Nigeria’s inflation drops to 16.01 per cent in August –NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says inflation rate measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has further dropped to 16.01 per cent in August from 16.05 per cent in July.
Why Nigerians must support LG autonomy – Group
The Partnership to Engage, Reform and Learn (PERL), has called on Nigerians to support the ongoing constitutional review seeking to grant autonomy to local governments.
International Day of Democracy: Obaseki tasks leaders on masses’ welfare
The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has tasked global leaders and other players in the democratic space to translate democracy to tangible pro-people policies and programmes that will lift the poor masses from poverty.
CAN calls for caution, berates warmongers
The Kaduna State chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), on Friday called on all Nigerians of goodwill to help promote peace, as the country passes through another critical period in its history.
Obaseki Commissions Classroom blocks, boreholes in Okpella
The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has commissioned two blocks of classrooms as well as bore hole projects executed by a Non-Governmental Organisation, Anamero Idofe Anamero Foundation, at Ogute Community in Okpella, Estako East Local Government Area of the state.
Chef threatens to poison Trump
Anthony Bourdain, host of “Parts Unknown” on liberal CNN, has said that he would poison U.S. President Donald Trump if he was asked to cater a peace summit between the President and Kim Jong Un.
IPOB/army clash: Agitations should be settled in civil manner – Labour
The organized labour on Friday advised those agitating for Self Determination and the government to exercise restraints and follow the civil way in whatever they are doing.
30 die on Lagos-Ibadan highway auto crash
An auto accident on the Lagos-Ibadan highway claimed 30 lives on Thursday night.
Lagos Bye-election: We’ll not participate – Accord party
The Accord Party on Friday said it would not participate in the Sept. 30 Lagos constituency bye-election in Eti-Osa Local Government area.
We will not tolerate any attack on Nigerians by IPOB, Wike warns
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the state government will not tolerate any attack on other Nigerians living in the state by members of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) or any other group.
Applicant in court for assaulting policeman
A 40-year-old applicant, Olufemi Salau, who allegedly beat up a policeman, was on Friday arraigned in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.
Good news as oil prices rise toward $56
Oil prices were lower on Friday but on course for weekly gains, the third in a row in the case of Brent as the clean-up after hurricane in the United States gathers pace and the outlook for demand rise.
Update: Bomb explodes on London commuter train injures 22
A home-made bomb exploded on a packed rush-hour commuter train in London injured 22 people on Friday, police said, in what was being treated as the fifth terrorism attack in Britain this year.
NIS deploys armed personnel to prevent illegal migrants to Niger
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in Niger says security has been tightened at the Babana border post in Burgu Local Government Area, against influx of illegal migrants.
Atiku: APC denies asking Alhassan to resign
National Publicity Secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC), Malam Bolaji Abdullahi, said the party had not asked Women Affairs Minister, Sen. Aisha Alhassan, to resign over her recent comments in the media.
Nigeria @ 57: Youths organise unity conference in Abuja
Nigerian youths on the platform of Nigeria Solution Group have called on citizens to always make unity and peace their watch words as Nigeria celebrates its 57th independence anniversary on Oct. 1.
