CBN introduces N500m grant for undergraduates, graduates
The Central Bank of Nigeria has said it will support youths in tertiary institutions with grants to promote entrepreneurship and reduce unemployment. The
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2023: Group berates Dokpesi over comment on Igbo presidency
United for Better Nigeria Initiative (UNBi) has berated the Chairman Emeritus of DAAR Communication, Raymond Dokpesi, over his comment on Igbo presidency. Dokpesi, a chieftain
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FG’ll retain 1,500 staff of defunct PPPRA, DPR, PEF – Sylva
The Federal Government is to retain the about 1,500 employees of the defunct Department of Petroleum Resources, Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency and
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Kanu’s trial: Heavy security presence at Federal High Court. Journalists prevented from taking pictures.
Security agents have barricaded the Federal High Court Abuja, ahead of scheduled re-arraingment of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of
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[BREAKING] Treason: Nnamdi Kanu brought to court amidst tight security
The leader of Indigenous People of Biafra on Thursday arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja amidst tight security. He was brought
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Court fixes Nov 22 for arraignment of ex-Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah
A Federal High Court, Abuja on Wednesday fixed November 22 for the arraignment of ex-Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah, over allegations bordering on fraud while
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How IPOB/ESN killed two Imo monarchs, by Police
Imo Police Commissioner Rabiu Hussaini on Wednesday alleged that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN) were responsible for
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Pro-Buhari #EndSARS protesters storm Unity Fountain
Supporters of President Muhammadu Buhari have staged a protest in Abuja. They described last year’s Lekki toll gate #EndSARS protest as a hoax.
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Filmmaker releases Abdul to mark #EndSARS first anniversary
A Nigerian filmmaker Samuel Adeoye has released the trailer of his new short film entitled, Abdul, in commemoration of the one-year remembrance of
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#ENDSARSMEMORIAL: Police arrest journalists in Lagos, Osogbo
Following the #EndSARS protests memorial across the country today, journalists covering the event have been arrested in Lagos and Osogbo. In Lagos, police
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Police fear #EndSARS protest anniversary may be hijacked by hoodlums
The Nigeria Police Force is currently expressing fears that the #EndSARS protest one-year anniversary risks being hijacked by hoodlums and anti-government elements in
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BREAKING: #EndSARS memorial protest gets rowdy as police fire teargas
Security operatives have fired tear gas canisters at the protesters gathered at the Lekki Tollgate area, Lagos. The protest, which commenced around 8am,
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#EndSARSMemorial: Tear gas fired at hoodlums, not protesters, says Lagos CP
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu, on Wednesday, said hoodlums were dispersed at the Lekki tollgate, the venue of the
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#EndSARSMemorial: Security operatives take over protest venue in Benin
A clash between members of the Civil Society Organisation and the members of the local vigilante was averted on Wednesday at Ring Road,
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#EndSARS: ‘We were shot, SARS still working’, Lagos protesters insist
There was a large turnout of protesters at the Lekki tollgate on Wednesday leading to gridlock in the area. The protesters insisted that
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Missing Vanguard’s NASS Reporter: Police working round the clock to unravel whereabouts ― FCT CP
The Commissioner of Police FCT, Mr Babaji Sunday, has said that operatives of the Command are working round the clock to unravel the
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Twitter recommendations to affect other social media platforms –FG
The Federal Government has said the recommended conditions for the lifting of the suspension imposed on Twitter will be applicable to all Over-The-Top and other
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APC inaugurates parallel exco in Rivers
The crisis rocking the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress took a fresh twist on Tuesday as the Senator Magnus Abe-led
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Violence: Tame your fans, ex-Eagles coach Eguavoen urges NPFL managers
Austin Eguavoen, a former Super Eagles Coach, on Tuesday urged football fans in the country to shun violence. He also called on the
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JUST IN: Yahaya Bello appoints new Attah Igala
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State appointed Matthew Opaluwa as the new Attah Igala. Mr. Opaluwa will succeed Michael Ameh Oboni II, who
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Kanye West officially changes name to Ye
American billionaire and rap artiste, Kanye West has a brand-new name. The artist formerly known as Kanye is now officially “Ye,” as the
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Zakzaky, wife sue Fed Govt over passport seizure
Leader of Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) popularly called the Shi’ites, Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky, and his wife, Malama Zeenah, have separately filed a
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Politics of direct and indirect primaries
By Ayodele Okunfolami Included in the Electoral Reform Bill 2021 passed by the Senate on Tuesday, is the approval that political parties in Nigeria should
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No regrets over Unilorin staff rejoining ASUU – VC
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Sulyman AbdulKareem, has said he has no regret allowing the university academic staff to rejoin the
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Anti-labour practices: DPR withdraws NOV licences, imposes $250,000 fine.
Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has revoked the operating licences of NOV Oil and Gas Services Nigeria Limited and NOV Oilfield Solutions Limited (National
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FG amends charges against Nnamdi Kanu
The Federal Government has amended its treason charge against the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The amended
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Why I want to visit Nnamdi Kanu in detention – Ubah
The Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Ifeanyi Ubah, on Monday approached a Federal High Court in Abuja to seek an order to
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Candidates unable to access portal as police recruitment begins
Candidates applying for the Nigeria Police Force 2020 recruitment have been unable to access the portal despite the exercise starting today (Monday). In
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Delta Air Lines resume U.S. flight Nov. 8
Delta Airlines on Monday announced plans to resume international flight operations to U.S on Nov. 8. The resumption plan is coming after lift
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Powell a ‘great public servant,’ Bush mourns
Former US president George W. Bush, who picked Colin Powell as his secretary of state, on Monday paid tribute to the late top
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