FADAMA III spends N437m on road construction, dams rehabilitation in Niger–Official
January 16, 2018 The FADAMA III Additional Financing (AF) Programme in Niger says it has spent N437 million on constructing a road and rehabilitating two dams in three local government…
Opposition parties strategising to win elections in Lagos State in 2019 — Leaders
January 16, 2018 Ahead of the 2019 general elections, some opposition political parties in Lagos State say they are mobilising and restructuring to win and be fully represented in governance….
Benue killings: Buhari vows to punish offenders but fails to deploy military
Nigeria will punish all those behind an outbreak of deadly clashes between cattle herders and farmers, President Muhammadu Buhari said on Monday pushing back at accusations that he failed to…
Fayose is a misguided joker, says Fayemi; taunts 10-year ban
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has challenged the 10-year ban slammed on him from holding political office by an Ekiti State Government White Paper. Fayemi,…
CHAN 2018: Shambolic Super Eagles held by Rwanda’s Amavubi
The home-based Super Eagles failed to claim a win as they were held 0-0 by Rwanda in their opening match of the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Monday. The…
Evangelicals slam Trump over African migrants profiling
Megachurch pastor Jentezen Franklin who leads the Free Chapel Church and serves as a member of President Donald Trump’s evangelical advisory council condemned on Sunday recent comments allegedly made by…
Trump ‘shithole’ slur: Nigeria summons US Ambassador
Nigeria’s government on Monday summoned the United States ambassador to explain reported remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump that some immigrants from Africa and Haiti come from “shithole” countries, Foreign…
Herdsmen menace: Governors shun IGP Idris peace meeting
A peace meeting at the instance of the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, was on Tuesday stalled due to the absence of Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue and his…
Why Gani Adams was chosen out of 25 shortlisted as Aare Ona Kakanfo – Alaafin
January 15, 2018 The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, has disclosed that the title of Aare Ona Kakanfo was bestowed on Dr. Gani Adams because of his…
Nigerian Army Acquires Innoson Vehicles for Military Operations
January 15, 2018 The Nigerian Army has started taking delivery of vehicles it ordered from Innoson Motor Manufacturing Company which were configured for deployment for Operation Lafiya Dole and other…