Journalists in Akwa-Ibom vow not to give Police coverage if…
The cordial relationship between the Nigeria Police and the media in Akwa Ibom State, was strained, yesterday, with the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, Cordelia Nwawe, walking journalists who were invited to cover the parade of suspected hoodlums out of her office.
Buhari mourns ex-CP, Babankowa who found Balewa, Okotie-Eboh’s corpses after 1966 coup d’etat
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the family of retired Commissioner of Police of defunct Gongola State, Alhaji Ibrahim Babankowa, on his death.
Naira depreciation: ACCA slashes fees for Nigerian students
In recognition of the impact of the naira depreciation of the affordability of its fees for Nigerian students, Global accounting body, Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA) has announced 60 percent reduction in registration fees for Nigerian students.
Ex-US envoy hails Saraki, Dogara’s emergence as NASS leaders
Former United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Ms Robin Sanders, has described the emergence of Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, as democracy at work.
When Glo thrilled fans with Lafta fest 2
LAST Sunday, Globacom dazzled Lagosians with entertainment unlimited as it paraded top Nigerian comedians and musicians in the second edition of Glo Laffta Fest, which held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
US pastor commits suicide after name was exposed on adultery website
A US pastor committed suicide six days after his name was exposed by hackers of the Ashley Madison adultery website, his wife told CNN Wednesday.
All Africa Games: We’ll clear all table tennis gold – Oshonaike
Nigeria will battle Tunisia, Sudan, Botswana and Namibia in group two of men and women team events of table tennis at the ongoing All Africa Games in Congo.
NSE index drops 0.17 percent
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) closed negatively on Thursday as All Share Index (ASI) declined 0.17 per cent to close at 29,403.12 points as against 2.98 per cent lost Wednesday to close at 29,454.09 points.
Declare national fitness day, ABBFN tells Buhari
The Amateur Body Building and Fitness Federation of Nigeria has called on President Mohammadu Buhari to select a day in the month of May every year and declare it a national fitness day.
Nigeria miss out of swimming medals
Egypt and South Africa dominated the swimming events yesterday, leaving nothing for Nigeria at the on-going All African Games in Congo Brazzaville .
Shun Africa Games, forget Rio Olympics, Yakmut tells Okagbare, others
The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Al Hassan Yakmut has opened a window of opportunity to embattled Beijing Olympics bronze medalist, Blessing Okagbare to compete at the ongoing All Africa Games, with a stern warning that failure to run in Brazzaville will end her dream of racing for Nigeria at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Demand probe of past govt, Oshiomhole charges workers
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has challenged Nigerian workers to insist on a review of corrupt government policies by past administrations, saying past misdeeds should not be swept under the carpet.
Rivers poll: No election in Obia-Akpor Federal Constituency, say APC witnesses
The All Progressives Congress, APC, witnesses at the Rivers National Assembly and State Legislative Election Tribunal in Abuja have said that there was no election in Obia-Akpor Federal Constituency on March 28.
Bornu gov names 21 commissioners, 27 LG chairmen
Governor Kashim Shetima of Borno State on Thursday submitted a list of 21 nominees to the Borno State House of Assembly for confirmation as Commissioners in accordance with the law, reducing the number of Ministries from 24.
Photos: NLC stages nationwide protest in support of anti-corruption war
Labour stages nationwide protest in Abuja on Thursday, the march was tagged “NLC says no to corruption, supports governance.” See Photos of the protest below.
$7 billion lost to piracy annually on the Gulf of Guinea – Togolese President
Togolese President, Faure Gnassingbe, who visited President Muhammadu Buhari, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday, said that a total of $7 billion is lost to piracy, annually, on the Gulf of Guinea.
