JUST IN: Buhari opens Ministers’ performance retreat amid ‘sack’ speculations
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday declared open a two-day mid term ministerial performance review retreat in Abuja amid rumours of likely ‘sack’ of some more […]
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US Government Will Run Out Of Funds By October 18 – Treasury Secretary
Janet Yellen, the US Treasury Secretary has disclosed that the government will likely run out of funds by October 18 as Senate Republicans have blocked […]
PAP probes 3000 accounts, stops payment of fake contractors
The Interim Administrator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Col. Milland Dixion Dikio (rtd) discovered in his first year in office that the amnesty payroll was padded […]
Taliban announces leader, ministers in new government
The Taliban announced Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund as the leader of their new government in Afghanistan on Tuesday. Chief spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid also told a […]
Nasarawa varsity students urge Govt. to build more hostels, decry high cost of accommodation
Some students of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi, have appealed to the State Government to build more hostels on the institution’s campus to alleviate their […]
Afghanistan: Taliban declares ‘amnesty’, asks govt officials to resume work
Leader of the Taliban negotiating team, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, co-founded the Taliban movement with cleric Mullah Omar in the early 1990s amid the chaos […]
I’ve Never Benefited From Any Political Era In My Life – Bishop Oyedepo Speaks
Bishop David Oyedepo, the President and founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, has denied benefiting from any government in Nigeria since he was born on […]
Akwa Ibom missionary school to reopen after 33-years
A missionary school, Samuel Bill Secondary school, located in Abak Local government area of Akwa Ibom State will reopen its gates to students after being […]
Adoption of presidential system of government hinderance to good governance, says ex-Oyo SSG
A former Secretary to Oyo State Government, Alhaji Waheed Olajide, on Friday, said that adoption of the Presidential system of government in Nigeria was a […]
‘Arrest of June 12 Protesters Is Unlawful’ – Falana Demands Police Must Apologise To All Protesters
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has lambasted the federal government for sending police officers after peaceful June 12 protesters. He said the arrest of […]
New York City leading Mayoral candidate pledges to include Nigerians in govt.
Eric Adams, a leading New York City Mayoral candidate, has assured the Nigerian community of a place in his government if elected the mayor in […]
Govt behind attack on Akintoye’s son’s house, group alleges
One of the leading Yoruba self-determination groups, Ilana Omo Oodua, has alleged that the government was behind the attack on the residence of Emeritus Professor […]
Bandits Abduct Unspecified Number Of Abia Varsity Students
As insecurity worsens in the country, unknown gunmen have abducted an unspecified number of students of Abia State University Uturu, ABSU. The incident according to […]
Congo declares end of Ebola outbreak that killed 6
The Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday declared the end of an Ebola outbreak that infected 12 people in the eastern province of North Kivu […]
NUJ berates media owners for non payment of journalists’ salaries
Asaba, April 17, 2021 (NAN) The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), on Saturday, berated media owners for their continued non-payment of journalists’ salaries in the […]
“There’s Hope For The Chibok Girls’ Release” -Presidency Assures Nigerians
The Presidency has assured the families of the abducted Chibok girls that it is doing its best to seek the release of the remaining Chibok […]
Commissioner Who Was Abducted During Attack On Soludo Regains Freedom
Engr Emeka Ezenwanne, the Anambra State commissioner for public utilities, who was kidnapped on Wednesday night has regained freedom, Daily Trust reports. Ezenwanne was kidnapped […]
Bayelsa govt partner Microsoft to train 12,000 teachers on digital transformation
The Bayelsa State Government has partnered with Microsoft on the training of 12,000 teachers on digital transformation network programme in both public and private schools […]
‘I Made Amaechi Governor, Rejected His Offer To Be Commissioner Of Finance’ – Wike Blows Hot
Nyesom Wike, the Governor of Rivers State, has claimed that Rotimi Amaechi, his predecessor led the state through his help. Wike’s comment is in reaction […]
NDLEA Chairman Recommends Drug Test For Politicians
Buba Marwa, the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has recommended a drug test for public office holders. Marwa made […]