Estate, Ibeshe, Igbogbo-Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Ikorodu, have concluded plan…

Katsina Govt spends N6 billion on erosion control in 3 years

Katsina State Government has pumped over N6 billion in three years on erosion and flood control across the state, the…

U.S. investors pledge to invest in Nigerian economy – Minister

Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama says some U.S. investors and business men have indicated interest to invest in some sectors…

Zamfara: PDP governorship candidate calls for peaceful election

The winner of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary election in Zamfara, Alhaji Bello Matawalle has called on all…

Man in trouble for threatening to stone others to death

An unemployed man, Alex Akpighiran, 34, on Wednesday appeared at a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged threat to kill…

Lagos Guber Primary: APC NWC makes U-turn, declares Sanwo-Olu winner

The Lagos All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship panel has finally declared Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu winner of the party’s primaries held…
Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State

Healthcare delivery: Ondo Govt. trains laboratory scientists

The Ondo State Government has embarked on training of laboratory scientists at the primary health centres across the 18 local…