Oyo Govt begins construction of N8.27bn Independent Power supply
The Governor of Oyo State, Mr Seyi Makinde, has performed the groundbreaking for the construction of 11 megawatts Hybrid Power Solution in a bid to […]
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Sen. Al-Makura urges Nigerians to invest in grassroots sports
Sen. Umaru Al-Makura (APC – Nasarawa South) has called on Nigerians to invest in grassroots sports. Al-makura gave the advice while briefing newsmen on Sunday […]
Tinubu condoles with Gov. Masari over assassination of commissioner
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – Former Lagos Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC), National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has commiserated with Katsina State Governor Aminu […]
Probe ‘missing N10bn NASS funds in 2019’ – SERAP tells Lawan, Gbajabiamila
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, and Speaker of House of […]
Family planning: Nigeria has 15.1% unmet need – UNFPA
Ms Ulla Mueller, The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Country Representative in Nigeria, says the country has 15.1 per cent unmet need for family planning. […]
DSS DG calls for more synergy among security agencies
The Director-General, Department of State Services (DSS), Mr Yusuf Bichi, has called for more collaboration among the law enforcement agencies to end security challenges facing […]
Oba Oyewunmi, Soun Ogbomoso dies at 95
The 20th Soun Ogbomoso in Oyo State, Oba Jimoh Oyewunmi, has joined his ancestors in the early hours of Sunday at the age of 95 […]
Returned artifacts: Colourful posters adorn Benin Streets
Colourful posters of some artifacts expected to be received by the Oba of Benin have adorned some major streets of Benin City ahead of the […]
President Biden pledges support as Tornadoes kill over 100 in US
Rescuers were desperately searching for survivors early Sunday after dozens of devastating tornadoes tore through six US states, leaving at least 83 people dead, dozens […]
Crypto fraudsters hack Twitter account of Indian PM, Narendra Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Twitter account was hacked Sunday with a message declaring his country had adopted bitcoin as legal tender and was distributing […]
Rwanda turns to electric motorbikes to drive down emissions
When Rwandan motorcycle taxi driver Evode Niyorurema converted his fuel guzzler to an electric motorbike, he had no idea he was on the frontlines of […]
Two dead, 7 missing as building collapses in Italy
Two people were killed and seven were missing after an explosion caused a four-storey apartment building to collapse on the Italian island of Sicily, authorities […]
Young graduates can tackle Nigeria’s biggest challenges – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday expressed optimism that young Nigerian graduates can provide solutions to the biggest challenges confronting the nation. He made the […]
At least 84 killed after tornadoes rip through U.S. states
At least 84 people are likely to have died after dozens of tornadoes swept through several U.S. states overnight, officials said. Tornadoes hit and destroyed […]
NSCDC is doing well, but needs to do better — Belgore
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Shuaib Belgore has commended the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for security of lives and properties […]
World Bank lauds successes of APPEALS project in Kano
By HARUNA AHMED, Kano – The World Bank has lauded the successes recorded in its Agro-processing Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support Project in Kano […]
Security operatives repel bandits attack in Kaduna
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – Security operatives have repelled an attack by armed bandits in Sabon Tasha in Chikun Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna […]
Buhari hosts W/Africa leaders to dinner ahead of 60th ECOWAS Session
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday evening hosted leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to a pre-Conference dinner at the Presidential Villa, […]
Yahaya Bello, solution to nation’s insecurity- VGN
The Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) says that Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi remains the solution to Nigeria’s insecurity, as they join the call urging […]
Nigeria Army debunks abduction of travellers along Maiduguri-Damaturu Road
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Nigeria Army has debunked the purported abduction of Maiduguri bound commuters by members of the Islamic State of West […]