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NUC to convert MAUTECH into omnibus university

National Universities Commission (NUC) says it will convert Modibbo Adama University of Technology (MAUTECH), Yola, to a conventional university to…
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FCTA committed to polio eradication – Minister

Malam Muhammad Bello, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has restated the administration’s commitment to completely eradicate polio in…

Osinbajo advocates building bridges across faith, tribe

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called for the building of bridges across religions and ethnic nationalities in order to ensure…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) said it has disbursed refunds amounting to N4.4 billion to 36 States’ Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the Armed Forces.

NAHCON moves to Hajj House, Abuja

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Tuesday formally relocated to its permanent headquarters, Hajj House, formerly Metro Plaza…

Ahmed Abubakar appointed as acting Bauchi HoS

Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has approved the appointment of Alhaji Ahmed Abubakar as the state’s Acting Head of…
Ahmad Lawan, Senate President

Lawan assures of inclusion of young parliamentarians

President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, has assured young parliamentarians of inclusion in the affairs of the legislature.

NSCDC in Zaria busts 2 more inhuman rehab centres, frees 11 persons

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kaduna State Command, said it has busted two more inhuman rehabilitation centres.
Eid-el-Kabir: FRSC, NSCDC deploy 1,636 officers in Edo

FRSC sends 7,000 Nigerian drivers for psychiatric tests

Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Tuesday said that over 7,000 traffic offenders have gone through psychiatrist tests since 2017.
A divorcee, Nneamaka Nwosu, has been arrested in Nnokwa community of Anambra State for setting police woman and her two children ablaze.

Nigerian docked for raping Ukrainian in Dubai, 2nd trial in one week

A 32-year-old Nigerian, who was previously found guilty of raping a woman, has been accused of raping another in the…

Buratai: Why the army adopted spiritual warfare against Boko Haram

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, said the army adopted spiritual warfare to counter Boko Haram…

Men staring at women’s boobs 10 minutes daily will live longer: Scientists

Men who stare at women's breasts for 10 minutes daily will live longer and will also be healthier, a study…

Boris Johnson October 31 Brexit deadline derailed, EU backs delay

Boris Johnson’s obsessive mission to take the U.K. out of the European Union on 31 October was derailed as members…

Sokoto to set up more schools for persons with specials needs

The Sokoto State Government on Tuesday announced plans to establish two additional schools to cater for people with special needs.

Environmental laws: 175 people arrested for violation in Ekiti

The Ekiti Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Mr Gbenga Agbeyo, said that 175 people were arrested and prosecuted for…

Impeachment: Ex-US envoy Taylor gives disturbing testimony on Trump

Amidst President Trump’s characterisation  of the impeachment enquiry against him as ‘lynching, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine  William Taylor  provided…

Iwo Road Interchange: South West PDP salutes Makinde

The South-West chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended the decision of Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State…

Anti-corruption war: NASS will support EFCC, ICPC – Lawan

President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday that the National Assembly would provide the necessary support to anti-graft…

South Africans attack Nigerians again in fresh burst of xenophobia

Three Nigerians were among other foreign nationals who on Tuesday suffered from fresh xenophobic attacks  in different locations of Witbank,…

Drama in court as couple fights over house keys

There was a mild drama at the Customary Court of Agege, Lagos after a wife refused to release house keys…

Kola Aluko, Diezani’s partner forfeits 3 prime properties worth N6.42b

Justice Mohammed Liman of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday ordered the temporary forfeiture of some…

Anambra first lady says NGO has built 28 houses

Caring Family Enhancement Initiative (CAFE), a non-profit organisation founded by Wife of Anambra Governor, Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano says it has…

37 traffic offenders sentenced to 100-hour community service in Lagos

The Special Offences (Mobile) Court, in Oshodi area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, on Tuesday sentenced 37 traffic offenders to 100…

Rowdy defendants shackled in gang rape trial

The angry atmosphere in court during the trial of 11 men charged with raping a student outside a disco in…

Volume of coconut production in Lagos hits N10bn – Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday disclosed that the State has about two million coconut trees with an annual…

The door is open – Umahi tells grumbling appointees

Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has told his appointees that the door was open for them to quit instead of…

NASS will support EFCC, ICPC in fight against corruption – Lawan

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, said on Tuesday that the National Assembly will provide the necessary support to the…

What Gbajabiamila, Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun, Aisha said at Women’s Conference

Nigeria's House of Representatives Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila; wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, Governors of Lagos, Kwara and Ogun States,…

DBanj’s manager buries mum in style

Damian Okoroafor, a long-standing manager and now business partner of popular Nigerian artiste, DBanj buries his mother, Ezinne Okoroafor in…

Why Nigeria’s economy will grow faster under Buhari – Oshiomhole

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, has expressed President Muhammadu Buhari’s determination to accelerate economic…

Trump sends message to embattled Israel PM Netanyahu

US President Donald Trump congratulated his close ally Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his 70th birthday as the embattled Israeli…