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TCN restores national grid after partial collapse

Nigerians mock DISCOs, TCN over blackout

Nigerians on Twitter are posting derisive comments about the electricity distribution companies and Transmission Company of Nigeria, following the collapse…

Wike approves N30,000 wage for Rivers workers, no arrears

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has approved the payment of N30,000 minimum wage for civil servants in the state,…

Amotekun: Rep member berates AGF Malami

A member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Taiwo Oluga, described the action of the Minister for Justice and Attorney…
60 gunmen ambush policemen, lawmaker in Ebonyi, two cops abducted

Gunmen kill two health workers, injure two others

Two health workers attached to Makosa village in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State for polio vaccine have been…

We will sustain efforts to end child marriage -Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, has vowed that his administration would sustain ongoing efforts to end child marriage and improve girl-child education…
Ibori

UK makes fresh bid to confiscate Ibori’s £117m assets

A British prosecutor launched a fresh attempt on Thursday to confiscate tens of millions of pounds stolen from an oil-producing…

Abdulrazak mourns passage of medical doctor Abdulkadir Oniyangi

Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has announced the death of Dr AbdulKadir Oniyangi, a foremost Northern Nigeria medical doctor. Oniyangi…
Suleman

I stand with Southwest on Amotekun – Apostle Suleman

Apostle Johnson Suleman, founder, Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide has thrown his weight behind Southwest's security outfit, Operation Amotekun.

Agony of acid victim: Don’t let me die like my mother

Until August last year when her brother sprayed acid on her, 18-year-old Munirat Alhaji was full of dreams. Now, she…
Mr Muhammad Nami, chairman of FIRS

Minister inaugurates FIRS board, announces date of new VAT regime

Mrs Zainab Ahmed, the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning said the implementation of the new regime of 7.5…

N716b shared by 3 tiers of government, tax revenue soars 48% ,

The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared N716.298 billion to the three tiers of government for the month of…

Police rescue 19 children from illegal orphanage in Kano

Following the discovery of an alleged illegal private orphanage, Du Merci Children Development Ministry, Kano State Police Command says it…

Southwest Presidency: Fani-Kayode replies Miyetti Allah

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has told Miyetti Allah to go to hell over threat that the Southwest may not…
Akande

Senate President greets Chief Bisi Akande at 81

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has felicitated with Chief Bisi Akande on the occasion of his 81st birthday.

Sanwo-Olu sacks Commissioner in Cabinet reshuffle

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sacked Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Shulamite Olufunke Adebolu in a minor Cabinet…

PDP goes ballistic over Imo verdict, calls for CJN’s resignation

The Peoples Democratic Party has described the Supreme Court verdict on the Imo election as a judicial coup and called…
Drug abusse

NGO identifies measures to curb drug abuse

Vanguard Against Drug Abuse (VGADA), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) says curbing drug abuse has been a major challenge affecting the…

Child abuse: Gov’s wife tells parents, guardians to protect wards

Wife of the Nasarawa State Governor, Hajiya Silifat Abdullahi Sule, has urged parents and guardians in the State to protect…
Boboye Oyeyemi, Corps Marshal, FRSC and other FRSC Officers.

FRSC promotes, decorates 35 officers

The Kwara Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Thursday decorated 35 of its newly promoted officers.
The governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule said his administration has fulfilled all promises made during the 2019 electioneering campaign.

Nasarawa to beef up security in unity schools

The Nasarawa State Government is to beef up security in unity schools in the state in order to protect students…

Four Lagos pilgrims abscond in Jerusalem

Four Lagos State pilgrims, who embarked on pilgrimage to Jerusalem in Israel have absconded.
Abdullahi Sule, the candidate of APC was early Monday declared the winner of last Saturday's governorship election in Nasarawa State.

We stand for community policing in Nasarawa – Governor

Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa state says the state has adopted community policing strategies in tackling its security challenges.
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State

Kwara governor harps on irregular migration

Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq says his administration is putting in place measures to empower young people and strengthen local businesses to…

NAFDAC to host food, drugs’ international trade conference

The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has concluded plans to host a world trade conference for…

Buhari flies out to London Friday

Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari will depart the shores of Nigeria to London on Friday for a summit.
South West is not Biafra Republic, stay away: Gani Adams warns Simon Ekpa

Synergise regional security outfits – Yoruba leaders

Prominent Yoruba leaders on Thursday called for synergy among regional security outfits in Nigeria to ensure better security and proper…

Sanwo-Olu reshuffles Cabinet

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced minor cabinet reshuffle, with the appointment of three new members.

Abuja property developer remanded for arriving court late

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), High Court, Jabi, Abuja has revoked the bail he granted Maitama, Abuja property developer, Joseph…

Oyo Establishes Committee on Collapsed Bridges, Failing Structures

Oyo State Government has inaugurated a committee to urgently take inventory of collapsed bridges and failing public structures otherwise called…

Lagos procures 5,000 drones to man waterways

The Lagos State Government says it has procured 5,000 thousand drones for search and rescue operations on the waterways.