Buhari hosts Nigerien leader, Bazoum, to a State Visit Thursday
The Presidency says President Muhammadu Buhari will host his Nigerien counterpart, Mohammed Bazoum, to a State Visit on Thursday. The President’s Senior Special Assistant on […]
Month: March 2022
Disregard news on bandit invasion in Abuja – Police tells FCT residents
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Babaji Sunday, has called on residents […]
NIS to link 84 location with e-border monitoring cameras soon – Acting CG
No fewer than 84 border locations in Nigeria will soon be linked with e-border monitoring cameras to check issues of illegal immigrants and other border […]
NFF apologises to Nigerians over failure to qualify for 2022 World Cup
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has offered an unreserved apology to the Federal Government and Nigerians for the failure of the Super Eagles to qualify […]
Kaduna train attack: FG to begin repair works, recruit locals for security
Repairs on the damaged portion of the Abuja-Kaduna rail line will commence immediately as the Federal Government is considering recruiting locals for security at blackspot […]
“No electricity, fuel scarce, students are not in school and politicians are announcing that they want to be president ” – Falz laments state of the nation
Popular Nigerian rapper, Falz took to Twitter to lament about the worsening state of the nation. In a tweet, while reflecting on the recent train […]
Gov Ortom mourns as suspected Fulani herdsmen kill scores in Benue
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has expressed grief over the sustained invasion and killing of Benue people by suspected Fulani […]
Sokoto 2023: Coalition purchases governorship form for Bafarawa
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Ahead of the 2023 governorship election in Sokoto State, a coalition of 25 separate groups in the state has purchased […]
Nigeria: Strong real sector will increase employment levels – Expert
By BENJAMIN ORISEMEKE, Abuja – Chief Executive Officer, Cowry Assets Management Limited, Mr Johnson Chukwu has said that a strong manufacturing sector will lead to […]
2023: Kwankwaso urges Nigerians to join NNPP for fresh air
Former Kano Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Wednesday urged Nigerians, especially the youths, to join the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to restore Nigeria and provide […]
East-West road at 80% completion — Akpabio
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, says he has been able to scale-up the construction of the East- West road from eight […]
Cyber-attacks growing at alarming rate, says Pantami
The Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, has expressed worry over the growing rate of cyber-attacks across the globe especially in the […]
COVID-19: 405m children risk dropping out of school – UNICEF
UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says COVID-19 pandemic has continued to hold back some 405 million school children worldwide from a full return to the classroom. […]
Over 20 persons fleeing bandits’ attack drown in Niger
At least, twenty people, including women and children, drowned in Guni-Zumba river while fleeing due to an attack by bandits. According to Daily Trust reports, […]
EFCC arrests 120 Yahoo Boys in Ibadan, Enugu, recovers exotic cars
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Operatives of the Enugu and Ibadan Zonal Commands of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 120 suspects […]
2023: Elect competent leaders, not ethnic bigot, Saraki Campaign Organisation begs Nigerians
As Nigeria prepares for the 2023 presidential election, Prof. Iyorwuese Hagher, Chairman, Contact & Advocacy Council, Dr. Bukola Saraki Presidential Campaign Organisation, has urged Nigerians […]
Abuja-Kaduna train attack: Our collective ability to govern Nigeria is at stake – NGF
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The 36 states governors under the auspices of The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) have condemned the recent terrorists attack on […]
Super Eagles captain apologises for World Cup disappointment
Super Eagles defender and captain, William Troost-Ekong, has regretted the team’s failure to make the 2022 World Cup, describing it as a “bitter pill to […]
Pantami inaugurates new NCC’s board member, Bindawa
…Tasks commission on synergy, policy implementation By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has formally […]
Insecurity: El-Rufai warns Kaduna communities against shielding criminals
Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has warned communities against shielding suspected criminals in their midst as government strive to tackle insecurity in the state. El-Rufai […]