US Secretary Of State to visit Nigeria, Kenya, and Senegal
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to Kenya, Nigeria, and Senegal next week, where he will discuss ending the Covid-19 pandemic and battling climate […]
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Vanguard reporter, Tordue Salem found dead after 29 days missing
A journalist with Vanguard newspaper, Tordue Henry Salem, has been found dead in Abuja. Salem, a House of Representatives correspondent and was last seen on […]
Zulum lays foundation stone for construction of 2,275 length road, drainage network in Gwoza Town
The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum on Thursday laid the foundation stone of 2,275 length township road and drainage system in Gwoza Local Government […]
Gen. Abubakar’s National Peace Committee commends Anambra’s peaceful poll
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Chairman, National Peace Committee (NPC), Gen. Abubakar Abdulsalami (Rtd) has commended the people of Anambra for the peaceful conduct […]
Nigeria now earns more from non-oil revenues – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says revenue recently flowing into the nation’s treasury are mainly from non oil and gas exports. This is contained in a […]
IPMAN assures of availability of petroleum products
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has assured Nigerians of availability of petroleum products, allaying fears of possible scarcity in some parts of […]
Five killed, three injured in Bauchi fatal crash
ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – Five people have been killed while three others sustained various degrees of injuries following a fatal crash that occurred on Thursday […]
ASUU ATBU faults Mgt’s congratulatory message to Pantami over “controversial” professorship
*** Says Pantami not qualified to be professor ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi branch, […]
Nigerian troops neutralize 46 Boko Haram terrorists, armed bandits; as 1,168 others surrender
By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – The operational activities of the troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies in the on-going war […]
FG urged to increase funding of research in Nigeria
BY RICHARD ABU, Nasarawa – The Vice-Chancellor of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Professor Suleiman Bala Muhmed has called on the Federal Government to provide […]
Gold continues to rise on higher U.S. inflation concern
Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange continued to rise Thursday on higher U.S. inflation concern. The most active gold […]
University of Southern California evacuates buildings after bomb threat
A bomb threat at the University of Southern California (USC), a leading private research university located in Los Angeles, caused an evacuation from multiple buildings […]
Jailbreak: Over 3,000 inmates yet to be recaptured in Nigeria – Aregbesola
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Federal Government has said that over 3,000 inmates are yet to be recaptured following recent jailbreaks in the country […]
Internet frauds: EFCC arrests 40 suspected yahoo boys, recovers cars, laptops in Port-Harcourt
By EMEKA CHIKWE, Port-Harcourt – No fewer than 40 suspected Internet fraudsters popularly known as “yahoo boys” have been arrested by men of the Port-Harcourt […]
Violence, climate change displace 84m people globally – UNHCR
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) says as more people flee violence, insecurity and the effects of climate change, the number of the forcibly […]
FG committed to lifting more Nigerians out of poverty – NDE
The Director-General of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), Malam Abubakar Nuhu-Fikpo, has reassured Nigerians of Federal Government’s commitment to lifting more Nigerians out of […]
We’ll help Enyimba Shoe Company get govt. funding – Senate president
Senate President Ahmed Lawan says the National Assembly will help Enyimba Automated Shoe Company (ENASCO) to get funding and patronage from government agencies. Lawan made […]
EFCC interrogates Lucky Igbinedion over alleged N1.6bn Fraud
The former governor of Edo State, Mr Lucky Igbinedion, is currently being grilled by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) over what […]
FG, IFAD-VCDP to give $1m grant to vulnerable farmers
The Federal Government and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) assisted Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) say they will support vulnerable Nigerian farmers affected by […]
FG to establish security force to man porous borders — NSA
The Federal Government says it is exploring the possibility of setting up a border security force in the future to secure Nigeria’s porous border areas. […]