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Osun State Police Command Wednesday disclosed that abductors of two Chinese expatriates have demanded a ransom of N10million for release of their victims. The spokesperson of Osun police command, SP …
Osun: Abductors of Chinese expatriates demand N10m – Police Read More
The federal government has received an additional 100,000 doses of the Oxford/Astrazeneca vaccine from India. Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, who disclosed this during …
Breaking: FG receives additional 100, 000 Astrazeneca vaccine doses from India Read More
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and other sister Services have agreed to subordinate themselves to the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) under the leadership of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky …
DHQ to lead joint military operations in Nigeria-Air Chief Read More
The Sultan of Sokoto and president-general, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, said Friday that all political leaders in the country must first take Covid-19 …
All political leaders must take Covid-19 vaccine – Sultan …We’re taking it, SGF replies Read More
President Muhammadu Buhari has said despite the closure of Nigeria’s land borders, arms and ammunition continued to flow into the country. President Buhari spoke Thursday when the outgoing Special Representative of the United Nations …
Buhari’s alarm on insecurity: Illegal arms in-flow defied Nigeria’s border closure Read More
A mysterious fire broke out in Gajiganna town of Magumeri local government area in Borno state, Sunday afternoon, and razed down several houses, and several other facilities. A member of Civilian Joint …
Mysterious fire wrecks havoc in Borno community Read More
Multiple rocket launchers or artillery from unknown destination and sources were thrown into Maiduguri city and suburbs of the metropolis around 6.27 pm Tuesday, killing 10 residents. Up to 47 people were …
Breaking: Confusion as explosion hits Maiduguri, 10 dead, 47 injured Read More
The Presidential Task Force on Control of COVID-19 said Monday that government would not take chances over spread of the virus despite the fact that available records show global decline …
COVID-19: We won’t take chances despite global drop – PTF Read More
Following recent herdsmen attack on some parts of Ogun state, Governor Dapo Abiodun has disclosed that five northern governors will hold a security meeting with him in Abeokuta on Tuesday. …
5 northern govs set for meeting in Ogun over herdsmen/farmers clashes Read More
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state, Friday, imposed nine hours curfew daily to contain the spread of Covid-19 pandemic in the state. He said the curfew would take effect from …
Covid-19: Obiano declares partial lockdown, opens mobile courts Read More
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday released the “Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Health Protection Regulations 2021,” targeted at stemming the second wave of the pandemic and curtailing the rising infection and deaths across …
COVID-19 protection regulation: Break protocols, go to jail – Buhari Read More
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has again announced an extension of phase three of the eased lockdown by one month. The chairman of PTF, Boss Mustapha, who made …
Breaking: FG makes another pronouncement on eased COVID-19 lockdown Read More
A youth mobilisation group, Governor Yahaya Bello 2 President Yahaya Bello (GYB2PYB), has flayed Governor Kayode Fayemi over his comments against Kogi state helmsman on controversial COVID-19 vaccine. Director General …
COVID-19: Youth group backs Bello, faults Fayemi Read More
Leadership is an art meant for those that understand the intricacies involved in bringing about positive change in every society. I say this for the fact that in Nigeria, one …
Buratai: Why leadership is key in the war against insurgency Read More
Kaduna state government has rescued 160 almajirai including 151 Nigerians from 13 states in the North and South and nine foreigners from Benin Republic, Burkina Faso and Niger Republic. A …
KDSG rescues 151 Almajirai, 9 foreigners Read More
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) Monday revealed plans to review the earlier date scheduled for resumption of schools across Nigeria. January 18, 2021 had been announced as schools’ reopening date. …
School resumption: FG gives fresh hint as COVID-19 second wave spreads Read More
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice , Abubakar Malami SAN, has described the proposed recruitment of the National Drug Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) as ill-timed owing to …
FG stops recruitment of 5,000 NDLEA applicants Read More
Determined to restructure the academic standard, the Zamfara state government has revoked the operational licences of at least 500 private schools over their inability to meet required operational guidelines. The …
Zamfara revokes licences of 500 private schools Read More
The NorthEast Peace Ambassadors (NEPA) has said President Muhammadu Buhari and the nation’s service chiefs deserve credit for the return of peace and another Christmas celebration free from attacks in …
Group hails Buhari, Service Chiefs for peaceful Christmas in North East Read More
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday extended the mandate of the Presidential Task Force on Control of COVID-19 to March 2021 in view of the second wave of the pandemic across the …
Breaking: Buhari hands fresh mandate to PTF amidst another COVID-19 spike (Pictures) Read More
Some members of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Boss Mustapha’s household have tested positive for COVID-19. Consequently, the SGF has gone into self-isolation with his wife. …
Breaking: SGF Boss in isolation as Coronavirus hits family members Read More
Minister of Youth and Sports development Mr Sunday Dare has revealed that there is no indefinite postponement of the proposed 2020 National Sports Festival (NSF). Dare who spoke during one-day …
Breaking: At last, Minister Dare breaks silence on purported postponement of National sports festival Read More
The Nigeria Customs Service has seized no fewer than 1000 bags of contraband rice smuggled into Mbo local government area of Akwa Ibom state. The sector coordinator in charge of …
Akwa Ibom: Customs seize over 1000 bags of rice, threaten to burndown smugglers’ warehouses Read More
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday released another list of Boko Haram terrorists as the fight against insurgency continues. The latest list was launched by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. …
Breaking: Nigerian Army unveil another Boko Haram wanted list Read More
Nigeria has repatriated some foreign nationals for their involvement in illegal mining in Zamfara state. Governor Bello Matawalle disclosed this to State House correspondents after a meeting with President Muhammadu …
How FG repatriated over 30 foreign illegal miners from Zamfara – Matawalle Read More