State of the nation: Osinbajo, Emir Sanusi in secret meeting
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday met behind closed doors with the Emir of Kano, Malam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, in the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
Court grants FG’s request for secret trial of Dasuki, witnesses to testify behind the screen
The Federal Government witness billed to testify against the former national security adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki in the charge of unlawful possession of firearms and money-laundering brought against since 2015…
National peace lies in restructuring along zones, says Okowa
Delta State Governor, Â Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has said Nigeria will be a more united and stronger nation if the zones gets what they deserve. According to the Governor, “there is…
JAMB blacklists 24 CBTs over fraud, fixes July 1 for supplementary exam
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has blacklisted 48 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres for alleged involvement in extortion and organised examination malpractices during the 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination…
Return of xenophobia: Two South African communities give Nigerians ultimatum to leave country
The Nigeria Union in South Africa, on Wednesday said that two communities in the country, have asked Nigerians to leave their territories. President of the union, Ikechukwu Anyene, said the…
Victory at CCT: Saraki opts for muted celebration, says there are more challenges ahead for nation-building
Following his discharge and acquittal from an 18- count charge of false assets declaration, the Senate President Bukola Saraki has attributed his victory to God and democracy. He also applauded…
Why we can’t tolerate divisive speech, by Osinbajo; meets South East leaders
TEXT OF OPENING REMARKS MADE BY THE ACTING PRESIDENT YEMI OSINBAJO, SAN, AT HIS MEETING WITH LEADERS OF THOUGHT FROM THE SOUTHEASTERN STATES HELD AT THE OLD BANQUET HALL, STATE…
AfDB to finance Afe Babalola University expansion programme
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed agreements for a corporate loan to finance the expansion of Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) in Ado Ekiti, Nigeria which will consist of construction…
More countries to fall to cyberattacks, telecom, electricity, transport are new targets; expert warns
Cyberattacks are going to get worse, and such vital civilian infrastructures as electricity, telecommunications and transportation will be a new battleground for cybercrime as nations fail to cooperate effectively to…
Update: London fire death toll now 12, over 70 injured
London police have raised death toll to 12 in apartment fire, and expect it to go higher with more than 70 injured and many others missing on Wednesday as a…