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Akinjide’s death, a great loss to Nigeria – Jonathan

Former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has expressed sadness over the passing on of former Attorney General of the Federation, Chief…

Coronavirus: Buhari writes CJN, canvasses release of prisoners awaiting trials

President Muhammadu Buhari has called for urgent measures towards the speedy trial of cases and decongestion of custodial centres in…

Edo police parade 60 suspects for rape, murder, robbery 

Operatives of Edo State Police Command on Tuesday paraded 60 suspects arrested from across the state for various crimes ranging…
Obasanjo

Akinjide, a nationalist, patriot – Obasanjo 

Former President,  Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described late  Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Chief Richard Akinjide…

Victory is near in Boko Haram war – Gen Udoh

The Chief of Training and Operations, Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Enobong Udoh, has charged troops of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) to…

COVID-19: Why number of cases increased in Lagos – Banky W

Popular Nigerian singer and actor cum politician, Bankole Wellington also known as Banky W has explained reasons for the increase…

Customs seizes 1,000 bags of rice in Adamawa

No less than 1,000 bags of smuggled foreign rice have been discovered by the Nigeria Customs Services in a residential…

Lagos discharges nine more Coronavirus patients

The Lagos State government, on Tuesday, announced the discharge of nine more Coronavirus patients, having tested negative twice for the…

Abba Kyari: A Forensic analysis

U.S. based lawyer Emmanuel Ogebe conducts a forensic analysis of the man Mallam Abba Kyari, from the point of view…

Man electrocuted in Abakaliki

A middle-aged-man whose identity is yet to be ascertained was electrocuted in Abakaliki on Tuesday, according to an eye-witness.

Ibadan Monarch pays tribute to ex-Attorney General Akinjide

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji has eulogized former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Richard Akinjide (SAN), who…

Reps member Jiba assures FCT residents of adequate palliatives

A member of House of Representatives, Mr. Micah Jiba has assured residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of adequate…
Lagos not responsible for demolishing POWA complex

Stimulus package: Lagos reaches out to Ajegunle residents, other groups

Lagos State Government over the weekend responded to the pleas of residents of Ajewole Street, Ajegunle, in the Ikorodu Local…

Abba Kyari: MAN commiserates with Presidency

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) says it will always remember the Late Malam Abba Kyari for his consistent support…

Akinjide, a legal colossus – Afe Babalola

Eminent lawyer, Afe Babalola, on Tuesday described the late Chief Richard Akinjide as a legal colossus and a professional who…

South-South Govs mourn Kyari

The South-South Governors Forum has commiserated with President Muhammadu Buhari over the death of his Chief of Staff, Mallam Abba…

Buhari mourns ex-Attorney-General, Chief Richard Akinjide

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with government and people of Oyo State over the passing of an illustrious son, former…
Comptroller General, Nigerian Immigration Service, Muhammed Babandede: Mr Muhammad Babandede, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS): says Chinese, Egyptians arrested for using fake marriages to secure resident permits for foreigners in Nigeria

Immigration boss resumes work after COVID-19 recovery

The Comptroller-General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr. Muhammad Babandede, has resumed work following recovery from COVID-19 infection.

Scores of bandits killed in Military’s airstrike in Niger

Defence Headquarters on Tuesday announced that the Air Component of Operation Gama Aiki, on April 19, killed several armed bandits…

Buhari salutes Felix Adenaike at 80

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday saluted veteran journalist, Felix Adenaike, on his 80th birthday.

Governor Abiodun urges Ogun students to join COVID-19 fight

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state called on students in the state to cooperate with his administration in the fight…

Bayelsa govt warns against consumption of dead fishes littering coastline

Bayelsa Government on Tuesday urged residents to abstain from harvesting, processing, eating or selling dead fishes currently littering the Atlantic…

NMA Chairman tests positive for Coronavirus

The Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Sokoto state chapter, Dr Sani Abubakar, has tested positive for Coronavirus.
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) shorten the traditional Friday prayers due to intense heat, until the end of the summer.

Group suspends Ramadan lectures, congregational prayers

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has ordered the suspension of annual Tafsir sessions and congregational Tarawih prayers…
The two-week nationwide warning strike declared by ASUU disrupts ongoing second semester examinations of the University of Benin (UNIBEN).

Coronavirus: UNIBEN enforces use of face masks

The Management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has directed compulsory use of face masks by staff and students seeking…

Enugu Commissioner for Youths, Sports assumes duty

The newly-appointed Enugu State Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Mr Manfred Nzekwe, has assumed work amidst the ravaging pandemic in…
T.B Joshua: SCOAN breaks silence on fire incident

Pastor T.B. Joshua: Hardship virus worse than coronavirus

Pastor T.B. Joshua of the Synagogue Church of All Nations has urged leaders of all countries to lift the lockdown…

Coronavirus: Women embrace family planning in Niger

Some childbearing age women in Niger are now accessing family planning following the lockdown imposed by the State Government to…
Northern Nigeria classified as Hunger hot spot

UN predicts spike in global hunger due to COVID-19

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has said that the number of people facing acute food insecurity could nearly…

Coronavirus: Firms make donation to Anambra

The Anambra Government on Tuesday took delivery of additional food items donated by companies for distribution to residents of the…