Category: General News
NDDC must focus on people-oriented, sustainable projects – Okowa
By Gabriel Atumeyi Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has urged the Niger Delta…
Why I dumped journalism for food hawking – Ugoma Johnson
By Folashade Fatunsi A young female journalist, Ugoma Johnson, recently elicited a lot of interest on…
Kano Govt empowers 60 street beggars as ban on street begging takes effect
The Kano state government has empowered no fewer than 60 women and youths with different entrepreneurial…
Buhari mourns foremost lawyer, Ziggy Azike
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of Chief Chibuzo Nduwueze Ziggy Azike, a…
Buhari appoints new CGs for NSCDC, Correctional Service
By Gabriel Atumeyi President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Ahmed Abubakar Audi as the…
Ex-Customs boss, Dikko, dies of cancer
A former Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service, Abdullahi Inde Dikko, is dead. Dikko died in…
“My Paris Club refund story” – Ned Nwoko
Ned Nwoko, is a former member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives (Aniocha North/South and Oshimili…
FCTA bans open grazing in Abuja, establishes RUGA in three area councils
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has prohibited open grazing of cattle in Abuja, the…
I’m a product of incest, says female doctor who leaked WhatsApp chat with Anambra lawmaker
By Saidu Idris A young female medical doctor, Halima Abubakar, who is gradually becoming…
Shun act of immorality during lent, seek God — priest
Rev. Fr. Clement Onyilokwu, a Catholic Priest at St Michael Catholic Church, Minna, has urged Catholic…
Governors decry ethnic profiling of crime
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) says it is against ethnic profiling of crime and criminality in…
Gov. Tambuwal hails US Govt. for development programmes in Sokoto
By Deborah Hassan Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has applauded the United…
WTO: Okonjo-Iweala’s appointment will boost Nigeria’s international image – Ned Nwoko
By Gabriel Atumeyi Former House of Representatives member and the initiator of London-Paris Club…
$11 million fraud: Obinwanne Okeke bags 10 years in prison
By Kenneth Onuoha An American court has sentenced the founder of Invictus Group, Obinwanne…
Demolition: Victims attack Niger Deputy Governor’s residence
By Deborah Hassan Irate youths and traders have attacked the residence of the Deputy…
Petrol price rises to N170, as marketers protest shortage
Fuel marketers have started adjusting their petrol pump prices amid the supply shortage facing private depots…
Kano Hisbah to probe official caught with married woman in hotel room
The Kano State Hisbah has set up a five-man committee to investigate one of its operatives,…
Sanwo-Olu congratulates Aisha Buhari at 50
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has congratulated the First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, on her…
Sasa crisis: We will ensure justice for all victims – Makinde
…to inaugurate judicial panel, peace and security committees …sheathe your swords, gov appeals to angry residents Governor…
WTO: Pay attention to Nigeria, Reps Minority Caucus tells Okonjo-Iweala in congratulatory message
The House of Representatives Minority Caucus has congratulated Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi…
Buhari vows to deal with perpetrators of ethnic, religious violence
President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed that his government would protect all religious and ethnic groups, whether…
House Committee on Niger Delta pledges support for NDDC
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has…
FG extends Third Mainland Bridge completion, to shut down bridge
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola Sunday said the Third Mainland Bridge…
Valentine: FRSC cautions motorists against excessive speed, alcohol
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned motorists and other road users to desist from…
FRSC: Accident claims 13 lives in Osun in January
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Osun said no fewer than 13 persons died in…
Zamfara Govt. flags off construction of 10,000 housing units for IDPs
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara, on Friday, February 12, 2021, flagged off the construction of 10,000…
Labour leaders pledge to fight corruption in Enugu
By Kenneth Onuoha Enugu Labour leaders on Thursday, February 12, 2021, pledged…
Five Ebonyi varsity students collapse during stampede
By Kenneth Onuoha Five students of Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, collapsed…
Gov. Bello disregards Buhari’s COVID laws, hugs Sen. Kalu without face mask
By Ife Osemedua In what may be seen as a blatant disregard of President…