Commuters in Lagos stranded as LAGBUS drivers embark on strike
Staff of franchise companies operating the ubiquitous red buses in Lagos State otherwise known as LAGBUS embarked on strike to protest the decision of the Lagos State Government banning them…
We suspended judges on trial to preserve independence of judiciary – CJN
Justice Mahmud Mohammed, Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, on Monday said the judiciary remained resolute and committed to upholding its independence. He said all courts in the country were empowered…
One Soldier Killed as Troops Neutralize 13 Insurgents in Kangarwa
Troops of 119 Task Force Battalion, 8 Division Nigerian Army, deployed at Kangarwa, Kukawa Local Government Area of Northern Borno State, have succesfully neutralized 13 Boko Haram terrorists in a…
Telecom has increased people participation in governance, says Danbatta
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Professor Umar Garba Danbatta has hailed the contribution of the telecom sector in citizens’ increased participation in governance. Danbatta who…
How Chioma Jesus, others got Gov. Ugwuanyi, Ekweremadu dancing at Yudala Coalfest Zero Gravity concert
Enugu, the historic coal-city state was practically on lock-down at the weekend in a three-day rash of activities put together by Yudala, Africa’s pioneer composite e-commerce outfit. The stream of…
German prosecutors name VW chairman in expanded probe of emission fraud
Volkswagen AG said in a statement Sunday that German prosecutors have extended an investigation into alleged market manipulation to include two board members including chairman Hans Dieter Poetsch. VW has…
$1 billion loan to help Nigeria implement budget, says AfDB
Nigeria’s gross domestic product is expected to shrink in 2016 by 1.6 per cent after slipping into a recession in August, according to the AfDB. The economy has taken a…
Trump surges but Clinton holds slender advantage, survey shows
Barely 24 hours before Americans go to the polls after a long and stormy election season, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton held onto her four-point lead over Republican Donald Trump…
Troops Clear Boko Haram Terrorists in Lake Chad Fringes, lose one soldier, fleeing terrorists jump into Lake
Troops of 7 Division Nigerian Army, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, led by the General Officer Commanding of the Division, Brigadier General Victor Ezugwu, conducted a decisive clearance operation into the remnants…
eTransact powers military pension for easy identification, verification
By Theresa Igata The Nigerian Ministry of Defence in collaboration with the Military Pensions Board, has launched a military pension card that will allow over 100,000 retired members of the…