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Benue approves partial re-opening of schools

Isa Isawade

6 years ago

The Benue government on Wednesday approved a partial re-opening of schools in compliance with recommendations of the Presidential Task Force…

Pastor Niyi Omowodun arrested for defiling 12-year-old girl

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 years ago

The Police in Ogun State have arrested a 54-year-old man, Niyi Omowodun, a resident of Ejigun Agbede Itele, Ota in…

JUST IN: FG increases price of petrol to N143.80 per litre

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 years ago

The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA), has fixed the pump price band of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known…

ICPC re-arraigns Ishaq Modibbo- Kawu

Isa Isawade

6 years ago

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Wednesday re-arraigned Ishaq Modibbo- Kawu, the suspended Director-General of…

EFCC arraigns 4 over illegal oil dealings

Nimot Sulaimon

6 years ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, arraigned four suspected illegal oil dealers and a vessel on charges…

Senate President condoles with Borno Governor over death of Chief of Staff

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 years ago

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has sent his condolences to the Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, over the…

We have developed new methods to defeat insurgents – Buratai

Isa Isawade

6 years ago

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, said the Nigerian Army has developed new methods through which all…

Truck loses control, kills 4 in Ibadan

Nimot Sulaimon

6 years ago

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Wednesday reported that a truck loaded with beverages crushed to four persons to…

Court rejects Wadume, six others’ bail application

Nimot Sulaimon

6 years ago

A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, turned down the bail applications filed by suspected kidnap kingpin, Hamisu Bala…

Updated: 2 editors Adesina, Oma Djebah named ambassadors(Full List)

PM NEWS Editor

6 years ago

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has presented the list of 42 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for approval.

Robbery suspect, Adeniyi Ajayi picks death over Nigerian prison

Nimot Sulaimon

6 years ago

A 27-year-old self-confessed robber and serial rapist, Adeniyi Ajayi, begged the Nigerian Police to kill him, instead of imprisoning him.

Nigerians misunderstand the legislature – Lawan

Nimot Sulaimon

6 years ago

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the legislature is the most misunderstood arm of Government.

I don’t believe in dialogue with bandits – Buratai

Nimot Sulaimon

6 years ago

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has said that the military will not engage in dialogue with bandits…

Buhari commits to caring for vulnerable, poor Nigerians in UN message

PM NEWS Editor

6 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari said the recently developed Economic Sustainability Plan, aimed at stimulating the economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic, will…

Governor Zulum’s Chief of staff Babagana Wakil dies

PM NEWS Editor

6 years ago

Dr Babagana Wakil, the chief of staff to Governor Babagana Zulum, has died. According to a statement, Wakil died today…

Jamiu Babangida, 5 others remanded for robbery

PM NEWS Editor

6 years ago

An Ebute- Metta Chief Magistrate court, sitting in Oyingbo area of Lagos State today ordered the remand in a Nigerian…

Nigerian Onwuzuruike docked for scamming Egyptian of $8.5m

PM NEWS Editor

6 years ago

A Nigerian Kingsley Ikenna Onwuzuruike has been charged before Justice A.T. Mohammed of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt,…

Legislature most misunderstood arm of Government – Lawan

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 years ago

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the legislature is the most misunderstood arm of Government.

Bayelsa uncovers 718 fake employment letters

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 years ago

Over seven hundred suspected fake appointment letters have been discovered in the Bayelsa State Civil Service.

Buhari seeks Senate approval for 42 Ambassadorial nominees(Full List)

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 years ago

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has presented the list 42 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for approval.

Gunmen storm Kogi hospital, disrupt coronavirus press conference

Taiwo Okanlawon

6 years ago

Unknown gunmen on Wednesday morning attacked the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Lokoja, Kogi State, carting away computers and other sensitive…

PDP aspirant withdraws from Ondo governorship race

Michael Adesina

6 years ago

Mr John Ola-Mafo, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aspirant has withdrawn from the Ondo State Governorship election scheduled for Oct.…

Oyo lists guidelines for students’ resumption on July 6

Michael Adesina

6 years ago

Oyo State Government has announced various measures to prevent the spread of Coronavirus in schools, as students in primary and…

Governor Okowa, wife test positive for COVID-19

Michael Adesina

6 years ago

Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, and his wife have contracted COVID-19.

President Buhari presides over FEC meeting

Michael Adesina

6 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting. This makes it the 6th virtual FEC meeting…

COVID-19 tests free in Lagos

PM NEWS Editor

6 years ago

COVID-19 tests for residents of the state are free of charge, Lagos commissioner for information and strategy, Gbenga Omotoso says

Midnight fire guts Ajao market in Lagos

Michael Adesina

6 years ago

The Ajao market in the Ajao area of Lagos was gutted by fire on Wednesday, with valuable merchandise destroyed.

Edo Guber: INEC releases provisional list of nominated candidates

Michael Adesina

6 years ago

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday said that 14 political parties submitted nominations for the Edo governorship election.

Sex workers escape death as fire razes Brothel in Rivers

Isa Isawade

6 years ago

Proprietor of a popular brothel, Pedro Hotel, Diobu in Port Harcourt, Rivers State and many sex workers narrowly escaped death…

Commuters praise Buhari for Ulasi-Okija Bridge

Isa Isawade

6 years ago

Motorists and commuters who travel through the hitherto deathtrap on the notorious Ulasi-Okija Bridge along the Owerri-Onitsha Expressway in Anambra…

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