I will not return as APC National Chairman, that chapter of my political life is closed – Oshiomhole
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, says he has no intention to return to the office which he held for two years. In a statement…
US Adds Nigeria To Blacklist On Religious Freedom – Pompeo
The United States on Monday for the first time said it has added Nigeria to a blacklist on religious freedom, paving the way for potential sanctions if it does not…
FG to slash petrol price by N5, effective Monday next week
The Federal Government has agreed to slash the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), known as petrol, by N5 from Monday next week. Sen. Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour…
Buhari to address NASS joint session on Thursday
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday address a joint session of the National Assembly. This is according to the President’s Personal Assistant on Social Media, Lauretta Onochie. Ms. Onochie disclosed…
Flooding has affected 129,000, killed 68 since January – NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said that no fewer than 129,000 persons were affected, while 68 persons were killed by flooding in different parts of the country this…
Commercial operations begins on Lagos-Ibadan Rail- FG
The Federal Government has announced the commencement of Commercial Operations on the Lagos-Ibadan rail line. The Presidency in a Tweet on Monday said the commercial operations commenced today and formal…
NSCDC parades 3 foreigners for stealing over 6,000 litres of PMS
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos Command, on Monday paraded three Citizens of Benin Republic for allegedly siphoning 6,250 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The Commandant…
Turning a blind eye to Human Rights Violations, corruption, the oil and gas industry hurts Africans – Ayuk
The recovery of the continent’s oil and gas sector requires the full cooperation of government and industry stakeholders to work together on lasting and impactful reform. Nigeria has been attracting…
‘Any act of hooliganism’ in protests will be dealt with decisively – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday warned that any act of hooliganism hiding behind lawful and peaceful protests will be dealt with decisively to ensure peace and stability in the country.The…
Ask politicians looking for thugs to use their children instead – Commissioner advises youths
Mr. Charles Akpuenika Ebonyi Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports on Monday in Abakaliki advised youths to always shun politicians’ overtures to be used as thugs. Speaking with the News…