NIS begins training of Immigration officers on automated passport application process
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced the commencement of training for Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) officers […]
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U.S Imam shot multiple times outside Mosque is dead
An imam who was shot Wednesday outside a mosque in New Jersey has died, the US state’s attorney general said, adding that the killing […]
UBA Foundation hosts Annual Food Bank, extends generosity to thousands
UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, on Thursday December 21, hosted the 2023 edition of its annual Food […]
Putin signs decree granting citizenship to foreigners serving in Russian Armed Forces
President Vladimir Putin of Russia on Thursday signed into law a decree granting Russian citizenship to foreigners who have concluded a contract to serve […]
Ex-Sierra Leone President, Ernest Koroma arrives in Nigeria on political asylum
The Former President of Sierra Leone, Ernest Koroma would be arriving Nigeria on Thursday on political asylum. The former President who was investigated for […]
Full list of illegal universities in Nigeria – NUC
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The National Universities Commission (NUC) has identified at least 37 illegal universities operating in Nigeria. Acting Secretary […]
Mercy Eke shows off money bouquet she got from her man
Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) star, Mercy Eke has shown off the money bouquet she got from her man. Sharing photos of her with […]
Plateau killings: We need permanent solution and not palliatives – Sen Plang
Senator Diket Plang (APC/Plateau), has said that Plateau people want permanent solutions to the security challenges bedeviling the state “instead of temporary palliatives”. Diket […]
Alleged N37bn fraud: Buhari’s ministers, Umar-Farouk shuns EFCC invitation
Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouk, on Wednesday, failed to appear at the headquarters of the Economic and […]
Security agents to arrest Nigerians with fake foreign certificates —Minister
Security agents will go after Nigerians with fake certificates from foreign countries already using them to secure opportunities in the country, Education Minister Tahir […]
FG to suspend degree certificates from Uganda, Kenya, Niger Republic
The Federal Government of Nigeria has said the sanction on the suspension of accreditation and evaluation of degree certificates from Benin Republic and Togo […]
Delta to disburse N2bn Special Agricultural Intervention Fund to farmers
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has said the state government will disburse two billion naira Special Agricultural Intervention Fund to farmers this month. The […]
Minimum Wage: TUC urges FG to implement agreements reached with Labour in 2023
The Trade Union Congress(TUC) has urged the Federal Government to implement all agreements reached with the organised labour in 2023, especially the National Minimum […]
UNICEF raises alarm over killing of 1,800 children in Ukraine
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has again raised alarm over continuous killing of children in Ukraine as two were reportedly killed and at least […]
Kogi guber: Stop inspection of election materials – APC urges INEC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to halt the Thursday scheduled inspection of the Nov. 11, 2023 […]
No increase in petrol price, NNPC Ltd assures Nigerians
By MBAFAN ADE, Abuja – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. has said there is no imminent increase in the cost of […]
NNPC denies clash with IPMAN, says fuel subsidy entirely removed
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has debunked media reports alleging that it had a dispute with […]
NAF approves Accident Insurance Policy for its personnel
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has approved the implementation of a Group Personal […]
Magnus Abe defects from SDP to APC
Sen. Magnus Abe, former Senator representing Rivers South-East Senatorial District, has said that he is returning to his former party, the All Progressives Congress […]
We’ll make education more accessible, FG assures Nigerians
The Federal Government on Wednesday pledged to make education more accessible to Nigerians. The Minister of State for Education, Dr Yusuf Sununu, […]