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NDLEA Chairman, Giade, bows out, hands over to D-G

The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ahmadu Giade, on Wednesday retired from service. A statement by…

NCAA suspends 5 oil marketers from supplying aviation fuel

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has directed five oil marketing companies to stop supplying aviation fuel, known as Jet…

Prof. Garba wins prize for typhoid vaccine research

Prof. Samuel Garba of Federal University of Technology, Minna, will on Thursday receive the Outstanding Medical Research Prize 2015. The…

No specific terrorism threat to US ahead of Thanksgiving—Obama

There is no specific and credible intelligence report indicating terrorist attack is being planned in the United States, President, Barack…

President Buhari to participate in CHOGM, UN Conference on Climate Change

President Muhammadu Buhari will leave Abuja on Nov. 26 for Malta to participate in the 2015 Commonwealth Heads of Government…
Petrol price jumps to N520 per liter in Edo, Delta

DPR seals 6 petrol stations in Warri

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Warri Zonal Office, on Wednesday sealed six petrol stations in Warri and its environs…

Dogara solicits Turkey’s support for IDPs

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, on Wednesday, solicited support of the Government of Turkey in…

Reps to investigate report of 90,000 slain policemen

The House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to investigate recent revelation by Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase that 90,000…

Wike directs LGCs to purchase utility vehicles for security agencies

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has directed the 23 local government councils in the state to purchase 46 utility vehicles…

FG must take difficult decisions for Nigeria to survive – Emir of Kano

Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Emir of Kano, His Royal Highness, Mai Martaba, Sarkin Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, Wednesday attributed the current…

NEMA delivers drugs to treat bomb blast victims in Adamawa

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on Wednesday delivered drugs and other medical requirements to hospitals for treatment of victims…

Senate invites Fashola over bridge collapse

The Senate on Wednesday passed a resolution inviting the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, to brief…

Why Nigerians were deported from UK

The United Kingdom on Wednesday stated that 50 Nigerians were deported after having committed various offences while in the country.…

Edo lawmakers walk out commissioner for improper dressing

Members of Edo House of Assembly, on Wednesday asked the Commissioner for Health, Mrs Aihamuwa Eregie to vacate the Assembly…

INEC assures of hitch-free poll in Bayelsa

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday said it had improved on its logistics and was ready to conduct…

$5.2billion Fine: Buhari to decide MTN’s fate

Nigeria’s communications ministry said on Wednesday that it is up to President Muhammadu Buhari to decide “in which direction to…

Police in Lagos kill 5 suspected robbers in shootout

The Police in Lagos on Wednesday killed five suspected armed robbers and arrested one with bullets wounds.

Election Violence Victms: Group hails Rivers Black Day

The Patriots Alliance (TPA) has hailed organisers of the Rivers Black Day, slated for Monday, November 30, saying it is…

I’m happy Oshiomhole is doing well — Emir of Kano

Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Emir of Kano, His Highness, Muhammad Sanusi II, has expressed satisfaction with the performance of Governor Adams…

Activists march for justice over police killing of mother of 4

Kazeem Ugbodaga Activists staged a peaceful march on Wednesday in Lagos in protest over the killing of a mother of…

Lagos doctors hail Ambode for resolving issues in health sector

Doctors in Lagos on Wednesday hailed the efforts of the State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode for his efforts towards resolving…

DStv, GOtv airs Pope Francis first visit to Africa live

Following the success of the live coverage of United States President, Barack Obama’s historic visit to Kenya in July 2015,…

Newborn with umbilical cord abandoned in New York Church

American police said on Wednesday that a newborn with his umbilical cord still attached was found lying in a manger…

UN says 2015 may become hottest year on record

The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) on Wednesday in Geneva said that year 2015 would likely become the hottest year since…

NUC accredits LASU’s 11 academic programmes

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has accredited 11 out of 20 postgraduate and undergraduate academic programmes of the Lagos State…

Elephants kill 350 Indians every year, says study

An Indian government study published on Wednesday in New Delhi said at least 350 people were killed in that country…

Rivers APC sends SOS to Fashola over Port Harcourt/Enugu road

Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has sent an SOS to the Minister of Works,…

Buhari mourns Tor Tiv, Inuwa

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness on the passing away of the Paramount Ruler of the Tiv people of Benue…

Plateau: INEC says no shaking on Nov 28 bye-election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that its Nov. 28 date for an election to fill the vacant…