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Four escape death as fuel tanker hits two tricycles in Yenagoa
Four persons have been critically injured in a ghastly motor accident involving a tanker laden with petrol and two commercial tricycles known as ”Keke NAPEP.”
Afreximbank inaugurates $1 billion programme to promote Nigeria’s intra-African trade
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has inaugurated a one billion dollars Nigeria-Africa Trade and Investment Promotion Programme (NATIPP) to promote and expand trade and investments between Nigeria and the rest of Africa.
Aviation union shuts down agencies’ offices at Lagos airport
The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) on Friday shut down the offices of aviation agencies at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, over the delay in the release of their Conditions of Service.
Federal government declares two Cross River LGAs defecation free
The Federal Government has declared Ikom and Yala Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Cross River state open defecation free (ODF).
Simi, Falz, Ahmed Musa headline nominees for 2018 The Future Awards
Hip hop artist Simisola Ogunleye, a.k.a. “Simi’’, ace rapper Folarin Falana (Falz) and Super Eagles Stand-in captain, Ahmed Musa, are among the nominees for the 2018 The Future Awards to be held in Lagos.
NOUN law graduates demand compensatory quota, substitution of NYSC exclusion letter
The law graduates of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) have demanded for compensatory quota for admission to the Nigerian Law School.
Muazu Shehu, Deborah Pam win maiden national anti-corruption half marathon
Muazu Shehu and Deborah Pam emerge winners of the men and women categories of the 1st National Anti-Corruption Half Marathon held in Abuja
MMA2 operates as FAAN shelves threat to withdraw services
Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 in Lagos continues flight operations following the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria agreement to shelve plans to withdraw its services to the terminal over alleged indebtedness
2019: I’m not neutral – Olusegun Obasanjo
Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo denies media reports that he has decided not to support any candidate for next year’s presidential election
Self-confessed green pasture seekers pray with foreign flags at Holy Ghost Congress
Some worshippers at just concluded 2018 Holy Ghost Congress of the Redeemed Christian Church of God prayed used flags of foreign countries as “point of contact” for greener pastures
National Sports Festival: Ondo celebrates first gold medal
Ondo State Sports Council chief Wande Fabuluje expresses joy as state wins first gold medal at the 19th National Sports Festival in Abuja
Women judges elect Mary Odili as new NAWJN president
The National Association of Women Judges in Nigeria (NAWJN) on Saturday in Abuja elected Justice Mary Odili of the Supreme Court as its president for the next two years.
Chika Okpala, Ali Nuhu, others honoured at Zuma Film Festival
Nigerian veteran comedian Chika Okpala, aka ‘Chief Zebrudaya Okoroigwe Nwogbo alias 4.30’ and Nollywood actor Ali Nuhu have been honoured with the Rock of Fame Award of the Nigerian film industry.
2019: Our members won’t be used as political thugs – RTEAN
The Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Lagos State Chapter, on Friday said that members of the union would not be used as political thugs in the 2019 general elections.
Commission: 38 percent of Nigerians cant read, write
The National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education says Nigerians constitute 38 per cent of the illiterate population in the country.
Fidet Okhiria: No worker will be sacked in NRC concession
Mr Fidet Okhiria, Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), has assured that no staff of the corporation would be retrenched under its “concession” arrangement.
Nigerian media and political accountability
“Only a redeemed media can redeem the nation from drowning in the turbulence of malicious misinformation and hate-mongering that is already gathering,” – Prof Ayobami Ojebode on Thursday, November 29 at the Radio Nigeria 2018 Annual Lecture in Abuja.
Staff disrupt activities at National Assembly over unpaid salaries, allowances
National Assembly staff on Tuesday disrupted activities within the premises of the Senate and House of Representatives over claim of unpaid salaries and allowances by the management.
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NLC urges federal government to respect ILO principles
Comrade Ayuba Wabba, President, National Labour Congress (NLC), has urged the federal government to respect International Labour Organisation (ILO) principles and the rights of workers in order to have peaceful industrial relations.
Explosion in Japanese restaurant leaves more than 40 injured
More than 40 people were injured in an explosion Sunday night at a restaurant in northern Japan, police said.
Nigerians ‘too religious’ – Chinese cleric
A representative of the International Assembly (IA) of the True Jesus Church in Nigeria, Pastor Hong-Hsiung Ko, has described Nigerians as “too religious a people” who also have respect for their religious leaders.
2019: Debates will not win election – APC chieftain
The immediate past Commissioner for Works in Lagos State, Ganiyu Johnson, on Sunday said debates would not determine who would win the 2019 presidential elections in Nigeria.
Yemi Osinbajo urges Nigerians to appreciate local talents
Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo, has urged Nigerians to show better appreciation of local abilities and talents to enable the country to be competitive globally.
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N1.4 billion fraud: I won’t quit as NBA president – Paul Usoro
Nigerian Bar Association President Paul Usoro says he will not resign despite the N1.4 billion fraud allegation against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
2019: ICPC kicks off nationwide campaign against vote-buying
Ahead of the 2019 elections, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has launched a nationwide campaign against vote-buying in the country.
EFCC: Doyin Okupe released ‘on administrative bail’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said that Doyin Okupe, a former Senior Special Assistant to former President Goodluck Jonathan, was released “on administrative bail.”
Resident doctors ask Nigerian politicians to seek medical help at home
The National Association of Resident Doctors in Nigeria (NARD) has blamed the high rate of medical tourism in the country on the political elite.
2019: Surrender your PVCs – NIS tells foreigners
The comptroller of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Enugu State Command, Sam Chinda, has asked all foreigners in the state to surrender their Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs) as they are not expected to participate in the 2019 general elections.