Hong Kong Group suggests heavier tax on cigarettes to reduce smokers
The Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health (COSH) on Thursday, suggested…
Reps to approve MTEF Tuesday
The House of Representatives on Thursday said it would ensure that it…
Mugabe in `high spirit’ but recovering from cold, priest says
Catholic priest and long-standing friend of Mugabe, Fidelis Mukonori says ousted Zimbabwean…
54 babies born HIV positive in Nasarawa-official
Dr Zakari Umar, the Executive Director of Nasarawa State Aids Control Agency…
Segun Oni will wean Ekiti from Federal Allocation’s dependence, says D-G campaign organisation
Mr Segun Oni, one of the APC governorship aspirants for the 2018…
Plans underway to include human rights education in secondary schools curriculum, says Commission
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says it is working with relevant…
Examination Malpractice: Committee lauds WAEC, education ministries over sanctions
The National Examination Committee (NEC) on Thursday in Lagos lauded West African…
Expect more war, hunger, extremism in 2018: report
Humanitarian crises around the world will worsen in 2018, with no let-up…
Nigeria’s ambassador to U.S. presents credentials to Trump
The Nigerian Ambassador to the United States, Sylvanus Nsofor, has presented his…
Envoy seeks Nigeria’s assistance to peace in Korean Peninsula
Mr Yong-min Song, Charge’d’ Affairs of the Republic of Korea, has solicited…
Emir Sanusi attributes quest for illegal migration to poverty, unemployment
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has attributed the excessive…
Finance ministry denies paying Maina salary after disengagement
The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, on Thursday said the former…
Oil price rises ahead of OPEC meeting in Vienna, uncertainty lingers
Oil prices rose on Thursday ahead of an OPEC meeting in Vienna…
AEDC inaugurates N200m equipment to detect fault, boost energy
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) on Monday, inaugurated a set of…
Britain summons North Korean ambassador over missile test
The British Foreign Office said it had summoned the North Korean ambassador…
EPL: Sterling stunner keeps City clear, as chasing pack gets wins too
Just when the chasing pack thought the Manchester City juggernaut was suffering…
Dalung promises drug-free sports in Nigeria, as ministry plans seminar for federation officials
The Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has promised to deliver…
INEC creates additional 370 CVR centres
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it has approved the creation…
Scarcity looms as IPMAN threatens showdown with NNPC in Lagos
Independent petroleum marketers in Lagos State have threatened to withdraw their services…
Ezekwesili wants financial literacy for students early
Dr Oby Ezekwesili, a formerMinister of Education, on Wednesday said Nigerian youth…
Not sustainable to fund ECOWAS Mission in Guinea Bissau, says commission
“excruciating toll” on the financial resources of the sub-region. ECOWAS Commission President…
FG approves payment of N1.7 bn to contractor handling Gurara Dam Pipeline Project
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the payment of N1.712…
FG considering permanent solution to plight of Nigerian refugees in Libya, Europe —- Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal Government is considering urgent and…
2 oil wells in Shell’s field shut down in Bayelsa by community members
Some members of a community in Bayelsa on Wednesday disrupted oil production…
Updated: Why FG suspended DG SEC, two others over corrupt practices
The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun has suspended the Director-General of…
Nigeria raises $3b at international capital market — Adeosun
The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun says Nigeria has raised three…
Slavery auction: Senate urges FG to summon Libyan Ambassador to Nigeria
The Senate on Wednesday, urged the Federal Government to summon Libyan Ambassador…
FRC blames government officials for corruption in the country
Mr Victor Muruako, the Acting Chairman of Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) has…
Delta Assembly approves Gov. Okowa’s request for issuance of N4.5bn by Fidelity Bank
The Delta House of Assembly on Wednesday approved the request sent to…
Commission partners NOA to tackle irregular migration
The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) has…