UK expresses support for Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda
“I’d like to use this opportunity to express the whole lot of support of my government to the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.
Governors forum's DG, Okauru retires
Okauru's retirement will be effective Monday, July 1, 2024, and pre-retirement leave is scheduled for Monday, May 20, 2024.
1,000 Nasarawa windstorm victims get FG’s relief materials
FG, through its concerned commission, has donated relief materials to 1,000 victims of windstorms across the 13 Nasarawa State LGAs.
CNG pumps: FG may fund installation as marketers lament high-cost
The Federal Government may consider assisting independent fuel marketers with funding to install Compressed Natural Gas sales pumps at filling stations across the country
Nigeria to end fuel imports by June, says Dangote
Africa’s richest man and Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said that following the laid-down plans of the Dangote Refinery, Nigeria will no longer need to import gasoline starting next month.
First batch of 423 Lagos pilgrims depart for Saudi Arabia
The first batch of 423 intending pilgrims from Lagos State embarked on their journey to Saudi Arabia on Friday for the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage.
DSS storms N’Assembly, manhandles two workers
Operatives of the Department of State Services went on the rampage on Friday at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja
Emefiele trial: How I paid $600,000 bribe to ex-CBN staff for contract, witness tells court
Onyejiuwa, the Managing Director of Resource Computer Limited, testified in Emefiele’s ongoing trial, said all his communication with Ayoh...
38% IDPs prefer living in host communities , says report
The IDPs in both camps and camp-like settings cited security as the major reason for the preference, according to the report.
Rivers police vow to probe extortion by operatives
The Rivers State Police Command said it had begun investigation into an incident of alleged abduction and extortion of N1m
Kogi, Bauchi, Oyo top list of most expensive states – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics recently released data revealing that Kogi State has emerged as the most expensive state to live in Nigeria
Air travel strengthened as Nigeria-US transport agreement takes off
The Nigerian Aviation sector gained further ground during the week as the country’s Open Skies Air Transport agreement
Abiodun hails Tinubu for honouring Awujale
Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday, thanked President Bola Tinubu for honouring the paramount ruler and the Awujale of Ijebuland,
Reps back Senate on death penalty for drug dealers
The House of Representatives has said it will approve the death penalty for hard drug dealers and peddlers when the bill arrives
Withdraw policemen from VIPs, ex-ANPP leader tells IG
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has been urged to withdraw policemen serving as escorts to Very Important Persons...
NDE trains 20 unemployed persons
The National Directorate of Employment on Friday trained 20 unemployed persons on environmental beautification skills in Imo State.
Obi yet to share details of meetings with Atiku, Saraki – LP chair
The leadership of the Labour Party says its 2023 presidential flag bearer, Peter Obi, is yet to reveal the outcome of his recent meetings with some political allies in Abuja.
Nasarawa worries over rising cases of hypertension
Nasarawa State Government has decried the increasing cases of hypertension among residents across the 13 local government areas of the state.
NOUN, firm move to support child education
Super Nannies Nigeria, has partnered with the National Open University of Nigeria to further advance the nation’s education
FG starts second phase of HPV vaccine rollout May 27
The Federal Government on Friday said the second phase of the Human Papillomavirus vaccination would commence on May 27, 2024.
US partners Nigeria on prosperous future
The United States of America has said that it is committed to partnering with Nigeria to foster a prosperous future for both nations.
115 indigents benefit from Bishop Amaga’s scholarship
No fewer than 115 indigent students have benefited from the scholarship scheme instituted by the founder of SALEM University, Lokoja, Kogi State capital, Arch-Bishop Sam Amaga.
Institute urges creation of Family Affairs ministry
To mark International Family Day, the Institute of Family Engineering and Development has called on the Nigerian government to establish a Ministry of Family Affairs to Promote Family Values.
Rivers elders dump Wike, support Fubara
Elders from Rivers State have declared support for Governor Siminalayi Fubara in his political supremacy battle with his predecessor, now the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
Lagos fire started during pipeline maintenance - Oil firm
HOGL Energy Limited has disclosed that the fire that gutted its operational terminal in Lagos on Friday started during routine maintenance of its Premium Motor Spirit cargo pipeline.