Buhari, Osinbajo restate faith in media; commitment to press freedom
President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo have restated their faith in the Nigerian media and defence of press freedom for the sake of responsible journalism. They told visiting…
How Dino Melaye wanted to commit suicide – Witness alleges
A witness, Insp. Abama Mallum on Thursday told an FCT High Court that he heard Sen. Dino Melaye shouting that he would kill himself and put the police in trouble….
FEC approves N11.2 billion for purchase of over 200 thousand metres
As the first term of the Buhari administration winds down, the approval of contracts again took the attention of the Federal Executive Council. Power was top on the agenda with…
Dasuki to present 16 witnesses to prove Petition at Tribunal
Mr Abdulsamad Dasuki, (PDP Sokoto), will present 16 witnesses to prove his petition before the Governorship, National and State Houses of Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Sokoto. Dasuki, a…
Abia to utilise $200m World Bank facility for roads, drainage construction -Works Commissioner
Chief Eziuche Ubani, the Commissioner for Works in Abia, has said that the $200m World Bank facility, being expected by the state government, will be judiciously utilised to construct 506…
NHRC condemns recent arrest of sex workers, brothel closure in Abia
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has decried the recent arrest of sex workers and closure of brothels in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, on the orders of the state…
NAFDAC raises alarm over circulation of fake cold Caplets in Gombe state
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday alerted the public on the circulation of fake Mixagrip cold Caplets in Gombe state. In a statement…
Buhari’s second term: Clear proof that no man, but God gives power -Akiolu
The Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu on Wednesday said the election of President Muhammadu Buhari for a second -term in office was a clear proof that no man, but…
2019 UTME candidates can now access results online using the 55019 checker code-JAMB
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says candidates are now free to also access the results of their UTME on-line. The board’s Head, Media and Information, Dr Fabian Benjamin…
Banditry: Gov. Bagudu urges Kebbi residents to be security-conscious, vigilant
Gov. Atiku Bagudu Following a foiled attack by bandits in Illo town area of Bagudu Local Government Area of Kebbi on Monday, Gov. Atiku Bagudu has urged residents to be…