PTDF Scholarship scheme to partner Nigerian Universities
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has concluded plans to introduce scholarship scheme for students in Nigerian Universities. Executive Secretary of PTDF…
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Nigerian students excel at World Adolescent Robotics
The students – Tawakalitu Giwa, Oluwaseun Omotayo and Ayomide Adetunji – also won the “Rajaa Cherkaoui El Moursli’ Award for Courageous Achievement…
3 INEC staff charged with receiving N179m Diezani bribe
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Monday arraigned three officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, at the Federal…
Kwara state APC dissolves executives
The national leadership of the All Progressives Congress APC has dissolved the Kwara state executive of the party, citing electoral malfeasance in…
Callistus Ekenze cleared by Imo Assembly to replace Madumere
Imo State House of Assembly has cleared the nomination of Sir Callistus Ekenze by Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha to replace…
Callistus Ekenze to replace impeached Madumere as Imo Dep. Gov.
There is indication that Imo State Governor Owelle Rochas Okorocha has nominated a former Head of Service in the state, Sir. Callistus…
Court stops APC, INEC from conducting fresh congresses in Imo
The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, on Monday, restrained the All Progressives Congress, APC, and its National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole,…
Police nab 35 robbery, kidnap suspects in Abuja
The police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have arrested 35 suspects in connection with kidnapping, cultism, armed robbery and cell phone…
Imo State Assembly impeaches Deputy Governor
There was high level security presence in and out of the Imo State House of Assembly complex as Assembly members on Monday…
I’m still Benue Governor, ‘impeachment notice’ null, void – Ortom
The Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom has dismissed ‘impeachment notice’ served him by just eight lawmakers in the state, saying he remains…
El-Rufai terms defecting senators as corrupt
Governor Nasir El-Rufai has described senators who defected from the All Progressive Congress (APC) as corrupt politicians who are afraid of being…
Five new Nigerian army bases to be formed-Burutai
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Tukur Buratai, has approved the formation of five Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) for the 82 Division…
Amidst Nigerians’ poor access to potable water, reprieve comes to Anambra community
Sanitation in Nigeria continues to decline,even as 70 million persons still lack potable water despite efforts by governments and partners to improve…
Doctor, nurse kills pregnant woman through abortion
A medical doctor, Olawale Raji, has been arrested alongside a nurse, Funmilayo Olusegun, for allegedly causing the death of a pregnant woman,…
Dino Melaye recounts spending 11 hours on a tree
A Nigerian senator who was feared kidnapped earlier this week has provided a blow-by-blow account of his unpleasant experience Dino Melaye, representing…
Akeredolu predicts Buhari’s win in 2019 despite defection
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has said he is confident President Muhammadu Buhari would win the 2019 presidential election for a…