Niger Delta: Presidency orders opening of Maritime University in Delta State
In a clear effort to further the Niger Delta New Vision policy of the Buhari administration, the Presidency has directed the resumption of activities towards the eventual opening of the…
Police confirm death of seven persons in Mandarari suicide bomb
The Borno Police Command on Friday confirmed the killing of seven persons after two suspected female suicide bombers attacked Mandarari ward in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno. Malam Murtala…
House uncovers $270m forex scam linked to Ascon oil, Folawiyo Energy
The House of Representatives ad-hoc committee on Review of Pump Price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) has uncovered a $270 million forex exchange diversion scam involving Ascon Oil Ltd and…
Buhari prays at mosque, requests a photo shoot from his photographer
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja joined hundreds of Muslim faithful to perform the Juma’at prayer at the Aso Rock Mosque. It was his first public appearance in three…
PDP vs PDP: Supreme Court adjourns case till May 25
The Supreme Court, on Thursday adjourned the hearing on the objection filed by the national Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ali Modu Sheriff, against the appeal filed before the…
Death of Pastor Obanure shocks RCCG members
The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, has lost its assistant General Overseer, Pastor Olu Obanure. His death came as a shock to the RCCG community as Pastor Obanure was…
Lamido granted bail, case adjourned till July 5
A Dutse Magistrates’ Court has granted bail to former Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa State. Lamido was standing trial on a four-count charge of inciting public disturbance, defamation of character,…
Minimum wage, Kanu’s release dominate Google search
Nigerians searched frantically on Google last week for a new minimum wage, envisaged to be announced by the Federal Government on Workers’ Day. According to the Spokesman of Google, Mr…
Zinox threatens legal action against Premium Times over serial defamatory pubications
The Management of Zinox Technologies Ltd. has given a seven-day deadline to the publishers of Premium Times, a local online publication to retract a series of defamatory publications against the…
Saraki, US Consul General salute Nigerian media, seek more press freedom
The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday reaffirmed Senate’s commitment toward upholding the rights of the media. Saraki gave the assurance while briefing newsmen on the event…