Mega Lagos: Ambode to banish ‘Danfo’ buses from Lagos roads
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has announced plans to banish yellow buses, otherwise known as Danfo, from Lagos roads. He argued that it is not possible to build a mega…
NLC, TUC serve notice of mass strike in states owing salaries
The organised labour says it has concluded plans to commence a series of mass actions against those states that are owing workers’ salaries, pensions and gratuities in the country. The…
CBN to sanction defaulting banks over Nigerian content Fund
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said on Monday that it would sanction Money Deposit Banks (MDBs) still collecting payments under the Nigerian Content Development Fund without remitting same to…
No plans to Islamise Nigeria, it’s fallacy – Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government says the alleged Islamisation of Nigeria under the current administration is totally false and should be perceived in its entirety as a campaign of calumny. The Minister…
I spoke with Buhari on state of the nation, he’s hale and hearty – Osinbajo
Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, has stated that he is not in a position to disclose the health status of President Muhammadu Buhari to Nigerians, explaining that the President would tell…
Police seal off Ondo House of Assembly
The police on Monday sealed the troubled Ondo State House of Assembly over leadership crisis. Mr. Malachi Coker, the Acting Speaker of the House told the News Agency of Nigeria…
CAN urges prayer for Buhari
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State has called on Nigerians to pray for the well-being of President Muhammadu Buhari and his safe return to the country. The…
Bad weather likely to disrupt flights, NiMet warns
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has alerted airlines on expected reduction in visibility due to harmattan haze. NiMet’s Weather Alert by its Central Forecast Office on Monday in Abuja said…
We Hear You Loud and Clear, Osinbajo tells protesters
(Excerpts from the opening remarks of Ag. President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, @ Monday’s consultative forum between the Economic Management Team and the Private Sector on the Economic Recovery Growth Plan,…
N26m Dasukigate: Fani-Kayode opts for plea bargain
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode on Monday, asked the Federal High Court Abuja, to adjourn his case to allow him explore other options of settlement aside from going to trial….