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Fashola charges RCC to step up action on Onitsha/Enugu road rehabilitation

The Minister of Works, Power and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola has charged contracting firm handling the rehabilitation of Umunya /Amawbia…

Kogi Govt. to construct standard sports facilities in 3 schools

The Kogi Government is to provide standard sports facilities in three selected schools with one located in each of the…
Nigerian

Tribunal to begin pre-trial of Benue governorship dispute May 28

The Governorship, National and State Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal in Benue has fixed May 28 to commence pre-trial on the…
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Airtel 4G Network will accelerate economic activities – MD

The Managing Director, Airtel Nigeria, Mr Segun Ogunsanya, says the launch of Airtel 4G in Imo with innovative offerings was…

Bello mourns Kogi NYSC Coordinator

Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has commiserated with the family of Mr Michael Ahile and the National Youth Service Corps…

Lagos Island Rotary Club refurbishes school toilet facilities

The Rotary Club of Lagos Island has renovated toilet facilities at Dr Teslim Elias Primary School, Isale Eko, Lagos, in…

Umrah: Buhari leaves Madinah for Makkah

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday evening arrived in Makkah from the city of Madinah, Saudi Arabia, where he began the…
Ex- Minister Adebayo Shittu says legislative arm of Nigerian govt is "impotent" because of its inability to hold the executive accountable.

Minister harps on need to bridge standardisation gap in ICT

Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, on Friday in Abuja, stressed the need for the county to bridge the standardisation gap…
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Suicides: NGO seeks mental health assistance, psychological support for youths

Worried by the rising cases of suicide among Nigeria’s youths, an NGO, Peace, Unity, Security and Development (PUSD), has called…

May 29: Jigawa Govt. constitutes inauguration committee, 4 sub-committees

The Jigawa State Government has approved the constitution of five committees for the formal inauguration of Gov. Muhammad Badaru on…

Enugu: 5 men arraigned for alleged harassment of petrol tanker drivers

The Police in Enugu on Friday arraigned five men for alleged conspiracy and harassment of petroleum tanker drivers in an…
Nigerian

Tribunal dismisses Egenti’s application to join petition against Anambra Rep-elect

The Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Awka, on Friday, struck out Dr. Richard Egenti’s application seeking to be joined as…

Allegri to leave Juventus

Massimiliano Allegri will not coach Serie A giants Juventus next season, the club said on Friday. “Massimiliano Allegri will not…

Manchester City are innocent until proven guilty – Pep Guardiola

Manchester City are innocent until proven guilty, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday in response to alleged breaches by the…

Burna boy, Mr Eazi, Teni nominated for BET Awards

The 2019 BET Awards nominations have been announced and three Nigerian music stars made the list. The Killin Dem crooner,…

Germany to return 15th-century stone cross to Namibia

A German museum said Friday it would return to Namibia a 15th-century navigation landmark erected by Portuguese explorers, as part…

Finance Minister unveils scorecard as foreign reserves hit $44.69bn

The Minister of Finance, Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, has unveiled the achievements of her ministry as the clock ticks for her…

INEC challenges jurisdiction of court on Okorocha’s suit

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday urged the Federal High Court, Abuja to dismiss the suit filed by…

Plateau Police Command inaugurates ‘Operation Puff Adder’

The Police Command in Plateau has inaugurated “Operation Puff Adder” to tackle security challenges in the state. Mr Bature Umar,…

Stop parading yourselves as ACC national chairman, court tells Omoyele Sowore

Justice Iyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has restrained the suspended national chairman of the African…

Police kill 6 alleged kidnappers in gun duel

Rivers Police Command says it has killed six alleged kidnap suspects in shootouts with the police. Mr Usman Belele, the…
Bandits release 21 children abducted while working on a farm at Kamfanin Mai Lafiya village of Katsina state after about a week in captivity.

Masari to head Northern Governors’ Forum security committee

The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) on Friday appointed Gov. Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State to head its committee…
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EFCC confirms arrest of herbalist who impersonated NNPC GMD

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ilorin Zonal Office has arrested a 31-year-old herbalist, Jamiu Isiaka for allegedly impersonating…
Ojodu-Berger and 'Animals in human skin'

50% of Abuja residents defecate openly

The Federal Ministry of Water Resources claimed that no less than 50 per cent of residents of Nigeria’s capital, Abuja…
Godwin Emefiele, CBN Governo

Emefiele pledges 5-year plan to diversify nation’s economy

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele says CBN in the next five years, will aggressively pursue policies…
MTN suspends airtime, data lending services over FCCPC regulation

MTN stocks gain 21% in 48 hours

The share price of MTN on Nigeria’s bourse soared by 21 per cent in two days, closing at N108.90 on…
The Federal Government says the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja, will open for registration from Sept. 26 to Nov. 18.

Federal Government may degrade Enugu airport – Minister

The Federal Government says it may downgrade Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu from handling international operations because of its inability…

FRSC to auction impounded vehicles in Niger

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), in Niger says it will soon auction impounded vehicles that had overstayed in its…

Yemi Osinbajo bags Imo Merit Award

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has been conferred the award of Grande Chancellor of Imo State. Professor Osinbajo was conferred the…
Nigerian

Benue: Tribunal dismisses Lawani’s application to amend petition

The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Makurdi on Friday dismissed application by former Deputy Governor of Benue, Mr…