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Russia-Ukraine crisis: Buhari approves $8.5m for evacuation of stranded Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday approved $8.5 million for the emergency evacuation of at least 5,000 stranded Nigerians in Ukraine due to the...
Controversial ASUU payment platform, UTAS, faces another integrity test — Ngige
Labour and Employment Minister, Dr Chris Ngige, said on Tuesday that the controversial University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) payment platform preferred...
Constitution Amendment: NASS grants financial, administrative autonomy to Local Governments
The National Assembly has granted financial and administrative autonomy to the 744 local governments across Nigeria. Both chambers of the...
As a routine, Pres. Buhari departs Abuja for London for two-week medical checks
For his routine medical check up, President Muhammadu Buhari is to proceed to London, United Kingdom, for the next two weeks, the...
Abba Kyari detention: Abuja Court rejects bail application
Detained Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, is to continue to cool his heels behind bars as he lost his bid for...
After declining assent, Buhari signs 2022 Electoral Act Amendment, says it’s reformative and progressive
At last, President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday assented to the 2022 Electoral Act Amendment Bill after he declined assent in November...
Child-friendly justice: Nigeria, six other African countries to benefit from $9.5m EU grant
By Ajuma Edwina Ameh The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Thursday announced that Nigeria is among the six West African...
Russia/Ukraine crisis: Reps call for immediate evacuation of Nigerians in Ukraine
By Ajuma Edwina Ameh The House of Representatives on Thursday called for the immediate evacuation of Nigerians in Ukraine. The lawmakers...
Sen. Hassan Nasiha confirmed as new Zamfara Deputy Governor
By Ajuma Edwina Ameh The Zamfara State House of Assembly has confirmed Senator Muhammad Hassan Nasiha as the new Deputy Governor of...
Breaking: Policewoman assaulted, beaten black and blue in Lagos by businessman
A policewoman, who is in her forties, has been beaten black and blue by a businessman in the Okota area of Lagos...
LNG global trade rises 6% in 2021
The global trade in Liquefied natural gas rose 6 per cent to 380 million tonnes in 2021 on the back of higher...
Russia/Ukraine crisis: We are ready for ‘diplomatic solutions’ – Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said that Moscow was ready to look for “diplomatic solutions” in tensions with the West over Ukraine...
For the third time, APC fixes March 26 for its national convention
Few hours after it announced indefinite postponement of its national convention, the Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) of the...
Fuel supply improves across the country, boosted by NNPC’s intervention, mobilization of officials to Lagos loading points
Petrol supply to filling stations in Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan, Kogi and some parts of the country has improved just...
Kenyan High Commissioner in Nigeria collapses, dies
The Kenya High Commissioner in Nigeria Dr. Ambassador Wilfred Machage, has passed on, a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
Ogun tanker tragedy claims 17 lives
Another petrol tanker tragedy has occurred in Ogun State leaving at least 17 people dead. About 14 of them were roasted when a...
