The Federal Government on Thursday, said that the reconstruction of the Enugu–Onitsha federal highway would cost…
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Jang, Lalong promise to unite against rising insecurity in Plateau
Former governors of Plateau, Jonah Jang and Simon Lalong, have promised to unite to tackle the…
EFCC urges court to permanently forfeit 57 properties linked to Malami
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to permanently…
Tinubu’s leadership failure responsible for widespread violence in Nigeria – Peter Obi
Obi expressed concern over the spate of terrorist attacks, especially in Plateau, Benue, Niger, Sokoto, Kwara…
FG inaugurates national foodbank programme
The federal government has inaugurated a community-based national food bank programme to boost food security and…
Court fixes April 14 for ruling on El-Rufai’s bail application
A Federal High Court in Kaduna state has fixed April 14 for ruling in the bail…
Mrs Alao-Akala advocates improved welfare package for visually impaired students
By Kehinde Emmanuel, Ilorin Wife of former Oyo State Governor, Chief (Mrs) Oluwakemi Alao-Akala, has called…
Vatican appoints Kukah to global human development council
The Vatican has appointed Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Sokoto Diocese to the Dicastery for Integral…
10 ambassadors-designate already accepted by 10 countries – FG
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the ministry spokesperson, Kimibie Ebienfa, who added that…
NOA unveils mobile app to bridge communication gap between FG, Nigerians
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has unveiled a “CLHEEAN” app to bridge the communication gap between…
Unijos reschedules exams over attack on community
Following the attack on Angwa Rukuba Community, the Management of the University of Jos (Unijos) has…
Benue Gov’t pledges to support developmental initiatives for vulnerable women, girls
By Austin Angwe, Makurdi The Benue State Government has assured both local and international organizations of…
Iran accuses US of plotting ground attack despite diplomatic efforts
Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Sunday that the United States was plotting a ground…
NDLEA intercepts cocaine concealed in stockfish heads at Lagos airport
The consignment was concealed in the heads of imported dry stockfish. The National Drug Law Enforcement…
32.72% candidates obtain credits, 75 results withheld as WAEC releases WASSCE results
Of the successful candidates, 1,847 were male (53.86%) and 1,582 female (46.14%), reflecting a fairly balanced…
Power sector: NSE President seeks holistic approach to challenges
The President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Mr Ali Rabiu, has said that addressing…
Leadership tussle: NURTW decries alleged takeover in Abuja
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has expressed outrage over the alleged invasion of…
El-Rufai to be arraigned for alleged money laundering Tuesday – ICPC
The former governor would be arraigned before the Kaduna State High Court on charges ranging from…
NYSC official arraigned for illegal abortion after corper’s death
Mr Olalekan is charged with conspiracy and the unlawful attempt to procure an abortion by supplying…
Nigeria’s ex-accountant general jailed 72 years for N868 million fraud
Mr Nwabuoku was appointed acting accountant‑general of the federation in May 2022 following the suspension of…
International Down Syndrome Day: Foundation faults persistent societal prejudice
According to the foundation, deliberate policy action and sustained advocacy are critical to dismantling barriers and…
Obi congratulates Muslims on Eid-el-fitr, urges lasting Ramadan spirit
Mr Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has urged Nigerian Muslims to…
Tinubu returns to Lagos for Eid-el-Fitr after UK state visit
President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu returned to Lagos in the early hours of…
NBA faults alleged courtroom order, says no judge can compel lawyer to kneel
The association stressed that while judges have the authority to maintain order and discipline in their…
TMSG lauds elaborate plans to receive to receive Tinubu in UK
By Moses Okorie Ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s imminent state visit to the United Kingdom this…
FRSC personnel return over ₦3.7 recovered from crash victims in Zaria
By Moses Okorie In an inspiring and audacious demonstration of integrity, discipline, and professionalism, operatives of…
Indecent dressing: Lawyer urges parents to act
An Ilorin-based legal practitioner, Jimoh Abdulquadri, has urged parents to pay closer attention to their children’s…
Benue youths protest killings, seek FG’s intervention
Youths from Agatu West in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue on Friday staged a peaceful…
FRSC Public Education Officer now ACM in charge of Operations
By Moses Okorie The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has…