PIB scales first reading in Senate as Lawan, Gbajabiamila promise speedy passage
A first reading of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) has been heard on the floor of the Senate. The bill was one of the six bills introduced to the upper…
Nigeria@60: Buhari to address the nation from Eagle Square after anniversary parade
As part of activities commemorating the 60th Independence Anniversary of the country, President Muhammadu Buhari will address the nation from the Eagle Square in Abuja, on Thursday, October 1, 2020….
Soldier dismissed, sentenced to 5 years imprisonment for defiling teenage girl
A corporal of the Nigerian Army, Aliyu Yakubu has been dismissed and sentenced to five years imprisonment for assaulting and defiling a 13-year-old girl. Yakubu was sentenced on Wednesday by…
Independence day: Lagos opts for low key celebration, cancels parade
The Lagos State Government has opted for a low key celebration of the 60th Independence Anniversary of Nigeria due to the ravaging effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This was contained…
First man cured of HIV dies from cancer
The first person to be cured of HIV, Timothy Ray Brown — known as the “Berlin Patient” — has died after a battle with cancer, the International Aids Society (IAS)…
NAFDAC to ban production of alcohol in sachets 2023/2024
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it will totally ban production of alcohol drink in sachets by 2023/2024. Its Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, told…
Kindergarten teacher who lost his job due to tattoos says getting tattoos is my passion
A schoolteacher whose body, face and tongue are covered in tattoos and who has had the whites of his eyes surgically turned black said he was prevented from teaching at…
FAA chief to put Boeing 737 MAX to the test
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Chief Steve Dickson is due to conduct a two-hour evaluation flight at the controls of a Boeing 737 MAX on Wednesday, a key milestone for the…
NERC orders DisCos to from Sept 28 to Oct 11 revert all charges to existing tariff of Aug 31
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission(NERC) has ordered the 11 Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) to suspend the Sept. 1 tariff increase for 14 days. The commission’s suspension order of the Multi…
Jigawa Flood: Death toll rises to 40 as IDPs seek better shelter
The death toll in Jigawa State following the recent floods has risen to 40 as River Hadejia has overflown its bank into communities. Multiple houses have been destroyed forcing residents…