EID-UL-MAOLUD: FG declares Tuesday as public holiday
General News
October 16, 2021
EID-UL-MAOLUD: FG declares Tuesday as public holiday
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday 19 October, 2021 as a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Mawlid. Eid-ul-Mawlid is…
1,000 beneficiaries to get loan for dry season rice farming in Zamfara
Business
October 15, 2021
1,000 beneficiaries to get loan for dry season rice farming in Zamfara
By IBRAHAM KANOMA Dry season rice farmers number up to 1,000 are to benefit from loan facility, to enhance rice…
Drug dealer, manager, 3 workers bag 75 years imprisonment
General News
October 15, 2021
Drug dealer, manager, 3 workers bag 75 years imprisonment
*NDLEA appeals against N700,000 option of fine for convicts, others A major drug dealer, Mike Omoarukhe, his manager and…
Governor Obaseki meets President Buhari to solicit support for setting up ranches in Edo State
General News
October 14, 2021
Governor Obaseki meets President Buhari to solicit support for setting up ranches in Edo State
By SUMAYYAH ADEFAKA Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, yesterday met with President Muhammadu Buhari in State House Abuja, to…
Court fines Fani-Kayode N200,000 for being absent at his re-arraignment
Anti-Corruption War
October 14, 2021
Court fines Fani-Kayode N200,000 for being absent at his re-arraignment
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered a former Minister Of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, to pay a fine…
President Buhari tasks ministers on project delivery
General News
October 14, 2021
President Buhari tasks ministers on project delivery
*Directs SGF to convene quarterly coordination meeting on 9 priority areas By KEMI KASUMU President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja…
President Buhari lists 2nd Niger Bridge, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway for completion before 2023, as mid-term ministerial retreat holds in Abuja
General News
October 14, 2021
President Buhari lists 2nd Niger Bridge, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway for completion before 2023, as mid-term ministerial retreat holds in Abuja
By BASHIR ADEFAKA President Muhammadu Buhari Monday, this week, in Abuja assured Nigerians that the 11.9km Second Niger Bridge, 120km…
Kwara Emir selects Arowona for honour as Shattima of Okuta
General News
October 13, 2021
Kwara Emir selects Arowona for honour as Shattima of Okuta
By BASHIR ADEFAKA The Emir of Okuta and Chairman, Baruten Traditional Council in Kwara State, Alhaji Idris Sero Abubakar, Kperogi-Affon…
Nigeria determined to target drug cartels’ assets, Marwa assures at UN
General News
October 13, 2021
Nigeria determined to target drug cartels’ assets, Marwa assures at UN
By KEMI KASUMU Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has…
Super Tucano jets changing tide of terror fight — FG
Defence
October 11, 2021
Super Tucano jets changing tide of terror fight — FG
The Federal Government has taken delivery of 10 of the 12 A-29 Super Tucano fighter jets expected from the U.S.…