Why Nigeria must remain united — Akande September 29, 2020 Bisi Akande appealed to those agitating for Nigeria’s break-up to bury such thoughts.Read More
PIB: NNPC won’t be scrapped but commercialised – Minister September 29, 2020 "NNPC will not be scrapped but commercialised in line with deregulation moves being made across all the s...Read More
FG launches ‘digital Nigeria’ portal, mobile app September 29, 2020 Mr Pantami said the ministry will develop the capacity of Nigerians to use technology to solve problems. Read More
Senate resumes after eight-week break September 29, 2020 BY CYNTHIAN AMAKA Several important items have been lined up for consideration by the lawmakers, one of which is the Petroleum Industry...Read More
Local Govt Chairman In Kaduna, Kidnapped, Motorcycle Rider Killed September 29, 2020 BY IKECHUKWU NNAMDI The motorcycle rider taking him to his farm on Monday morning when the incident happened was also allegedly killed b...Read More
Flood sweeps man away in Ondo September 28, 2020 A middle-aged man has been swept away by flood in Iwaro Oka community of Akoko South West Local Government area, Ondo State.Read More
Gunmen abduct Catholic priest in Delta for second time September 28, 2020 Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have abducted a Catholic priest in Delta state for the second time in four yearsRead More
FG suspends new electricity tariff for two weeks following agreement with TUC, NLC September 28, 2020 The federal government has suspended the new electricity tariff for two weeks, after the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congr...Read More
Three police officers returning from Edo election to Lagos die in crash September 28, 2020 Three policemen who participated in the September 19 governorship election in Edo state and were returning to Lagos have died in a fat...Read More
Again, Boko Haram ambush Borno gov’s convoy September 28, 2020 "...we charged through the ambush and most of our vehicles had their tires deflated or riddled with bullets"Read More
Laycon wins 2020 BBNaija Lockdown Edition September 28, 2020 Laycon defeated four other housemates who made it to the final day of the show.Read More
Trump paid $750 in federal income tax in 2016 – NY Times September 28, 2020 The US president, a self-proclaimed billionaire, paid the same amount in 2017, and nothing at all in 10 of the 15 previous years.Read More
NNPC boss hails labour for suspending planned strike September 28, 2020 Mele Kyari says the labour leaders "showed understanding on inevitability of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) deregulation"Read More
Don’t join nationwide strike - FG warns civil servants September 26, 2020 Workers under the federal civil service have been asked not to join the planned strike by labour unions across the country scheduled t...Read More
NLC to go ahead with Monday protest despite court order September 26, 2020 The Nigeria Labour Congress has insisted on going ahead with its planned mass action scheduled for Monday September 28, despite a fresh co...Read More
No African footballer has my story – Etim Esin September 26, 2020 The former Nigeria international said he was not compensated for the false allegation that destroyed his career. Read More
Gunmen kill five in Plateau – Police September 26, 2020 The gunmen reportedly stormed a relaxation spot shooting sporadically. Read More
Nigeria approves new names for top performing cassava varieties September 26, 2020 "Our farmers can now be able to identify the different cassava varieties.Read More
Electricity, Fuel Hike: More prosperous days will come soon – Lai Mohammed September 26, 2020 The minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed, has appealed to Nigerians to be patient with the President Muhamadu Buhari-led ...Read More
Togo’s Prime Minister, Komi Klassou, Resigns September 26, 2020 Klassou has served as Prime Minister since 2015.Read More
Kogi Govt declares two-day mourning for victims of tanker explosion September 24, 2020 The Kogi State Government has declared two days of mourning for the 23 victims of Wednesday September 23, tanker explosion in Felele, Lokoja.Read More
BBC Africa Eye exposes 'real cause' of Abule Ado explosion September 24, 2020 BBC Africa Eye has exposed the cause of the explosion which occurred at Abule Ado in Amuwo Odofin local government area of Lagos state...Read More
FG puts up presidential aircraft for sale September 24, 2020 An aircraft in the Presidential Fleet, Hawker 4000 with the registration number 5N-FGX/: RC 066 has been put up for sale by the federal go...Read More
Let whoever offered me bribe, come out – Magu September 24, 2020 Embattled suspended chairman of the Economic & Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has denied allegations of receiving ...Read More
Ondo deputy gov, Ajayi accuses APC of attacking campaign office September 24, 2020 Ondo State Deputy Governor, Agboola Ajayi who has been having rounds of faceoff with his boss Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has accused the Al...Read More
Return to APC- Ize-Iyamu begs Gov Obaseki September 24, 2020 Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the APC governorship candidate in the Saturday, September 19 governorship election in Edo state, has called on Go...Read More
Nigerian govt, states, local councils share N676.41b for August – NBS September 24, 2020 The federal government received a total of N273.19billion, state governments received a total of N190.85billion and the local governme...Read More
Petrol, Electricity Price Increase: Nigerian governors meeting over planned workers’ strike September 24, 2020 Nigerian governors say they want to mediate in the dispute between the federal government on the hike in fuel prices and electricity tariffs.Read More
Appeal court hears case against award of N100m damages to journalist September 24, 2020 The appellate court adjourned the hearing to November 5.Read More
Nigerian govt approves $1.9b for Kano-Niger Republic rail line September 24, 2020 The rail line will go through Kano-Jigawa-Katsina-Jibia to Maradi in Niger Republic.Read More
No going back on Water Resources bill – Lai Mohammed September 23, 2020 Minister of Culture and Tourism, Lai Mohammed has stated that the federal government will continue pushing for the passage of the water re...Read More
Buhari orders reduction in price of fertilizer September 23, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the reduction of the cost of fertilizer from N5,500 to N5,000 naira per bag.Read More
CBN cuts lending rate from 12.5% to 11.5% September 23, 2020 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has cut the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) from 12.5 per cent to 11.5 per cent.Read More
Residents complain about Ariaria market in Aba after it rained September 23, 2020 Rainfall in Aba forced traders to set up a stilt to protect their goods from water after the Ariaria market became flooded. Read More
Nigerian govt deploys directors of revenue to agencies to reverse budget deficit September 23, 2020 The Accountant General of the Federation said ten directors were deployed to various federal revenue agencies.Read More
Trump asks UN to hold China “accountable” for COVID-19 September 23, 2020 Mr Trump accused China of allowing the coronavirus to “leave their country and infect the world”Read More
School Children, Over 20 Others Burnt To Death In Kogi Explosion September 23, 2020 Among those burnt to death are school children, traders and pedestrians along Lokoja-Abuja Road.Read More
Appeal Court Hears Police Brutality Case Against Nigerian Journalist 11 Years After September 23, 2020 In October 2012, a high court in Abuja presided over by Justice Peter Kekemeke awarded damages of N100m against GTB and other defendants...Read More
Fulani Herders Attack Gov Ortom’s Village, Kill Five Persons September 23, 2020 A native of the area, who simply identified himself as Tertsea Ator, told journalists in Makurdi that the attack, which resulted in th...Read More
INEC issues certificate of return to Godwin Obaseki September 22, 2020 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented a certificate of return to Godwin Obaseki as the elected governor of Ed...Read More
Suspected Fulani herdsmen kill traditional ruler in Plateau September 22, 2020 Gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen on Monday night killed Da Bulus Chuwang Jang, the acting Gwom Rwei of Foron District in Barkin Ladi...Read More
Fire Guts Filling Station In Port Harcourt September 22, 2020 Fire broke out at Heritage filling station located along Iwofe road in Port Harcourt, on Tuesday morning.Read More
Coronavirus: PTF disburses N1bn each to 32 states September 22, 2020 The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has disbursed N1billion each to 32 states in the country amid the Coronavirus pandemic.Read More
Trump hits out at ‘CRAZY’ Nancy Pelosi for planning to impeach him for the second time September 22, 2020 US president Donald Trump, has labelled House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi, as "crazy" for suggesting he could be impeached again i...Read More
Two friends arrested for gangraping 17-year-old girl in Jigawa September 22, 2020 Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Jigawa State Command, have arrested two men, Abubakar Usman (18yrs) and Ya...Read More
Edo 2020: APC congratulates Obaseki, says outcome victory for democracy September 22, 2020 APC says the peaceful conduct of the Edo governorship election and its outcome are a victory for Nigeria’s democracyRead More
NCAA vows to revoke airlines’ licences for non-compliance with COVID-19 protocols September 22, 2020 NCAA said some domestic airlines had been flouting the Covid-19 safety protocols Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has vowed to rev...Read More
EFCC re-arraigns ex-minister for fraud September 22, 2020 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday re-arraigned a former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affai...Read More
NERC to monitor quality of electricity provided to Nigerians – Commissioner September 22, 2020 NERC says a customer must be metered within 10 days of payment for a meterRead More
300 Level UNICAL student killed as generator explodes in Calabar September 21, 2020 A 300 Level student of the University of Calabar, Umo Aniekpeno, was reportedly burnt to death by a generator explosion in Calabar, Cr...Read More
Making male friends who never try to sleep with you is a blessing — Actress Yvonne Jegede September 21, 2020 Yvonne Jegede has shared her thoughts about women making male friends who won't try to sleep with them no matter what happens. Read More
Obafemi Martins joins Chinese Super League club, Wuhan FC September 21, 2020 Former Super Eagles and Inter Milan striker, Obafemi Martins, has joined Chinese Super League side, Wuhan FC on a one-year deal.Read More
Woman accused of sending poisonous letter to White House arrested September 21, 2020 A woman suspected to have sent an envelope containing the poison ricin, which was addressed to the White House, has been arrested.Read More
APC rejects Edo governorship election result September 21, 2020 The All Progressives Congress has rejected the September 19 Edo governorship election result which brought back Godwin Obaseki as the Go...Read More