Akesan market fire: Minister writes NEMA, solicits support for victims
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has sought for humanitarian support from the National Emergency Management Agency…
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Minimum Wage: Nasarawa gov inaugurates implementation committee
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State on Tuesday inaugurated a 24-member committee to work out modalities for the implementation of…
Iranian parliament increases budget for revolutionary guard
The Iranian parliament has increased the Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) budget until March 20, the end of the Persian year, Parliamentary…
Lagos BRT operator plans upward review of fares
Primero Transport Services Ltd., operator of Bus Rapid Transit in Lagos, says it is planning an upward review of transport…
U.S. Democrats write Trump, demand information on Soleimani killing
Democratic leaders are demanding more information on President Donald Trump’s decision to assassinate top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani last week…
Soleimani killing: NSCIA warns Muslim youth against protest
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) on Monday appealed to Muslim youths in the country for exercise restraint…
Ikpeazu inaugurates committee on establishment of Abia University of Science and Technology
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has set up a seven-member exploration committee on the establishment of Abia State University…
My regret about Kalu’s incarceration — Opponent
Mao Ohuabunwa, who represented Abia North Senatorial District in the Eighth Senate, has said his regret over the incarceration of…
UBA Africa gets new CEO
The United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) today, announced that Oliver Alawuba has been appointed as CEO of UBA Africa,…
Bank Verification: Bauchi uncovers 596 ghost workers on payroll
The Committee set up by Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State to verify workers without Bank Verification Number (BVN) said…
Kenya arrests three for foiled attack on Britain army camp
Kenyan security forces are holding three terror suspects who were arrested for trying to attack a British military camp in…
Harmattan: Expert advocates regular fluid, fruits, vegetables intake
A medical practitioner, Charles Olarinoye, has advocated intake of more fluid, fruits and vegetables to get hydrated during the harmattan…
Filmmaker, Nodash, to represent Nigeria at Pan African Film Festival
Award winning filmmaker, Adekunle ‘Nodash’ Adejuiyigbe, will represent Nigeria at the prestigious Pan-African Film Festival (PAFF). PAFF is the U.S.’…
Tom Hanks, Akwafina, others shine at the 77th Golden Globes Award
Asian-American actress, Nora Lum aka Awkwafina, and actor Tom Hanks were among performers who made award history at the 77th…
Police arrest woman for ‘pushing her co-wife, baby into well’
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old housewife, Hauwa Lawal, for allegedly pushing her co-wife, Zuwaira Sani, 35,…
Kaduna Explosion: DPR to prosecute illegal gas operators
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has threatened to sanction all unlicensed LPG retail outlets and operators with stiff penalties….
Reflections on Nigeria by Afenifere Renewal Group
Introduction Y2020 is significant to Nigeria’s policy environment and direction for two reasons. First, it is the year the country…
Ubulu uku Kingdom : Photo of the Recent Distaster At Issele-uku junction in Ubulu uku.
Just a day to the new year 2020, Ubulu uku kingdom in Aniocha South LGA witnessed a disaster that shook…
Ministry Of Works: The Okowa journey so far
THAT the Delta State Ministry of Works is vital to the success of the state government is evident in its…
Box Office Review: ‘Sugar Rush’ serves just laughter and nothing else
‘Sugar Rush’ makes the audience laugh but does absolutely nothing else. For a movie with an entourage of producers and…
Phone thief arrested in 2017 caught stealing again – Police
A suspect who had been arrested and charged for pickpocketing and stealing in 2017 by operatives of the Rapid Response…
Port Harcourt airport runway closed over bush fire
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the temporary closure of Port Harcourt International Airport runway following a…
Pantami explains reasons for digital economy drive in Nigeria
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, has justified the necessity, appropriateness and significance of the re-designation of…