Lekki Deep Sea Port: NPA gets approval for designation as Customs Port, approved Wharf
The Management of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has secured approval for the designation of Lekki Deep Seaport as Customs Port and Approved Wharf.
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Buhari’s ex-minister, Nwajiuba, asks court to disqualify Tinubu, Atiku
The immediate past Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, and a group, Incorporated Trustees of Rights for All International, have filed an
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Army redeploys 4 GOCs, Brigade Commanders, others in major shakeup
The Army has announced the redeployment of four General Officers Commanding (GOCs) as well as the appointment of Principal Staff Officers and Brigade
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Insecurity: Abuja private varsity, Veritas, shuts down, postpones exams
An Abuja-based private varsity, Veritas University, on Wednesday announced the end of its 2021/2022 academic session amidst security threats in the capital city.
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Owerri: Non-native traditional rulers forbidden from blessing kola nut at public functions
Traditional rulers who are not from Owerri Municipal (Owerre Nchi Ise) have been forbidden from blessing kola nut in public functions and engagements
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You can’t stifle Nigerians voice, it is our right to respond’, activist tells Obi
A human rights activist, Paul Njoku, has said that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, lacks the right to stifle
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IPOB hails ESN for enforcing open grazing ban in Abia
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has praised its security outfit, Eastern Security Network (ESN) for its doggedness in confronting those it referred
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JUST IN: Senate summons Emefiele over inflation, devaluation
The Senate on Wednesday resolved to summon Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, over skyrocketing inflation and naira devaluation
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Akwa Ibom CJ incompetent, lawyer demands colleague’s release
A lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has called for the release of his colleague, Inibehe Effiong, who was sent to prison, Wednesday morning, by the
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Ex-Diplomat, Akporode Clark, dies at 92
FOREMOST Diplomat, Ambassador Blessing Akporode Clark is dead. He died in Lagos at 92. He is the younger brother of former Federal Commissioner
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Security threat: FCTA directs Abuja private schools’ closure
The Federal Capital Territory has directed the closure of all private schools in Abuja. The directive comes amidst threats of attacks in the
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HAPPENING NOW: Body of Benchers holds call to bar for over 1,000 Lawyers
The 2022 call to Bar ceremony of the Nigerian Law School is presently ongoing in Abuja with hundreds of new lawyers expected to
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NLC: We won’t back down on proposed national strike except…
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Comrade Ayuba Wabba, said there would be no going back on its proposed national strike
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BREAKING: Senators plan Buhari’s impeachment, stage walkout
Senators elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Wednesday, spearheaded by its leader, Philip Aduda, led other opposition lawmakers
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Buhari appoints Kaura OGFZA MD, Umahi RMAFC Secretary
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved two new appointments. They are Tijjani Yahaya Kaura as Managing Director of the Oil and Gas Free Zones
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APC rejects caretaker govt in Anambra LGAs
The All Progressives Congress, Anambra State chapter, has kicked against the continuous adoption and appointment of local government caretaker chairmen in Anambra State
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BREAKING: Labour storms NASS over ASUU, NASU, NAAT strike
The Nigerian Labour Congress has taken its protest to the National Assembly blocking all the access roads to the complex. Drumnewsonline gathered there
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Abia needs Change – Ichie Okpara
The Convener of Ihe Abia, Ichie Emeka Okpara has said that a new Abia where peace, progress, economic growth and development is possible
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MOTORCYCLE BAN IN NIGERIA: MY VIEW
It is no longer news that the Federal Government is considering nationwide ban of motorcycles as a means of transportation in the country.
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Insecurity: We’ll deploy African science to curb menace — Yoruba traditionalists
A Yoruba traditionalist group, Irorun Ile Kaaro Oojiire, IIKO, yesterday, vowed to curtail the worsening insecurity ravaging Yorubaland through the use of supernatural
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North-East group condemns FG’s planned motorcycle ban
A youth group under the aegis of North-East Youth Transformation Forum, on Sunday, faulted the plan by the Federal Government to ban commercial
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Fuel scarcity: Airlines increase economy flight ticket to N75, 000
Domestic airlines have increased the cost of air fare from N50,000 to N75,000 for economy seats and N130,000 for business class, Daily Sun can
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2022/23 SEASON: Napoli President warns Osimhen of stiff competition
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has warned that Nigeria international Victor Osimhen must be ready to taste action from the bench in the coming
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Anambra police kill two gunmen, recover arms, vehicles
Anambra State Police Command has said it killed two gunmen in separate operations at Okija in Ihiala Local Government Area of the state
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Ex-AGF Idris allegedly received N15b to accelerate payments to oil producing States
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has ordered that the former Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Ahmed Idris and
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BREAKING: UN tells Nigeria to unconditionally release, compensate Nnamdi Kanu
The United Nations, UN Human Rights Council Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, has indicted both Nigeria and Kenya Governments for the arrest and
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Wike splashes $20,000 each on Rivers players
The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has rewarded players of Nigeria Professional Football League champions Rivers United with $20,000 each and a two-week
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‘I never endorsed him’, Pastor Bakare reacts to reports of endorsing Tinubu, speaking against CAN
The General Overseer of Citadel Global Community Church formerly known as Latter Rain Assembly, Lagos, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has refuted claims that he
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Mane: I left Liverpool for new challenge
Sadio Mane says he first told Liverpool of his desire to leave the Premier League club last year, explaining that wanted to test
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CAC to be repositioned as one of best registries globally — Registrar-General
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), has restated commitment to implementing reform initiatives aimed at repositioning it as one of the best Registries globally
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