Breaking: Gunmen abduct over 20 medical students in Benue
Gunmen have abducted more than 20 medical students, including a house officer, in Benue State. The attack occurred at about 5:30 p.m. in...
Nigeria’s solar power initiative gets US endorsement
The Federal Government has secured the endorsement of the United States of America for its solar power initiative, a key component of its...
Deductions: Aviation minister urges unions to shelve protest, calls for dialogue
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo (SAN), has called for restraint from aviation unions, threatening to protest the deduction...
Fire destroys seven-storey building in Lagos
A wee-hour fire destroyed a seven-storey building on Sanni Adewale Street, Lagos, on Friday. This was made known in a statement by the...
Mining industry for forensic audit – Minister
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr. Dele Alake, has indicated plans for a forensic audit of the mining sector for transparency and...
Ganduje’s aide disputes Gov. Yusuf’s claim on stolen corruption case documents
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disputed Kano Gov. Abba Yusuf’s claim that thugs posing as protesters stole sensitive documents linked to Dr....
Breaking: NJC recommends Kekere-Ekun as next CJN, second woman in apex court’s annals
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the Chief Justice of Nigeria, just as the incumbent, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola,...
Nigeria Customs busts 12 containers of expired pharmaceutical products worth N1.8bn in Lagos
The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has announced the seizure of 12 containers containing expired and regulated pharmaceutical products valued...
Vandals destroy 13 towers on Ahoada-Yenagoa line in Rivers, Bayelsa
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said on Thursday that vandals have destroyed 13 towers on the Ahoada-Yenagoa 132kV Double Circuit transmission line...
Hoodlums have looted documents on corruption charges against Ganduje, family – Kano Gov.
Miscreants have looted documents on the alleged corruption charges against the immediate past governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, his family, and...
We are taking action on Nigeria’s complaint against Simon Ekpa – Finnish Foreign Minister
The Finnish Government confirmed on Tuesday that it has started taking steps to address the Nigerian government’s complaint against Mr. Simon Ekpa. Ms....
Resident doctors threaten strike over unresolved colleague’s abduction
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given a 13-day ultimatum to the government to secure the release of a kidnapped member,...
Reps Speaker withdraws bill prescribing jail term for non-recital of national anthem
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, says he has withdrawn the controversial bill that seeks to impose penalties on...
Ariwoola’s exit: NJC convenes August 16 to choose Supreme Court Chief Justice
The National Judicial Council (NJC) will convene on Friday, August 16, to determine the next Chief Justice of Nigeria, succeeding Justice Olukayode Ariwoola....
Reps Speaker Abbas addresses concerns over subversion bill, promises transparency
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Tajudeen Abbas, has reacted to the rising concerns and outcry against the Counter Subversion Bill,...
NELFUND clears 22 additional state-owned institutions for student loans
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has approved 22 additional state-owned tertiary institutions for participation in the student loan program. In a statement...
