Irked by the incessant violent activities perpetrated by Fulani herdsmen across parts of the country, Nigerian residents in the United Kingdom, have staged a protest at the UK Westminister Parliament to condemn the killings and destructions by armed herdsmen, as well as draw the attention of global authorities to wade into the wanton killings.

Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State says refusal of residents of Nimbo community to return home, after the April 25 Fulani herdsmen invasion has hindered government’s plans to set up Internally Displaced Persons(IDPs) camps. Ugwuanyi made the disclosure in Enugu on Monday, while addressing anti-herdsmen protesters made up of a coalition of 13 Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) and women from Nimbo community.

The Nigerian capital market on Tuesday, appreciated by 3.20 per cent following MSCI Index provider decision that it would not implement changes for any of the nation’s securities from its frontier market index. The market capitalisation inched N276 billion or 3.20 per cent to close at N8.897 trillion against N8.621 trillion posted on Friday.

President Muhammadu Buhari, Tuesday, received President Paul Biya of Cameroon and his wife, Mrs. Chantalle Biya during an official welcome formalities for the Cameroonian Leaders as they commenced a two-day visit to Nigeria at the fore-courts of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Leicester City’s heroes celebrated with a pizza party on Tuesday after completing one of the greatest fairytales in sporting history by winning the English Premier League.

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has nominated the immediate past Chief Judge of the State, Justice Ayotunde Philips as replacement for the retired Chairman of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), Hon. Justice Fatai Adeyinka.

By Babajide Komolafe The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released the Purchasing Managers Index for April, which indicated further decline in economic activities across the country during the month. The report showed that both the manufacturing and non manufacturing sectors of the economy suffered decline in level of activities during the month. According to […]

HOODLUMS in the wee hours of Tuesday invaded the University of Calabar residential quarters and abducted a lecturer, Dr Stephen Ndifon of the School of Medical Sciences and two other students to an unknown destination.

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) is collaborating with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the European Union to conduct a National Survey on the quality and integrity of Public Services in Nigeria.

The Federal Government on Tuesday directed medical doctors to treat emergencies including gun-shot victims without requesting for police clearance or other restraints. Prof. Isaac Adewole, the Minister of Health, gave the order at the swearing in ceremony of 342 foreign trained medical doctors and six dentistry graduates in Abuja.
The foreign graduates were successful in the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) assessment held from April 6 to 8, which enables them to practice in the country.

The National President, North-east Youth Peace Development and Empowerment Initiative, NEYPDI, Alhaji Kyari Idris Abubakar has commended members of Nigeria Labour Congress, NUC, and Trade Union Congress, TUC, for their contribution to the growth of the economy.

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) says it will work with President Muhammadu Buhari to build a united, morally upright and corrupt-free Nigeria.

In line with its anti-corruption drive, the Federal Government has been challenged to recover over N7.1trillion, being all the outstanding sums trapped in among individuals and operators in Nigeria’s petroleum industry.

THE Edo state government has declared 5-day public holiday with effect from Tuesday May 3, 2016, as a mark of honour and respect for the Oba of Benin who recently transited to immortality.

The Speaker of Edo House of Assembly, Mr Victor Edoro, has been impeached by 16 of the 24 members of the assembly on Tuesday.