Independence: Buhari has ability to fix Nigeria, says Tambuwal
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Friday expressed confidence in the ability of President Muhammadu Buhari to fix Nigeria.
Edo Election: Lalong hails Oshiomhole, APC
Edo election: Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has congratulated Mr Godwin Obaseki, the All Progressives Congress, (APC) candidate over his victory at the just concluded governorship election in Edo.
Troops rescue 5 kidnap victims, kill 2 bandits in Bauchi State
Soldiers of the Nigetian Army prosecuting anti-kidnapping and banditry operations in Bauchi State, on Thursday killed 2 kidnappers and rescued 5 victims including 4 women and a child.
Recession: Prices of food soer higher as carton of fish hit N22,000
Recession: As the country celebrates its 56th independence anniversary, some women in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have decried the continuous hike in the prices of food items in the market as carton of fish hit N22,000.
Northern Nigeria and the Quest for Federalism
Once upon a time, before the era of coups and counter coups in pre-oil Nigeria, there were four financially independent regions, namely: Northern Region, Western Region, Mid-Western Region, and Eastern Region. They all maximised their unique comparative advantages for the development of their respective societies and for the overall development of the national economy. It was a situation of “live and let live”.
Terry’s comeback delayed
John Terry has failed to recover from his ankle injury on schedule and is out until after the international break.
Independence: Nigerians working hard to address challenges – Obama
President Barack Obama and the United States have congratulated Nigeria on the occasion of the country’s 56th Independence Anniversary which comes up tomorrow, October 1, 2016.
(Video) Edo election: Watch how INEC declared Obaseki winner
(Video) Edo election: Watch how INEC declared Obaseki winner
Collect certificates before Oct. 21 or pay N15,000, LASU tells graduates
The Lagos State University (LASU) said on Friday that 24, 734 certificates of graduates who left the institution over the last 10 years were lying uncollected at its registry.
UNFPA contributes 34bn dollars to maternal health in Nigeria – Osotimehin
The United Nation Population Fund (UNFPA) says it contributed 34 billion dollars to boost maternal healthcare services in Nigeria in 2016.
Justify confidence of electorate, Emir tells politicians
Bashar made the call on Friday when he received Dr Haliru Bala, the Commissioner representing North-west zone at National Population Commission (NPPC).
EFCC recovers over N1bn in S-South
PORT HARCOURT—THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commissions, EFCC, said that it has recovered over N1 billion within seven months in the South-South states.
Photos: NASS management seals of Jibrin’s office
Photos: NASS management seals of Jibrin’s office
Lagos breaks world record, hosts 1,300 players in Monopoly tourney
Lagos State on Friday broke the world record of “Most People Playing Monopoly’’ with 1,300 students competing at a time at its “City of Lagos Monopoly’’, beating the former set in Singapore.
Explosion as navy foils militants’ attempt to sabotage PPMC, Warri refinery
THE Nigerian Navy has said the loud explosion set off Thursday night by unknown men near the jetty of the Warri Refinery and Petrochemical Company, WRPC, and the Pipeline Products Marketing Company, PPMC, resulted from a foiled attempt by militants to attack both facilities in Ekpan, Uvwie council area, Delta state.
Independence: Gov Abubakar pardons 22 inmates in Bauchi
Gov Mohammed Abubakar of Bauchi State on Friday pardoned 22 inmates serving various jail terms in the state.
