United States President Donald Trump has once again placed Nigeria on the list of “Countries of Particular Concern” (CPC) over what he described as ongoing persecution and mass killings of Christians. The fresh designation comes just three months after Washington…
The Kebbi Police Command has confirmed the abduction of the Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Alhaji Muhammad Sama’ila-Bagudo, by suspected bandits in Bagudo Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Nafi’u…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos Sector Command, confirmed the loss of six lives in a series of road traffic crashes on Kara Bridge, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. The FRSC Lagos Sector Public Education Officer, SRC Oluwadamilola Jayeola, in…
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has called for an increase in the Retirement Savings Account (RSA) withdrawal limit, proposing to raise the threshold from 25 per cent to 50 per cent. NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, made the demand during…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has approved the posting and appointment of senior officers to key command, staff and instructional positions across formations, units and training institutions of the Nigerian Army. The development, according to the…
The Nigerian Police, on Wednesday, withdrew its evidence it sought to tender against Mrs Chioma Okoli in the ongoing alleged cyberstalking offences at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The police lawyer, Adam Ugwuanyi, withdrew his application before Justice Peter…
Sen. Basheer Lado, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on National Assembly Matters (Senate), has commended Leadership of Senate and the lawmakers for prompt. confirmation of the new service chiefs. Lado gave the commendation in a statement in Abuja…
Minister of Works, David Umahi,says President Bola Tinubu’s administration is putting an end to over three decades of substandard road construction in the country through the implementation of durable, high-quality infrastructure projects nationwide. Speaking during the inspection of the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano…
Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has revealed that the United States has cancelled his visa, effectively barring him from entering the country. Addressing journalists on Tuesday at Kongi’s Harvest Gallery in Freedom Park, Lagos Island, Soyinka explained that he decided…
Security operatives have taken control of Nestoil Limited’s corporate headquarters in Victoria Island, Lagos, following a receivership action initiated by a group of lenders over an alleged $1 billion debt. This move comes after the Federal High Court in Lagos,…
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, says the Federal Government will fully support Dangote Refinery in achieving its 1.4 million barrels-per-day refined products target. Lokpobiri said this on Monday in Lagos during his welcome address at the…
The Management of the University of Jos, has confirmed the murder of Peter Mafuyai, a 300-level student of the department Banking and Finance of the institution by his friend and fellow student. Dr Rejoice Songden, the Registrar of the university…
The Abia Government says the free education programme introduced by the administration of Gov. Alex Otti for pupils in public primary and junior secondary schools is already yielding positive results. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mr Okey Kanu, disclosed…
The Naira on Monday appreciated further at the official foreign exchange market, trading at N1,452.79 to the dollar. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed the Naira gained N5.16 compared with Friday’s rate of N1,457.95. This represents a…
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, has warned activist Omoyele Sowore and others against mobilising protests over recent demolitions in the state. Jimoh gave the warning while addressing newsmen in Iyana-Oworo axis of the Third Mainland bridge…