Sudan interim government: Military rulers want Sharia law, local norms to guide legislation
Omar al Bashir Sudan’s military rulers said on Tuesday they generally agreed with proposals made by protest leaders on the structure of an interim government, but want Islamic Sharia laws…
President Buhari promises to keep working hard, assures better life for Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that he will not let Nigerians down in providing effective and result-oriented leadership that safeguards and ensures a better life for citizens. Malam Garba Shehu,…
NNPC reiterates commitment to reduce cost of crude oil production, pledges to deploy new technology
Maikanti Baru, GMD, NNPC The Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr Maikanti Baru says the corporation will strive to use new technology to reduce the cost of…
Boko Haram: Troops neutralise insurgents, repel fresh attack in Maiduguri
Troops of the Nigerian Army on Tuesday repelled attacks coordinated by Boko Haram at Moloi Village on the outskirts of Maiduguri, the latest onslaught on the beleaguered city in Nigeria’s…
FAA convenes multi-agency board to review Boeing’s proposed software fix
The Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, said on Tuesday it had convened a multi-agency Technical Advisory Board to review Boeing’s proposed software fix on the grounded 737 MAX. The board consists…
FG approves $3.9bn for Warri seaport, awards Abuja-Warri rail line contract
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, said the federal government has approved the construction for Warri seaport at the cost of about 3.9 billion…
FG inaugurates 15-man inter-agency committee on strengthening internal security, community policing
SGF, Boss Mustapha The Federal Government on Tuesday in Abuja inaugurated a 15-man inter-agency committee to study the implementation strategies on strengthening internal security framework and community policing in Nigeria….
Ramadan: Ambode thanks Islamic Clerics, Faithfuls For Support, Prayers
Gov. Ambode of Lagos State Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode has congratulated the Muslim Community in the State on successful commencement of this year’s Ramadan, urging them to avail…
Homegrown school feeding now in 31 states, kicks off in Ekiti
Ekiti State gov. Kayode Fayemi In continuation of the free daily feeding of pupils in public primary schools across the country, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has formally flagged off the…
UN to partner Nigeria, W/Africa to tackle security, climate change challenges, development
Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama The President of the 73rd United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), María Espinosa-Garcés, says the United Nations will work with Nigeria and West Africa region to…