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NECO attributes drop in 2019 Common Entrance Examination to lack of sponsorship

The Acting Registrar, National Examination Council (NECO), Mr Abubakar Gana has attributed the drop in the number of candidates in…

Gombe imposes curfew over Boys Brigade Crisis

The Gombe State Government has imposed a curfew on the Gombe metropolis, effective from Saturday to 6:00 am on Sunday.

NGF organises induction programme for incoming governors

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Secretariat says it has concluded arrangements for an induction programme for newly-elected and returning governors.
Police acting in concert with military operatives rescue 23 kidnapped victims from a gang of gunmen in Kajuru LGA of Kaduna State.

Police arrest suspected killer of ex-Super Eagle’s father

The Police in Anambra have arrested one Ikechukwu Emilie who allegedly participated in the kidnap and murder of 86 year-old…

LASIEC declares APC winner of Surulere Councillorship by-election

The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission ( LASIEC ) has declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress ( APC…
Experts laud CBN over planned recapitalisation of banks

Bankers Committee educates over 62,000 students on Financial Literacy

The Bankers’ Committee has disclosed that it educated over 62,000 students on financial literacy, as part of activities to mark…

Photo: National Lottery Regulatory Commission trains workers

National Lottery Regulatory Commission trains workers
Erelu Bisi Fayemi

Fayemi, two govs, former Ghanaian President win Zik Leadership Prize

Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, has won the 2018 Zik Leadership Prize for humanitarian Leadership.

60 indigenous lawyers to defend Bauchi gov-elect at Tribunal

The Body of Bauchi Lawyers of Conscience (BOBOLAC) has submitted 60 names of legal practitioners to defend the state’s governor-elect,…

World Malaria Day: Evans introduces first anti-mosquito soap

Evans Industries Ltd on Saturday introduced Nigeria’s first anti-mosquito Meditol Medicated Soap, to reduce increased malaria cases in the country.…

Association calls for relocation of abattoir from Jigawa community

The Watermelon Sellers Association at Marma Market in Kirikasamma Council Area of Jigawa, has called on the council to relocate…

Arrest the rising spate of kidnapping, Lafia Chief Imam urges govt.

Malam Dahiru Dalhatu, the Chief Imam of Lafia Central Mosque, has called on Nasarawa State Government to tackle the rising…

Two thirds of French people don’t trust Macron

The majority of French people were not convinced by President Emmanuel Macron’s meeting with journalists at the Elysee Palace, the…

Measles outbreak: US universities quarantine 1,000 students

More than 1,000 students and staff members at two US universities have been quarantined or sent home in a bid…

Minimum wage: Buhari, man of his words – ILDC President

Chief Ugochukwu Nnam, President of Initiative for Leadership Development and Change (ILDC), an NGO, on Saturday said that President Muhammadu…
Governor Nasir El-rufai of Kaduna state: says no negotiation with bandits

Kajuru killings: Expedite action, Sen. La’ah urges govt.

Sen. Danjuma La’ah (PDP-Kaduna South) has urged the Kaduna State Government to expedite action to end the lingering crisis in…

NGO donates machines, consumables to Gombe health centres

A Non-Governmental Organisation, Maristopes Nigeria, has donated autoclave machines to some selected primary and secondary health facilities in Gombe state.…

Niger eye centre needs more nurses – official

Malam Yunusa Zarumai, the Chief Nursing Officer of the Eye Centre at Minna General Hospital, says the centre needed more…

World Veterinary Day: Expert emphasises importance of animal vaccination

Dr Godwin Abonyi, immediate past President, Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) has urged Nigerians to ensure their animals and pets…
President Bola Tinubu mourns Chief Audu Ogbeh a former Nigeria's Minister of Agriculture and Communications who died on Saturday

Minister tasks veterinarians on improved animal care, research

The Federal Government has called on veterinarians and animal scientists to strive in their efforts in the routine care of…
NYSC corps members

Buhari offers employment, scholarships to ex-corps members

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday presented awards to 168 ex-corps members at the combined 2015/2016/2017 President’s NYSC Honours Award held…

Reduction in power generation due to gas supply issues

Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says power generation has reduced due an emergency maintenance by Nigerian Gas Company (NGC) on…

Communal clashes hinder immunisation in C’ River – PHDA DG

Dr Betta Edu, Director General, Primary Health Care Development Agency, Cross River has said that communal clashes in some parts…

Army destroys 500 drums of adulterated diesel

The Nigerian Army has destroyed 500 drums of adulterated diesel and two cars seized from smugglers in Jebs Community in…

Photo News: Buhari meets man who built Oshodi Transportation Interchange

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday met with Biodun Otunola, the CEO of Planet Projects, which conceived and built the Oshodi…

Ogun Governor-elect assures TASCE of immediate attention

The Ogun State Governor-elect, Prince Dapo Abiodun has assured the management, staff and students of Tai Solarin College of Education…

Police restrict movement in Ajeromi/Ifelodun over rerun election

In view of the rerun election for Ajeromi/Ifelodun Federal constituency scheduled to take place on Saturday, the Lagos State Police…
Police speak on alleged resuscitation of notorious SARS

Sporadic shootings at Ofada as SARS engages land grabbers in battle

Intense sporadic shootings rend the air on Friday at Ofada area of Ogun State as men of the Special Anti-Robbery…

EFCC arrests more internet fraudsters in Abuja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday said it has arrested five suspected internet fraudsters in two separate…

Cook jailed 4 years for stealing N.2m from ex-employer

A 26-year old cook has been sentenced to four years imprisonment with hard labour for stealing the sum of N231,000…