Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr Kayode Fayemi, Tuesday, said that the ministry would, in the first quarter of next year, come up with a roadmap that would guide local and foreign investors in the mining sector. Aside detailing the quantity and quality of mineral deposits in the country, the document, …

The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to launch an online platform containing the laws enacted by the State since 1967 till date. The State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, who made the announcement, Tuesday at the formal launch of Laws of Lagos State 2015, said the online platform would not …

Cameroon said, Monday, that the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped by Islamist militant group Boko Haram last year were not among a group of 900 hostages liberated by its army, last week. Last week’s hostage release raised hopes that some of the girls might be among the group. The army also said …

The United Nations (UN) General Assembly has approved the adoption of 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. The resolution recognizes “the importance of international tourism, and particularly of the designation of an international year of sustainable tourism for development, in fostering better understanding among peoples everywhere, …

Senator Buruji Kashamu, representing Ogun East Senatorial District on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Monday, won back his seat at the Court of Appeal in Ibadan, Oyo State. He defeated his challenger, Mr. Dapo Abiodun, of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the appellate court set aside …

Reacting to mounting criticisms which have trailed a bill before the senate aimed at curtailing usage and direction of social media platforms in the country, President Muhammadu Buhari, Monday, stated that he would not assent to any document that negates the tenets of the federal constitution. The controversial bill has scaled …

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, Monday, approved the nation’s Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) in preparation for the presentation of the 2016 Budget. It therefore agreed to spend a total of N6 trillion for 2016 budget, using $38 per barrel of oil as benchmark. …

The national executive of the umbrella body of manufacturers operating in the country, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has commended the Nigerian police for removing road-blocks across the country and replacing them with Safer Highway Patrols. A statement by Acting ACP Kolawole Olabisi, the Force Public Relations Officer, said …

Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank), has unveiled the SKS Young Inventor Competition which is expected to run from October 27 through to November 30. The SKS Young Inventor Competition is an amazing journey to find the next generation of inventors and forward thinking citizens, committed to the growth of the country. …

Coach of the Super Eagles, Coach Sunday Oliseh has commenced preparations for the CHAN championships with the formal invitation of  26 players for the first phase of his camping ahead of the competition which holds next month in Rwanda. According to a release signed by Ademola Olajire of the Nigeria …

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Solomon Arase, has unveiled popular contemporary artiste, and member of musicv producer Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records, Korede Bello, as the first Nigerian Police Youth Ambassador. According to a statement by Acting ACP Kolawole Olabisi, the Force Public Relations Officer, the move comes as part …

A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of a former Imo State governor, Ikedi Ohakim, has told Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja how the former governor allegedly gave him the sum of $2, 290,000.00(Two Million, Two Hundred and Ninety Thousand Dollars) to purchase a …

ABDULLAHI ISAH, Maiduguri Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno has said that the Boko Haram insurgency will afford the government the opportunity to re-engineer the destroyed communities. The governor disclosed this when he received a delegation led by President International Humanitarian Committee Ambassador David Millband at the Government House Maiduguri, Monday. …

The Court of Appeal sitting in Kaduna, Monday, December 7 dismissed the appeal of Aminu Sule Lamido, the 34 year old son of former Jigawa State governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, against the decision of the Federal High Court, Kano which found him guilty of the charge of money laundering brought …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Monday, arraigned the trio of Okewole Dayo (alias Okewole David Dayo), Bishop Katung Jones and Dadin Kowa Micro Finance Bank Limited before Justice Lewis Allagoa of the Federal High Court sitting in Jos, Plateau State on a 24-count charge bordering on conspiracy, money …

The Kwara State Government has emerged the Most Transparent State Government and the Most Innovative State Government in the country. The twin awards presented in Lagos over the weekend were by Nigeria Impact Award powered by Exclusive Magazine. According to the organizers of the Award, the Kwara State Government headed …

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, Mr. David Kaye is considering the urgent appeal against the bill repressive social media bill known as ‘A Bill for an Act to Prohibit Frivolous Petitions and other Matters Connected therewith’, …

The Nigeria Police Force has announced the appointment of CSP Sogbeba Dulphine West as Deputy Force Public Relations Officer. A statement by Ag. ACP Olabisi Kolawole, the Force Public Relations Officer, said that CSP West, who hails from Rivers State, holds a diploma in Security Strategies and has served in …

The Court of Appeal sitting in Enugu, Monday, has nullified the election of Senator Uche Ekwunife of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following an appeal brought before it by the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Victor Umeh. Ekwunife  represented Anambra Central Senatorial District. Her election was …

Lagos State Ministry of Science and Technology, in collaboration with Wifi Combat Academy, has organised a One-Day training workshop on computer programming system, tagged “Hour of Code” for public school students. The Commissioner for Science and Technology, Mr. Olufemi Odubiyi advised the students to make good use of the opportunity …

Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Hon. Lola Akande has advised women to control their temper and guard their utterances in the face of any provocation in order not to be found on the wrong side of the law. She gave this advice recently while addressing inmates …

ANTHONY OMOH Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, Engr. Ibrahim Abdulsalam has tasked Airspace Managers across Nigerian airports to embark  on measures to strengthen Air Traffic Management and surveillance systems in their respective domains to ensure maximum operational safety as the nation gradually winds down to Christmas and …

Following recent nullification of Senator David Mark election, by a Makurdi Appeal tribunal on the premise that the result of the Benue South senatorial district election was announced while the collation of the result was ongoing, the Returning Officer (RO) in that election, Prof. Latif Tiamiyu faulted the ruling and …