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Lead Story
Buhari bars 50 prominent Nigerians from foreign travels; It’s unveiling of forewarned tyranny – CUPP (See statements in full)
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the full implementation of Executive Order 6 (EO6), with 50 high profile persons affected by…
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Nigeria whip Libya in AFCON qualifier
Three goals from Odion Ighalo and one from Samuel Kalu gave the Super Eagles a 4-0 win over Libya in…
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Ex Bayelsa Security Adviser’s rape trial: Prosecution closes case
The prosecution in the ongoing rape trial of Chief Richard Kpodo, a former Security Adviser to ex-Governor Timipre Sylva of…
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Local
APC stalwart survives assassination attempt; As hoodlums manhandle Editor/Publisher of Mid-Week Concord
By Dennis Udoma, Uyo The immediate past Special Assistant to Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State on Electoral Matters,…
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Local
Umahi, Chris Uba mount pressure on Atiku to drop Peter Obi •We are ready for PDP’s VP slot — Yorubas
Barely 24 hours after former Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, emerged as the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples…
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Local
Super Eagles will win FIFA World Cup one day—Pinnick; Nigeria plays Libya Saturday
By Isaiah Eka/Dianabasi Effiong Uyo, Oct. 12, 2018 The President, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has expressed…
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Local
Obi’s choice as VP a great honour to Ekwueme—- Anambra PDP
Awka, Oct. 12, 2018 The People Democratic Party (PDP), Anambra chapter has described the choice of Chief Peter Obi as…
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Lead Story
PDP presidential candidate, Atiku picks Peter Obi as running mate (See pictures)
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Oct. 12, 2018 The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar has picked…
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Business and Economy
The case for Air Peace as Nigeria’s Flag Carrier By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The recent suspension of the proposed national carrier, Nigeria Air, has elicited mixed feelings across the nation. The name…
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Health
Malnutrition: Gombe to benefit from $10 million funding in four years
Gombe State is among twelve other States worst hit by malnutrition that are expected to benefit from an intervention aimed…
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Local
News Express 6th Anniversary Lecture and Economic Stakeholders Forum holds in November
The News Express 6th Anniversary Lecture and Economic Stakeholders Forum has been scheduled to hold early next month, November 2018, the…
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Africa
Nigerian journalist Frank Eleanya wins APO Group invitation to attend the Web Summit 2018, the Largest Tech Conference in the World
Each year APO Group offers journalists the opportunity to attend major events as a part of its commitment to supporting…
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Local
Asaba Airport fully back, targets international fight soon – Official
By Ifeanyi Olannye Asaba, Oct. 11, 2018 Mr Austine Ayemidejor, the Project Manager of Asaba Airport, has said that the…
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Local
Editors tasked on credibility, professionalism ahead of 2019 elections
By Carol V. Utulu Asaba, Oct. 11, 2018 Members of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have been urged to…
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Africa
Osinbajo speaks on Nigeria’s human capital development at Oxford University Lecture — Akande
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Oct. 11, 2018 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will on Oct. 12, at Oxford University, United Kingdom,…
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Local
2019: Play your gate-keeping role during political campaigns, Minister urges media
By Bukola Adewumi Abuja, Oct. 11,2018 Ahead of the 2019 General elections, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai…
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Arts & Entertainment
Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria celebrates at 35
The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) recently held a Dinner and Hall of Fame Night to mark…
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Local
Atiku’s Moments By Aniebo Nwamu
As they always do, the kingmakers of Nigeria have chosen for us our next leader. Remnants of the coup plotters…
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Local
Senate stands down Durunnguwa’s appointment, confirms 22 others as NPC commissioners
By Cecilia Ijuo Abuja, Oct. 11, 2018 The Senate on Thursday stood down the appointment of Dr Abdulmalik Durunnguwa from…
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Lead Story
Obasanjo recants, supports Atiku’s presidential bid
Olawale Jokotoye Abeokuta, Oct. 11, 2018 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, went back on his “God will not forgive me” vows…
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Local
Buhari, Atiku and the battle ahead By Tayo Ogunbiyi
With the primaries of the two major political parties, the All Progressives Congress, APC and the Peoples Democratic Parties, PDP,…
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Local
Pastor Siju Iluyomade set to lead ‘Arise Walk for Life’ second edition; Kate Henshaw, DJ Jimmy Jatt, DJ Xclusive, others to join charity walk
Pastor Siju Iluyomade will lead the second edition of the ‘Arise Walk for Life’ – a charity walk leading to…
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Local
Cabotage: No more waivers, Dakuku tells oil companies …Charges IOCs to play their part in industry growth …Says Agency ready to enforce strict compliance to regulations
The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has said the Agency will no…
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Business and Economy
Nigeria’s economy is moving in a positive direction
The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma on Thursday in Indonesia told a global audience that…
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Health
Prof. Titus Ibekwe emerges vice-chairman of Int’l Advisory Board of American Academy
By Felicia Imohimi Abuja, Oct. 11, 2018 Prof. Titus Ibekwe, the National Secretary of the Otorhinolaryngological Society of Nigeria, has…
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