Terror alert: No cause for alarm, NSA assures Nigerians
Against the backdrop of recent security advisories by the United States and the United Kingdom, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Babagana Monguno has assured Nigerians […]
Month: October 2022
2023: ADC’s Kachikwu holds marathon twitter space
The ADC Presidential Candidate, Mr Dumebi Kachikwu, has set a new target for other presidential candidates in the 2023 general election by holding an almost […]
Bauchi governor spends N2bn to empower 11,500 residents
ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – Bauchi State Government has concluded its Kaura Economic Empowerment Programme across the 20 LGAs of the state with the empowerment of […]
Russia fires missiles at several Ukrainian cities at start of week
Russia fired missiles at several cities in Ukraine early Monday, with air alerts sounding in many parts of the country, according to Ukrainian authorities. Explosions […]
Over 100 people die after India bridge collapses
Over 100 people were killed when a suspension bridge collapsed over a river in western India, local media reported on Monday. The accident occurred on […]
Security alert: FCT remains peaceful as citizens adhere to Buhari’s advice
President Muhammadu Buhari’s advice to nation’s security establishment and entire citizens to continue being vigilant, and to avoid panic has continued to yield fruitful results […]
Tinubu to present Action Plan to private sector leaders in Lagos
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu will on Tuesday present his Action Plan to the leaders of […]
Police confirm release of abducted UI Professor, Agbaje
The Oyo State Police Command, on Monday confirmed the release of Prof. Adigun Agbaje, a former Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Ibadan, from dens of his […]
Why we’re unable to pay N1.8b severance benefits to SAHCOL ex-workers – BPE
The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) says the compulsory contribution to the Treasury Single Account (TSA) is preventing it from paying N1.8 billion severance packages […]
Buhari summons emergency security meeting, postpones NASENI complex commissioning
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari will on Monday meet with security chiefs in the nation’s capital, Abuja, to further review and strengthen […]
Osinbajo, ex-Colombia president, AfDB lead new jobs creation effort with launch of billion dollars carbon market in Africa
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – The Federal Government is now pioneering a voluntary billion dollars’ worth Carbon Market on the continent, a new and innovative […]
Navy raids brothels, rescues 50 teenage prostitutes in Port Harcourt
The Nigeria Navy says it has rescued 50 prostitutes and arrested three suspected sex traffickers during a major raid on two brothels in Port Harcourt. […]
Allow judiciary to perform its functions, CJN tells politicians
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has admonished politicians to allow the judiciary to perform its function without distractions. A statement issued on […]
My gratuity not enough to pay ransom, wife of kidnapped UI professor pleads
Dr Adebola Agbaje, wife of Prof. Adigun Agbaje, the kidnapped University of Ibadan (UI) don, has pleaded for the release of her husband, saying her […]
Buhari, North prove Nigeria can survive unity – Tinubu tells Afenifere leaders
Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, says President Muhammadu Buhari, APC Northern Governors and leaders have proved that Nigeria can survive its […]
Political solution still possible for release of Nnamdi Kanu – S/East governors
South-East Governors Forum says it will seek political solution to the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) […]
Digital Certificate: Beware of saboteurs, WAEC warns public
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says no amount of blackmail or fraud will stop its latest innovation, in checking the activities of fraudsters, using […]
Ganduje inaugurates 100 buses, 50 taxis in Kano
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has inaugurated 100 ultra-modern buses and 50 taxis to enhance transportation in the state. Performing the inauguration at Sabon-Gari Stadium, […]
Troops kill 7 terrorists, recover arms and ammunition in Kaduna
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – Troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army conducting “Operation Forest Sanity’’ have eliminated no fewer than seven terrorists and recovered arms […]
NCoS dismisses 9 officers, retires 25 others for misconduct
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has dismissed nine officers and retired 25 others compulsorily for offences against standard practices. The […]