BREAKING: Ministry of Finance headquarters on fire in Abuja
The Federal Ministry of Finance Headquarters located in the Central Area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, is currently on fire. The details
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Bad roads: NNPC, oil workers, truckers agree to avert strike
A major strike by oil tanker drivers that would have completely crippled the Nigerian economy has been averted following a meeting between the
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Oxford University inducts first Igbo Language lecturer
The University of Oxford, England, has inducted Emmanuel Ikechukwu Umeonyirioha as its first Igbo Language lecturer. Umeonyirioha made the announcement on his Twitter
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Masari signs Executive Order on Security Challenge
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State, has signed an Executive Order towards tacking Security Challenges in the State. Malam Yahaya Sirika, the state’s
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BREAKING: Nigeria, five African countries to begin COVID-19 vaccine production -WHO
World Health Organisation has selected Nigeria and five other African countries to begin their own mRNA vaccine production. A statement from WHO on
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I will operate an open door policy as APC chairman- Al-Makura
Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, who is aspiring for the office of the National Chairman of APC, has said he will operate an open
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Obasanjo, others built Second Niger Bridge for 16 years with mouth – Femi Adesina
Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has said former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, and his successors elected under
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BREAKING: Inspite of ASUU bombshell, Pantami adds ‘Professor’ to name.
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Ibrahim Pantami has added the title of ‘Professor’ to his name. Checks by The Nation show that Pantami
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Catholic knights declare war against narcotics
Knights of St. John International (KSJI), a United States-based international solidarity organisation of the Catholic Church, has declared war against consumption of MKPURU
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Police seize 25 AK47 rifles in Bauchi
Police in Bauchi have recovered 25 AK47 rifles and arrested 33 suspects. Commissioner of Police, Umar Sanda, handed over the seized weapons to
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Osun paid students N1m to protest against NSCDC, group alleges
A group, Concerned Citizens of Osun, has alleged that the state government gave a sum of N1m to the leadership of the National
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Buhari appoints Bello-Koko NPA MD, predecessor, Hadiza, cleared of corruption
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday approved Mohammed Bello-Koko as the substantive Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). Bello-Koko’s confirmation came on a
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How Abba Kyari’s team was contacted by drug cartel from Ethiopia – NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has disclosed how the team headed by the detained Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, was
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Buhari, governors meeting on APC convention fails to hold
Whether the All Progressives Congress (APC) convention will hold on February 26 remained hazy last night. A crucial meeting between President Muhamadu Buhari
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Delta: Early morning fire engulfs building in Asaba
Properties worth millions of naira have been consumed by an early morning fire that engulfed a storey building in the Umuagu area of
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Eguavoen, Amuneke hold talks with Eagles in London
As part of an orchestrated strategy towards a successful Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup play-off campaign against Ghana, the Super Eagles coaching duo of Augustine Eguavoen and Emmanuel
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APC convention: President, VP should be Northern Christian in 2023, says group
A coalition of Christians of Northern extraction in the All Progressive Congress, besides, the group under the aegis body of Christians in APC
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Woman abducts five children in Rivers
A woman disguised as a teacher has abducted five children from their homes in Rukpakulusi area of Eliozu in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
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Edo govt promises improved security, strengthens offensive against crime
The Edo State Government has restated its commitment to the fight against all forms of crime in the state, noting that the government
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Rangers to sell Aribo for N2.8b
Glasgow Rangers are prepared to sell their midfield maestro, Joe Aribo, for a reduced fee in the summer transfer window, according to Allnigeriasoccer.com.
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Imo youths demand arrest of Ebubeagu operatives over unlawful acts
Following the reports of activities of the Ebubeagu security outfit in some communities in Imo State, youths under the aegis of the Coalition
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Petrol scarcity worsens as Ex-depot price hits N165/ litre
Petrol scarcity may not abate any soon as the ex-depot price has exceeded N165 per litre instead of the official N158.5 per litre
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Hanifa: Kano re-arraigns school proprietor
The Kano State government yesterday re-arraigned school proprietor Abdulmalik Tanko, 34, before a Kano High Court for the murder of five-year-old pupil, Hanifa
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Identify, disgrace fake pastors, cleric urges CAN
The spokesman, World Bishops’ Council, Africa, Bishop Seun Adeoye, has decried the rising spate of fake pastors in the country, calling for urgent
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Man arraigned for killing neighbour over bucket of water
A 29-year-old Kaduna-based tailor, Gado Yahaya, was yesterday arraigned before a Kaduna Magistrate Court for allegedly killing his neighbour during an argument over a
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25 suspected Yahoo boys arrested in Ibadan
Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 25 suspected internet scammers aka Yahoo boys. Also
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ASUU roars: JAMB meddles and has no power to conduct admissions
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has said Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board has no right to conduct higher institutions admission. A statement
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Imo killings: Our lives no longer safe – Community leader cries out
Leader of Egbema Ward in Ohaji/ Egbema council area of the ,Hon Camelius Okoro has cried out that the lives of people are
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Osun community seeks upgrade of college to agric varsity
The Ogiyan of Ejigbo, Oba Omowonuola Oyeyode, on Monday asked Osun State governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, to upgrade to a university status, College of
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Abba Kyari for extradition to U.S. after NDLEA probe
There were strong indications last night that suspended police chief Abba Kyari, taken into National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) custody yesterday, will
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