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APC has failed to provide employment, Reps aspirant alleges

Adejoke Adeleye/Abeokuta A House of Representatives aspirant in Ogun State, Alhaja Basirat Shonekan-Umaru has blamed the security lapses, mass unemployment,…

NAF hits more bandit camps in Zamfara

The Nigerian Air Force says the Air Task Force (ATF) for Operation DIRAN MIKIYA, has successfully executed air strikes that…

USAID gives $26.5m to support Nigeria

Nigeria has won a new funding of $26.5 million to support health care and good governance, courtesy of the U.S.…

Man commits suicide after taking ‘Igbo’ (Marijuana)

The Police Command in Enugu State has commenced investigation into an incident that led to a 24-year old man committing…

Buhari congratulates Keita, Mnangagwa on election victories

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday congratulated President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita of Mali and Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe on their victories…

Recession: South African workers face massive retrenchment

The South African government has taken to appeals to forestall retrenchment of workers by the private sector which suffers the…

Anambra first lady tasks women on wealth creation

The wife of Anambra Governor, Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano, has urged women in the state to be wealth creators by acquiring…
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology(LAUTECH)

LAUTECH: NUC accredits 23 courses

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted full accreditation to no fewer than 23 academic programmes of the Ladoke Akintola…

Killings: Kaduna government imposes curfew on two communities

The Kaduna State Government has imposed a 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. curfew on Kwaru and Ungwan Yero communities in…

Nigerians appreciate our SIP, Projects – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says it is heart-warming that more Nigerians are appreciative of the implementation of policies and projects of…

5,000 PDP members defect to APC in Lagos

No fewer than 5,000 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos state on Friday defected to the All…
President Muhammadu Buhari

2019: Recent elections proof APC will win -Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said the string of victory recorded by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in by-elections in Bauchi,…
Police said they are investigating certificate forgery allegations against four contestants in the NUJ election for the FCT.

Newly elected Benue NUJ chairman is dead

The Benue State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has lost its newly elected chairman, Mr David Ukuma,…
ECOWAS

Gender disparity: ECOWAS advocates collaborative efforts

The ECOWAS Commission has called for collaborative efforts towards increasing women’s participation in politics and decision making processes.

Ayade offers over 200 widows employment

Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River of Friday offered appointments to no fewer than 200 widows during the inauguration of…

Ebola outbreak spreads in DRC – WHO, UNHCR warn

Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has spread to eastern ‘no-go’ zone surrounded by rebels, UN…

Lagos allays fears of traffic over 3rd Mainland Bridge closure

Lagos State Government on Friday allayed fears over closure of Third Mainland Bridge for integrity test, assuring commuters of a…

Kerosene Explosion kills 2 children in Ebonyi

The Police Command in Ebonyi on Friday confirmed the death of two children in a kerosene explosion which occurred at…

I-G orders SARS operatives to wear uniform for identification

The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Ibrahim Idris, has ordered members of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) to wear police…

Plateau: FRSC trains youths on accident rescue techniques

The Pankshin unit of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), in Plateau, on Friday embarked on the training of youths…

Flood ravages 3 Kaduna LGAs

Houses in three Local Government Areas of Kaduna State were on Friday ravaged by flood after a heavy downpour.

CVR : No Muslim in hijab was denied registration in Oyo – REC

Mr. Mutiu Agboke, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Oyo State, said no female Muslim in hijab or purdah was…
Lagos announces date for full re-opening of Third Mainland Bridge

Third Mainland Bridge: Lagos government apologises to motorists

The Lagos State Government on Friday apologized to residents over inconveniences resulting from the ongoing closure of the Third Mainland…

Another 5000 PDP members defect to APC in Lagos

The fold of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos further swelled on Friday as no fewer than 5000 former…

2019 Polls: APC accuses INEC of leaking congresses, primaries’ notices

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of leaking information on its Congresses and Primary…
INEC sets aside eight days for the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for the September 21, 2024 Edo governorship election.

Uncollected PVCs: INEC partners traditional rulers in Enugu

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will partner traditional rulers to ensure effective distribution of 99,000 uncollected Permanent…

Activities pick up at U.S. Embassy Abuja

Activities picked up on Friday at the U.S. Embassy Abuja as it resumed consular activities.

FOCAC summit: Nigeria-China relations to explore new opportunities

The Chinese Government has said that the forthcoming Forum on China Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit would bring new opportunities to…

Merkel to visit Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria Wednesday

German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, will on Wednesday, tour three West African countries, paying visits to Senegal, Ghana and Nigeria.

Annan: UN family in Ethiopia pay homage

A commemoration ceremony that paid tribute to the former Secretary General of the UN, Kofi Annan, was held on Friday…