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Araraume emerges Imo APC candidate for senatorial by-election

Michael Adesina

6 years ago

Sen. Ifeanyi Araraume has been declared the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC), primaries for the senatorial by-election for…

Get ready for full re-opening of schools, FG tells States, administrators

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 years ago

The Federal Government on Thursday told state governments and school administrators to be prepared for the full reopening of schools.

Edo 2020: Ize-Iyamu vows to increase funding for Ambrose Alli University

Michael Adesina

6 years ago

Osagie Ize-Iyamu, All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate in the Edo governorship election has promised to increase funding for Ambrose Alli…

Relaxation of curfew: Night clubs, cinemas, bars remain closed – LASG

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 years ago

The Lagos State Government on Thursday said it has not lifted the restrictions on opening of bars, restaurants, night clubs,…

Buhari felicitates with SGF Boss Mustapha at 64

Nimot Sulaimon

6 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday felicitated with Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation as he clocked…

NHIS: IGP orders nationwide capturing of police retirees

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 years ago

Following the approval of the Federal Government for the enrollment of retired police officers on the National Health Insurance Scheme…

Blasphemy: Kano musician appeals death sentence; sues Ganduje

Michael Adesina

6 years ago

Yahaya Shariff-Aminu, who was sentenced to death for blaspheming Prophet Mohammed, has filed a notice of appeal.

COVID-19: Nigerian govt. okays reopening of NYSC orientation camps

Michael Adesina

6 years ago

The Federal Government has given the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) the green light to start making plans to reopen…

Senatorial bye-election: Ex-Polaris Bank MD Abiru wins APC primary

Michael Adesina

6 years ago

A former Managing Director of Polaris Bank, Mr Tokunbo Abiru on Thursday emerged candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC)…

Gbajabiamila to Ghana: Review law on $1 million capital

Michael Adesina

6 years ago

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has advocated an amicable settlement of trade disputes between Nigerians and…

Nigerian govt releases guidelines for reopening of schools

Michael Adesina

6 years ago

The Federal Government has released the guidelines for schools to resume activities in the country.

Oyetola directs schools to return to original uniforms

Nimot Sulaimon

6 years ago

As schools in Osun state prepare to resume, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola directed that all students will return to their original…

COVID-19: Gov Makinde cancels curfew

Michael Adesina

6 years ago

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has cancellation the 10 p.m. curfew imposed on the state in the wake of…

Cop beater, Lawal Segun lands in court

Nimot Sulaimon

6 years ago

Officers in Osun State Command on Thursday arraigned a 23-year-old man, Lawal Segun, before Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court for allegedly beating…

Obaseki vows to convert reacquired army land to housing estate

Michael Adesina

6 years ago

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Thursday vowed to convert the land the government reacquired from the Army Barracks in…

Expert says new petrol pump price fits global realities

Nimot Sulaimon

6 years ago

Prof. Wumi Iledare, former president, Nigerian Association for Energy Economics (NAEE) said the new price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)…

FishNet Alliance extends support to fishers in Ibeno

Taiwo Okanlawon

6 years ago

The FishNet Alliance has called for support for fishers in Ibeno, Akwa Ibom State and in other coastal communities across…

Ibadan serial killer, Shodipe in court today

Nimot Sulaimon

6 years ago

An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ibadan, has remanded Sunday Shodipe, the acclaimed Ibadan serial killer at Abolongo Correctional…

Gov. Buni mourns former commissioner, Dala Ago

Nimot Sulaimon

6 years ago

Yobe Governor Mai Mala Buni has expressed sadness over the death of Alhaji Dala Ago, a former commissioner and unionist,…

Lagos clampdown on illegal abattoir, arrests 10 butchers, impounds cows

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 years ago

Lagos State Government on Thursday clampdown on an illegal abattoir at Oke Rube area of Alimosho Local Government, arrested 10…

Obaseki, PDP promise to restore Benin City master plan

Nimot Sulaimon

6 years ago

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo state has promised to restore the Benin City master plan to ensure environmental…

The night I will never forget – Fani-Kayode

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 years ago

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has recounted the night he will never forget in his life.

IPMAN suspends planned strike in Anambra

Nimot Sulaimon

6 years ago

Members of Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) in Anambra, have suspended their planned strike in the state scheduled…

Atiku Abubakar rejects increased electricity tariffs

Nimot Sulaimon

6 years ago

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has aired his displeasure at the newly increased electricity tariffs.

Falana receives Kano death sentence case details

Nimot Sulaimon

6 years ago

Kano State Judiciary said it has submitted certified copies of the Sharia Court judgment to the Human Right activist, Mr…

Operator arraigned over boat mishap in Lagos

Taiwo Okanlawon

6 years ago

A boat captain, Elebiju Happiness, has been dragged to court by Lagos State Government over the boat mishap on Lagos…

APC defends hike in petrol, electricity prices

Richard Elesho

6 years ago

Buhari Richard Elesho/ Lokoja The All Progressives Congress, APC, has risen in defence of the new increase in pump price…

FG commences profiling of Displaced Persons in Borno camps

Taiwo Okanlawon

6 years ago

The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs in collaboration with the First Lady’s Office has commenced profiling of women and children…

Immigration Service implements procedures on Int’l flights resumption

Taiwo Okanlawon

6 years ago

The Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr Muhammad Babandede has implemented procedures for international flights resumption and visa payment.

Teen smuggler, seven others arrested with foreign rice

Taiwo Okanlawon

6 years ago

The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Victory has arrested a 16-year-old and seven other suspected smugglers of 1,522 bags of foreign…

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