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04/09/2024

The Katsina State Government has set up a committee to investigate a fire outbreak that occurred in a part of the Governor’s office at the Muhammadu Buhari Ho

04/09/2024

The matriarch of the Yar’Adua family Hajiya Dada Yar'Adua passed away at the age of 102.

She's the mother of the late former President Umaru Yar’Adua, the late General Shehu Yar’Adua, and Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, the senator representing Katsina Central.

Hajiya Dada left behind many children, grand and great grandchildren.

Hajiya Dada Yar'Adua, the mother of the late former President Umaru Yar’Adua, and the late General Shehu Yar’Adua is dead. The matriarch of the Yar’Adu

04/09/2024

The minister of state for defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has enjoined Sokoto residents to report any individual in their community with no reasonable source of icome but living a flamboyant life to security agencies.

The minister of state for defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has enjoined Sokoto residents to report any individual in their community with no reasonable source of ic

04/09/2024

Smart DNA, a leading DNA testing centre in Lagos, has released its comprehensive 2024 report on DNA testing trends in Nigeria, covering July 2023 to June 2024.

04/09/2024

The prices of garri, a major staple food, and tomatoes, have dropped significantly in Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu States, bringing some respite to many households in the area.

Survey carried out in major markets in Awka, Anambra, showed that a bag of garri now costs N75,000 as against N90,000 in June.

The prices of garri, a major staple food, and tomatoes, have dropped significantly in Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu States, bringing some respite to many households

04/09/2024

The Federal Government says that Nigerian Ginger farmers incurred losses amounting to N12 billion due to the disease epidemic that destroyed their crops in 2023.

The Federal Government says that Nigerian Ginger farmers incurred losses amounting to N12 billion due to the disease epidemic that destroyed their crops in 2023

22/08/2024

Minimum wage is the lowest payment permitted by law for service provided by workers. The Nigerian economy has experienced an exponential decline which forced th

22/08/2024

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) was established in 1861 and has since then undergone different structural changes.

One of the high ranking officers of the police force is the commissioner of police. It is the 4th ranking position in the law enforcement agency in Nigeria.

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) was established in 1861 and has since then undergone different structural changes. One of the high ranking officers of the pol

19/08/2024

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Isaac Omodewu, has reportedly died in the United States of America.

According to reports, Omodewu, left Nigeria in November 2023 for a medical trip.

Unfortunately, the APC chieftain who is a citizen of USA succumbed to death after close to a year, while receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment in the country.

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Isaac Omodewu, has reportedly died in the United States of America. According to reports, O

19/08/2024

Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has declared Tuesday as a work-free day as part of activities to mark this year’s Isese Day celebration.

Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has declared Tuesday as a work-free day as part of activities to mark this year’s Isese Day celebration. This is

19/08/2024

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has declared N3.3 trillion profit for the 2023 financial year.

Chief Financial Officer of NNPC Ltd., Alhaji Umar Ajiya who addressed newsmen on Monday on the development, said that this was the highest profit declared by the company since inception.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has declared N3.3 trillion profit for the 2023 financial year. Chief Financial Officer of NNPC Lt

19/08/2024

The Ondo State House of Assembly has begun auditing the financial transactions of the 18 Local Governments of the state.

The Ondo State House of Assembly has begun auditing the financial transactions of the 18 Local Governments of the state. Speaking at the commencement of the

31/07/2024

The Igbo members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos have urged Igbo communities in the state to boycott the planned nationwide protests against economic hardships in the country.

The President of the group, Mr Joe Igbokwe, made the call at a media briefing in Lagos on Tuesday.

The Igbo members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos have urged Igbo communities in the state to boycott the planned nationwide protests against eco

31/07/2024

Workers with the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), on Tuesday shut down its services in Anambra.

Workers with the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, (EEDC), on Tuesday shut down its services in Anambra.  The information was contained in a prote

31/07/2024

Nollywood, actress Destiny Etiko has expressed displeasure over the excitement displayed by fans of Big brother Naija (BBN) desspite economic challenges Nigerians are facing.

Nollywood, actress Destiny Etiko has expressed displeasure over the excitement displayed by fans of  Big brother Naija (BBN) desspite economic challenges N

31/07/2024

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has rejected the planned 10-day nationwide protests set to commence on Thursday.

The forum’s stance was conveyed through a statement by Prof. Tanko Muhammad-Baba, its National Publicity Secretary.

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has rejected the planned 10-day nationwide protests set to commence on Thursday. The forum’s stance was conveyed through

31/07/2024

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered the immediate reactivation of cell phone lines barred by the telecommunication companies, saying it gave the directive by considering the challenges the blockages have caused many telecom subscribers.

This is contained in a statement in Abuja by the Director of Public Affairs, NCC, Dr Reuben Muoka.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered the immediate reactivation of cell phone lines barred by the telecommunication companies, saying it gav

28/07/2024

The death of the senator who represented Anambra South Senatorial District, Ifeanyi Ubah, in the Nigerian senate came as a shock to many on July 27, 2024.

Ubah born on September 3, 1971, was 51 years old at the time of his death. He would have been 52 years old as of September 3, 2024.

The death of the senator who represented Anambra South Senatorial District, Ifeanyi Ubah, in the Nigerian senate came as a shock to many on July 27, 2024. Ub

27/07/2024

A cross section of Nigerians has expressed mixed feelings over the growing level of compatriots relocating abroad in search of greener pastures.

Some resident in Abuja said that given opportunity to travel abroad, would hurriedly embrace it owing to the economic situation nationwide.

A cross section of Nigerians has expressed mixed feelings over the growing level of compatriots relocating abroad in search of greener pastures. Some residen

27/07/2024

Nigerian senator, Ifeanyi Ubah, was on Saturday (July 27, 2024) reported dead at the age of 51.

According to reports, Senator Ubah died in his hotel room in the early hours of Saturday in London.

Nigerian senator, Ifeanyi Ubah, was on Saturday (July 27, 2024) reported dead at the age of 51. According to reports, Senator Ubah died in his hotel room in

27/07/2024

The Kaduna State House of Assembly has repealed the laws that established the Zaria Metropolitan Authority, Kafanchan Municipal Authority and the Kaduna Capital Territory Authority in 2021.

The Speaker, Dahiru Liman, passed the bill for a law to repeal the law after the Chairman, Joint Committee on the three authorities’ law and judicial law presented a report to the house.

The Kaduna State House of Assembly on Wednesday repealed the laws that established the Zaria Metropolitan Authority, Kafanchan Municipal Authority and the Kadun

24/07/2024

The Ekiti State Government has approved payment of N29,400,000 as bursary awards to 196 indigenes at the Nigeria Law School (Bar 1) for 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 academic sessions.

This is contained in a statement issued by the Secretary of the Ekiti Scholarship Board, Mrs Bukola Faluyi, and made available to journalists on Saturday in Ado-Ekiti.

The Ekiti State Government has approved payment of N29,400,000 as bursary awards to 196 indigenes at the Nigeria Law School (Bar 1) for 2022/2023 and 2023/2024

24/07/2024

The Nigerian Exchange Ltd.(NGX) has delisted the shares of Niger Insurance Plc, Resort Savings and Loans Plc and RAK Unity Petroleum Plc from its facilities, effective July 18.

NGX, in its weekly report, said that the three companies were delisted on the grounds that they were operating below the listing standards of the Exchange.

The Nigerian Exchange Ltd.(NGX) has delisted the shares of Niger Insurance Plc, Resort Savings and Loans Plc and RAK Unity Petroleum Plc from its facilities, ef

24/07/2024

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) branch has commenced a five-day warning strike over the nonpayment of salaries owed some members.

Dr Ashiru Mikail, Vice President of the association made this known during a news conference on Monday in Zaria.

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) branch has commenced a five-day warning strike over the n