Following series of road crashes in Nigeria resulting from tyre blow-outs, the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, is organizing a Stakeholders’ forum on tyres where issues relating to the use and safety of tyres are to be discussed. The FRSC’s Head of Media Relations and Strategy, Bisi Kazeem, in a …

The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) said Wednesday that it has completed the verification of assets declared by President Mohammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President, Bukola Saraki and others top officials of the current administration. The agency said, in a statement Wednesday that it was not true, as …

Governor David Nweze Umahi of Ebonyi State on Wednesday rejected calls for reprisal on Fulani herdsmen in the South-East. Reacting to criticisms on the social media that he pledged to create grazing fields for herdsmen during his meeting with traditional rulers and security chiefs in the state on Tuesday, Umahi …

From Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 June 2016, the Nollywood Week (www.NollywoodWeek.com) festival will take up residence at the Arlequin cinema in Saint Germain des Prés (75006). Supported by the internationally renowned Beninese musician, Angélique Kidjo, the 4th edition of Nollywood Week (2016) is set to be a celebration of …

In line with the present administration’s Sustainable Food Security Initiative, the Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture, has concluded plans to host a world-class Food Security Summit in June, 2016. Mr. Suarau Oluwatoyin Isiaka, State Commissioner for Agriculture disclosed this on Tuesday at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, …

The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Barrister Abdullahi Jalo has appealed to the National Leadership of the party to rescind its earlier decision and zone the 2019 Presidential ticket to the North-East geo-political zone for the sake of equity, justice and fairness. Addressing a Press …

The troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army have intensified clearance operations against cattle rustlers and armed bandits in Kaduna and Zamfara States, north western Nigeria. Within the last four days, they have killed two notorious cattle rustlers that were suspected to have killed seven innocent persons in Bungudu Local Government …

As the Nigeria Police High Command extends the deadline for revalidation of tinted glass permit and firearms licence to 31st July, 2016, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon E. Arase, has directed all State Commands’ Commissioners of Police to stay enforcement of the law on tinted glass permit and firearms …

Following his indictment by the state governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, for culpability in the attack on a community in Enugu State by Fulani herdsmen which led to the death of scores of peoples, along with with destruction of several property, the Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase has ordered the immediate …

Arsenal FC forward and Nigeria international, Alex Iwobi says an increase in confidence has been key to his rise at Arsenal this season after what he described as “a bumpy ride” earlier in his career. The 20-year-old made his Arsenal debut last October and has gone on to make 20 …

The nationwide ward congresses of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held last weekend was characterized by controversy which has rendered the exercise inconclusive in Billiri Local Government Area of Gombe State as at the time of filing this report. The exercise, which was haphazardly done amidst heavy tension was conducted …

Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Nwabueze Ngige has disclosed that in line with the ‘Change’ mantra of the Federal Government, efforts towards ensuring safe, healthy, and decent work as well as the curbing of unnecessary wastages in the economy, remain a priority of the present administration of President …

AGENE GODWIN, Benin Following reports of his death on some social media platforms, two-time chairman of Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Anthony Anenih, spoke out Wednesday, from the United Kingdom, as he berated those spreading such rumours about his death. Anenih who personally spoke …

AGENE GODWIN, Benin The Bini kingdom has been urged to perform all their pending burial rites before the commencement of the ‘Emwinekhua,’ signifying obsequies of the late monarch, Oba Erediauwa, according to the Benin Tradition Council (BTC). The BTC also added that all those entitled to wear beads will henceforth …

AGENE GODWIN, Benin Speaker, Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Victor Edoroh and his Deputy, Hon Bright Osayande were Tuesday, impeached by the 16-man legislature over what they termed as ‘gross misconduct, abuse of power and financial misappropriation.’ The motion for the impeachment was said to have been moved …

Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr. Toyin Suarau on Tuesday reiterated the resolve of the State Government to increase the aggregate food supply of the State from less than 15 per cent to 25 per cent within the next four years through various projects and programmes. Suarau who said this …

President Paul Biya of Cameroon, at the invitation of President Muhammadu Buhari, has arrived Nigeria and commenced a two-day state visit to Nigeria, Tuesday. President Biya, who is accompanied by his wife, Chantal and senior Cameroonian government officials, was received at the Presidential Villa, Abuja by President Buhari. Both leaders …

Against the background of reports of continued attacks on communities across the country by armed herdsmen, President Muhammadu Buhari late Monday in Abuja restated his administration’s resolve to deal decisively and expeditiously with the matter. According to a statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), …

A witness in the ongoing trial of former Kaduna State Pension Bureau consultant, Ibrahim Mohammed Sodangi, Tuesday presented startling evidence on how the consultant smuggled his name into the pension payroll and started drawing benefits like a bona fide pensioner. Michael Wetkas, an operative of the EFCC, while being led …

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has restated the commitment of the Federal Government to upholding the Freedom of Information Act as a necessary instrument in the fight against corruption and promoting transparency in governance. The Minister made the remarks in Abuja on Tuesday in his message …

Since I arrived in Lagos six months ago, I have been reading and listening to news reports and commentaries written by some of you and your colleagues. It is a pleasure meeting you and I trust there will be many more encounters in the next few years. You are well …

As members of the different labour groups and organized civil society celebrated this year’s workers’ Day, also known as May Day, the Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has congratulated the Abia workers for their numerous contributions to the growth and progress of the state and the country and called …