The Governor of the embattled state of Borno, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, is a perfect gentleman who knows that the task before him, past and present,...
The Federal Government on Monday said it would go ahead with its planned airport concession despite widespread opposition to the plan. The Minister for Aviation, Hadi...
Nigeria’s trade deficit, which gauges the value at which the country’s imports exceeds its exports, stood at N2.388 trillion at the end of the third quarter...
To say that Boko Haram has become an albatross hanging on Nigeria’s neck could be a worn out cliche. Through their unrelenting pursuit of a terrorist...
Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has said that most Almajiris seen roaming the streets in Kano and other northern states came from neighbouring countries. According to...
The Nigerian government on Tuesday morning announced a reduction in the pump price of premium motor spirit, also known as petrol, from N168 to N162.44 per...
The Nigerian government deregulated the downstream petroleum sector with effect from March 19, 2020. The key argument was that the fuel subsidy regime which gulps billions...
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State on Monday distributed foodstuffs and N24 million cash to 1,200 returnees in Ngoshe, during a visit to areas formerly under...
The Federal Government, on Monday said it is making plans to fully automate patients’ records and hospital finances in the country. This, according to the Minister...
These 10 top stories from Nigerian newspapers will interest you 1. Ngige rejects composition of Ohanaeze electoral committee, says panel filled with PDP members The Minister...
The United States on Monday included Nigeria in its religious freedom blacklist. This is the first time Washington would put Nigeria on the list which would...
The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) on Monday announced the commencement of train services on the Lagos-Abeokuta-Ibadan standard gauge. The NRC District Manager, Jerry Oche, who disclosed...
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) closed trade in the negative territory on Monday as investors put up a huge volume of shares up for sale, causing...
Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of the Special Offences Court, Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday sentenced one Chimah Daniel Iweregbu to 18 months imprisonment for $15,000 fraud. The Economic...
The former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, on Monday, distanced himself from a fresh suit filed by the party’s former National...
The Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, on Monday presented a 2021 budget proposal of N131.8 billion to the State House of Assembly for consideration. Ikpeazu, who...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday advised the Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, to focus on the All Progressives Congress (APC) and stop leveling baseless...
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has rejected the composition of the electoral committee for the Ohanaeze Ndigbo. The 40-member committee announced on Sunday...
The Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, on Monday admitted that he supported President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 general election. Umahi, who stated this at the...
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard has confirmed that goalkeeper Kepa Arizabalaga will be in goal when the Blues take on Krasnodar on Tuesday. Lampard, whose side are...
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mr. Bello Hassan as the new Managing Director of Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC). The president, according to a statement issued...
The Lagos State Police Command said on Monday evening no #EndSARS protest was staged at the Lekki tollgate and other parts of the state. The command’s...
Across social media platforms on Monday, #EndSARS protesters raised the tempo of their agitation against police brutality and bad governance in Nigeria. In the same vein,...
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) officials on Monday arrested two foreign nationals from Cameroon and Benin Republic during the recruitment test into the Service and Nigeria...
President Muhammadu Buhari will address a joint session of the National Assembly on his government’s efforts at addressing the country’s security challenges on Thursday. The president’s...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday expressed its support for the call by a member of the House of Representatives, Kingsley Chinda, for President Muhammadu...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday asked the Federal High Court, Lagos, to dismiss the no-case submission filed by Abdullahi Babalele, son-in-law to...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Buhari Presidency of making false claims on the outcome of last Saturday’s by-elections in some states. The PDP...
The Imo State Government House in Owerri, was reportedly blocked on Monday, by protesting road sweepers made up of women, over unpaid salary arrears. It was...
The Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Zulum, says that President Muhammadu Buhari has done pretty well in handling the insecurity situation in the North-East despite...
The house of Chairman of Benue State chapter of All Progressive Congress (APC) Abba Yaro was destroyed on Monday by some youths following the death of...
No fewer than 68 victims have been killed and 320 Local Government Areas ravaged by flooding in the year 2020, so says the National Emergency Management...
These latest stories from the tech space will keep you updated with trends today. 1. Nigeria, 29 others make Seedstars regional finals The Seedstars World competition...
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) on Sunday, paid a courtesy visit to the Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, over the attack by the Boko Haram...
There was anxiety in the federal capital territory in Abuja as scores of youths turned out in their numbers to partake in the second wave of...
A Rivers state pastor in Igbo-Etche, in the Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, has been stripped naked by members of some vigilantes for allegedly...
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has revealed its next line of action strike should the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities,...
Sinovac Biotech, a Chinese pharmaceutical company has secured the princely sum of $500 million in extra funding to produce its Covid-19 vaccine, as the country races...
Suspected armed robbers have sent a warning notice to residents of Dejuwogbo in the Oke Ota-Ona area of Ikorodu local government area of Lagos State, intimating...
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele has affirmed that Nigeria must give considerable focus to productions to expand the economy. Emefiele stressed that the...
As #EndSARS protesters plan fresh protests, President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed that any act of hooliganism hiding behind lawful and peaceful protests would be dealt with...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to the viral video showing Governor Okezie Ikpeazu’s chief of staff, Anthony Agbazuere, spraying money on a controversial self-acclaimed...
A 41-year-old woman in Zimbabwe, Moreblesing Maridza, has been arrested and arraigned in court for marrying two men at the same time. Zimbabwean newspaper, the Sunday...
At least three suspected armed bandits were on Sunday night reportedly gunned down by troops of Operation Whirl Stroke, (OPWS), at Adaka community in Makurdi local...
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested 178 suspects within Kano metropolis for flouting the law against street begging from September to November 2020. In February,...
In a bid to forestall another round of #EndSARS protests, armed soldiers and policemen on Monday laid siege to the Lekki toll gate plaza in Lagos....
#EndSARS protesters on Monday trooped out into the streets of Osogbo, the Osun State capital in a fresh round of protests. The #EndSARS protesters stormed the...
Super Eagles striking duo of Paul Onuachu and Cyriel Dessers have reacted to their game-winning performances for Genk in the Belgian League. Genk set a club...
A group, Advocacy for Advancement of Peace and Harmony in Africa Initiative (ADAPHAI) has called on the federal government to declare a state of emergency in...
The House of Representatives has absolved itself from the call for President Muhammadu Buhari’s impeachment by its member, Kingsley Chinda. Chinda, who represents Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency...
