Jubilation in Aba, Abuja over Kanu’s freedom
The streets of Aba were thrown into delirium as people sang victory songs to mark the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu who…
Some traditional rulers aid kidnappers in Lagos but we’ll deal with them – Ambode
The Lagos State Government on Friday threatened to dethrone any traditional ruler found harbouring and aiding kidnappers in the state. The state’s Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Alhaji…
Social Investment Programme: Governors take over supervision, scheme now in 36 states, FG cracks down on armed herdsmen, others
In order to further advance an effective implementation of the Buhari administration’s Social Investment Programmes now operational in all 36 States of the Federation and FCT, the National Economic Council,…
We will kill polio before it kills us – Buhari
Nigeria is firmly committed to ensuring that polio is totally eradicated from all communities all over the country, according to President Muhammadu Buhari, in a speech delivered by Vice President…
Fundamental right: ‘Fugitive’ Tompolo knows fate June 19
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday fixed June 19 to deliver judgment in a suit filed by Chief Government Ekpemulopo, alias Tompolo, seeking the enforcement of his rights….
Road rage claims 1,466 lives in three months in 2,556 incidents – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said 1, 466 Nigerians died in road accidents in the first quarter of 2017, according to its Road Transport Data. The NBS Road Transport…
Airline passengers caught with $400,000 worth of cocaine
Customs and Border Protection officers at New York’s JFK airport said they captured two more passengers who attempted to smuggle drugs by strapping packages of cocaine to their legs. The…
Access Bank shows resilience, posts N26bn after tax profit
The volatility in the economy did little to kill the spirit of Access Bank as it on Thursday announced impressive performance in all performance indicators as shown by its unaudited…
Atiku draws roadmap for nation’s restructuring, hints at contesting 2019 election, blames poverty on poor leadership
Speech delivered by Atiku Abubakar, GCON, former Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, at the formal public presentation of the Daily Stream newspaper, at the Banquet Hall, Nigeria Airforce Conference…
Labour wants FG to implement minimum wage urgently
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Thursday in Abuja called on the Federal Government to urgently review the National Minimum Wage. Mr Peters Adeyemi, Chairman, Joint May Committee of NLC…