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NIWA to complete Lokoja, Oguta river ports in 2018 – MD

Mr Danladi Ibrahim, Acting Managing Director, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) says the ongoing construction of Lokoja, Oguta River ports…
Accord refutes claim of alliance with PDP's Ladi Adebutu, declare support for reelection of Gov. Dapo Abiodun in Ogun governorship election.

Osun 2018: RCCG pastor bags Accord Party governorship ticket

Ahead of Sept. 22 Osun governorship election, Mr Olapade Okunola, a Pastor at Redeemed Christian Church of God, has been…

Troops repel Boko Haram attack on Yobe community

The Nigerian Army said on Sunday that its troops had successfully repelled an attack on a military patrol team coordinated…

Nigeria Air: NCAC chief kicks against free tickets to politicians, govt officials

Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), has called on the Federal Government not to give…

I will return Adamawa to PDP – Atiku

Former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant, Atiku Abubakar said he would ensure Adamawa returns to PDP.

Group drums support for Buhari’s antigraft crusade

The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has called on patriotic and selfless Nigerians to support President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-corruption campaign to…

Hajj 2018: 17,000 intending pilgrims register

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says no fewer than 17,000 intending pilgrims for this year’s Hajj in Saudi…
UN Secretary-General, António Guterres

UN chief cautions Hamas, Israel against war in Gaza

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced deep concern over the latest flare-up of violence around Gaza, urging all sides to…

Oshiomhole receives 2 ex-Reps, 2000 followers in A’Ibom

Two former House of Representatives members, Messrs Bassey Etim and Esio Okwong, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday…

Girl-child education, women empowerment: Osinbajo calls for support

Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, wife of the Vice President, on Saturday urged groups, organisations and individuals to support more indigent girls…

Auto crash claims 3, injures 4 in Jigawa

Three persons on Saturday were confirmed dead in an auto crash involving a commercial vehicle (Sharon) and a tractor, along…
NAHCON says suspension of Max Air domestic operations by NCAA will not affect ongoing airlift of Nigerian hajj pilgrims from Saudi Arabia.

Hajj 2018: 1st batch of Nigerian pilgrims arrive Madinah

The first batch of 445 pilgrims from Kogi on Saturday arrived in Madinah on board the inaugural flight for this…

Stop depending on social media for news about Nigeria – Minister tells Diaspora

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has admonished Nigerians in Diaspora to stop depending on Social Media…

Govt to probe case of stranded Nigerians in Russia

Nigeria has resolved to investigate suspected human trafficking in the case of the 155 Nigerian football fans who got stranded…

7 withdraw from PDP governorship primary in Osun

Seven out of eleven governorship aspirants of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Sept. 22 election on Saturday announced their withdrawal…

2018 Hajj: President Buhari assures safety of Nigerian Pilgrims

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday in Abuja restated the commitment of the Federal Government to ensure the safety of Nigerian…

Police arrest 4 suspected kidnappers, recover arms in Zamfara

The Zamfara police command on Saturday said it has arrested four suspected kidnappers and recovered 16 locally made guns and…

Police to support Eko Disco on debt recovery

The management of Eko Electricity Distribution Company said that the Lagos State Police Command promised to support the company to…

Our education system has no idea of what to do with creativity – Anchor VC

Vice Chancellor, Anchor University, Lagos, Prof. Joseph Afolayan, has lamented that the nation’s educational system has no idea about what…

Osun governorship poll, a walk-over for APC – Oshiomhole

The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, has described the forthcoming Osun State governorship election as a…

Lagos govt. unveils gardens to boost sustainable environment

A two-acre parcel of land between Osborne Junction, Lugard Avenue and NNPC have been converted into seven lush gardens for…

Fashola clarifies directive to NERC on service delivery

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, says his directive to Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) is…

Atiku mourns ex-IGP Coomassie

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described late Inspector-General of Police, Alhaji Ibrahim Coomassie, as a disciplined and upright police…

Cote d’Ivoire government faces collapse in coalition row

Cote d’Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara’s government faced collapse on Friday after his junior coalition partner said it had expelled party…

I accept verdict as APC flag bearer – Oyetola

Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, the winner of the Osun All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary said that he has accepted to…

154 stranded Nigerians in Russia arrive Abuja

A nursing mother and 154 out of 230 Nigerian football fans stranded in Russia after the 2018 FIFA World Cup…

Security: Melaye halts constituency projects inauguration, thanksgiving service

Sen. Dino Melaye (APC-Kogi West), on Friday, put on hold his constituency projects inauguration and thanksgiving service over alleged attacks…
Governor Alex Otti explains how his administration has been able to cut down the cost of governance since assuming office in Abia State

2019: Otti returns for Abia governorship race

Dr. Alex Otti, a former governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the 2015 general elections in…

Use pension funds to boost private sector- Experts

Financial Experts on Friday deliberated on how pension funds could be utilised to add more values to contributors and boost…
Voters in ekiti

UK condemns vote-buying during Ekiti Polls

The UK has condemned the act of vote buying allegedly perpetrated during the July 14 gubernatorial elections in Ekiti State…