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Many feared killed in Kogi trailer accident

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Former Thisday editor Lanre Alfred releases book on Nigeria @60

Former Society Editor of ThisDay Newspapers, Lanre Alfred, has released his book, Nigeria @60: Foremost Nigerians in the Last 60years;…

Covenant University appoints Prof. Williams as Acting VC

The Board of Regents, Covenant University, Ota, has appointed Prof. Akan Williams as Acting Vice-Chancellor of the Institution. Mr Attat…
The Taliban Supreme Court sentences a man and woman to 39 lashes and 18 months in prison for engaging in extramarital sex.

How much sex should one have?

By Nehru Odeh  It is the mostly talked about topic, yet shrouded in secrecy. Still, it is something many are…
Police rescue abandoned 9-month-old girl child in Ebonyi

Newborn baby found dead in gutter in Nasarawa

Enebeli Alex Anayo/NAN A newborn baby wrapped in a polythene bag was found dead in a gutter near Aku Village,…
Zamfara Governor Bello Matawalle buys 450 truckloads of food for Ramadan

Zamfara declares N37 billion missing from treasury

The Zamfara Government said it is tracking the whereabouts of over N37 billion refunds on Federal Government projects executed by…

PDP sends message to ex-Ekiti governor Fayose

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commiserated with the former governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, over the death of his…
Flying officer Tolulope Arotile

Air Force immortalises Tolulope Arotile

Nigerian Air Force has immortalised Tolulope Arotile, its first female combat helicopter pilot, who died in a freak road accident…
Senator Gyang: Anyone against my 2023 ambition will go down

Sen. Gyang reacts to assassination of Plateau traditional ruler

Sen. Istifanus Gyang (PDP- Plateau) has described the assassination of a traditional ruler in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of…

Why Women Empowerment Is Vital to Ending Malnutrition In Nigeria

Amina Omoike From the time a woman is born until when she dies, she plays a significant role in life,…

8 states yet to pay new minimum wage: TUC warns

The Trade Union Congress (TUC), has said that eight states are yet to commence the payment of the new minimum…
Eighteen APC governors, led by Yobe Governor Mai Mala Buni, are expected in Gusau tomorrow to formally receive Governor Bello Matawalle into their fold.

Zamfara says N10.8b varsity fund vanishes, accuses ex-governor Yari

The Zamfara Government has accused the administration of former governor Abdulaziz Yari of diverting N10.8 billion( about $278.9 million) set…

Buhari addresses 75th UNGA from Aso Rock: The Full Speech

The full country statement made by President Muhammadu Buhari to the virtual 75th UN General Assembly on Tuesday

Nigeria’s High Commission in Canada reopens

The Nigerian High Commission in Ottawa Canada said it will resume in-person immigration and consular services on Thursday, 24 September.

Nigerian Navy deploys 6 warships, 60 gunboats against pirates, oil thieves

The Nigerian Navy has deployed troops on board six warships, including 60 gunboats, in a special military exercise to tackle…

COVID-19 Update: Cases shrink in many states, uptick in Lagos, Plateau

Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nigeria shrank to 176, from 195 on Monday., but NCDC reported uptick in Lagos and Plateau…
Governor Douye Diri:, imposes curfew on Bayelsa waterways as part of measures to check cases of insecurity along the creeks in the state

Deduction of Bayelsa’s fund amounts to ceding our territory to Rivers – Diri

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Tuesday flayed the deduction of the state's revenue by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation…

We have opened up Rivers for economic prosperity – Wike

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike says the developmental projects of his administration are designed to create rapid economic growth.

Lagos receives 107,546 palliative food packs from CA-COVID

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday began distribution of 107,546 palliative food packs which were handed over to the State…

Int’l Peace Day: Nollywood actor, Mr. Latin calls For peaceful co-existence

The National President of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPPAN), Otunba Bolaji Amusan, popularly known…
Minister of Finance Zainab Ahmed

FG sends revenue directors to FIRS, NNPC, NCC, CAC, six others

The Federal Government, hit by double whammy of declining revenue and increasing debt, moved Tuesday to monitor revenue management in…

Rivers CP orders arrest of five policemen for killing musician

Rivers Police Commissioner, Joseph Mukan has ordered arrest of Sergeant Isaiah Ben and four other policemen for allegedly shooting 20-year-old…

Edo University Iyamho sets date for new academic session

Edo University Iyamho, has concluded arrangement for the commencement of Post UTME screening exercise for the 2020/2021 new academic session.

TUC shifts nationwide protest

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) said it has postponed its planned nationwide protest scheduled for Sept. 23 till…
Primate Ayodele

Primate Ayodele ambivalent about APC’s chances in Ondo election

Popular cleric and leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Ayodele, was ambivalent in his prediction of the outcome of…

African Free Trade Agreement must be backed by adequate policies – Lawan

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said for the African Continental Free Trade Agreement to yield expected results, same…

EFCC docks Oko Poly lecturer Ezeokafor for N27m fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC today docked Pius Ugochukwu Ezeokafor, a former Director of Physical Planning, and now…

UN gives Buhari passmark on humanitarian access in Northeast

The United Nations has given the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari a passmark for taking important steps to improve humanitarian…

International Peace Day: Group charges Nigerian leaders on peaceful co-existence

Aviary Association Worldwide, Gateway Chapter, has charged Nigerian leaders to ensure peaceful coexistence among Nigerians by not being partial.
Oyegun who stated during the official declaration of Chief Dele Momodu for the ADC, noted that all must work together to redeem the country

Obaseki’s victory shows egocentric politicking can be defeated – Odigie-Oyegun

A former National chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has congratulated Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin…