Yoruba socio-political-cultural organisation, Afenifere, has disowned a group which claimed to be its faction calling for the suspension of Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, from office. This... Read more »
The Nasarawa Police Command has apprehended a 21-year-old woman, Fatima Salisu, suspected of being an arms trafficker, following credible intelligence. This was disclosed in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, Ramhan Nansel,... Read more »
The newly inaugurated Executive Chairman of the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board, Kassim Muhammed-Kassim, has charged parents of school-age children in the State to either send their children/wards to school or... Read more »
Zamfara Commissioner of Health, Dr Nafisa Muhammad Maradun, held meeting with 14 local government council chairmen on health care delivery leadership challenge, appreciating their support in supplying monthly drugs in their areas.... Read more »
The Lagos State chapter of the Labour Party has fixed Friday for its chairmanship primaries for the July 12 Local Government election in the state. The LP State Chairman, Pastor Dayo Ekong,... Read more »
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, has disclosed that the United Kingdom processes approximately 1,500 visa applications from Nigeria each day. Speaking during the UK-Nigeria Economic Growth Conference held on... Read more »
The Federal Government has approved the take-off of a new specialised university in Benue State. The National Universities Commission (NUC) officially recognised the Benue State University of Agriculture, Science and Technology, located... Read more »
The Lagos State Government has revealed that out of all the civil servants sent overseas for training, around 30 percent have not come back to Nigeria. This was made known by Afolabi... Read more »
Youth wing of apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has described as unacceptable the decision by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, to fix a fresh examination for... Read more »
A leaked video allegedly showing Distinguished Senator Sahabi Alhaji Yau, who represents Zamfara North Senatorial District, engaging in a romantic act with a lady inside his office at the National Assembly complex... Read more »
Former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern and solidarity following reports of a severe injury sustained by Nigerian footballer Taiwo Awoniyi. The Nottingham Forest striker... Read more »
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has removed Ellie Bitar of CBEX Solutions Ltd. from its wanted person list, following new evidence that absolves him of involvement in the massive crypto fraud... Read more »
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called for the immediate conduct of a national population census, describing the exercise as critical to Nigeria’s future development and long overdue. Speaking in his... Read more »
The Department of State Services (DSS) has taken former presidential candidate, Professor Pat Utomi, to the Federal High Court in Abuja for setting up what he called a shadow government. The DSS... Read more »
The United Kingdom has expressed concern over the worsening security problems in Nigeria, pointing to unrest spilling over from nearby countries like Sudan and Niger. The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard... Read more »
I, Senator Dr Tony Nwoye, on behalf of my Family and the good people of Anambra North Senatorial District, rejoice with the Obi of Onitsha, HRM Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe (Agbogidi), on... Read more »
In recognition of the increasing market demand for consistent and reliable sustainability reporting, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Nigeria, is joining other jurisdictions on the Growth and Emerging Markets Committee (GEMC)... Read more »
Petrobras, the state oil company of Brazil, is seeking to re-enter Nigeria’s oil sector, with a specific interest in frontier deepwater acreage, according to a Presidency statement. According to Stanley Nkwocha, spokesman... Read more »
A member of the House of Representatives, Aminu Jaji, has lamented the worsening security situation in Zamfara State, saying things have degenerated to a point where babies in captivity were fed to... Read more »
A member of the House of Representatives, Aminu Jaji, has lamented the worsening security situation in Zamfara State, saying things have degenerated to a point where babies in captivity were fed to... Read more »