Gov Sule describes killing of journalist in Nasarawa as shocking
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa state has condemned the killing of a former treasurer of the State’s Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ), Mr Benjamin Ekom, by unidentified…
Edo 2020: It’s not unusual for legislators and indeed politicians to engage in political re-alignments – Speaker
The Speaker of Edo House of Assembly, Francis Okiye, on Tuesday said there was nothing unusual about the lawmakers backing the candidates of their choice for the Sept. 19 governorship…
30 Nigerians stranded in Lebanon rescued, among 150 awaiting evacuation – NiDCOM
Thirty Nigerians, who were trafficked and left stranded in Lebanon have been rescued, and are among a total of 150 victims awaiting evacuation to Nigeria. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission…
COVID-19: Lagos discharges over 13,000 recovered patients- NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says 13,106 COVID-19 patients have recovered and have been discharged in Lagos. This was disclosed by the NCDC on Tuesday in its COVID-19…
Petroleum dealers threaten shut down over multiple levies, taxes
Petroleum dealers in Anambra have threatened to shut down operations in 21 days over alleged government multiple levies and indebtedness. The operators under the aegis of NNPC Enugu Depot Community…
NDDC Scholarship: Buhari directs payment of students abroad
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to pay the fees and stipends of scholars of the Commission who are facing hardships abroad. The Director of…
Digital Economy: We must shift emphasis to skill, not certificate – Pantami
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, has advocated for shifting of focus from certificate to skills education for the actualisation of Nigeria’s digital economic drive. Pantami…
Gunmen kill journalist in his home
Gunmen have killed a former treasurer of the Nasarawa State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr Benjamin Ekom. The killing of Ekom, who was also a former…
NDDC has become a source of wealth for some corrupt politicians – Wike
The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike believes the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC has since deviated from its original mandate and has become a source of wealth for some corrupt…
COVID-19: WHO says China team had extensive discussions with Wuhan scientists over virus origins
A World Health Organisation team in China to probe the origins of COVID-19 had “extensive discussions” and exchanges with scientists in Wuhan where the outbreak was first detected, a spokesman…