Ijaw Youths Council urges FG to go after sponsors of oil theft
YENAGOA – The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) have urged the Federal Government go after the sponsors of oil theft in the Niger Delta region if it was committed to ending it. The council gave the advice in a...
View Article97 Per Cent Of Nigerians Prone To Malaria Attack
GUSAU – The Malaria Action Programme for States (MAPS), an NGO, has said 97 per cent of Nigerians are prone to malaria attack. A consultant with the project, Mr. Umar Garba, said this in Gusau while...
View ArticleExperts tasks security agencies on community policing
LAGOS – Security experts in Lagos has urged law enforcement agencies to make their impact felt in local communities of the state to curb the rising cases of gang wars. In separate interviews with...
View ArticleNigeria Records Highest Sickele Cell Cases -Research
ILORIN – Nigeria has the largest population of people with Sickle Cell Disease in the world, with over 150,000 babies born with the serious condition every year, researches have shown. Mr. Lanre Alege,...
View ArticleCorruption: Bane Of Nigeria’s Development
Corruption is at the root of many of Nigeria’s problems. Corruption takes many forms and infiltrates all political institutions and economic sectors. The ruling government is not performing its...
View ArticleSaraki, Lawan groups go physical over Senate Majority Leader…as AIT escapes...
ABUJA – The doors of Senate President’s Conference Room 301 flung opened, emitting a cacophony of voices that had hitherto been concealed in the recess of the closed doors meeting. The rattle heralded...
View ArticleSenate wants Railways, Refineries revamped…summons NNPC over state of refineries
ABUJA – Senate of the Federal Republic yesterday, resolved to summon management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation to meet with its relevant committees to be constituted and update them on...
View ArticleSexual Offences Bill is obnoxious and offensive – Lagos State Govt
Lagos – Lagos state government has yesterday joined the opposition crusade against the controversial Sexual Offences Bill 2014 now awaiting the assent of President Muhammadu Buhari. The controversial...
View ArticleNon-payment of Salaries: LP urge FG to take over administration in Osun, Benue
Lagos – The National Secretary of the Labour Party, Dr Kayode Ajulo, on Wednesday told the Federal Government to take over the administration of Osun and Benue for the inability of their governors to...
View ArticleImporters of Rice, Cement, to stop accessing forex from banks – CBN
Abuja – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says importers of rice, cement and other products will no longer access Foreign Exchange from CBN, Banks and Bureau De change for such importation. The CBN...
View ArticleNASS leadership tussle: Senate rejects move to read APC’s letter
Abuja – The Senate on Wednesday rejected a move by some APC senators to read the letter by the APC recommending some senators to occupy other principal officers of the senate. Sen. Gbenga Ashafa...
View ArticleNigerians want FG to discontinue fuel subsidy payment
Lagos – A cross section of Nigerians on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to discontinue its subsidy payment policy to marketers importing fuel. The respondents told the News Agency of Nigeria...
View ArticleDare-devil armed robbers stormed 2 banks in Lagos
Lagos – Dare devil armed robbers yesterday struck at Ebute and Ogolonto areas of Ikorodu, Lagos, robbing two banks and carted away undisclosed substantial amount of money. According to eyewitness...
View ArticleLMC fines ex-Eagles star, own director, coach Bosso
Abuja – The League Management Company (LMC) on Wednesday said it had sanctioned two senior club officials, a coach and 12 match officials, including four referees and eight assistant referees. In a...
View ArticleKaduna to host Nigeria/Egypt 2017 AFCON qualifier in March, Port Harcourt to...
Abuja – The Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna will host the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match between the Super Eagles and the Pharaohs of Egypt. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on...
View ArticlePDP capable of providing guidance to NASS members —BoT
Abuja – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustee (BoT), says the party has the capacity to provide guidance to the party`s executives and it members in the National Assembly. Sen. Walid...
View ArticleLegislators: To Whom Much Is Given And Less Is Expected
Everywhere, there is a negative perception of the legislator. For many people, to be a legislator is to be self-serving and perhaps even corrupt and contemptible. The legislator finds himself between...
View ArticleHIV/AIDS: Edo Working to mitigate impact – SSG
BENIN CITY – Secretary to Edo State Government (SSG) Professor Julius Ihonvbere said the state government through the State Agency for the control of AIDS Edo SACA, is working tirelessly to mitigate...
View ArticlePray for peace in Nigeria, Oshiomhole urges Christians
BENIN CITY- Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has appealed to the body of Christ in the state to pray ceaselessly for the restoration of peace, love and prosperity to the nation. The...
View ArticleBenin Airport re-opens July 10 – Airport Authority
BENIN CITY – The Head of Corporate Affairs and Public Relations, Benin Airport, Mrs. Dan-Oshevire Michelle has debunked speculations that the Benin Airport has been totally closed down to Business...
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