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Zambian president threatens to declare state of emergency

President Edgar Lungu of Zambia on Friday threatened to declare a state of emergency if people do not stop setting…
Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River

Governor mourns victims of Calabar viewing centre tragedy

Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River has described as tragic and horrifying, the loss of several lives at a viewing…

Former Governor rallies support for Buhari’s development initiative

Nigerians have been urged to support the development initiatives of President Muhammadu Buhari for the Niger Delta Region.

Presidency: Suspended NIA boss did not cry

The Presidency has condemned the media reports that the suspended Director General of the National Intelligence Agency, Amb. Ayo Oke,…

Gov. urges women to plant vegetables for local consumption

Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has advised women to plant enough vegetables for local consumption so as to discourage…
Nigeria Joins Global Community in Commitment to Defeat Meningitis by 2030

Agencies collaborate to curb spread of meningitis

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) says it has entered into partnership with the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control ( NCDC)…

President urges Nigerians to keep faith with `Change Begins with Me’ mantra

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that ‎his government’s `Change Begins with Me’ mantra required perseverance and endurance from Nigerians.‎
Nigerian Navy says its operatives have rescued 15 victims of human trafficking during different operations on the Lagos waterways.

Navy suggests regional collaboration to reduce piracy in W/Central Africa

Rear.Adm. Adeniyi Osinowo, the Chief of Training and Operations, Naval Headquarters on Thursday in Abuja suggested zonal, regional and inter-regional…

Groups to engage youths in agriculture via entertainment

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the Corporate Farmers International (CFIL) on Thursday held a strategic meeting on…

Being physically challenged, not reason for begging – Cleric

Mr Jude Uchechukwu, Senior Pastor of World Liberation Assembly, Nsukka says being physically challenged is not reason to become a…

FG appoints new management for NEXIM Bank

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr Abubakar Bello as the new Managing Director of the Nigeria Export-Import…

UN chief slashes aircraft operational costs

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres has launched an initiative to reduce aircraft operational costs by increasing the efficiency in the…

State police command initiates measures to end farmers/herdsmen clashes

The Commissioner of Police in Abia, Mr Leye Oyebade, said on Thursday that the command had developed a template to…

Power generating stations release 3,767Wh/hour of electricity – Report

Power generating stations comprising hydro and gas-fired plants in Nigeria released an average of 3,767MW/hour of power on April 19,…

Police arrest run-away Boko Haram member in Bauchi

The Police Command in Bauchi has arrested one Mohammed Nafiu, a Boko Haram member already declared wanted by the military.

Russia bans Jehovah’s Witnesses from operating in the country

Russia's Supreme Court has banned Jehovah’s Witnesses from operating in the country henceforth.

African Drums Festival commences in Abeokuta

The African Drums Festival commenced in Abeokuta, Ogun, on Thursday with more than 20 cultural troupes from about 13 countries…

Ooni must demand release of Yoruba youths, oba by police

Prince Adedipe Ewenla, the Crown Prince of Ilugun Asalu in Abeokuta North, Ogun, Southwest Nigeria has charged the the Ooni…

4 primary school head teachers suspended for fraud

The Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) in Cross River has demoted and suspended four primary school head teachers for three…

Firm Petitions IG Over Cover-up of Ladipo Market Murder Suspect

The Law firm of Ubani and Co has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris over an alleged cover-up of…
Cholera

Cholera kills 172 in South Sudan, says UN

No fewer than 172 people have died from cholera outbreak across 14 counties in South Sudan since the initial outbreak…

Suspended Nigeria intelligence boss did not cry – Presidency

The Presidency has condemned the media reports that the suspended Director General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Ayo Oke,…

2 aircraft collide at Lagos Airport

A ground collision of two aircraft belonging to Air Peace has been reported at the Murtala Mohammed Airport in Lagos…

State Chapter postpones delegates confab in Sokoto

The Sokoto State Chapter of the (AEWUN) has postponed its delegates conference it earlier planned to hold on April 20.

NCC sensitises telecom consumers on rights

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has again called on telecom subscribers to dial 622 toll free for complaints and send…

Police rescue 22 victims of human trafficking, arrests trafficker

The Police Command in Katsina State says it has arrested 22 victims of Human Trafficking in Katsina Metropolis.
NiMet

Partly cloudy, sunny hazy atmosphere to prevail on Friday – NiMet

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has predicted partly cloudy conditions over the Central States of the country on Friday morning…
PDP

Party wants independent body to investigate suspended SGF

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Federal Government to constitute an independent body to investigate corruption allegations against…

Lagos begins Health Insurance Scheme November

The Lagos State Government on Thursday said the much awaited State Health Insurance Scheme (LSHS) will commence in November, 2017.

Air Force to provide free medical outreach in Kaduna

No fewer than 1,000 people in Barakallahu community in Igabi Local Govement Area of Kaduna State will benefit from the…