President Buhari to hand over ECOWAS border posts in Badagry, Tuesday
President Muhammadu Buhari and his Republic of Benin counterpart, Patrice Talon, will on Tuesday perform the official hand-over of the new Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Border…
Bauchi Govt intensifies effort to fight Type 2 Polio virus
The Bauchi  State Government says it is intensifying efforts on surveillance system to fight type 2 Polio virus found in the state. Circulating Vaccine-Derived Polio Virus Type 2…
Gunmen kidnap traditional ruler, wife; kill four – Police
The Kaduna State Police Command, said on Saturday that the abductors of the traditional ruler of Adara chiefdom had killed four people on his entourage before going away with…
Osinbajo, Jonathan, others eulogise Alaafin at 80
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has described Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi as a true leader who has served the Yorùbá race with complete faithfulness and sacrifice….
My VP position won’t conflict with Gov. Obiano- Obi
Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Obi, has said his position would not clash with that of Gov. Willie Obiano if elected. Obi said this…
Boko Haram insurgents kill two farmers in Borno–Army
The Nigerian Army on Saturday said two persons were killed by Boko Haram insurgents at Kuwa-Yangewa village on Maiduguri-Damboa Road in Borno. Brig.-Gen. Abdulamalik Biu, the Acting General…
Flooding: FG to collaborate with Rivers, Bayelsa to make adequate provision to Victims…assures of a more lasting solution across the country
VP, Osinbajo Following the recent flooding of communities in some states, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has said the Federal Government, in collaboration with state governments, will…
FG to partner ICAN for nation’s rapid development – Buhari
The Federal Government says it will partner with meaningful organisations like the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) to ensure rapid development of the country. The president stated…
2019: My nomination as vice presidential candidate is about the masses, says Peter Obi
Former Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi says his choice as the running mate to the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is to ennoble…
Ngene, Cole, Diala win Nigeria LNG prize for science, literature
Winners of the 2018 Nigeria LNG Prize for Science, Literary and Literature at a presentation, Friday night in Lagos. (NAN Photo) Dr Peter Ngene, Soji Cole…