Nigeria
1 Jan
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has charged Nigerians to use every legitimate means to resist fascist tendencies and defend the nation’s democracy from totalitarianism.
1 Jan
Stakeholders in Ogoni land, including traditional rulers, professionals, women and youths have called for resumption of oil productions in Ogoni land.
1 Jan
Barely hours to the new year, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a Qatar-based businessman, Agu Evidence Amobi, and one other, Uchegbu Onyebuchi Obi, with consignments...
1 Jan
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, yesterday, hailed President Bola Tinubu's vision of diversifying the country's economy through renewed focus on solid minerals.
1 Jan
Prominent political activist, Dr Muhammad Usman-Bugaje, has said Katsina State is in a dangerous situation over the rampant cases of drug abuse in the state.
1 Jan
Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration and all political leaders nationwide to give Nigerians good reasons to smile in 2024.
1 Jan
Registrar, Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), Dr Tosan Erhabor, has revealed that 10,697 medical laboratory scientists have left the country.
1 Jan
A human rights activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Ebun Olu-Adegboruwa, yesterday, appealed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu to review his directives on street gates in Lekki Phase One and environs,
1 Jan
A socio-cultural group, the Imade Development Association (IDA), at the weekend, appealed to Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to honour his late boss, former Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, by appointing a deputy governor from Owo.
1 Jan
Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN) has announced changes in the cover prices of newspapers of its members, with effect from January 2, 2024.
1 Jan
Federal Government has perfected plans to put one million gas-powered vehicles on the road by 2027, at an average yearly rate of 250,000 vehicle conversions.
1 Jan
The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Non-Indigenes of South, Benue and Plateau states in Osun State, Michael Nworie, has promised to be transparent in all his dealings as it concerns the non-indigenes.
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) said it has resolved the cause of tightness that was experienced in the supply of fuel. NNPC disclosed this on Friday evening in a statement signed by spokesman, Olufemi Soneye in Abuja. "The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) wishes to clarify that the tightness in…
2 hours ago
Agboola Ajayi, a former deputy governor to the late former Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has clinched the ticket of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) after emerging as the winner of the party's primaries on Thursday. Ajayi, who will be flying the flag of the party during the November 16 governorship poll, was declared the winner after…
2 hours ago
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has lamented the existence of criminal centres in the country, which he called “419 training schools,” where primary school students are recruited and prepared for illicit activities. He made the statement while addressing newsmen on the steps the commission was taking to stamp…
4 hours ago
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla has said he is extending the duration of a special operation launched to combat crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region dubbed Operation Delta Sanity by another 90 days. The special operation which was launched on January 6, 2024 was to combat crude oil theft…
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Ahead of the Ondo State governorship poll, the National chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has called on aggrieved aspirants of the party to bury their hatchet and work in concert with Governor Lucky Aidatiwa towards his victory. Speaking at the start of the reconciliatory meeting held Thursday at…
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Wednesday, April 24, will ever remain memorable in the minds of residents, passersby, and business owners along Atiku Abubakar Avenue, Uyo, as it marked a major turning point in the gory history of the road and its environs, with the inauguration of projects by former President Goodluck Jonathan. Inaugurating the 1.3-kilometre, 8-metre-deep, 2x2x0.3-metre-deep underground flood…
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The Taraba State Police Command has paraded 28 suspects arrested for various offenses, including kidnapping, armed robbery, culpable homicide, cybercrime, banditry, cattle rustling, criminal conspiracy, and theft. Commissioner of Police David Iloyanomon addressed journalists at the police headquarters in Jalingo and highlighted the collaborative efforts between law enforcement agencies and the public, which have resulted…
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Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Alli-Balogun, on Thursday, said the government has shut down 12 private schools for safety infractions and illegal operations. Speaking at the ongoing annual ministerial press briefing to mark the first year of the second term of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Alli-Balogun, said the decision was to…
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Senator Ayogu Eze, a former lawmaker who represented Enugu North Senatorial District between 2007 to 2015, is dead. The former senator who was a founding member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) died in an Abuja Hospital after a protracted illness. Born in 1958, Eze died at 66. Although the cause of his death was…
8 hours ago
Dana Air has announced that it is processing refunds for flights affected after it was suspended by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo directed the NCAA to suspend the airline to conduct a safety and financial audit following a runway incursion incident involving one of the…