NACCIMA appoints Obegolu, SAN, Vice President
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has appointed Chief Emeka Obegolu, SAN its National Vice President. A
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Kano State Government revokes the operating licenses of all private schools
The Kano State government has revoked the operating licenses of all private schools in the state. The revocation came on the hills of
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FG bows to organized labour, stops petroleum subsidy removal
The Federal Government today announced its decision to stop removal of petroleum subsidy which was to start in few months. The decision may
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Police arrest two suspects over beheading of Ebube Agu operative
The Police Command in Ebonyi has confirmed the arrest of two suspected persons in connection with the killing and beheading of a member
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NUC worried over movement of Nigerian students to unaccredited varsities abroad
The National Universities Commission has described as a challenge the outflux of Nigerian students to foreign countries for university education. The tertiary education
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Regulatory approval delays MTN Nigeria’s public offer allotment
MTN Nigeria Communications (MTN Nigeria) Plc’s retail public offer’s allotment is still undergoing regulatory approval, more than one month after the closure of
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Shun sexual engagements, Elizade can’t harbour pregnant students – VC
The Vice Chancellor of Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, Prof. Olukayode Amund, has warned new students of the institution against all forms of
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AFCON: Football enthusiasts saddened about Super Eagles exit
Football fans in Kaduna have expressed sadness over Super Eagles match against Tunisia which ended 1-0 in favour of the North Africans and
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APC chairmanship: I’ll respect respect constitution, party organs – Akume
Ahead of the February 26 national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Minister of Inter-Governmental Affairs, Senator George Akume, has assured he
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NHIS undergoes rebranding, to dismiss inefficient workers
The National Health Insurance Scheme has said it has been repositioned to meet the health needs of enrollees. To this end, the scheme
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AFCON 2021: We didn’t deserve to lose to Tunisia – Eguavoen
Super Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen on Sunday said his team did not deserve to lose against Tunisia in their 2021 Africa Cup
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There are criminals in the Federal Executive Council says Gov. Ortom
The Executive Governor of Benue State Samuel Or tom has alleged that there are criminals in the. Federal Executive Council sitting with a
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El-rufai is an intellectual fraud, says Soludo
Although there is no single definition of fraud, the online definitions that come to mind as one reads Nasir el-Rufai’s book (The Accidental
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Eguavoen backs appointment of Paseiro as Nigeria coach
Austin Eguavoen has backed the appointment of Jose Paseiro as his successor as Nigeria coach at the end of the Africa Cup of
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Controversy over EFCC’s invitation of AMCON boss
There was controversy on Wednesday over the invitation of the Managing Director of the Assets Management Company of Nigeria, Mr. Ahmed Kuru, by
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Subsidy crisis: We will clarify Lawan’s claim, says minister
Information and Culture Minister Lai Mohammed has said he will need experts’ clarification on the state of petroleum subsidy to enable him accurately
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Group seeks termination of Kaduna deputy gov’s son appointment
A group under the aegis of Kaduna State Concerned Citizens on Wednesday called on Governor Nasir El-Rufai to terminate the appointment of Ibrahim,
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1,400 persons killed by security agents in South-East under 14 months – Report
Security agencies led by the Nigerian Army allegedly killed no fewer than 1,400 residents and razed about 1,000 homes in 100 Igbo communities
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FEC okays N75.78b for FCT, Transportation, erosion control projects
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) yesterday approved the award of various contracts worth N75.78 billion for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Transportation
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Bandits killed 300, abducted 200 in Niger State within two weeks, says governor
Three hundred people have been killed in more than 50 attacks by terrorists across communities in Niger State in the first two weeks
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Buhari seeks confirmation of NCC, FJSC nominees
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday urged the Senate to confirm the nomination of Professor Mansur Auwalu Bindawa as a Non-Executive Commissioner of the Nigerian
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Senate passes amended Electoral Bill
One month after President Muhammadu Buhari rejected the 2021 Electoral Amendment Bill over the removal of indirect primaries, the Senate on Wednesday passed
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2023: South East presidency overdue – Orji Kalu
Former governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate Senator Orji Uzor Kalu said on Wednesday that the ruling All Progressives
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BREAKING: Court adjourns case to February 16 as the IPOB’s leader pleads not guilty to charges
The Federal High Court in Abuja presided by Justice Binta Nyako has adjourned hearing in the matter of detained leader of the Indigenous
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Electoral Act: Senate makes U-turn, expunges direct primary as the only method of electing candidates by parties.
The Senate today at its resumed plenary resolved to expunge the vexatious direct primary only clause as the method to be adopted by
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Breaking! Court declares invasion of Kanu’s residence and detention, illegal. Awards N1bn against FG.
An Umuahia High Court has declared as illegal the invasion by armed soldiers of the residence of the leader of the Independent Peoples
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Scarry! Over 18 million Omicron cases reported in one week, says WHO
THE World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday said globally, over 18 million confirmed cases of the Omicron COVID-19 virus have been reported in one
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IPOB’s sit-at-home grounds South-East, Kanu’s trial holds today
Hoodlums, suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, on Tuesday, stormed the St Theresa Catholic Church, Calcutta Parish, Awada, near
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Gunmen invade Enugu APC meeting, kill two chieftains, abduct one
Two stalwarts of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State were on Tuesday evening gruesomely murdered during the invasion and attack of
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Soludo’s Transition Committee fantastic says Knights of St. John
The Knights of St. John International (KSJI), an international fraternal organisation of the Roman Catholic Church, has described as fantastic and exemplary, the
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