Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has constituted a 17-man advisory committee on the upgrading…
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3 killed, 4 injured as container falls on commercial bus in Ibadan
No fewer than three persons lost their lives, while four others sustained injuries on Tuesday, as…
Truck crushes couple to death in Ogun
Two persons suspected to be husband and wife were on Tuesday crushed to death in an…
Fire incidents kill 76 people in Kaduna – Director
Seventy-six persons died in 615 fire incidents recorded in Kaduna State in 2020, the Director of…
COVID-19: Ebonyi continues deployment of 2 nurses per school ahead of resumption
The Ebonyi Government says it will deploy two nurses to each public schools ahead of January…
Man dragged before Kaduna court for misplacing someone’s phone
A 23-year-old businessman, Sani Mika’il, was on Tuesday dragged to a Shari’a Court sitting at Rigasa,…
Gorilla tests positive for Covid-19
A gorilla has tested positive for Covid-19 at San Diego Zoo Safari Park in California,…
Osun farmers seek irrigation systems to improve low output caused by poor rainfall
By Idris Salisu The Chairman of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Osun Chapter,…
Borno lists 1,163 school enrollees’ parents for allowances
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has said that social welfare will be restricted to parents…
Otedola, Dantata, others pre-order Dakuku’s new book
By Gabriel Atumeyi Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola and Founder of MRS Group, Alhaji Sayyu Dantata are…
ECOWAS mediator for Mali, Goodluck Jonathan, arrives in Bamako
The mediator of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for Mali, former Nigerian President…
Court Adjourns Adoke’s Trial Till March 1
The money laundering trial of a former minister of justice and attorney general of the federation,…
Buhari congratulates new Ohanaeze President General, Obiozor
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Professor George Obiozor on his election as the new President-General…
Buhari mourns former Benue, Kano military administrator, Isa Kontagora
President Muhammadu Buhari condoles with family of Col. Aminu Isa Kontagora, former Military Administrator of Benue…
EFCC arrests 10 for alleged internet fraud in Lagos
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal Office, have arrested 10 persons…
Oyo State trains 3,552 teachers as schools resume
Three thousand, five hundred and fifty-two primary school teachers in Oyo State have completed…
COVID-19: UNILORIN may adopt virtual convocation, teaching – Management
The University of Ilorin has disclosed that it may adopt virtual convocation for the graduates…
Court grants Sowore N20m bail
By Ife Osemedua Chief Magistrate Mabel Segun-Bello of the Abuja Magistrate Court has granted bail…
Ohanaeze crisis: Chidi Ibeh emerges factional President
By Kenneth Onuoha A one time commissioner for information and strategy in Imo State, Engr Chidi…
COVID-19: Ekiti re-imposes curfew, bans large public gatherings
Ekiti has re-imposed fresh restrictions to movement and banned large public gatherings amid fears of the…
NEPAD DG seeks end to youth restiveness through community partnership
Director General New Partnership for African Development (NEPAD) Gloria Akobundu has called for an end to…
NCC expresses shock over death of Principal Manager with family in road crash
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has expressed shock and deepest grief over the loss of its…
Kaigama condemns kidnapping of catholic priests
Most Rev. Dr. Ignatius Kaigama, Archbishop of Abuja Catholic Archdiocese, has condemned incessant kidnapping of catholic…
N40B Allowance: NASU, SSANU to begin 3 days protest Tuesday
As Academic Staff of universities prepare to resume work after close to 10 months away…
Lagos Dep. Gov. confirms COVID-19 killed his brother
Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has called for strict compliance with COVID-19…
Gombe Governor shuffles Media Team, appoints Missili Director of Press
The spokesman of Inuwa Yahaya, Governor of Gombe State, has reappointed…
COVID-19: Alaafin postpones 50 years coronation anniversary festivities indefinitely
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, has announced the indefinite postponement of ceremonies to mark…
7 killed as Amotekun, herdsmen clash in Oyo
Amotekun and some Fulani herdsmen have reportedly engaged in a fierce clash at Aiyete, Ibarapa North,…