Igbo quit notice: Why Arewa youths are yet to be arrested, by Fed Govt
The Federal Government has explained why it has not arrested the architects of the Coalition of Northern Youths’ quit notice issued to the
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Hurricane Harvey: Nigerians relive experiences, 15 Houston police officers killed
Said to be one of the largest disasters America has ever faced, the rainstorm has left Houston and much of the Gulf Coast
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Buhari intervenes in AGF, Magu’s face-off, says FG
President Muhammadu Buhari is already investigating the feud between the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and the acting Chairman of
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ASUU/FG talks deadlocked. Six new conditions to end strike
The meeting between the striking Nigerian lecturers under the aedis of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU and the Federal Government ended
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I have not dumped APC – Andy Uba
despite his loss at the party governorship primaries last weekend, Senator Andy Uba has said that he had not left the All Progressives
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Benue: Herdsmen, others endorse November deadline for anti-gazing law
Stakeholders in Benue on Monday agreed to begin the implementation of the 2017 Anti-Open Grazing Law in November. The News Agency of Nigeria
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“Thank you for electing me”. Obaze, Anambra PDP torchbearer, to supporters
Mr Oseloka Obaze, governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has thanked the members of the party for nominating him as the
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Stakeholders say menstruation is a human right issue
Some stakeholders in the Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector on Tuesday called on all tiers of government to design policies to promote
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Evans gets another date in court on September 5
Federal High Court sitting in Lagos this Tuesday adjourned till September 5 the fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike,
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Senator Kanti-Bello dies at 72
A two-term senator from Katsina State, Mahmud Kanti- Bello, is dead. The senator reportedly died in his Abuja residence at about 4:00 am
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We shall bring back Diezani, EFCC assures protesters
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has said the Commission will extradite a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, from the United
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D’Tigress Triumph: Basketball fan names baby after Evelyn Akhator
A basketball fan in Ebonyi, Judith Nwolisa, has named her newborn baby girl, Evelyn, after D’Tigress star player, Evelyn Akhator to celebrate the
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Liverpool agree club record deal for Keita
Liverpool FC of England on Monday agreed a club record deal to sign RB Leipzig’s Naby Keita, with the midfielder only moving to
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MTN re-opens Unilag’s digital library
MTN Foundation, under its Universities Connect initiative has reopened the digital library donated by the Foundation at the University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos (UNILAG). An
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BoI MD extols Content Fund’s upgrade to $200m
The Managing Director, Bank of Industry (BoI), Olukayode Pitan, has commended the upgrade of Nigerian Content Intervention Fund (NCI Fund) for players in
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Airport certification’ll cut insurance premium, says FAAN MD
Insurance premium charged operators in the Nigerian aviation sector ranks among the highest in the world. However, certification of aerodromes would reduce the
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Stanbic IBTC explains delay of half-year results
The StanbicIBTC has notified the Nigerian Stock Exchange that the bank’s delay in the release of its audited 2017 half-year results to the
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Report faults FG’s withdrawal of N359.39bn from ECA for fuel subsidy
The Federal Government withdrew the sum of N359.39bn from the Excess Crude Account in 2015 to fund the payment of petroleum products subsidy
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FG has solicited US’ assistance on stolen funds’ repatriation – Osinbajo
The Federal Government has reached out to the United States government to step up its assistance in ensuring that proceeds of crime and
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Boko Haram: US to sell jet fighters, bombs worth $593million to Nigeria
The Pentagon has notified the US Congress of the sale to Nigeria of 12 Super Tucano A-29 planes and weapons worth $593 million,
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Why Jamb introduced the 120 cut-off marks. Schools admitted candidates who didn’t sit for UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has said that its 120 cut-off mark will put an end to back-door admission and other unwholesome
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Zenith Bank congratulates golden girls
Zenith Bank Plc, sponsors of the annual National Women League, on Monday congratulated Nigeria’s female team, D’Tigress fpr winning the 2017 FIBA Women AfroBasket
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Olubadan replies Ajimobi: “I’m not a politician”
THE Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, yesterday urged Governor Abiola Ajimobi not to paint him bad before the public. The monarch said
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Sallah: FG declares Friday, Monday public holiday. Calls for prayers for peace
The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 1 and Monday 4, 2017 as public holidays to mark the Id-el-Kabir celebration. The Minister of
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Lawmaker, others injured as governor’s, senator’s supporters clash in Ekiti
There was tension yesterday at Omuo-Ekiti, Kota-Ekiti and other communities in Ekiti East Local Government Area of Ekiti State, following a bloody clash
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Anambra guber: The main gladiators
The atmosphere surrounding the forthcoming Anambra governorship elections has become clearer. The major parties have chosen their candidates and the stage is set for
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Court orders permanent forfeiture of Diezani’s N7.6bn to FG
A Federal High Court sitting in lagos presided over by Justice Abdulazeez Anka yesterday Monday ordered the permanent forfeiture of N7,646,700,000 linked to
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Southeast/Southsouth governors vote for Nigeria’s unity, regional integration
Despite what they called obvious marginalisation in the distribution of national cake, Southeast/Southsouth governors have renewed their faith in a united Nigeria. They
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Customs seizes another 27 exotic vehicles, contrabands in Lagos
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operation Unit (FOU), Zone ‘ A’ Ikeja, Lagos has intercepted another 27 exotic vehicles, fake drugs and
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Charly Boy leads protest for Diezani’s extradition for alleged corruption
Charles Oputa, also known as “Charly Boy”, on Monday led the “Our Mumu Don Do” Movement to the headquarters of EFCC, in Abuja
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