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Cash shortage: Sanwo-Olu approves 50% fare reduction on public transport, creates food palliatives for vulnerable Lagosians
BRT, LAGRIDE, FMLM, LAGFERRY passengers to enjoy weeklong relief with Cowry Cards Governor permits fuel stations to operate 24hrs…
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Ajaero becomes NLC President; Buhari welcomes emergence, urges partnership
By Joan Nwagwu Abuja, Feb. 8, 2023, The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday swore-in new executives, with Mr. Joe…
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Supreme Court temporarily stops withdrawal of old Naira Notes
By Ebere Agozie Abuja, Feb. 8,2023 The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Wednesday temporarily stopped the withdrawal of old Naira Notes from…
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Mbazulike Amechi’s lifestyle worthy of emulation – Buhari; Peter Obi hails late statesman
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Feb. 8, 2023 President Muhammadu Buhari has described a former Minister of Aviation, the late Mbazulike…
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Buhari congratulates Wale Okediran on literary award
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Dr Wale Okediran on the gold medal award at the V Eurasian Literary Festival…
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Air chief, Amao, tasks commanders, personnel on political neutrality
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Feb. 8, 2023 As Nigerians prepare for the 2023 polls, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS),…
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Nollywood holds candle night for late AMAA CEO, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, extols her lifestyle
By Alex Enebeli Enugu, Feb. 8, 2023 The Nigeria Movie Industry on Tuesday night held a candle night in…
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Elections: Please support us to turn Nigeria around – Obi urges Nigerians
By Angela Atabo Abuja, Feb. 8, 2023 Mr. Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has appealed to…
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Late RCCG Pastor, Aboaba, served Nigeria, the church with commitment – Osinbajo
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Lagos, Feb. 8, 2023 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says late Prof. Folagbade Aboaba, served the Federal Government,…
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NiDCOM, India collaborate on harnessing diaspora contributions for nation building
(L) Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in the Diaspora Commision (NiDCOM) with Mr. Shri G. Balasubramanian, Indian High…
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UN chief regrets Mali’s decision to expel senior rights official
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Feb. 8, 2023 UN Secretary-General António Guterres says he deeply regrets Mali’s recent decision to…
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Lagos PDP mourns as deputy governorship candidate loses mum
Funke Akindele(right) and her mother, late Dr R. B. Adebanjo-Akindele By Adeyemi Adeleye Lagos, Feb. 7, 2023 The Lagos State…
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Sanwo-Olu commiserates with Funke Akindele over mother’s death
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sympathized with the deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in…
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Lack of jobs responsible for violent extremism in sub-Saharan Africa – UNDP
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Feb. 7, 2023 United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says lack of job opportunities is…
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Cash crisis: Buhari meets leadership of Governors Forum, Emefiele
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Feb. 7, 2023 President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met with the leadership of the Nigeria Governors…
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Atsu, international soccer star, rescued from Turkish building rubble, Ghana FA says
London, Feb. 7, 2023 Former Newcastle United midfielder Christian Atsu has been rescued from the rubble of a Turkish building,…
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Police arrest fake DSS officer, others in Osun
By Olajide Idowu Osogbo, Feb. 7, 2023 The Police Command in Osun has announced the arrest of a fake DSS…
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Naira re-design won’t affect 2023 general election – CBN
Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Feb. 7, 2023 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says naira re-design won’t affect the 2023 general…
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IGP orders posting/redeployment of DIGs, AIGs, CPs (See names)
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered the posting/redeployment of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs), Assistant Inspectors-General…
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Gavi welcomes appointment of Dr Rose Leke, global health leader, malaria expert, as Chair of Independent Review Committee
Geneva 7 February 2023 Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi) has announced the appointment of leading African immunologist, parasitologist and malariologist, Dr…
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Sterling Bank gifts free transfers to all customers
Sterling Bank, a leading Nigerian commercial bank and Africa’s Most Agile Company has taken the courageous step of suspending transaction…
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Turkey earthquake: Death toll passes 3,300; No Nigerian casualty – Envoy
Istanbul, Feb. 7, 2023 The confirmed death toll in Turkey following a devastating earthquake in the Syrian-Turkish border region has…
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Only irresponsible men complain about their responsibilities – Rev Adaji
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto Reverend Adaji Olobo Michael has admonished Christians to stop complaining about hardship and have confidence in…
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Tension in Cross River LGA as suspected thugs attack PDP chieftains, destroy houses, property
By Sixtus Uket (Calabar) Palpable tension has engulfed Akpabuyo local government area, Cross River state following attacks by suspected thugs…
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Buhari pays tribute to Hilda, mother of Pastor Paul Adefarasin
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a message of condolences to the Adefarasins on the passing of the matriarch of the…
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