No Public Holiday on Friday – LASG
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday clarified reports making the rounds that it had declared Friday, March 8 as Public Holiday for Civil Servants, saying the information…
Nigeria Reaches Satisfactory Progress in Extractive Industry Implementation Standard
The International Board of Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) says Nigeria has attained the highest rating in implementation of its standards by member countries. Mr Waziri Adio,…
Over 1,000 Trafficked Nigerian Girls on The Loose in Russia
An estimated 1,863 Nigerians who went to Russia in 2018 for the FIFA World Cup are still on the loose in the country, more than two months after their…
Fayose’s aide, others dump PDP for APC
Mr Ayodeji Adu, a Special Assistant on Local Government Affairs under the Ayo Fayose administration in Ekiti, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress (APC)….
Expect More From Me in My Second Term – Buhari
Following the renewal of his tenure, President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged to work harder to consolidate on providing security, improving the economy, creating jobs, fighting corruption and upgrading infrastructure. Speaking…
Meet the 79-year-old Jimoh, originator of “O To Ge” in Kwara
“Every revolution starts like a seed, it grows to become an oak tree,’’ these were the words of the 79 year-old Alhaji LAK Jimoh, the originator of the campaign slogan,…
Atere, ex-NTA Director, disowns Okupe in court over alleged N200m scam
Mr Sola Atere, an EFCC witness, in the ongoing trial of Doyin Okupe, on Wednesday told the Federal High Court Abuja that he did not sign any budget proposal for…
Ambode rallies support for Sanwo-Olu, APC Assembly candidates
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday urged eligible voters in the State to come out enmasse on Saturday to vote in the Governorship and House of Assembly elections, assuring that…
FG to Partner India on Infrastructure Development
Babatunde Fashola, Minister of Power, Works and Housing The Federal Government is to partner India to boost infrastructure development in the country, Mustpha Shehuri, the Minister of State for Power, Works…