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Fact Check: Did Boko Haram attack Borno Governor Zulum’s convoy in Baga?

Was Governor Babagana Zulum's convoy attacked by Boko Haram on Friday enroute Baga as widely reported. P.M.NEWS has done a…

3 die of COVID-19 in Nigeria, zero infection in Abuja

Three persons have died of COVID-19 in Nigeria, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control reported on Saturday.

APC has learnt its lesson from Edo election : Hamman Tahir

Prof. Hamman Tahir, former National Vice Chairman, North East, of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said the party has learnt…

Air Force hits Boko Haram targets, scores of terrorists killed (Video)

Air strikes by the Air Task Force of Operation LAFIYA DOLE under subsidiary Operation HAIL STORM have hit several Boko…

4 Air Force men convicted for embezzlement, Warrant officer Oyebanji jailed 21 years

Michael Oyebanji, a master warrant officer with the Nigerian Air Force in Makurdi has been sentenced to 21 years of…
Ekiti traditional rulers invoke ancestral spirit over LCDA headquarters

Ekiti health workers begin 7-day warning strike Monday

Ekiti State chapter of the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) is to commence a seven-day warning strike on Monday to…

ACF condemns Boko Haram attack in Baga, urges Army to wake up

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has condemned Friday’s ambush of security personnel by Boko Haram terrorists near Baga, describing it…
IPMAN describes reduction in price of premium motor spirit also known as petrol by Dangote Petroleum Refinery as the beauty of deregulation.

Petroleum marketers pull out of planned nationwide strike

The National Executive Council of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) on Saturday said members would not partake…

Updated: Death toll in Baga Boko Haram ambush rises

The death toll in the Friday ambush of security men by Boko Haram terrorists in Baga has increased to 15,…

Zulum speaks on Baga massacre by Boko Haram

Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has condemned the killing of eight policemen and three members of Civilian Joint Task Force…

Three dead as truck falls into Epe River in Lagos

Three people have been confirmed dead as a truck fell into the Epe River from Berger Bridge late Friday night.

Shocker: Anambra man Ogum clubs father to death, buries him in shallow grave

Officers of Umunze division of Anambra Police Command, working with members of the local vigilance group in the early hours…

MNJTF troop rescues 12 Boko Haram hostages in Chad

By Muhaimin Olowoporoku Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Troop in a recent Boko Haram ambush have rescued 12 hostages near…

Ex-lawmaker dumps Akeredolu, joins Ajayi’s ZLP

Omogbehin, also a member of Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu’s Campaign Council in the Oct. 10 governorship election in the state, announced…
NLC says its members arrested and detained during protests will now be paid allowance for the period of time their freedom are curtailed.

Oyo workers ordered to join nationwide strike on Monday

Workers in Oyo State have been directed to join the nationwide strike commencing on Monday, September 28, 2020, to protest…

Withdraw all matters from court, Uzodimma tells Owerri monarchs

Traditional Rulers of the three Autonomous Communities laying claim to Area ‘’K” land in New-Owerri have been asked to go…

Buhari’s social intervention in Imo incomparable – Gov Uzodimma

Governor Hope Uzodimma has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his numerous social intervention programmes in Imo State, saying no government…

Nigeria’s unity non-negotiable – Lagos Dep.-Gov Hamzat

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, said Nigerian states must continue to exist as a united and formidable country.…

Nigerian soldiers hit bandits hard in Nasarawa, Taraba

The Defence Headquarters said the troops of Operation Whirl Stroke and 117 Guards Battalion have eliminated

Night fire consumes Peelinks electrical complex in Lokoja

Richard Elesho/ Lokoja About three days after a tanker accident sparked an explosion that claimed 30 lives in Lokoja, a…

Bagudu, Badaru, hundreds of mourners attend Yahaya Bawa’s funeral

The funeral prayer and burial of Alhaji Yahaya Bawa in Jega was attended by Kebbi State Governor, Abubakar Atiku-Bagudu and…
Governor Nyesom Wike: to lead members of PDP in Rivers to receive decampees of key members of state chapter of APC

Affidavit of no reception: Rivers review order on conduct of marriage

The Rivers State Executive Council has reviewed the compliance of citizens as it relates to Executive Order 16 on the…

Rivers council announces date for reopening of schools, public places

The Rivers State Executive Council has approved the reopening of schools in the State with effect from
Boboye Oyeyemi, Corps Marshal, FRSC and other FRSC Officers.

Ajaokuta Ganaga road is flooded – FRSC boss Oyeyemi sends message to travellers

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised travelers to desist from night travels so as to minimise road mishaps…

Another fire disaster in Lagos

Lagos recorded another fire incident on Friday after a gas tanker explosion that occurred at the Ifako-Ijaye area of Lagos…

Fire razes multi-million naira electronic plaza in Kogi (Video)

Barely two days after a tanker fire burnt 23 people to death in Kogi State, another fire tragedy struck the…

Osinbajo eulogises Pa Fasoranti who clocks 94

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Friday, felicitated with elder statesman, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, on the occasion of his 94th birthday.

5000 housing units for Kebbi, Bagudu lays foundation

Gov. Abubakar Atiku-Bagudu of Kebbi on Friday laid the foundation for the building of 5,000 housing for vulnerable people in…

One dies, 3 others injured in stampede for Gov. Tambuwal’s cash

A stampede for the monetary gift doled out by Governor Aminu Tambuwal in Sokoto on Friday has led to tragedy…

Kaduna govt vets Zazzau kingmakers report to pick new Emir

The Kaduna State Government on Friday, confirmed that it had received the report of Zazzau Emirate kingmakers, for the appointment…