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“I cannot work with Umahi”: Ebonyi APC spokesman resigns

Ebonyi State Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Mr. Chika Nwoba, has tendered his resignation after Governor Dave Umahi…

Strange disease kills 50 in Kogi; local herbs, treatment fail

The Kogi House of Assembly has called on State and Federal Ministries of Health to unravel the cause of the…
The two-week nationwide warning strike declared by ASUU disrupts ongoing second semester examinations of the University of Benin (UNIBEN).

UNIBEN urges graduates to collect their certificates

The Management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Edo state has urged graduates of the higher institution of learning to…

No helicopter was shot down in Borno – Nigerian Air Force

The Nigerian Air Force has dismissed reports that Boko Haram insurgents shot down a United Nations, UN, helicopter in Borno…
National Commandant Dickson Akoh explains why President Buhari should assent to the Peace Corps of Nigeria Bill .

Peace Corps of Nigeria partners FG on job creation

The Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN) has expressed its willingness to partner with the Federal Government towards addressing youths restiveness…

Scholars pay tribute to UNILAG’s late Prof. Coker

Prof. Afolabi Lesi, Provost, College of Medicine, University of Lagos (UNILAG), says the death of Prof. Akintoye Coker has created…
Lagos State House of Assembly

Lagos 2021 Appropriation Bill scales second reading

The Lagos 2021 Appropriation Bill of N1.16 trillion has scaled second reading on the floor of Lagos State House of…
Ecobank Nigeria Unveils “Enduring Legacies”: A Grand Tribute to the Masters of Nigerian Art

Ecobank Nigeria holds awareness webinar on diabetes

Ecobank Nigeria has concluded plans to step up awareness on non-communicable diseases, particularly diabetes to commemorate this year's Ecobank Day.

No regrets leaving PDP for APC: Governor Dave Umahi

Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, said he has no regrets leaving the Peoples Democratic Party to join the ruling All…

How to tackle TB, HIV, COVID-19, others – CSOs reveal

The Civil Society Accountability Forum has called for the strengthening of community entities to support Tuberculosis case finding efforts and…

Wike: Why Gov. Umahi dumped PDP for APC

Okafor Ifiebor/Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has said his Ebonyi counterpart, David Umahi defected from the Peoples Democratic…

Cult gangs on rampage in Edo, kill 20, take control of 3 LGAs

By Jethro Ibileke No fewer than 20 persons have been killed in battle between cult gangs in Benin,  following the…
Okezie Ikpeazu

Ikpeazu orders restructuring of Ulonna Farm Settlement

The Executive Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu has directed the immediate restructuring of the Ulonna Farm Settlement in Ohuhu…
Nigeria's former Education Minister, Obiageli Ezekwesili, stresses need for Africans to unite and change leadership style on the continent.

Ezekwesili reacts to Bakare’s claims she rejected being Buhari’s running mate

Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili has said that senior pastor of the Citadel Global Community Church, Tunde Bakare, was…
It’s too late for Igbos to beg for 2023 presidency - Shettima

We’re tired of old political cargoes in north – Arewa youths blow hot

The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, AYCF, has stated that it will not allow politicians whom it described as “old political…
An eyewitness reveals how gunmen abducted nine passengers between on Ikom-Ogoja Highway in Cross River State on Tuesday.

Gunmen kidnap 8 passengers in Edo

By Jethro Ibileke Eight passengers traveling in a commercial bus between Okhuessan and Emu, in Esan south-east local government area…

APC Governors visit Sanwo-Olu, decry wanton destruction of properties

Governor, under the aegis of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) on Tuesday visited Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to…

Lagos shuts 16 health facilities over quackery, others

The Lagos State Government has shutdown 16 health facilities across the State for non-compliance with regulatory standards. 

Lagos traffic nuisance: 1,000 policemen deployed; 357 vehicles impounded

The Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday deployed 1,000 policemen to different parts of Lagos to control traffic and enforce…
IGP Mohammed Adamu sends detectives to Benue to probe attack on Samuel Ortom

Embarrassing: 12 police officers abducted, families looking for ransom money

Twelve Police officers, all assistant superintendents(ASPs) have been abducted in north west Nigeria. The men were going for special operation…

South-South Governors demand apology from Presidency over botched meeting

The Governors and leaders of the South-South geopolitical region have demanded for an unreserved apology from the presidency for abruptly…

Okada riders, Task Force clash in Lagos: Vehicles vandalised, one injured

Irate Okada riders clashed with Task Force officials on Tuesday at Rainbow area on Oshodi-Mile 2 Expressway with three vehicles…

Pastor Sam Adeyemi joins Forbes Coaches Council

Renowned motivational speaker, founder and Senior Pastor of the Daystar Christian Centre, Pastor Sam Adeyemi has been named as a…
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi State

Bread tax: Kogi govt fires Perm. Sec. Usman Ibrahim query

A top official of the Kogi State Government is in trouble over his involvement in a controversial tax regime on…
Airlines suspend flights to Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu following closure of the runway of the facility for repairs by FAAN.

Ugwuanyi lauds Dana Air flight resumption to Enugu

Enugu State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has commended Dana Air Services for its decision to restart flights to the Akanu…

Abiru backs Sanwo-Olu, says all hands must be on deck to rebuild Lagos

The All Progressives Congress, APC, Senatorial candidate for Lagos East in the forthcoming bye-election, Tokunbo Abiru has backed Governor Babajide…

Enugu govt begins Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium maintenance work

Enugu State Government has commenced the maintenance of facilities at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, the Commissioner for Youths and Sport,…

Photo News: Buhari presides over Security Council meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday presided over the security council meeting at the State House, Abuja.
Oil rich Delta State turns into one party with defection of House of Assembly Speaker, Dennis Guwor, 21 other lawmakers from PDP to APC

Delta assembly passes N384bn 2021 appropriation bill

The Delta State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the 2021 Appropriation Bill of N384 billion.

Okorocha to chair NAFEST 2020

Sen. Rochas Okorocha, Chairman, Senate Committee on Culture and Tourism, will chair the 2020 edition of the National Festival of…