An FCT High Court in Maitama on Friday declared a former Minister of Information, Prof. Jerry Gana, the winner of the presidential primary election of the Social Democratic Party conducted on October 6. The party […]
Arsenal and Nigeria midfielder, Alex Iwobi, Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi and 2018 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations winner Francisca Ordega have been shortlisted for the African Player of the Year award by CAF. Previously, the […]
As the 2018 hockey African Cup for Club Champions (ACCC) kicks-off today in Abuja, there are indications that two of Nigerian representatives, Kada Stars and Kada Queens may not attend the competition. The ACCC is […]
Facts emerged on Thursday that Nigeria is currently owing International Oil Companies $5.1 billion in the Joint Venture Cash Call business arrangement. Also, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) denied any form of mismanagement or […]
The federal government is working towards an early implementation of a new minimum wage, Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation has said. Mustapha made this known yesterday in Abuja at the opening […]
Contractors under the auspices of Group of Kaduna Drainage Contractors have decried the alleged refusal of the Kaduna state government to pay their contract fees amounting to N1.2 billion. The contractors, who gave five-day ultimatum […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed the Minister of State for Power, Works and Housing II, Mr Suleiman Hassan, as the new Minister of Environment. The appointment followed the resignation of the Minister of State for […]
A lecturer with the Bayelsa State College of Arts and Science was allegedly caught raping a 6-year old girl in Yenagoa. The 63-year-old Oyadonga who is also a member of the Brotherhood of the Cross […]
Second Republic lawmaker, Dr. Junaid Mohammed, has stepped down as the running mate of the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Mr. Donald Duke, Punch is reporting. Junaid, who is one of the fiercest […]
One of the outspoken Senators in the current eighth National Assembly composition and Kaduna-born leader, distinguished Senator Shehu Sani has showered praises on the board of Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF) following the exceptional manner at […]
Rivers state stood tall at the end of all Taekwondo events and won no fewer than eight medals comprising of seven gold and one silver at the ongoing 19th National Sports Festival in Abuja. They […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured his supporters that their handwork and loyalty would be adequately rewarded if he wins election in 2019. The President said this at a dinner on Wednesday night organised by the […]
After weeks of speculations, President Muhammadu Buhari will on December 19 present the 2019 budget proposal before a joint session of the Senate and the House of Representatives. This was stated in a letter he conveyed […]
The Pro-Chancellor, Crawford University, Igbesa, Professor Oye Ibidapo-Obe, yesterday said Nigerians were spending a whooping N1 trillion annually to pursue university education abroad. Ibidapo-Obe, a former Vice-Chancellor, University of Lagos (UNILAG), made the revelation in […]
Falling oil price, cuts in production quota by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), among others, is creating panic in financial sector, as analysts fear the 2019 budget may not be implementable after all. Nigeria […]
Nigeria’s Super Sand Eagles are through to the final of this year’s Beach Soccer AFCON and also booked a place at the World Cup in Paraguay next year. They surprisingly beat host, Egypt, 7-6. Details […]
Desmond Akanu claimed two gold medals in the 96kg category of weightlifting to give Team Kaduna it’s first pair of gold at the ongoing 19th National Sports Festival in Abuja. Desmond lifted 180kg to win the clean […]
The Minister of State for Environment, Ibrahim Jibrin, has announced his resignation from the Federal Cabinet. Jibrin made his resignation public on Wednesday during the Federal Executive Council meeting held at the State House in […]
The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), former vice president Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has finally signed the 2019 General Elections Peace Accord. Also, Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Obiageli Ezekwesili has signed […]
President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, signed the National Peace Accord Agreement for a peaceful conduct of the 2019 general elections, with an assurance to Nigerians and the international community that the highest standards of conduct would […]
The Nigeria’s debt profile between November 2017 and August 2018 rose by $6.73 billion, Blueprint has gathered. Also, the country’s total debt stock as at August 2018 currently stands at $22.083 billion. These details were […]
Twelve days after recruitment portal was opened for the recruitment of Constables into the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) 104,289 applications have been received from interested candidates. A press statement by the Head, Media and Publicity, […]
The names of political parties that will be participating in the 2019 vice presidential and presidential debates ahead of 2019 general elections have been released by the Nigerian Elections Debate Group (NEDG) and the Broadcasting […]
As the ongoing National Sports Festival (NSF) enters day 6, perhaps one of the ugliest happenings within the sporting arena is sudden emergence of four Athletes from Bayelsa who beat several odds to force their […]
The confirmation of nominees for appointment as members of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has been steeped down by Senate till further […]
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