NAF puts up presidential aircraft for sale, invites bidders
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has put up the Falcon 900B aircraft for sale, which is a part of the presidential air fleet,
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ASUU laments mass resignations in public varsities
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, on Tuesday, raised the alarm that most departments and units in Nigeria’s public universities were short-staffed due
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I’m the face of APGA, I hold the ‘Offor’ – Umeadi
THE Presidential candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, in the last presidential election in Nigeria, Prof. Peter Umeadi, Monday said that
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Nigerian Army admits bombing villagers in error – Kaduna govt
The Kaduna State Government says the Nigerian Army has claimed responsibility for dropping a bomb on Tudun Biri in Igabi Local Government Area
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Germany beat France on penalties to win U-17 World Cup
en-man Germany beat France on penalties to win the Under-17 World Cup football final in Indonesia on Saturday, becoming the first team to
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Observers tell INEC to introduce mobile phone voting, diaspora participation
Election observers and experts have told the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to introduce laws enabling the use of mobil phones for voting.
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Minister seeks flexible repayment plans for mortgage loans
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has urged mortgage banks to adopt rent-to-own mortgage options and flexible monthly mortgage loan
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DSS denies DG Bichi looted staff grant
The Department of State Services (DSS) has debunked accusations of looting staff subsidy grant levelled against its Director General, Alhaji Yusuf Bichi, by one
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Ondo: Tinubu asked Aiyedatiwa to sign undated resignation letter – Commissioner
Ondo State Commissioner for Information, Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu asked the Deputy Governor of the state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, for
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Ortom hails senate’s intervention on LG autonomy
The immediate past governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, on Saturday, applauded the Senate for its intervention in ensuring the autonomy of the
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Rep knocks colleague for saying Tinubu presented budget without details
The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Mr. Philip Agbese, has taken exception to what he described as a careless and unpatriotic
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South African billionaire family buys Nigeria’s top can-maker firm
A South African billionaire family popularly known as Oppenheimer has acquired a controlling stake in one of Nigeria’s prominent can makers, GZ. The
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Crew members survive as NAF helicopter crashes in Port Harcourt
Crew members of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) survived a crash involving an MI-35P helicopter in Port Harcourt on Friday. A statement by
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Nigeria records progress in HIV/AIDS response- Minister
The Federal Government says Nigeria has made huge progress in the HIV/AIDS response and is on the way to ending the disease by
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New minimum wage begins April, FG votes N24tn for salaries
The Federal Government on Thursday said a new minimum wage regime would come into effect on April 1, 2024. The Minister of Information
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Ethiopian Airlines bars Nigerians from bringing ‘Ghana-Must-Go’ luggage
Ethiopian Airlines has banned passengers from bringing ‘Ghana-must-go’ bags on any of its flights from Nigeria. The restriction was disclosed in a letter
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800 litigations: Wike hires senior advocates to defend FCT
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, yesterday, disclosed that he plans to engage Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) to help handle
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Just in: Gunmen attack Kogi REC in Lokoja
Gunmen have attacked the residence of the Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Lokoja, the Kogi state
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PDP, APC bicker over call to probe Ekiti airport project
The Peoples Democratic Party in the Southwest and the governing All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State on Wednesday differed over the opposition party’s
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Israel, Hamas seek new deal to extend Gaza ceasefire
Israel and Hamas were negotiating through mediators on Wednesday over another potential extension of the Gaza truce. The negotiation came with hours left
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Christmas: Military will take over major roads, hotspots in southeast, others, says Army
The Nigerian Army says military and other security forces would dominate all major roads and criminal hot spots in the southeast and across the country
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Just in: Fresh facts emerged over controversial UNA flight diversion
As the controversy surrounding United Nigeria Airlines, UNA, and flight diversion deepens, new revelations have come to light, shedding fresh light on the
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NDIC plans increase in depositors’ insurance compensation
The Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) says plans are at an advanced stage to review the maximum deposit insurance coverage, to reflect the
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Kano youths protest teenager’s killing, police arrest killer cop
The fragile peace in Kano was jolted as Youths on Wednesday took to the streets in Kurna quarters along Katsina Road in Kano
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JAMB releases dates for 2024 UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced dates for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The board said sales for forms
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Tragedy! 25 die, 15 injured in Kwara tanker fire
No fewer than 25 lives were lost while 15 others were seriously injured in a petrol tanker fire on Tuesday in Kwara State.
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BREAKING: Melaye throws in the towel, says he won’t challenge guber election loss in court – Dino Melaye
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP candidate in the just concluded Kogi State Governorship election, Senator Dino Melaye has announced his decision not to
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NIMASA, NPA bosses under probe; APC chieftain calls for their sack
The duo of the managing Director of the Nigeria Ports Authority( NPA) Mohammed Bello Koko and the MD of NIMASA Ibrahim Jamoh, has
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Tinubu presents N27.5trn 2024 budget
President Bola Tinubu has presented the 2024 Appropriation Bill of N27.5 trillion before a joint session of the Senate and the House of
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[FULL TEXT] Tinubu’s 2024 Budget Speech
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, presented the N27.5 trillion 2024 budget proposal to a joint session of the 10th National Assembly in Abuja
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