CNG adoption gains momentum, Atiku & Obi hint at alliance, CBN levy suspended: Weekly news roundoff
From the government's intensified efforts to adopt CNG as an alternative to petrol and diesel, to the hint of a potential political alliance
Plateau sacks driver for drug abuse, to introduce locomotive train
A commercial driver with the Plateau State Government has been sacked over drug abuse.
Invoke executive order for state, LG police, Afenifere tells Tinubu
Afenifere, on Saturday, urged President Bola Tinubu to invoke an Executive Order for the establishment of state and local government Police.
Edo monarch celebrates return of Benin artefacts from Germany
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II has expressed delight over the return of two artefacts by the German government through the Director General, National Commission for Museum and Monument, Olugbile Holloway on Saturday.
Continue reforms trajectory, minister tasks Africa PROs new excos
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has extended his congratulations to the newly elected Executive Council of the African Public Relations Association.
PHOTOS: NAFDAC shuts cosmetic shops in Lagos, seizes counterfeit products
NAFDAC has shut three shops and raided others during a clampdown on the sale of unregistered "Dr. Teal's" brand of cosmetics in Lagos State.
Over 12,000 sit for teachers’ qualifying examination
About 12,539 candidates sat for the May Diet of the Teachers’ Professional Qualifying Examination conducted by the...
BREAKING: Police deploy officers as soldiers, traders clash in Abuja market
FCT Police Command has deployed intelligence officers to Banex - an electronics and telecommunications gadgets market, in Abuja following a conflict that ensued between soldiers and some traders on Saturday.
EFCC hands over $22,000 recovered from convicted fraudster to FBI
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Friday, handed over $22,000 recovered from a convicted internet fraudster, Hakeem Olanrewaju, to the Federal Bureau of Investigations, in Lagos.
Judiciary not INEC threat to nation's democracy - Arewa youths
This was in an apparent reference to LP's presidential candidate, Peter Obi's claim that INEC was not a threat to the nation's democracy.
'Kidnappers now lurking around homes,' Ogun police alert residents on new tactics
The Ogun State Police Command has urged residents of the state to be conscious of new tactics deployed by kidnappers to get their victims.
FULL LIST: Jega, Elechi, others get varsity governing council appointments
About 555 persons have been appointed to serve as chairmen and members of governing councils of tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
Afreximbank's Q1 2024 net interest rises to $393.4m
The African Export-Import Bank has recently published its consolidated financial statements for the three months ending on March 31, 2024.
Makinde opens reconstructed Oyo bridge
Makinde has opened the reconstructed half of Olodo bridge for vehicular movement to enhance the seamless movement of people and vehicles on the route.
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger form new confederation after exiting ECOWAS
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have finalised plans to form a new confederation, the Confederation of the Alliance of Sahel States.
Armed robbers snatch millions of euros worth jewels from Paris shop
A gunshot was heard outside the shop on Avenue Montaigne in Paris shop, a police source familiar with the case said.
Union demands justice for Nigerian killed in South Africa
The Nigerian Union South Africa has condemned the killing of Prince Ebuka, a 43-year-old Nigerian national from Obosi, Anambra State.
Be good ambassadors of Kebbi, Nigeria- Amirul Hajj charges pilgrims
The 2024 Amirul Hajj (leader of pilgrims) in Kebbi, Sa’idu Dakingari, has charged prospective pilgrims to protect Kebbi State and Nigeria’s image in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
48 million Nigerian children need deworming as Lagos takes action
The Lagos State Ministry of Health Neglected Tropical Diseases unit will conduct a mass school-based deworming campaign from May 20 to May 24, 2024.
NSIB links Dana Air incident to failed landing gear
Following the skidding of the runway by an aircraft belonging to Dana Air with registration no: 5N-BKI, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has released its preliminary report on the incident.
JUST IN: Tinubu appoints governing board members for 111 tertiary institutions
Tinubu has approved appointments of 555 persons to serve as Pro-chancellors/Chairmen and members of Governing Boards of 111 institutions.
Kogi rescues two women, hunts for three abducted students
Two women kidnapped in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State have been rescued from their abductors.
North-East govs fault FG for neglecting region in capital project allocation
The North-East Governors' Forum on Saturday raised concerns that the region has been neglected.
I'll support Obi in 2027 if PDP decides - Atiku
"If the party decides that it’s the turn of the South-East and Peter Obi is chosen, I won’t hesitate to support him."