Minister decries destruction of oil facilities in Niger Delta region
Pastor Usani Uguru Usani, the Minister, Niger Delta Affairs, on Monday in…
Tin-Can Island Customs generate N130.76bn in 7 months
The Tin-Can Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) generated a…
4 ships laden with petrol waiting to discharge in Lagos ports
Four ships waiting to berth in Lagos ports would discharge petrol, the…
Ex- INEC commissioner urges collaboration to avert inconclusive elections in Edo, Ondo
A former National Commissioner of INEC, Prof. Lai Olorode, says political parties,…
Nigerians hope Akinyemi, Ukogu will excel in Olympic Games rowing
Stakeholders in Nigeria Rowing, Canoe and Sailing Federation (NRCF) are optimistic that…
South Sudan swears in new vice president as incumbent still missing
The South Sudanese President, Salva Kiir, on Tuesday in Juba sworn in…
Budget padding not possible without connivance of executive arm — Na’Abba
A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Ghali Na'Abba, has…
Army reiterates commitment to protect Nigeria’s territorial integrity
The Nigerian Army on Monday said it would continue to protect the…
PDP Convention: Mark warns against impunity, imposition
Former Senate President, Sen. David Mark, on Monday warned the Peoples Democratic…
AfDB approves $9m equity investment for SME’s in Nigeria
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a nine million dollar equity…
LASG targets N30bn monthly IGR, says Ayorinde
The Lagos State Commissioner for Information, Mr Steve Ayorinde, says the state…
Japanese Emperor Akihito, healing the wounds of World War II
Akihito became the 125th Emperor in January 1989 after the death of…
Dozens killed in Ethiopian protests
Protests against the Ethiopian government have left dozens of people dead, activists…
Rio Olympics: Basketball buffs lament D’Tigers loss, urge team work
Basketball enthusiasts on Monday expressed disappointment with the 66-94 loss of the…
India’s Modi slams Hindu cow vigilante groups, calls for action
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke out on Saturday against radical Hindus…
NDLEA seizes 20 tonnes of illicit drugs from 87 suspects in Borno
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Borno says it has…
Hepatitis: Consultant urges FG to raise disease awareness
Dr Olusegun Obateru, a Consultant Gastroenterologist at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC),…
African water ministers adopt Dar es Salaam roadmap on water security, sanitation
African countries have adopted a roadmap to achieve sustainable and universal access…
Agency highlights measures to mitigate flood menace
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) on Tuesday in Abuja highlighted some…
SEEFOR urges govt. to scale-up intervention model on waste evacuation in Delta
State Employment and Expenditure For Result Project (SEEFOR) on Thursday urged the…
UN Envoy says dialogue can restore peace in war-torn countries
The Special Envoy of the United Nations (UN) Secretary General for Yemen,…
NSCDC warns Borno residents on expired flour
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has warned residents of…
Aregbesola wants govt. to ban export of primary farm produce
Gov. Rauf Aregbesola of Osun has called for a ban on the…
Foreign exchange: FG has not given waiver to Pilgrims – NAHCON
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says the Federal Government has…
Yobe Govt. distributes relief materials to IDPs
The Yobe Government Committee on Resettlement and Rehabilitation of Displaced Persons, has…
Buhari To Jet out on Monday for Idriss Deby’s inauguration – Presidency
President Muhammadu Buhari will leave Abuja for N’Djamena on Monday to attend…
INEC declares APC winner of Yobe by-election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Alhaji Zannah Bunu…
ExxonMobil Lays Off 285 Regular, Contract Workers
Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited has laid off 182 regular and 103 contract…
Nigeria to host field epidemiology training conference
The Federal Government says it will host hold the First Regional Centre…
Updated:South African opposition trounces ruling ANC in local elections
South Africa's main opposition party made major gains against the ruling African…