Prisoner cries, gets freedom at Keffi Prison
Farmer arraigned for allegedly stabbing man to death
NPOWER: FG to recruit another 300,000 youths
Breaking: FG orders probe of NDDC personnel
N85.8m Fraud: EFCC arraigns ex Bank Manager, four others
Ronaldo thinking only of Confederations Cup, says Silva
Jonathan’s campaign Finance Director declared wanted
Arsenal must spend more, lay off Wenger says Petit

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Group urges Kaduna Govt. to legislate against early marriage
The Gender Awareness Trust, on Friday urged the Kaduna State Government to legislate against early marriage, so as to provide adolescent girls with opportunities to live productive and meaningful lives.
Girlfriend convicted in US texting suicide trial
A 20-year-old US woman was convicted of involuntary manslaughter Friday for ordering her teenage boyfriend to follow through on his long-planned suicide and for failing to save him from harm.
Non-payment of salaries: We break Ramadan fast with water – Nasarawa workers
Keffi (Nasarawa State) – Striking workers of Nasarawa State Government on Friday said that non-payment of their salaries had made them to break Ramadan fast with only water. In interviews in Keffi, the workers called on the government to pay them their three months’ salary arrears and other entitlements to save their families from hardship. […]
Ayade’s order to public servants to wear clothes made from Calabar Garment Factory yet to take effect
Mr Christian Ita, Senior Special Assistant and Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River, says the directive on dress code for public servants is yet to be implemented
FG spends N200bn on road development in 2016 – Adeosun
Lagos – Mrs Kemi Adeosun, the Minister of Finance, said the Federal Government invested the sum of N200 billion on roads in 2016. According to the minister, the amount is part of N1.2 trillion earmarked for capital projects to ensure ease of doing business. Adeosun said this on Friday at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) […]
NSE moves 493.27m shares worth N6.24bn in cautious trading
The Nigerian Stock Exchange on Friday moved a total of 493.27 million shares valued at N6.24 billion exchanged by investors in 5,474 deals.
Protesters storm town hall after deadly London fire
Hundred of protesters chanting “we want justice” stormed a town hall in London on Friday after a deadly fire at a block of flats that killed at least 30 people, Reuters reporters at the scene said.
Nigeria will witness major improvement in primary healthcare services – NGF
The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) Secretariat on Friday in Abuja said Nigeria would record major improvement in its primary healthcare services shortly.
Aisha Buhari urges trainees to use their skills for self-reliance
The wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has urged women trainees in skill acquisition programmes to use vocational skills acquired to generate income for their self-reliance.
FG pledges to provide critical infrastructure for effective teaching, learning in varsities
The Federal Government says it will continue to strive to provide critical infrastructure needed for effective teaching and learning to take place across educational institutions.
Gov. Okowa Eulogises Delta House Leader, Owhefere At 54
Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has eulogized the Majority Leader of the Delta State House of Assembly and member representing Isoko North State Constituency, Rt. Hon. Barrister Tim Kome Owhefere for demonstrating exceptional capacity, humility and patriotism in handling the affairs of the Assembly as House Leader.
Pius Anyim vs Cairo Ojougboh: Court dismisses alleged defamatory suit
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Jabi on Friday, dismissed a preliminary objection challenging a civil suit filed by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Chief Pius Anyim.
FG requires N70bn to complete East-west road
Mr Nsima Ekere, the Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) says the commission and the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs need over N70 billion to complete the construction of the East-West Road.
Chinese boss cripples Nigerian staff with kung fu kicks
A worker with Bedmate Furniture Company, Magboro, Ogun State, William Ekanem, is in pain after his spinal bone was allegedly damaged by his Chinese boss, identified as Master Wan.
America’s Kirk Franklin headlines gospel concert “Fearless’’ in Lagos
America’s Kirk Franklin and World renowned gospel artiste will headline “FEARLESS,” a gospel musical concert scheduled to hold on August 13 in Lagos

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