Lalong begs Catholic bishops over comment on Pope
Plateau State governor, Simon Lalong, has again apologised to the Catholic Bishops over his recent comment on Pope Francis. He made the apology at
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Atiku/Wike teams consider new date for parley
The reconciliation teams of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar and Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike are said to be considering
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NEMA completes NCAA requirements, resumes air ambulance
The National Emergency Management Agency on Tuesday announced that it had completed all the requirements of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority that were
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Anambra Attorney General, Trade Commissioner, 15 others risk jail terms for disobeying court order
The Attorney General of Anambra State, Prof. Sylvia Ifemeje, Commissioner for Trade, Commerce and Wealth Creation, Dr Obinna Ngonadi, Trustees of Electronics Dealers
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Kebbi customs intercept 478 petrol kegs
The Nigerian Customs Service, Kebbi State Command, has again intercepted and seized about 478 jerrycans loaded with Premium Motor Spirit popularly known as
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We’ve no business with parents, they should beg FG – ASUU says as strike hits sixth month
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said that the parents of the Nigerian students should beg the federal government to fulfil
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Fulani group rejects Miyetti Allah’s comments on Obi
A Fulani professional group, Coalition of Fulbe Professionals in Africa, Monday, distanced itself from a statement credited to one Alhaji Alhasan Salah, said
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Use Enugu airport for international travel, S-Easterners urged
The Management of Ethiopian Airlines has called on South Easterners to make use of the Akanu-Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, for overseas travel, instead
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FG disrespecting UN by keeping Kanu in detention – Igbo youths
Igbo youths under the aegis of the Coalition of South East Youth Leaders, (COSEYL) has described the continuous detention of the leader of
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Ebonyi South Senate: Alleged suspension/expulsion of Ann Agom-Eze is false – Ward Chairman
THE rumoured suspension and explosion of the “factional’ candidate for Ebonyi South Senatorial seat in the 2023 general election, Mrs. Ann Agom-Eze, was
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Terrorists attack Taraba Catholic church, abduct catechist
Terrorists on Sunday night attacked St. Agnes Catholic Church in the Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State and abducted a catechist. The
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How wall crushed my three-year-old son to death – Gombe mother
Fatima Ibrahim of Anguwa Wakili Mazara, Bajoga, in the Funakaye Local Government Area of Gombe State, tells Chima Azubuike, about the pain of losing her
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Untold story of killings that unsettled Adeleke’s hometown
Ede, the hometown of Osun State governor-elect, Ademola Adeleke, was enveloped in fear over the murder of two family members following a disagreement
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Tailors beg Abia govt as fire destroys machines, fabrics worth millions of Naira in Aba
Fashion designers along Jubilee road in Aba, Abia State, have urged the state government to assist them resume business after they lost machines
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IGP to pay N1m compensation for parading businessman
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Inspector-General of Police to pay a compensation of N1m to a businessman, Victor Ojionu,
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FG’ll continue to deduct $418m Paris Club refund –Malami
Attrorney-general of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has said deduction of $418 million Paris Club refund owed four contractors from the
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Wike sues Atiku over 2023 presidential ticket. ‘I did not’ – Wike
In what appears to be a looming controversy, Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has sued the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar
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Cargo airport will showcase Ekiti to the world – House of Assembly
The cargo airport being constructed by Ekiti government will showcase the state to the world, Chairman, House of Assembly Committee on Works and
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2023 Census will tackle insecurity, poverty –Buhari
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, said the planned 2023 population and housing census would give better structure to the government’s
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Owo Church attack: Military arrests two more suspects
Two more high profile members of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) linked with the deadly attack on worshippers in Owo, Ondo State
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FG to generate N484bn from e-payment channels
The Federal Government is set to make a total of N483.73bn in three years from electronic payment boom by way of the Electronic
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PDP crisis: Why Ayu must quit now, by ex-party chair
Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman Abubakar Baraje yesterday justified the call for Dr. Iyorcha Ayu’s resignation as national chairman. Baraje said the agitation
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Anambra man killed by Lesbian wife’s partner
A man identified as Ikechukwu Onuma popularly known as ‘Ayaaya Onye-Obodo’, has been stabbed to death by his wife’s female lover. The unidentified
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Gov Emmanuel inaugurates construction of 200-bed capacity General Hospital
Gov Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has commenced the construction of 200-bed capacity General Hospital at Oko Ita in Ibiono Ibom Local Government
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Lalong faults critics of his campaign DG assignment
Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong yesterday dismissed the protests against his acceptance of the position of the Director General of the All Progressives Congress
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Varsity education not for everybody, says Umahi
The Ebonyi State Governor and Chairman of South-East Governors’ Forum, David Umahi, has said university education is not for everybody. This was as
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I want to donate N1billion for 2023 polls – Naira Marley
Singer Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley has declared plans to donate N1bn for the 2023 general elections. The Marlian President however didn’t state
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VIDEO: Why sex before marriage should be encouraged — Actress Eucharia Anunobi
Veteran Nollywood actress and Evangelist, Eucharia Anunobi, has said sex before marriage should be encouraged. In a video posted on her Instagram page,
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Alleged N109.4bn fraud: Court revokes bail granted ex-AGF, Idris’ co-defendant
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, sitting at Maitama, on Tuesday, revoked the bail it earlier granted to Mohammed Usman,
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EFCC plans trial of three indicted for altering presidential pardon list
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has concluded plans for the prosecution of three individuals found to have been involved in the
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