Local content: Over 20,000 Nigerians employed for Lagos-Ibadan rail project – Minister
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi says over 20,000 workers have been engaged in the ongoing construction of Lagos-Ibadan rail project. Amaechi disclosed in a statement on Monday that the engagement…
From Turkey back to England, Mikel Obi signs for Stoke City
Stoke City has signed former Nigeria and Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel, on a free transfer, the second tier Championship club said on Monday. Michael O’Neill, Stoke manager, said in…
Bauchi Assembly suspends sitting to mourn member shot dead in his home
The Bauchi State House of Assembly has suspended sitting for 7 days to mourn Musa Mante, a lawmaker, who was shot dead Friday night by gunmen at his residence at…
Wada Maida, former Nigerian Guild of Editors’ President, dies at 70
Malam Wada Maida, Chairman, Board of Directors of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), is dead. He was also a former President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors. Malam Lawal…
Bayelsa Guber poll nullification: INEC may respond to some of the issues raised by Petition Tribunal
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it may respond to some of the issues raised by the Bayelsa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal when it is availed of the…
FG may approach ECOWAS court to resolve attack on Nigerian traders in Ghana – Onyeama
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama says Nigeria may have to approach the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court for a lasting solution to the continuous attack…
Edo: Buhari hosts Oshiomhole, demands free, fair election
President Muhammadu Buhari has again warned political actors in the forthcoming Edo governorship elections to shun any act capable of disrupting socio-political order in the state. The immediate past chairman…
Troops bomb, kill scores of terrorists in Sambisa Forest
The Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has neutralized scores of terrorists and destroyed their hideouts and logistics structures at Tumbuma Baba and Boboshe in Borno, the Defence…
International flights to resume Aug. 29 – FG
Nigerian Government on Monday said Lagos and Abuja airports will be opened for international flights from August 29 thus easing pressure on Nigerians whose businesses were tied to frequent international…
Asaba Airport reopens: Aero resumes flight operations
The Asaba International Airport resumed operations on Monday with the arrival of Aero Contractors flight from Abuja. The flight, which was a Q300 Dash 8 with registration No 5N –…