Lagos gets nod to build Badagry Deep Seaport
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday got the nod to build the Badagry Seep Seaport. The seport was approved by the Federal Executive Council
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Nnamdi Kanu only discharged and not acquited-Malami.
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on Thursday reacted to the decision of the Appeal Court to discharge
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Kanu: Ohanaeze hails Appeal Court judgment
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, said it received the judgment of the Court of Appeal on Thursday that quashed the
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BREAKING: ASUU suspends strike conditionally
After almost eight months, the Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU) on Friday morning suspended its strike “conditionally. “The union took the decision at
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Terrorism! Court discharges and acquit IPOB leader, KANU.
A Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has discharged and acquitted the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The
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Fire disaster averted in Ogbete market, Enugu
What could have been a major fire disaster was averted at the Enugu Main Market as some stalls in the plastic section of
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ASUU divided over strike suspension, holds NEC meeting
Barring a last-minute change, the Academic Staff Union of Universities may call off its indefinite strike on Thursday (today). The Court of Appeal
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Mixed reactions as CUPP alleges plot to remove INEC chairman, top officials, disable BVAS
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has alleged plot to sack the Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu,
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We’ll speed up Nigeria’s industrialisation with gas – FG
The Federal Government on Tuesday night announced its readiness to use gas to fast track Nigeria’s industrialisation agenda. Minister of State for Petroleum
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FG trains 50 agric extension workers on methodologies, value chain
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has commenced training of 50 Agric Extension Workers on extension tools, methodologies and selected agricultural
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PDP crisis: Atiku drafts Mark, Ibori, Odili to ‘beg’ Wike
One-time Senate President David Mark, former governors James Ibori (Delta) and Peter Odili (Rivers) are the later emissaries drafted by the Peoples Democratic
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IPOB faults terrorists’ release, demands freedom for Kanu
The Indigenous People of Biafra has condemned the recent reported release from Ikoyi Custodial Centre of 101 members of the Boko Haram sect
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Kanu seeks to be joined in appeal against proscription of IPOB
As the appeal against the proscription of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, comes up for hearing today (Wednesday) at the Court of
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Imo: Uzodinma launches free medical service for state workers
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma has launched a free medical service to be administered to workers in the state civil service. The Head
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Wike approves N1bn to support flood victims
Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has approved N1bn for emergency relief measures to support flood victims in Ahoada West and Ogba/Egbema/ Ndoni local government areas of
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UPDATED: Supreme Court fixes Oct 21 for judgment in Delta PDP Gov ticket
The Supreme Court has scheduled judgment for October 21 in the dispute over who should contest the next governorship election in Delta State
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BREAKING: Senate begins debate on 20.5tr 2023 Appropriation Bill
The Senate has commenced debate on the general principles of the N20,507,942,180,704.00 Appropriation Bill for the 2023 fiscal year. The consideration by the Upper Chamber
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Why we deleted 2.7 million persons for double registration – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has explained why it detected 2.7 million cases of double registration during the last Continuous Voter Registration.
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LP unveils PCC members, says 15m votes secure
The Labour Party on Wednesday, unveiled 1,234 members of its Presidential Campaign Council, with Assistant Inspector General of Police (retd.), Mohammed Zarewa, as
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FG to review Land Use Act of 1976 amid federal-state land disputes
As conflicts between the states and the federal governments intensify, Minister of Works and Housing Mr Babatunde Fashola has approved a review of
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Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack: Over N6 billion ransom allegedly paid to terrorists
Following the release of all the abducted victims of the Abuja-Kaduna train attack, over N6 billion may have been paid to the terrorists
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Buhari, Osinbajo to spend N11.92bn on food, foreign trips
The offices of the President and Vice-President will spend N11.92bn on local and foreign trips and the presidential air fleet. The amount also includes
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Five family members found dead in Enugu apartment
The Amutenyi village in Obollo-Afor community, Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State has been thrown into mourning following the death of five
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Over 2,000 traders protest alleged market merger in Onitsha
No fewer than 2,000 traders, mostly widows, from Ajasa Street market, at the weekend, took to the major roads in Onitsha, Anambra State, protesting
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Fuel scarcity: NNPC, IPMAN allay fears of Nigerians
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has called on Nigerians to exercise patience as effort is being made to address the current
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Our 191 days ordeal in captivity, by freed Abuja-Kaduna train hostages
It was an unusual moment of joy for the families of the remaining 23 hostages of the 65 passengers abducted by terrorists from
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No ransom paid to secure release of 23 train passengers, says minister
The Federal Government said yesterday that no money was paid to secure the release of the 23 Abuja-Kaduna train passengers remaining in kidnappers’
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How six policemen landed in trouble over N.1m extortion
Six officers of the Lagos Police Command are being interrogated for allegedly extorting the sum of N100,000 from a young Nigerian. The victim,
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Oguta lake overflows bank, sacks 15 communities
Oguta, the country home of the late maverick politician Senator Arthur Nzeribe, and 14 other communities in Oguta Local Government Area, Imo State
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PDP appoints directors for National Campaign Management Committee
The Presidential Campaign Organisation (PCO) of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed Directors and Deputy Directors for the National Campaign Management Committee (NCMC)
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