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Mass surveillance program: NASS approves N4.87bn for NIA to monitor, track calls and WhatsApp messages

The National Assembly has reportedly approved N4.87bn for the National Intelligence Agency to track, intercept, monitor calls and messages on mobile devices like...

Italy extends England’s misery, wins Euro 2020

Italy was crowned European champions on Sunday, extending the pain for England, which scored early but is still seeking its first major trophy...

Music Star, Sound Sultan loses battle with Throat Cancer, dies at 44

  Veteran Singer and Rapper Lanre Fasasi, popularly known as ‘Sound Sultan’ is dead. The Fasasi family announced his death, Sunday, July 2021...

Journalist Jalingo’s illegal detention, ill-treatment : ECOWAS Court awards N30m damages against FG

For the detention, ill-treatment and torturing of a journalist, Agba Jalingo, in Cross River State for several months, the ECOWAS Court has awarded...

2023 Elections: Rising internal conflicts may derail Nigeria’s democracy

  The British government has warned that the rise in conflicts can destabilize Nigeria’s democracy in the build-up to the 2023 elections. The...

Israeli officials say Pfizer vaccine less effective against Delta variant

Israeli officials Thursday announced a 30% decrease in the effectiveness of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to prevent infection and mild to moderate cases. The...

Five airports get Instrument Landing Systems for aircraft landing under poor weather conditions – Sirika

  Five airports have been fitted with Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) to enable aircraft to land under poor weather conditions just as plans...

Airlines’ N37bn debt overhang: We will go after them to collect the money – Aviation Minister

    The Federal Government said on Thursday that airlines flying the country’s airspace are owing a humongous N37 billion and threatened to go...

Adeosun’s NYSC discharge certificate forgery: Court clears her, says certificate not required for appointment as minister

  “Adeosun was not qualified to have participated in the scheme when she graduated at the age of 22 years because she was...

Haiti President Jovenel Moise assassinated, First Lady hospitalized

  Haiti President Jovenel Moise has been assassinated at his home early Wednesday morning by a group of armed individuals This was announced...

Nigeria’s leather industry can generate over $1bn by 2025 – Osinbajo

  Nigeria rated as one of the highest producers of leather and finished leather products in Africa has the potential of generating a...

Sunday Igboho is a militant ethnic secessionist, says Presidency

  Six days after the Department of State Services (DSS) raided Sunday Igboho’s home in Soka area of Ibadan, Oyo State, the Presidency has...

NNPC’s gas master plan will become full-fledge in three years to deliver nation’s optimum energy requirements

  The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says its gas master plan will become full-blown in the next three years to deliver optimum energy...

Igboho’s house bloody midnight raid: Southern governors demand security agencies’ notification ahead of arrests in states

  “The Forum also re-emphasized the need for State Police; the governors re-affirmed their commitment to the unity of Nigeria on the pillars...

Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Maryam Katagum Slumps in Bauchi

  The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Ambassador Maryam Yalwaji Katagum, on Monday collapsed while on an official engagement in...

State of the nation: 17 Southern Governors reconvene in Lagos

  A one-day summit of 17 Southern governors has begun in Lagos, according to government sources. The meeting which is being held at...