NDDC cancels projects worth N200 billion in Niger Delta
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has cancelled projects worth N200 billion in the nine Niger Delta states. Commissioner representing Delta State…
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No plot to impeach Buhari, senator replies Tinubu
The Senator representing (PDP, Bauchi) Isah Misau, debunked claims by the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, that…
Sea pirates attack on crude oil tankers rise
The upswing in crude oil prices in the global market may have triggered sharp rise in pirates’ attacks on crude oil tankers…
Police IG requests to search Daura’s house
The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has written to the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, seeking permission to search the residence of the…
GOGAN opens entries for Essay Competition
Good Governance Ambassadors of Nigeria (GOGAN) today announced its essay writing competition for Nigerians with the chance to win brand new smartphones.…
FG commits N10bn to N-Build
The Federal Government has earmarked N10 billion for the N-Build component of the N-Power programme designed to impact skills and enhance employability…
Naira gains 40 kobo to firm against dollar
The Naira on Thursday gained 40 kobo to firm against the dollar at the parallel market in Lagos. The News Agency of…
National Assembly to reconvene next Tuesday, says deputy Speaker
The National Assembly will reconvene on Tuesday, August 14. The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Yussuff Lasun, has just…
Woman tells court she was deceived into marry her husband
The President of Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, Mr Suleiman Apanpan, on Thursday dissolved an eight-year-old marriage between Aminat Olaniyi…
New DSS boss to review Dasuki, other detentions
The acting Director-General of the Department of State Services ( DSS), Mr Matthew Seiyefa, said the service was reviewing all cases of…
EFCC arrests ex-DSS DG Ita Ekpeyong
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a former Director-General of the Department of State Services, Ita Ekpeyong. Our correspondent who…
21,476 Nigerians in 2017 overstayed visas in USA
No fewer than 21,476 Nigerians have overstayed their visas to the United States within the last one year, Per second news media…
2018 Hajj: Over 1 million pilgrims arrive Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Directorate General for Passports has announced that 1,057,880 pilgrims, arrived in Saudi Arabia for the 2018 Hajj. The Directorate said…
Enugu state Govt. seizes 48 caskets
Officials of the Nsukka Local Government Council in Enugu State have demolished shops and seized caskets in a bid to force traders…
Boko Haram militants kill 17 Nigerian soldiers
At least 17 Nigerian soldiers were killed in a fresh Boko Haram attack on a military base in the country’s northeast, military…
New DSS boss, Matthew Seiyefa, in maiden outing
The Acting Director-General of the Department of State Services, Mr. Matthew Seiyefa, addressed the media at the national headquarters of the agency…