Abdulsalami, Kukah urged to intervene in Wike, Fubara feud
Against the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, the National Peace Committee has been called upon to intervene and resolve the crisis.
Fubara completes Wike’s project after payment of N15.2bn
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed the readiness of his administration to follow his course lawfully to the end concerning the festering political crisis in the state.
Makinde okays employment of 7,000 teachers, others
The Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education, Dr Nureni Adeniran, said the state Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the recruitment of 7,000 teachers into public primary schools
Nigerian makes top 100 influential global
President, the Institute of Productivity and Business Innovation, Africa and the Chief Operating Officer of Productivate Plus LLC, headquartered in Houston, Texas, Mr Remi Dairo, has been listed among top 100 influential global voices 2023/24.
APC will take over Osun in 2026, Oyetola boasts
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Friday in Osogbo declared that the fortune of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State had nosedived in the state with the gale of defection that hit its rank.
Police read riot act, dismiss inspector for robbery, kidnapping
The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed a police inspector and demoted three erring officers while sanctioning others over crimes and irregularities.
Ondo APC may lose gov poll, group warns
A group of members of the All Progressives Congress in Diaspora have called on the national leadership of the party to intervene in the ongoing internal crisis rocking the party.
Niger arrests five for illegal mining
Five illegal miners have been arrested at the Izom Bridge along the Minna-Suleja Road in the Izom ward of Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State.
Dangote warns against dependence on imported goods
President of the Pan-African Conglomerate, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has called for increased investments on the African continent to foster its rapid growth and development.
Biden berates Trump for seeking black vote
The US President Joe Biden has accused his rival, Donald Trump, of suppressing diversity on Friday.
Lagos shuts popular restaurants, church, others for noise pollution
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has shut down two popular restaurants, a church, and three other establishments for noise pollution in the Surulere and Orile Iganmu areas of the state.
Mosques are sacred places of worship for Muslims - Ilorin emirate backs group that stormed Kwara Chrislam centre
The palace of the Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has justified the action of members of an unidentified Muslim group who stormed a worship centre that plays host to both Christian and Islam
Mohbad’s father denies saying Falana threatened him
Joseph Aloba, father of late singer, Illerioluwa Aloba, professionally known by his stage name, Mohbad, has debunked reports that he said human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) threatened to kill him.
Soludo tackles NLC president over anti-worker policies claim
The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has faulted the President of the Nigerian Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, over his comments that the state government was operating anti-worker policies
North West govs seek UN support to tackle insecurity, others
Governors from the Northwest geopolitical zone converged onthe United Nations House in Abuja on Friday to solicit support from the UN to address a multitude of developmental challenges in their region.
Diaspora remittances will boost forex inflows - Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday said remittances from Nigerians in the diaspora will boost forex inflows to support the government’s development plans, having contributed $168bn between 2015 and 2022.
Nigeria to strengthen ties with Kenya, Philippines, Burundi
President Bola Tinubu said on Friday that Nigeria is open to strengthening bilateral ties with the East African nations of Kenya and Burundi, as well as the Republic of the Philippines.
'I'm fit to rule,' says Olubadan-designate
Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, on Friday, expressed confidence in his medical fitness and readiness to rule
Mother of five jailed for forging late Abba Kyari’s signature
FCT High Court sitting in Gwagwalada, Abuja, sentenced a mother of five, Ramat Mba, to one year imprisonment for her involvement in an employment scam.
Tensions flare at NASS as DSS assault staff members
Eye witness accounts told our correspondent that the National Assembly staff were stopped by the security agents for failing to properly identify themselves.
Police dismiss inspector for N29.8m theft, kidnapping
The NPF has dismissed one of its officers identified as Adabo Mohammed for criminal conspiracy and armed robbery, among others.
Obi, Otti, others to lead Ondo LP governorship campaign
The leadership of Labour Party on Friday announced that the party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi; Abia State Governor, Alex Oti, and lawmakers elected on the platform of the party and influe
Shettima inaugurates NEC’s human capital dev council
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday inaugurated the revamped National Economic Council Human Capital Development Steering Committee.
Minister drops suit on Niger orphan marriage as Emir promises probe
Kennedy-Ohanenye said she has withdrawn her legal action over the marriage of 100 orphaned girls in Niger State.
Orphan marriage: Case is still in court, says minister
The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kenedy-Ohanenye, has clarified that the case involving the marriage of 100 orphaned girls in Niger State has not been withdrawn, noting that she could only withdraw