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Zulum meets Chadian President Idriss Deby [Photos]

Borno Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has had on audience with President Idriss Debby of the Republic of Chad.

Peter Jatau Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Kaduna dies

The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), has announced the death of the Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna,…
Boboye Oyeyemi, Corps Marshal, FRSC and other FRSC Officers.

No NIN, no driver’s license from Dec. 21, says FRSC

By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it will start enforcing the National Identification Number (NIN) directive…

Nigeria hits new grim milestone in COVID-19 cases

Nigeria has hit another grim milestone in COVID-19 cases, with new 930 cases announced on Wednesday by the Nigeria Centre…

Senate to pass 2021 budget on Monday

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has announced that the Senate will on Monday hold a special session to pass…

FAAC: FG, States, LGs share N601bn for November

By Temitope Ponle The Federal Government, States and Local government Councils shared N601.110 bn for November, Mr Aliyu Ahmed, Permanent…

Lagos Lands Bureau holds Stakeholders Forum

Lagos State Lands Bureau will hold its 2020 Interactive Stakeholders Forum on Thursday, the Permanent Secretary Mr. Bode Agoro has…

Fayemi appoints new surveyor-general, auditor-general

Governor Kayode Fayemi has approved the appointment of Mr Samuel Ibidunmoye and Mr Victor Adeuya as the new Surveyor-General, Auditor-General…

Senate confirms Police Commission, Consumer Protection nominees

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the nomination of Chief Onuemuche Nnamani as a Member of the Police Service Commission (PSC).

#EndSARS: Rivers LGA boss wants police to return her phone, wristwatch

By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The Chairman of Asari-Toru local government area, Mrs Alaso Johnbull Obi, has appealed to the Rivers…

Apapa Chairman offers N20m grant to SMEs

Mr Owolabi Adele, Chairman, Apapa Local Government Area in Lagos State has offered N20 million empowerment grant to 200 Small…

WHO commends Nigeria’s healthcare provision fund

Dr Walter Mulombo, World Health Organisation (WHO) representative in Nigeria, has commended Nigeria on the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF).

Tinubu, Fayemi want more money, powers to states

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti and other eminent…

Buhari at 78: A man of integrity, compassion – Lawan

President of Senate Ahmed Lawan has felicitated with President Muhammadu Buhari, as he marks his 78th birthday on Thursday, Dec.…

Tragedy as two workers get electrocuted at Lagos Boulos

An electric power accident has been reported at Bel Implex, a subshdiary of Boulos, a Nigerian distribution company for motorcycles,…

Obaseki’s APC members formally join PDP

By Jethro Ibileke/Benin Members of the Edo state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), loyal to Governor Godwin Obaseki,…
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Odigie-Oyegun to head APC reconciliation committee

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed its former National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun as the Chairman of its South-South…

Obaseki’s APC faction formally joins PDP

Members of the Edo state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), loyal to Governor Godwin Obaseki, on Wednesday announced…

‘How Saraki, others milked Kwara to complete hopelessness, standstill’

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry set up by the Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to probe into sales of public…

How Alfa impersonated Femi Adesina, GMD NNPC

The trial of a self-styled herbalist, Alfa Jamiu Isiaka, who allegedly impersonated the Special Adviser to the President on Media…

Why Appeal Court quashed Olisa Metuh’s 7-year jail term

The Appeal Court on Wednesday quashed the seven years jail term handed over to former Peoples Democratic Party's, PDP, spokesman,…

Lawyer Obasa, four others charged with fraud in Ibadan

EFCC, on Wednesday arraigned an Ibadan based lawyer, Adesile Obasa, and four others on an 11-count charge of conspiracy, forgery,…
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Jonathan delivers verdict on Buhari as he clocks 78

President Muhammadu Buhari's life has been a record of steadfast service to the nation, former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan delivers…

Rep. Adefisoye dumps SDP for APC

A member of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Adefisoye, on Wednesday defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the…

Obaseki loses critical case at Appeal Court

Governor Godwin Obaseki has lost his legal bid at the Appeal court to stay proceedings at Federal High Court in…

Uzodimma presents N346bn budget for 2021

Governor Hope Uzodimma on Wednesday presented N346.16 billion budget for the 2021 fiscal year to Imo state House of Assembly.
NSCDC operatives uncovers huge illegal refinery in forest at the boundary between Rivers and Abia States, arrest six alleged operators

Military dismantles illegal refineries in Rivers, Delta

The Defence Headquarters said troops of Operation Delta Safe have dismantled several illegal refineries in Rivers and Delta State respectively.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has dismissed reports that the Federal Government has lifted the ban on vehicle importation through the Seme border.

Buhari opens border posts at Seme, Illela, Mfun, Maigatari

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the immediate opening of Nigeria's border posts at four entry points, according to Minister of…

Breaking: At last, Buhari orders re-opening of land borders

Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday ordered the re-opening of land borders which had been shut for over one year.

Christian President in 2023 non-negotiable: Group

Christian group says a Christian president for Nigeria in 2023 is non-negotiable and that search for a consensus candidate must…