Plateau bye-election: 24,000 displaced persons won’t vote, says INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared that it will not print new Permanent Voters Cards for 24,000 displaced persons in Bassa Local
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Govt mulls nuclear energy to bridge power deficit
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, said the Federal Government is looking into using nuclear fusion energy to meet
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World Cup playoff: Ghana in search of keeper for Eagles
Black Stars goalkeeper’s trainer, Richard Kingston, claims he is presently observing about 15 for the Ghana senior national team number one spot. “I
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Refugee commission urges Bakassi returnees to start businesses
The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons has distributed relief materials and starter packs to over 40 Bakassi returnees in
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‘Wives demanding money from husbands before sex are satanic’
The Spiritual Director, Ave-Maria Prayer Ministry, Ifite Awka, Anambra State, Brother Livinus Okeke, has warned women against asking for money as a condition
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We won’t allow Wike cross boundary of political decency – Cross River APC chair
The Cross River State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Alphonsus Eba said that the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, would no
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‘Private vehicle does not require roadworthiness certificate’
IN THE COURT OF APPEAL IN ASABA JUDICIAL DIVISION ON FRIDAY 12TH MARCH 2021 BEFORE THEIR LORDSHIPS MOHAMMED A. DANJUMA, JCA JOSEPH EYO
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Cops angry as sergeant dies while opening gate for ex-gov Daniel’s driver
A policeman, Sergeant Adeleke Ogunsola, has died after being hit by an unnamed driver of a former Ogun State Governor, Gbenga Daniel. PUNCH
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Leicester plans new deal for Ndidi
Leicester City are reportedly keen to agree a new long-term contract with midfielder Wilfred Ndidi. The Nigeria international is currently in his sixth
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Enugu APC members protest exclusion from Wednesday LG poll
MEMBERS of the All Progressives Congress on Tuesday paralysed activities at the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission over the alleged exclusion of their
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Brittania-U kicks as consortium blames it for toxic petrol
Four companies involved in the importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), known as petrol, yesterday said they did not test for methanol. They
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2023: APC zones Presidency to the South.
After two high-level meetings within 48 hours, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has zoned the National Working Committee (NWC) offices. It adopted the
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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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