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Local
World Cup Qualification: Rohr hails NFF for Eagles’ success, as Idowu joins team
Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has hailed the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for the “professional and committed manner”…
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Education
CodeLagos expands to Out-of-School residents
As part of efforts by the Lagos State Government to further broaden access to coding education for Lagos residents,…
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Local
PDP national chairmanship aspirants agree to accept outcome of national convention; We’ll win Anambra guber polls on Nov. 18 – Gov. Fayose
As the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) heads to the all-important December 9, 2017 National Convention, all the aspirants to…
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Local
Police to deploy additional 26,000 personnel for Anambra Guber poll
By Joseph Edeh The Nigeria Police Force said it would deploy additional 26, 000 personnel for the Anambra governorship election…
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Lead Story
11 PDP governors hold crucial meeting with chairmanship aspirants ahead of Dec 9 convention in Enugu; We’ve agreed to sign peace accord by Tuesday – Dokpesi
By Felix Nwadioha, Emmanuel Oloniruha The 11 Governors of Peoples Democratic (PDP), Sunday, held a crucial closed door meeting in…
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Local
Black Friday: Massive turn-out as Yudala sells out at Festac, Trade Fair
Saturday November 11th witnessed a massive turn-out in Sara Stadium, Festac and Trade Fair Complex at Ojo Alaba as Yudala…
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We will resume office on Monday, Peace Corps Boss, Akoh, vows
The National Commandant of Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN), Dickson Akoh, said his organization would resume duties at its headquarters…
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Africa
SERAP asks CCB, ICPC to probe Okorocha over ‘N1bn statues of Zuma, Johnson-Sirleaf’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has asked Dr Muhammad Isah, Acting Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB)…
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Local
Editors call on Niger Delta Avengers to drop threat of resumption of attacks on oil facilities
The Nigerian Guild of Editors has expressed worry over the threat by the Niger Delta Avengers to resume attacks…
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Business and Economy
Ministry invests N700m on IT infrastructure, human capital, civil works, not website
The Ministry of Mines and Steel Development has expressed concern over news making the rounds, especially on the social…
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Business and Economy
Tax: Lagos moves to shut down headquarters of defaulting companies …Gives Monday deadline to remit all outstanding payments
The Lagos State Government on Sunday said it will commence the process of shutting down the corporate headquarters of organisations…
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Stop behaving like a thug, Dickson tells Sylva…Accuses ex-Gov of causing criminality in Bayelsa
The Bayelsa State Government on Sunday reacted to a claim by the media office of a former governor of the…
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Health
Former VP Ekwueme flown abroad for treatment
By Felix Nwadioha The Second Republic Vice-President, Dr Alex Ekwueme, was on Sunday airlifted abroad for further medical treatment. Ekwueme…
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Local
Stop playing petty politics with Plateau killings, Youths warn legislator
For moving a politically motivated motion during plenary, a member representing Barkin Ladi/Riyom Federal Constituency in the House of…
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Education
Between a supposed ‘silly Governor’ and a very ignorant Professor By Imam Imam
In a bid to justify the action of Kaduna State Government to sack certain class of its teachers who it…
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Local
Emefiele lists gains of FX restriction on 41 Items …outlines projections for 2018
The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele says the dogged implementation of the Bank’s policy, which restricts…
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Local
Saraki congratulates Emir of Ilorin on 22nd Anniversary
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Saturday congratulated the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR,…
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Security: Dickson, Clark meet to avert fresh N/Delta crisis …condemn disruption of PANDEF meeting in Port Harcourt
The Governor of Bayelsa State, Henry Seriake Dickson, and foremost Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark, on Friday held a meeting…
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Africa
Wike, Amaechi’s security men clash; Wike’s men pulled guns on Amaechi, vandalized his car – Amaechi; Amaechi’s men attacked Wike’s convoy – Wike
Governor of Rivers State, Barrister Nyesom Wike and Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi have given conflicting accounts…
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Business and Economy
Economic Summit: Ekweremadu lauds unity among South-East Govs
By Felix Nwadioha The Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ike Ekweremadu, on Saturday commended the South-East Governors for their synergy in…
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Local
Ember Months: Don’t blame blood sucking demons, drive carefully — Oyeyemi cautions drivers
By Kazeem Akande Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has advised motorists to drive safely,…
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Business and Economy
NNPC pledges to promote home-grown technology
By Yetunde Bada The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has pledged to promote the development and commercialisation of home-grown technology…
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Local
Niger Govt. pledges support for Nigeria Football Supporters Club
By Obinna Unaeze The Niger State government says it will collaborate with the Nigeria Football Supporters Club to develop the…
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Local
Olu of Warri warns against proliferation of militant groups in N/Delta
By Edeki Igafe The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli, on Friday warned against the proliferation of militant groups in the…
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Local
EFCC docks five for diversion of 65 trucks of maize meant for IDPs
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, November 9, 2017 arraigned Adamu Ado Bomboy, Sadiq Abubakar Tijjani, Abban…
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