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Hate speech, fake news greatest threats to 2019 Polls – Govt

The Federal Government has said fake news and hate speech constitute the biggest threats to the 2019 general election, and…
Customs intercept 219 sacks of cannabis, 940 ammunition in Ogun

NCS intercepts contraband worth N157m in Bauchi

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Federal Operations Unit (F.O.U.) Zone D, Bauchi, has seized contraband worth N156. 61 million in…

APC accuses PDP of colluding with traditional institutions for support in Sokoto

The All Progressive Party (APC) on Thursday alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is colluding with traditional institutions to…

Anambra Assembly passes 2019 appropriation bill

The Anambra House of Assembly on Thursday passed the 2019 appropriation bill of N157.1 billion barely one week Gov Willie…
NUPENG, electricity workers mobilise for planned strike

Buhari salutes NUPENG over stable fuel supply

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday lauded the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) for…

We’re giving attention to basic amenities lacking in Lagos Mainland – APC Rep

A federal lawmaker, Jide Jimoh has reassured the people of Lagos Mainland Federal Constituency that attention is being given to…
Court frees Manfred Genditzki, the accused killer in Germany’s so-called “bathtub murder” after spending more than 13 years in prison

Attempted robbery: Man bags 15 years’ imprisonment

A Lagos High Court sitting at Igbosere on Thursday sentenced a man, Chidiebere Nwoye, to 15 years’ imprisonment in connection…
NUT directs teachers not to participate in govt. planned test

Buhari okays 65-year retirement age for teachers

The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, on Thursday, said the Muhammadu Buhari administration was in support of jacking up…

Lagos sends forth 21 retired Permanent Secretaries

The Lagos State Government on Thursday sent forth 21 Permanent Secretaries (PS) who retired from the civil service between January…

SON cautions Nigerians against buying fairly used gas cylinders

The Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) on Thursday warned Nigerians/ importers on the grave consequences of importation and use of…

Niger Assembly passes 2019 budget

Niger House of Assembly on Thursday passed the 2019 appropriation bill of over N164.5 billion.

Brexit: UK PM seeks EU help on deal

British Prime Minister, Theresa May, arrived Brussels on Thursday to secure the help of EU leaders in resolving the BREXIT…

Africa: US to counter China, Russia influence – Bolton

US National Security Adviser, John Bolton, said his country plans to counter the rapidly expanding economic and political influence of…

2019: No Diaspora voting – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says there will be no Diaspora or Out-of-Country voting for Nigerians in the 2019…
APC

Abducted Nasarawa APC candidate regains freedom

The Police Command in Nasarawa state has confirmed the release of Mr David Ayele, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate…

Pope Francis set for fourth foreign trip

Pope Francis plans to visit Bulgaria and Macedonia from May, the Vatican spokesman, Greg Burke, said on Thursday.

Saraki to Attend Launch of Trump’s Africa Strategy in Washington

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, is set to attend the launch of United States of America (U.S)…
Drug abuse

Drug Abuse: NGO, NDLEA, NYSC to curb menace

Vanguard Against Drug Abuse (VGADA), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has advised youths to rather than taking to drugs, they should…
APC

Plateau LG polls: Dismiss all petitions – APC tells tribunal

The APC has asked the Plateau Local Government Elections Tribunal to strike out the 31 petitions filed by the PDP,…

2019 polls: Election duties will be guided by neutrality – NSA

The National Security Adviser (NSA), retired Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno has assured that security agencies that will be deployed for election…

Delta church where red candles reign supreme

Apostle Daniel Ogharanduku of Omega Power Prophetic Ministry (OPPM) style of worship which involves the lighting of hundreds of red…

Paramount ruler tasks FG on Ogoni clean-up

The Paramount Ruler in Khana Local Government Area in Rivers, King Baridam Suanu, has urged the Federal Government to make…

Fire razes Kano building

The Kano State Fire Service said on Thursday that an early morning fire razed an entire building at Unguwar Hotoro…

2019: Ogun Health Ministry plans to spend N8.34bn

Dr Babatunde Ipaye, Ogun Commissioner for Health, on Thursday said that the ministry had proposed the sum of N8.34 billion…

Senate to establish North West Development Commission

A bill seeking the establishment of the North West Development Commission has been formally introduced in the Senate.

Prominent Kaduna Islamic cleric dies at 73

A prominent Tijjaniyya sect’s cleric in Kaduna State, Shik Tijjani Khalifa has died at the age of 73 after a…

Jog and Walk exercise: 820 policemen to participate

No fewer than 820 police officers and men in Enugu State will participate in the December edition of the Jog…

2019: People’s will must prevail – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says that the will of the people must always drive the democratic architecture of the country.

9 of 10 Africans unqualified for Jobs apply to – Research

Close to 90% of applicants that apply to a job position are objectively not a match to the role advertised.…

Civil Servants will perform better with adoption of effective strategic plans – Ambode

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday harped on the need for civil servants to adopt effective strategic plans as…