‘We are being driven from the land’ – after a massacre, a Nigerian village buries its dead 
1,000 Ondo residents get free medical service
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has begun a monthly outreach which offers free medical services to residents of Akure, the state capital. The programme,... Read More
Ex-Chelsea manager Pochettino in pole position to coach national team
Former Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is the leading candidate to become head coach of the USA men’s national team, according to The Athletic. USA’s football... Read More
Women minister stops Abuja event, orders organiser’s arrest
The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Uju Kenedy-Ohanenye, on Thursday, disrupted an ongoing event in the Federal Capital City of Abuja, accusing the... Read More
Ensure credible LG poll, PDP tells Anambra electoral commission
The Anambra State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Igwe Chigozie, has urged the newly inaugurated state’s Independent Electoral Commission to ensure a free and... Read More
Use OPC to tackle insecurity, Gani Adams tells FG
The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has lamented the refusal of the Federal Government to leverage the large and widespread structure of his group... Read More
Transfer: They’re buying potential – Terry Gibson on incoming Chelsea target
Former Manchester United forward Terry Gibson has given his verdict on Chelsea target Samuel Omorodion. Chelsea are in talks with Atletico Madrid to sign Omorodion... Read More
Apple makes changes to App Store
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Apple on Thursday announced changes to its App Store after the European Union accused the iPhone maker of breaking the bloc’s landmark new digital rules.... Read More
Bandits kill woman, injure daughter in Plateau community
Suspected bandits have killed a woman identified as Shoni Michael in Plateau State Residents said her daughter, who was with her, was also shot by... Read More
Hunger protest: Kaduna gov promises justice for teenager killed by soldier
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, on Thursday, pledged to ensure justice for 16-year-old Ismail Muhammad who was killed by a soldier during hunger protest in... Read More
Wow! See how VDM tested Prophet Jeremiah’s healing water amid lawsuit (video)
Social media activist Verydarkman buzzed the internet as he depicted to try out Prophet Jeremiah’s healing water amid the lawsuit that was filed against him.... Read More
New constables’ training begins August 10 – PSC
The Police Service Commission on Thursday said successful candidates from the 2022 police constable recruitment exercise are expected to commence their training at various police... Read More
NLC secretariat’s invasion, assault on democracy – CLO
A prominent human rights group, Civil Liberties Organisation, has condemned the invasion of the Nigeria Labour Congress headquarters in Abuja, known as Labour House, by... Read More
Edo IDP first class graduate bags US varsity PhD scholarship
Amos Ishaku, a First Class graduate and internally displaced person in Uhorgua camp, Edo State, has bagged a fully-funded PhD scholarship from the University of... Read More
Courts jail 59 internet fraudsters in Oyo, Ogun, Osun
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibadan Zonal Directorate, on Thursday, said it had secured the conviction and sentence of 59 internet fraudsters to various... Read More
Over 44,000 polling agents submitted for Edo gov poll — INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that more than 44,000 polling and collation agents have been submitted by political parties for the upcoming Edo... Read More
Taraba gov vows support for SMEs, unveils cattle market
The Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, on Thursday reiterated his administration’s commitment to fostering the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises in the state.... Read More
Kwara assembly passes N509.8bn supplementary budget
The Kwara State House of Assembly, on Thursday, approved the Supplementary Appropriation Budget of NN509.8bn for the state government. The budget was considered, approved, and... Read More
LG chairmanship candidates to pay N250,000, says Ogun electoral body
The Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission has announced that each chairmanship candidate presented by political parties for the local government elections scheduled for November 16,... Read More
Arik resumes operations after NAMA grounding
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Arik Air said it has resumed operations barely eight days after one of its aircraft was grounded by the Nigeria Airspace Management Agency. The grounding... Read More
See what Abuja Area Mama revealed about his hustle in the capital city (video)
A throwback video of the late Abuja Area Mama went viral online as it showed the deceased talking about his night work in the country’s... Read More
Army busts oil thieves, recovers 200,000 litres stolen crude in Rivers, Bayelsa
The Nigerian Army 6 Division said its troops uncovered massive dumps where illegally refined products worth over 200,000 litres across various locations were stored in... Read More
FG empowers 500 tomato farmers in Edo
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The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has empowered over 500 small holder farmers in Edo State with seeds in order to boost tomato... Read More
FG rejects Julius Berger’s N279bn cost for Second Niger Bridge bypass
The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has rejected Julius Berger Plc’s proposed cost of N279 billion for the Second Niger Bridge Bypass, describing it... Read More
NLC gives Nasarawa ultimatum over N250m arrears, new minimum wage
The organised labour has issued a 3-week ultimatum to the Nasarawa State Government to commence payment of the financial promotion entitlements of civil servants in... Read More
SON to prosecute substandard iron rods’ manufacturers, distributors
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria has stated that it will wield the big stick on erring manufacturers and distributors who indulge in the illicit trade... Read More
