PDP Condemns Buhari’s Absence At President Shagari’s Funeral
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) condemns in strong terms, President Muhammadu Buhari’s conspicuous absence at the burial of highly respected former President of Nigeria, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, last Saturday.
Nigeria to expect 25,685 new babies on New Year Day–UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says an estimated 25,685 babies will be born in Nigeria on New Year Day.
2019 shall be a better year for Nigerians- CAN
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has prophesied in its New Year message to Nigerians that the dry bone of the nation shall rise again.
Ondo community commends Akeredolu for boosting tourism
Residents of Araromi community in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State have commended Governor Rotimi Akeredolu for turning the moribund beach in the town to destination of investors.
Army ready for battle to reclaim Baga from Boko Haram terrorists
Troops are preparing to launch an offensive in a bid retake a strategic town captured by Boko Haram jihadists in northeast Nigeria, security and civilian sources said on Monday.
Ambode swears in new Head of Service, six Perm secs
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday swore in Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola as the 21st Head of Service (HOS) of the State, with a charge on him to inject fresh ideas, vibrancy and new energy that will take the public service to new heights and make Lagos a globally recognized City-State with a commitment to efficiency, effectiveness, innovation and creativity in service delivery.
Don’t lose hope yet, Fayose tells Nigerians
Immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has urged Nigerians not to lose hope of better days for the nation inspite of the palpable hardship in the land which is mostly felt by the common man.
We are in 2019 elections to win, not to make up numbers on ballot papers –YPP
The Young Progressives Party (YPP) says it entered the race for positions in the 2019 general elections to win, and not to make up the numbers of political parties on the ballot papers.
“Over 3,641 killed in Benue by armed herdsmen”
Indications emerged Monday that over 3,641 persons were reportedly killed in Benue by suspected armed herdsmen between 2016 and 2018.
Fire Outbreak : Residents hail Gov. Ugwuanyi’s quick intervention
Following the fire outbreak at a petrol station along Nike Lake road by Penoks Junction, Trans Ekulu, Enugu, on Monday, residents of the area have commended the administration of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for the swift intervention and expertise displayed by officers and men of Enugu State Fire Service in putting out the fire, without any loss of life.
Nigeria to expect 25,685 new babies on Tuesday–UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says an estimated 25,685 babies will be born in Nigeria on New Year Day.
Police arraign man over alleged N1m land fraud
The Police in Kano on Monday arraigned a 36-year-old man, Tahir Ahmad, for allegedly defrauding a man of N1 million.
Fulham to take action over Kamara racist abuse
Fulham have vowed to take the “strongest possible action” after striker Aboubakar Kamara was racially abused on social media following his penalty miss against Huddersfield on Saturday.
2019 Elections: Lawyers solicit special courts to handle election petitions
Some lawyers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have called for the establishment of special courts to handle election petitions, instead of pulling judges away from regular courts to handle such cases.
We have a warrant to arrest Dino-Police
The Nigeria Police said it had a duly obtained warrant of arrest duly deployed to apprehend Sen. Dino Melaye in his residence in Abuja.
Army denies closing Maiduguri-Monguno road
The Nigerian Army on Monday dismissed as ‘untrue’ social media reports indicating the closure of the Maiduguri-Monguno Road.
