Publisher arrested for cyber-stalking, granted bail
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested a blogger, Abubakar Sidiq Usman, over alleged cybercrimes. He is said to behind a special website which an EFCC operative told…
Nigerian editors laud Wike on development as Lalong restates commitment to agriculture
Nigerian editors under the aegis of the Nigerian Guild of Editors Saturday commended the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, for his bold confrontation of the challenges of the people…
Gunmen kill officer, 8 soldiers in fierce battle with troops
Following covert surveillance and intelligence reports on the activities of some gun runners and armed bandits in Kopa, Dagma and Gagaw villages of Bosso Local Government Area, Niger State, troops…
Rivers is peaceful and ready for election, says Wike, urges INEC to stop making excuses
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State said on Friday that he has no personal problem with his predecessor, Mr Chibuike Amaechi. Wike disclosed this at the 12 All Nigeria Editors…
Nigeria risks FIFA sanction as 26 U-17 players fail age test
Nigeria faces major sanction from global football administrator, FIFA, after a staggering 26 members of Nigeria’s Under-17 side failed an age test carried out ahead of an African Cup of…
WAEC releases result, withholds 137,295 over exam malpractices
The West Africa Examinations Council (WAEC) has released results of May/June examinations. Announcing this on Friday, Head, National Office of the council, Mr Olutishe Adenipekun, said 878,040 or 52.97 per…
No alternative to agriculture, says Wike, warns INEC on electoral fraud
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has said that agriculture provides the best option for Nigeria to reflate her sagging economy, create jobs, make wealth and chart a new and…
Durojaiye, Dare, Ararume, others make NCC Board
President Muhammadu Buhari has requested the Senate to confirm nominees into positions of Chairman, Executive Commissioner, and non-Executive Commissioners of Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC. In a letter dated August 2,…
Ambode, Gnassingbe applaud Dangote on largest refinery project
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Tuesday said the largest single line refinery in the world being developed at the Lekki Free Trade Zone (LFTZ) by Alhaji Aliko Dangote…
Nigerian Accounts for Over 70% of 500m Illicit Weapons in W/Africa
The United Nations (UN) has raised alarm over the illicit proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) in Nigeria with over 350 million or 70 per cent of estimated…