Tribunal fixes Aug. 21 for adoption of written addresses as Buhari, APC close defence
The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal on Thursday fixed Aug. 21 for parties to adopt their written addresses in the petition challenging the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari’s in the Feb….
Hajj: Katsina State loses 2 female pilgrims
The Katsina State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the death of two female pilgrims from the state in Saudi Arabia. Malam Hassan Bindawa, an official of the board made…
World Bank $200m agric grant: Farmers assured of transparency
Dr Salisu Garba, Project Operations Manager of the 200 million dollar World Bank assisted project called Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support Project (APPEALS) has assured of transparency…
Proscription: IMN announces temporary suspension of street protestsÂ
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) has announced a temporary suspension of street protests in demand for the release of their leader, Sheikh Ibrahim Elzakzaky and his wife, Zeenat….
Refinery: We’re not in contest for market share with Dangote -Kyari
GMD NNPCÂ Mele Kyari The Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari says the corporation is not in contest for market share with…
FG lauds IOM for repatriating stranded Nigerians abroad, Northeast interventions
The Federal Government has praised the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) for repatriating stranded Nigerians abroad and for providing care and support for vulnerable persons in the Northeast. Amb. Mustapha…
Sanction oil companies found guilty of oil spill – Niger Delta fishermen urge FG
Oil spill in the Niger Delta The Artisan Fishermen Association of Nigeria (ARFAN) has asked ExxonMobil to as a matter of urgency clean up the Niger Delta and rid it…
Ministerial nominees screening: Entire process a demonstration of disloyalty to the Nigerian people, promotion of nepotism – COPA
The Coalition of Public Interest Lawyers and Advocates (COPA) has urged the Senate to set a parameter or criteria for confirmation and rejection of ministerial nominees and others sent to…
LASG SUBEB to begin massive renovation of schools ahead of new session
LASG Babajide Sanwo Olu The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) says the state government will carry out massive renovation of some public schools ahead of the 2019/2020…
Islamic State kills or wounds over than 40 Nigerian soldiers – Amaq news agency
Islamic State said via its Amaq news agency that it killed or wounded more than 40 soldiers in the northeast Nigerian state of Borno in two separate attacks on Tuesday….