Lalong signs N146.7bn `Budget of Rescue’ into law
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau on Tuesday signed N146.7 billion 'Budget of…
APC structures can win elections in South South – Etta, Ndoma-Egba
Mr Hilliard Eta, the National Vice Chairman (South-South) of the All Progressives…
NBCC wants FG to allocate forex to genuine foreign business firms
The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) on Tuesday appealed to the Federal…
APC’s Najaatu commends President Buhari for tackling insurgency
A chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC), in Kano State, Hajiya Najaatu…
Police probe killing of guards in Rivers
The Rivers Police Command said on Tuesday that it had commenced investigation…
Gov. Okorocha inaugurates Education Trust Fund Committee
Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo on Monday inaugurated a 13-man State Education…
Chinese archaeologists discover 8,000-year-old paddy
Chinese archaeologists on Friday said they had found a paddy dating back…
Law firm wants to halt online publication of Panama Papers data
Mossack Fonseca, the law firm at the centre of the so-called Panama…
Italy rescues nearly 1,800 migrants in Mediterranean
Italian navy said the country’s vessel helped to rescue nearly 1,800 migrants…
Secretary-General calls on UN Member States to uphold safety, dignity of refugees, migrants
Secretary-General, Ban Ki-Moon on Monday called on member countries to uphold the…
Congolese opposition leader denies hiring mercenaries for protection
A Congolese opposition presidential candidate denied hiring mercenaries as bodyguards as he…
Masari urges wealthy individuals to invest in Katsina
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State has urged wealthy citizens of the…
UN calls on Kenya to reconsider its decisions to end hosting refugees
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Monday called on the…
Reps mull reduction of age eligibility for elective positions
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, on Monday…
Udoma presents 2016 budget breakdown Thursday
The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Udoma Udoma would on…
We will now assume duties at NFF on Tuesday, Giwa group says
The Chris Giwa-led faction of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says its…
BBC correspondent expelled from North Korea over reporting
The North Korean Government has expelled a BBC journalist over his reporting,…
I stumbled on Dariye’s money laundering – EFCC witness
Mr Peter Clark, EFCC’s key witness in the money laundering charge against…
Secretary-General calls on UN Member States to uphold safety, dignity of refugees, migrants
Secretary-General, Ban Ki-Moon on Monday called on member countries to uphold the…
I stumbled on Dariye’s money laundering – EFCC witness
Mr Peter Clark, EFCC’s key witness in the money laundering charge against…
Herdsmen attack: Police in Anambra warn residents against false alarm
The Police in Anambra have warned residents of the state against setting…
Senior South African judge under fire for racist comments
In the latest race row to rock South Africa, a senior white…
2 teenage girls wearing explosives die at checkpoint in Cameroon
Two teenage girls wearing explosives died on Monday in Northern Cameroon after…
Buhari hails Shonekan at 80
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with elder statesman and former Head of…
FRSC warns motorists against assaulting its personnel on duty
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has warned motorists against assaulting its…
French prime minister sets out anti-radicalisation campaign
French Prime Minister, Manuel Valls outlined a plan on Monday to fight…
NRC begins repair works on damaged rail tracks at Jebba
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), on Monday said that it had begun…
President Buhari urges traditional rulers to spearhead campaign for peace in the country
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Katsina urged traditional rulers to spearhead…
Security: Police in Enugu to carry out aerial surveillance — Spokesman
The Police in Enugu State said on Monday it would carry out…
Economists urge global action against tax havens
Some 300 economists on Monday urged governments around the globe to work…