BREAKING: Lagos schools reopen Monday
The Lagos State Government has approved the re-opening of all classes in public and private schools across the state from
FG empowers artisans, begins payment of N30,000 one-off support grant
The federal government on Tuesday said it has commenced the payment of a N30,000 one-time grant to 330,000 artisans across
FG declares Thursday public holiday
The Nigerian Government has declared Thursday, October 29, as a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid-il-Maolud, an Islamic celebration
Senate panel suspends budget session over attacks
Akpabio faults N26.5b vote for N’Delta ministry The Senate Committee on Interior, yesterday, suspended its budget defence session for agencies
Reps begin constitutional amendment Thursday
The House of Representatives is to begin the process of amending the 1999 constitution on Thursday with the formal inauguration
Lawan, Gbajabiamila promise to push Fed Govt to implement protesters’ demands
Senate President Ahmed Lawan and Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila on Thursday promised that the National Assembly would push the Federal Government
Court voids sack of NIA’s ex-Acting DG
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) in Abuja has voided the dismissal of a former Acting Director-General of the
Agency sensitises traders on hygiene
Traders have been urged to maintain good hygiene, especially in the sales of powdered milk. General Manager of Lagos State
Fayemi urges Ekiti residents to pay taxes, levies for development
The Ekiti State governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has urged residents of the state to pay their taxes and levies for
Makinde loses mother, Olubadan, Ladoja, Oyo Speaker mourn
Assembly approves N100b prosperity bond for projects The mother of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, Mrs. Abigail Makinde, is dead.
NYSC sanctions 30 corps members as 8,340 pass out in Lagos
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has disclosed that it sanctioned 30 corps members who served in the Batch C,
Sweeping reforms needed to make police work, says Senate spokesman
THE Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, on Wednesday said only sweeping reforms can
El-Rufai hails peace moves in Southern Kaduna
KADUNA State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has attributed the growing momentum for peace in Southern Kaduna, to the peace-building initiatives of
Protests continue as disbanded SARS teams quit states
MAJOR cities in the country, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, witnessed more protests against police brutality on Wednesday.
Obaseki hails Edo varsity on technology
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has hailed Edo University at Iyamho for leading in technological in the country. He spoke
‘Deduction into Police Fund illegal’
GOVERNORS elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have faulted the deduction of 0.5 per cent of
Ministry, NANPF partner for leagues’ resumption, says Babangida
President of the National Association of Nigerian Professional Footballers (NANPF), Tijani Babangida, has revealed that his organisation is in partnership
Review your operations, guidelines to check explosions, Senate tells DPR, others
To avert more deaths and destruction of property from explosions of trucks conveying liquefied gas, especially in Lagos, the Senate,
Your approach has redefined governance, Alaafin tells Makinde
• Oyo govt grants semi-autonomy to four hospitals • Awards N8.7 billion Saki-Ogboro-Igboho road The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi
Presidency considers new business reform bill
The Presidency says it is considering a new bill to boost the different initiatives to transform Nigeria’s business climate. It
Akeredolu orders schools to resume October 19
• Condoles with police, families of crash victims • Ondo APC expels only female lawmaker • PDP warns gov not
Family demands justice over man’s death during Lagos protest
Muslim centre tasks govt on impartiality The family of Ikechukwu Iloamauzor from Amofiabuzor Amokwe in Udi Council of Enugu State,
Government to make NIN mandatory for social services
The Federal Government is to make the National Identity Number (NIN) mandatory for Nigerians to access social services. Minister of
Ministry urges NIMC to raise digital identity enrolment by 500 %
The Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, has directed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), to raise its monthly digital
EFCC arrests nine suspected internet criminals in Abeokuta
The Ibadan zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested nine men, suspected to be internet
Senate moves to avert further deaths through gas explosions
To avert unwarranted deaths and destruction of properties caused by gas explosions, the Senate has urged regulatory and licensing authorities
NSE seeks increased liquidity in fixed income securities
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has reiterated its commitment to providing a hybrid market for dealers as well as institutional
Abaribe, Lawan, others disagree on Buhari’s appropriation proposals
ActionAid Nigeria raises concerns over realisation of projections Senate Minority Leader, Eyinnaya Abaribe, yesterday, faulted sections of the 2021 budget
Akwa Ibom residents send SOS to FG, state govt over deplorable roads
Residents of Ikot Usop, Nnung Asan clan in Ikot Abasi and Ikot Uboh Akpe in Mkpat Enin Local Government area
Sanwo-Olu meets Buhari, IGP, sets up N200m trust fund for victims
Makinde releases N100m to repair Soun’s palace Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday met with President Muhammadu Buhari and the
Obaseki, Osofisan, Oni, others commiserate with Clark family over passing of literary icon
The family of Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo has announced the passing of foremost writer, Prof. Johnson Pepper Clark-Bekederemo, who was popularly known
PDP, Melaye, others kick as Buhari nominates Onochie for INEC job
A barrage of criticisms, yesterday, greeted the nomination by President Muhammadu Buhari of his Special Assistant on Social Media, Lauretta
No SARS official should be seen in public, IGP orders commissioners
Nigerian Police Force boss Mohammed Adamu has ordered all state commissioners of police to ensure no officer and other insignia
Sanwo-Olu sets up trust fund for victims of police brutality
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday announced the setting up of a Trust Fund to compensate the families of
We’ll push till you clinch WTO DG seat, Buhari assures Okonjo-Iweala
President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, assured former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, that Nigeria would explore every opportunity to seeing
Why we are partnering France on Oyo’s economy, by Makinde
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, yesterday, said the state was partnering with the French Government to broaden the state’s economy
Ogun governor orders release of three protesters charged with “attempted murder”
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun on Tuesday said he has ordered the release of the protesters arraigned and charged with
Surulere shooting: Victim’s boss blames police, Commissioner says ‘hoodlums’ responsible
Hours after 55-year-old Ikechukwu Ilohamauzo was shot and killed allegedly by policemen in Surulere, Lagos, during an #EndSARS protest, the
Sanwo-Olu orders Police to release all arrested EndSARS protesters
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has directed the Police to release all those arrested during the #EndSARS protests.
Police arraign three Ogun #EndSARS protesters for attempted murder
Nigerian Police Force on Monday arraigned three EndSARS protesters arrested during a peaceful protest in Ogun State. The three protesters,
UK police arrest 31 suspected of online child abuse
Police in Britain said Monday they had arrested 31 suspected online child abusers and seized more than 300 phones, laptops
SARS dissolution is victory for Nigerian youths – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said that the dissolution of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) by the Inspector General of
Okorocha faults critics of 2021 budget, attacks Imo panel
Former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha has defended the Federal Government’s proposed N13.08 trillion budget for 2021. The N5.21 trillion
Lagos Assembly holds emergency session over #EndSARS protest
Lagos State Assembly on Friday held emergency plenary to address the ongoing #EndSARS protest in the state. The protest which
Abductors planned killing me day I was rescued, lawyer narrates
Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Rivers State Police Command have rescued an abducted lawyer, Bisola Ajayi. The 25-year-old
Protesters besiege force headquarters, demand scrapping of SARS
CSOs, NANs, others seek an end to the brutality, want decentralisation of police force Protesters against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad
Why we don’t respond timely to emergencies, by NEMA
The Head, Gombe Operational Office of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Simon Katu, has explained that lack of resources
NES refutes report describing economy under Buhari as unstable, directionless
The Nigerian Economic Society (NES) has debunked media reports that its president, Professor Sarah Olanrewaju Anyanwu, described the country’s economy
Abuja schools re-open October 11
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Muhammad Bello, has directed the re-opening of all schools in the territory on Sunday,
Troops kill more terrorists in North East, bandits in North West
Multiple accidents claim two lives in Ilorin The Armed Forces of Nigeria has announced the killing of Boko Haram/Islamic State
Emergency responders rattled as another gas explosion hits Lagos
Another heavy explosion has hit a gas station in Lagos. The number of victims is yet to be ascertained. According
NFF confirms live coverage as Belmadi explains decision to play Eagles
Nigerians can watch tomorrow’s international friendly between the Super Eagles and the Fennecs of Algeria live through either African International
FG okays N654m for hybrid spectrum against illegal frequencies in S’East
Approves $3.02b Port Harcourt-Maiduguri narrow guage project, others The Federal Government, yesterday, approved N653.8m to procure and deploy hybrid spectrum
Akpabio warns of flood disaster in Niger Delta
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, has warned of imminent flood disaster in the Niger Delta. Akpabio issued
Why Nigeria remains poor, by Peter Obi
Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi insists only massive investment in education sector will make Nigeria a developed nation. Delivering
Poor remuneration exposes Nigerian justices to temptation, Senate declares
Compromises and corrupt tendencies exhibited by Nigerian judges and justices in the adjudication and dispensation of justice has been blamed
Amid opposition, Senate okays N4 trillion loan to fund 2021 budget
• Prunes Buhari’s entourage for fiscal document presentation Ignoring protests from some lawmakers, the Senate has given President Muhammadu Buhari
FG announces two-day total shutdown of Third Mainland Bridge
The Federal Government has announced its plan to completely close a section of the Third Mainland Bridge for repairs within
Budget 2021 presentation: Senate reduces President’s Entourage
Nigeria Senate disclosed on Wednesday that only governorship officials directly involved in budget preparation would be allowed to accompany President
Nigeria, 15 nations begin joint military operation in Gulf of Guinea
The Nigerian Navy on Wednesday deployed six warships and 65 gunboats in a joint multinational maritime exercise comprising 16 foreign
Alleged extrajudicial executions: Senate mandates 3 committee to investigate SARS
The Senate on Wednesday mandated its Committees on Judiciary, Human Rights and Police Affairs to investigate alleged extrajudicial executions by
Kaduna appoints Bamalli Emir of Zazzau
The Kaduna State Government has announced the appointment of Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli as the 19th Emir of Zazzau. “He
NSE celebrates World Investor Week
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has joined the International Organisation of Securities Commission (IOSCO) to celebrate World Investor Week (WIW),
Jonathan urges Niger Delta youths to shun violence
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Niger Delta youths to shun violence to support the economic development of the region
Oyetola approves N708m to offset pension arrears
Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola on Tuesday approved N708 million to pay pension arrears of retired civil servants. He said
‘Best teacher award testimony of Fayemi’s commitment to education’
The emergence of an Ekiti teacher, Mr. Olaoluwa Asubiojo, as the ‘Best Teacher in Nigeria’, has been described as a
Sanwo-Olu to deliver 3,004 houses
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has promised to increase the state’s housing stock through pragmatic models that will incorporate private
NDE trains 800 Ekiti youths
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has said it has begun the training of 800 youths from across Ekiti State
Amateurs are killing Nigeria’s economy, NES tells Senate
Lawmakers pledge to actualise late Oko’s vision for education The Nigeria Economic Society (NES), yesterday, declared that the nation’s economy
Fayemi to deliver Arewa House 50th anniversary lecture October 31
Arewa House, the internationally-acclaimed centre for historical documentation and research, has outlined an elaborate programme aimed at celebrating its 50
Zulum raises panels for quick resettlement of Borno IDPs
Kogi medics seek speedy implementation of new pay Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has inaugurated two panels to return
Lagos Assembly set to criminalise encroachment on LASU lands
• VC alleges military annexing school’s property • House approves N153 billion for Lagos rail mass transit • Ogun to
Alleged N2bn fraud: again absence of judge, Maina stall trial
The absence of Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja, and Abdulrasheed Maina, Chairman, defunct Pension Reformed Task
Buhari to present 2021 Appropriation Bill to NASS on Thursday Oct. 8
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Oct. 8, present the 2021 Appropriation Bill to the Joint Session of the National Assembly.
Jonathan urges Niger Delta youths to shun violence
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday urged Niger Delta youths to shun violence and embrace peace for the development of
Buhari approves new salary, retirement age for teachers
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a special salary scale for Nigerian teachers as well as increased years of service from
Minister to investigate allegations against SARS personnel
The Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Dingyadi, has pledged to ensure a comprehensive investigation into allegations of infractions against
SAN applauds as court rules Exxon Mobil can be sued in Nigeria
Mr Emeka Ozoani, on Monday lauded a court ruling which upheld joining of Exxon Mobil Corporation in a suit challenging
Buhari will not succumb to threats, undue pressure
The Presidency has reacted to the calls by some individuals and socio-ethnic groups calling for the immediate restructuring of Nigeria,
Cut off by flood, Sokoto community turns ‘island’
Flooding has cut off some communities from other parts of the state in a devastating around Hushi, Sokoto State. Hushi,
Court dismisses certificate forgery charge against lawmaker
An Abuja Area Court in Karmo on Friday dismissed the case of certificate forgery filed against Rep. Ahmed Ndakene, representing
Sanwo-Olu empowers indigent Lagosians with Eko Care
In keeping with his promise to lift many people out of poverty at the grass-roots level, Lagos State Governor, Babajide
Telcos can trade spectrum as NCC lifts suspension on trading guidelines
• Expert urges govt to unlock gas potential for economic development The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) has considered lifting the
Experts differ on oil sector deregulation, workers deplore N1.7tr power expenditure
Nigerians must take their eyes off the price of Premium Motor Spirit (popularly known as petrol) to allow for the
Teledensity rises as active mobile subscribers hit 203.5m
Nigeria’s teledensity has risen by 2.2 per cent from 104.4 per cent to 106.6 per cent, even as 4.2 million
October 1 protests hit Abuja, southern states
• 40 protesters arrested, 11 released, in Lagos, Osun • Activists march in Oyo, Edo, Lagos, Osun, Rivers, others •
Water resources bill unacceptable, threat to Nigerians, groups insist
The Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE) and the Corporate Accountability and Public
NCC lifts suspension on spectrum trading guidelines
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has lifted the suspension on Spectrum Trading Guidelines (STG) 2018, pending the conclusion of ongoing
Nigeria at 60: We are ready for electric cars, says Innoson
Just as the Presidency unveils auto-gas as an option for fuel in the country, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Limited (IVM), has
ICPC rates Nigerian Correctional Service high on ethics
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has been rated high on ethics and compliance by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other
Nigeria greater together as one, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says that Nigeria as an indivisible geo-political entity is more beneficial to its citizens than becoming units
ASUU seeks adoption of UTAS to end strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called for the adoption of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS)
Nigeria at 60: Nigerian Army has played its part effectively – Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, says the Nigerian Army has discharged its constitutional responsibilities effectively in defending
PENCOM appointments cause uproar in Senate
• As lawmakers condemn abuse of federal character principle Fresh appointments to fill vacancies in the National Pension Commission (PenCom)
Reps to revisit controversial water resources bill
The House of Representatives is to reconsider the Water Resources Bill viewed in certain quarters as an attempt to reintroduce
Stakeholders canvass overhaul of labour unions, activism
• ACF commends NLC, TUC for suspending strike • Unionists betrayed Nigerians, says CNPP Stakeholders have advocated an overhaul of
Senator fined for sex toy shop assault
A Nigerian senator has been fined $130,000 (£100,000) and told to apologise to a woman he physically assaulted in a
ICPC uncovers N2.67 billion diverted school feeding funds
• Recovers N16b, others from agric ministry The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), yesterday, said it
Army pledges support to Borno govt relocation, resettlement of IDPs
The Nigerian Army says it is fully in support of the ongoing efforts of Borno State government to relocate and
FG launches digital Nigeria portal, mobile app
The Federal Government has launched a Digital Nigeria Portal and Mobile Application in furtherance of the Digital Nigeria Programme, which