The Nigerian Police have arrested and paraded nine persons in connection with the kidnap of the wife of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele and her aides Mrs Margret Emiefele and three of her aides were abducted on September 29, 2016 at Oquneki Hills along Benin-Agbor …

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Mahmud Mohammed has appealed to Nigerians to be calm over last weekend’s unprecedented arrest of two of his colleagues at the Supreme Court and other judges of lower cadre. The CJN who broke his silence on the issue in Abuja on the occasion …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday read the riot act to developers and contractors alike, saying that the Government would no longer tolerate flouting of building regulations in line with its resolve to restore confidence in the building control and supervision process to ensure a safer Lagos. Governor …

Three young entrepreneurs who emerged winners in the Aso Villa Day Demo (AVDD), a presidential initiative aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and innovation through the use of technologies, have commended Airtel Nigeria for promoting creativity. Emmanuel Okena, founder of Tracology; Mazi Ukonu founder of Recycle Points and Damilola Olokesusi, founder of …

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Germany can help curb oil theft in Nigeria through assistance in the areas of equipment, training, and sharing of intelligence with the Nigeria Navy. The President spoke Monday during an audience with the Foreign Minister of Federal Republic of Germany, Dr Frank-Walters Steinmeier, at …

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the away victory of the Super Eagles over Zambia at the weekend is not only tonic for Nigeria at a time like this, but also a confidence booster that the indomitable Nigerian spirit is well and alive. In a statement by Femi Adesina, Special …

Lagos State has reiterated that residents were well informed before it commenced removal of structures for the Right of Way on the on-going construction works for the Dual Carriage Flyover Bridge at Abule Egba junction. According to the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Tpl. Wasiu Anifowoshe, the State …

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has disclosed the readiness of his administration to partner veterinary medical practitioners to chart a new course on ways to revive the state’s economy in the light of the severe economic challenges facing the country. Gov. Ugwuanyi spoke while receiving a delegation of the …

Dennis Udoma The ongoing crackdown on the nation’s judiciary over the weekend by the All Progressives Congress (APC) led Federal Government has continued to draw reactions from groups and individuals. The latest is the Akwa Ibom State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, which, on Monday called on Nigerians …

The Super Eagles claimed the first three points of Group B as the race to the 2018 FIFA World Cup began on Sunday, leaving hosts Zambia rueing a poor start to the campaign in a difficult group. A marvelous team performance saw the Eagles win a competitive away match for …

Over 200 pupils of MD School on Saturday took part in the environmental clean up exercise of the Oja-Oba market in Abule Egba, Lagos. The exercise, which was part of the activities lined up for the school’s 30 years anniversary celebrations, began at 8am with parents and teachers guiding the …

The Presidency has said that President Muhammadu Buhari reserves his highest respect for the institution of the judiciary as the third arm of government and will not do anything to undermine its independence. Reacting to scathing comments condemning the raids on the residences of some Judges and arrest of some …

In close collaboration with the manufacturer of the Mercedes-Benz Brand,-Daimler AG, the After-Sales Truck division of Weststar Associates Limited (Sole Authorized General Distributors of Mercedes-Benz in Nigeria)and Tetralog Nigeria Limited (One of Weststar’s Authorized Dealers for Mercedes-Benz)recently organized a “Service Camp” for Truck Fleet Operators in Enugu and Lagos regions. …

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described the 2016 edition of the annual National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST 2016) as a success, saying it has helped to strengthen national unity. “Undoubtedly the biggest achievement recorded at the NAFEST 2016 is that the festival has …

Kwara State Governor, Dr AbdulFatah Ahmed has called for effective management of the environment to protect the eco-system and save it from depletion. Governor Ahmed made the call at the weekend when the executive members of the Kwara State Forestry Stakeholders Congress led by its President, Alhaji Abdullahi Agbobamu visited …

Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingoes have been eliminated from the 5th FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals going on in Jordan after they lost 0-3 to Korea DPR in their final group phase match on Saturday. After a 0-1 loss to Brazil in their first game and 0-0 draw with England …

The Nigerian Customs Service, NCS, has denied media reports that the ban on importation of rice through land borders has been reversed. A statement by Wale Adeniyi, Public Relations Officer of the Service said that contrary to the reports, the ban remains in force, stressing that the false publications may …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday assured that the State Government in collaboration with security agencies would soon rescue victims kidnapped from Lagos Senior and Junior Model College, Igbonla-Epe, vowing that the government would also commence a review of its laws to curb and effectively punish perpetrators of …

Shell has appointed a new Vice President for Nigeria and Gabon. He is Peter Costello and succeeds Markus Droll who assumes a new role of Executive Vice President, Projects in Shell International based in Rijswijk, The Netherlands. Peter, an engineer by background has spent over three decades in the oil …