President Buhari commends Bank of Industry for creating 9m jobs
President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded the Bank of Industry (BOI) for creating more than nine million jobs in the last seven years. He also commended […]
Month: March 2022
Nigeria’s states, FCT domestic debt hit N4.46trn – DMO
By BENJAMIN ORISEMEKE, Abuja – Lagos, Ogun, and Rivers States top the list of states in Nigeria with highest domestic debts as of December 2021, […]
Nigerians should be allowed to bear arms for self-defence – Reps majority leader
Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Ado Doguwa, has said Nigerians should be allowed to bear arms in self-defense considering the deteriorating security situation […]
Gunmen abduct monarch, 3 others in Abuja
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted four persons, including the traditional ruler of Bukpe community in FCT, Alhaji Hassan […]
2023: INEC to shutdown online pre-registration portal April
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will shutdown the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) Pre-Registration online portal in April in preparation for […]
Infantino to seek third term as FIFA president
Gianni Infantino will seek a third term as FIFA president next year, he told the congress of the global football governing body in Doha on […]
One feared killed as arsonists attack Anambra council secretariat
At least one person was feared killed when arsonists attacked Nnewi South Local Government Area Secretariat of Anambra at Ukpor on Thursday. The arsonists were […]
FIFA has not proposed biennial World Cup – Infantino
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has dismissed the plans for a biennial World Cup as he claimed the changes were never a formal proposal. The prospects […]
Court clears ex-NNPC GMD Andrew Yakubu of money laundering charge
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, discharged and acquitted Andrew Yakubu, former Group Managing Director (GMD), Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) of money laundering […]
Gov. El-Rufa’i restates call for bombardment of forests inhabited by terrorists
Gov. Nasir El-Rufa’i of Kaduna State on Thursday restated his call for massive bombardment of all forests inhabited by terrorists. He said this would contain […]
Strike looms as union threatens education ministry over 25 percent deduction from NECO account
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has kicked against the 25% deduction from the Treasury Single […]
‘Maybe we’re considered jokers:’ Reps blast service chiefs, others for not honouring invitation
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Idris Wase, on Wednesday blasted service chiefs and the ministers of relevant agencies over their failure to […]
Bandits invade housing estate in Kaduna, kidnap Customs officer, 5 others
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have attacked a low-cost housing estate at Kofar Gayan in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State and kidnapped six […]
We have no plans to shut down Garki District Hospital – FCT Minister
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has said that the FCT Administration has no plans whatsoever to shut down […]
Tribunal stops Multi-Choice Ltd from increasing tariffs on products, services
A Competition and Consumer Protection (CCP) Tribunal sitting in Abuja has restrained Multi-Choice Nigeria Limited from increasing its tariffs and cost of products and services […]
BREAKING: Austin Eguavoen resigns as Super Eagles Coach
Former international, Austine Eguavoen, has resigned as the Super Eagles’ technical adviser following the team’s failure to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. […]
Delta 2023 Governorship Race Picks Up Steam As Group Calls On Omo-Agege To Contest
By EJIROGHENE BARRETT, Benin – As agitations for political endorsements increase ahead of the 2023 governorship elections in Delta state, several groups have pitched their […]
Bandits tell family members of Abuja-Kaduna Train victim to prepare their ransom
Suspected armed bandits who kidnapped and killed some passengers onboard Abuja-Kaduna on Monday, have told the families of their victims to prepare the ransom which […]
Russia-Ukraine war: Peace talks brought no concrete results so far – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says peace talks with Russia have not led to any concrete results so far. “Yes, there is a negotiation process that […]
Obiano’s wife declares senatorial ambition, apologises to Soludo, Bianca, others
Former Anambra state First Lady, Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano, has declared intentions to join the contest for the forthcoming Anambra North Senatorial District election. This is […]