We’ll utilise extra income from rising oil prices for infrastructure – President Buhari
January 26, 2018 President Muhammadu Buhari says income accruing to the country from rising oil prices in the international market will be spent on the development of infrastructure. The President…
Army 81 Division gets new GOC
January 26, 2018 Major General Enebong Udoh on Friday formally took over as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
Strike looms as ASUU demands reinstatement of sacked 150 lecturers in Kogi
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called on Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi to recall the 150 lecturers sacked from Kogi State University (KSU), Anyigba. Prof. Ike Odimegwu,…
Amnesty: Militants give oil companies 3-day to vacate oil communities in Ondo
January 26, 2018 A coalition of militant groups in Ondo State on Friday gave oil companies operating in the state three days to leave over non-enrollment of their members in…
Eulogies herald Ekwueme to the Grave
January 26, 2018 By Francis Onyeukwu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In recognition of his immense contributions to the social, economic and political development of the country, the Federal Government…
2019 Elections: Oyo REC warns staff against electoral malpractices
January 26, 2018 The new Resident Electoral Commissioner in Oyo State, Mr Mutiu Agboke, has warned staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against engaging in electoral malpractices during…
Court dismisses Kanu’s suit asking Army to produce him in court
January 26, 2018 The Federal High Court, Abuja, has dismissed an application filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB), praying the court to order the Chief of…
Power Africa partners Ibadan DISCO to improve access to electricity
January 26, 2018 Power Africa, a U.S. government-led initiative, is to partner with the Ibadan Distribution Company (IBED) to improve access to electricity in Oyo. NAN reports that the initiative,…
N11bn fraud: Supreme Court orders ex-governor Shema, 3 others to face trial
January 26, 2018 The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the judgment of Court of Appeal, Kaduna, which authorised the trial of ex-governor of Katsina State, Ibrahim Shema, on allegation of…
Abia Assembly suspends CJ for alleged tyranny
January 26, 2018 The Abia House of Assembly on Friday suspended the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Theresa Uzokwe, for alleged acts of tyranny and gross misconduct. The suspension…