Military officers announce removal of Burkina junta leader
Military officers have announced the removal from office of Burkina Faso’s junta leader on Friday. The dismissal of Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, who came to […]
Month: September 2022
Ayu returns after two weeks abroad
By SAM ADZEGEH, Abuja – The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, has returned to the country after a two-week trip to […]
Again, Wike mets Peter Obi in Port Harcourt
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi met with Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike in Port Harcourt on Friday. The meeting was held behind […]
No rally will be allowed at Lekki Toll Gate – Lagos Police
The Lagos State Police Command has said no rally will be tolerated at the Lekki Toll Gate on Oct. 1. This is contained in a […]
NGX gains N32bn ahead independence celebration
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Ltd. closed the week on a bullish note Friday, with market capitalisation gaining N32 billion or 0.12 per cent to close […]
Independence anniversary: Nigeria shall rise again – Atiku
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has congratulated Nigerians on the celebration of the country’s 62nd Independence Day anniversary, assuring that […]
Beware of fraudsters, we’re not recruiting, says FRSC
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has debunked a publication by online platforms misinforming the public about an ongoing recruitment […]
62nd Independence: Spotify celebrates Nigerian Fuji, Afrobeats history
In celebration of Nigeria’s 62nd Independence, Spotify, an online streaming platform, has unveiled three new playlists that highlight Nigeria’s musical diversity, ranging from Fuji to […]
Independence Day: I-G orders adequate deployment of personnel nationwide
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Usman Baba, has ordered the deployment of adequate personnel nationwide, ahead of the Oct. […]
NGX holds 61st Annual General Meeting in Lagos
By TENEBE ANTHONIA, Lagos – The Nigerian Exchange Group Plc. (“NGX Group) held its 61st Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lagos on Friday, 30 September […]
Lawmaker, others commend NIS for due process, innovation
By ORKULA SHAAGEE, Abuja – A member of the House of Representatives representing Fagge Federal Constituency, Hon. Aminu Suleiman along side other applicants have applauded […]
Boko Haram terrorists kill 2,295 teachers in North-East Nigeria – TRCN
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has disclosed that about 2,295 teachers were killed in North Eastern Nigeria between […]
Crisis in Burkina Faso Army as gunshots heard near presidency
Shots rang out before dawn on Friday around Burkina Faso’s presidential palace and headquarters of the military junta, which itself seized power in a coup […]
BREAKING: Ibrahim Gusau elected as new NFF President
Ibrahim Gusau has been elected as the new Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The former Chairman of Chairmen of Nigerian football and an […]
Putin signs accord to annex 4 occupied Ukraine regions
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed treaties to annex four Moscow-occupied Ukrainian regions — Donetsk, Kherson, Lugansk and Zaporizhzhia — at a grand ceremony […]
Institute urges FG to employ the service of licensed project managers
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – As part of its efforts to eliminate quacks, substandard projects and other sharp practices in the building sectors, The Chartered […]
FG distributes 4,200 bags of grains to less privileged in Bauchi
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – As the economic situation in the country continues to worsen, the federal government has distributed 4,200 bags of food products […]
National Honours: Buhari approves CON for Zulum
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – President Muhammadu Buhari, has approved the conferment of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) as national honours on […]
My wife accused me of stealing her underwear, had me arrested – Man tells court
Mr Ike Ifeanyi, on Friday told a Makurdi Upper Area Court in Benue that his wife, Lovina, had him arrested for stealing her underwear. In […]
Appeal Court upholds Umahi’s senatorial candidacy
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Friday dismissed an appeal by Ann Nwanyibuife Agom-Eze and confirmed the Senatorial candidacy of Governor David Umahi. The […]