FG secures $600m to fight land degradation in 19 Northern states
To address challenges of land degradation in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, the Federal Government has...
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Osun govt. mourns veteran actor, Tafa Oloyede
Osun government has commiserated with the family of John Adewumi, popularly known as Tafa Oloyede, and the Nollywood industry over...
Insecurity: Ogun, Oyo govs meet in Abeokuta
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun and Oyo State counterpart, Mr. Seyi Makinde on Wednesday, held a joint security...
President Buhari, others leave Nigeria for Addis Ababa
President Muhammadu Buhari and some members of his cabinet will today leave the country for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Nigerian...
Shonekan’s burial: Lagos announces closure of roads in Marina Friday
The Lagos State Government has said it will be diverting traffic along Inner Marina to Outer Marina by Oando Filling...
FEC approves $328.87m for railway consultancy services
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved $328.87 million contracts for consultancy services for the supervision of the various...
Failed coup: Buhari calls, congratulates Guinea-Bissau President
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday evening spoke with Umaro Sissoco Embalo, shortly after the Guinea-Bissau leader survived a military attempt...
CAF suspends Egypt, Morocco players after AFCON Quarter-Final ‘fight’
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has suspended several Egyptian and Moroccan players and dished out fines after their Africa...
Access Bank GMD, Wigwe advocates collective responsibility to end HIV transmission
Dr Herbert Wigwe, Group Managing Director, Access Bank Plc says ending HIV in Nigeria is possible when Nigerians take responsibility...
Insecurity: Nigerian security forces overstretched – Ex-Head of State
Former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, has called for the support of Nigerians in tackling insurgency and other forms of...
How we used technology to end corruption, achieve food security in Nigeria – AfDB President Adesina recounts ministerial years under Jonathan
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, on Wednesday, emphasised the importance of technology, recalling its deployment...
Lagos reviews roadworthiness certificate process, introduces booking system
The Lagos State Government has reviewed the certificate process of roadworthiness, thereby introducing the booking system. This follows the assessment...
Nnamdi Kanu: Court fines AGF Malami N200,000 over absence of FG’s lead counsel during trial
Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court (Abuja) on Wednesday imposed a fine of N200, 000 on the Attorney...
Nigeria approves resumption of passenger flights from UAE
The Nigerian Government on Wednesday approved resumption of scheduled passenger flights between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This...
Nollywood actor Tafa Oloyede dies at 69
Nollywood actor, John Adewuni Adewoye, popularly known as Tafa Oloyede is dead. He was 69 years old. Osun state Secretary...
Tom Brady finally announces NFL retirement
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, widely considered the greatest player in NFL history finally confirmed his retirement on Tuesday....
Lionel Ritchie cancels European summer concerts
U.S. singer Lionel Richie said on Tuesday he was cancelling his upcoming European summer tour concerts due to the ongoing...
Bill to stop yearly house rent scales second reading in Senate
A bill seeking to stop landlords in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from demanding yearly advance rent payment from tenants,...
2023 presidency: I don’t think anyone is more qualified than i am, Wike brags
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday said he doesn’t think anyone is more qualified to become Nigeria’s President other...
Hoodlum raze Obasanjo’s farm in Benue
Yet-to-be-identified persons have razed a mango farm belonging to former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Benue State. Obasanjo’s spokesman, Kehinde Akinyemi,...
Incessant strikes: We’ll honour agreements with ASUU, Buhari assures CAN, Sultan
The Federal Government will honour promises made to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to prevent disruptive strikes, encourage...
2023: Allow southern region produce Buhari’s successor, Edwin Clark tells Atiku, Saraki, Tambuwal other northern candidates
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, elder statesman Edwin Clark has asked the North to allow the South to produce...
Ambode thanks God for all he’s been through since 2019, charges youths on collection of PVCs for 2023
The immediate past governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode after a long silence since leaving office in 2019, has asked...
Alleged assault: Mason Greenwood removed from FIFA 22 by EA Sports – Reports
Manchester United forward, Mason Greenwood has been removed from the video game console, FIFA 22, by makers EA sports. Greenwood...
2023: Wike speaks on alleged plans to be Atiku’s running mate
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has dispelled insinuations about him being the running mate to presidential hopeful, Atiku Abubakar, in...
UNICEF welcomes release of four girls abducted in Chibok
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says it has welcomed the release of four girls abducted by terrorists in Kautikari,...
Reps to Foreign Affairs Ministry: Obey appropriation law on capital spending by embassies
The House of Representatives has asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to comply with a provision of the 2022 Appropriation Act,...
