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Daji Sani writes that the impending administration of Ahmadu Fintiri in Adamawa State has to devise ingenious ways of overcoming the financial burden left by the outgoing governor, Jibrilla Bindow…

There is tension in the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) over the retirement and deployment of 30 officials, which was approved by the Group Managing Director, Dr. Maikanti Baru.…

The final episode of “Game of Thrones” broke single-night viewing records with 19.3 million tuning in to watch the finale, despite the mixed reactions from fans. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports this…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has said it never advocated the growth of cannabis sativa for medicinal purpose or economic gain, adding that it had destroyed 3,900 hectares of cannabis sativa in Ondo State.The…

NEW GUIDELINES FOR THE ACCREDITATION OF MEDIA ORGANISATIONS, JOURNALISTS/ CORRESPONDENTS COVERING THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY 1.0 Number of journalists/correspondents to be accredited for prints, electronic and online media for…

Lauretta Onochie, the social media aide to President Muhammadu Buhari, has replied the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar on his defamatory claim and demand of…

Adbulrasheed Akanbi, oluwo of Iwoland in Osun state, has called on the federal government to make provision for security votes for the traditional institution to help fight insecurity in the…

At least 22 civil society organisations have called on the newly appointed emirs in Kano state to resign. The groups also called on Muhammadu Abubakar, sultan of Sokoto, to denounce the the additional emirates in…

The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has rolled out guidelines to ensure direct allocation of funds to local governments from the Federation Account and ensure financial autonomy. But…

Air Peace has said it de-boarded a passenger, identified as Mr. Christopher Aniagboso, from its Lagos-Owerri flight to guarantee the safety of its crew and customers. A statement by its…

Betty Irabor, publisher and founder of Genevieve magazine, says she once attempted suicide when she was ‘sick and in pain’. Irabor, who claimed to have suffered depression, shared her experience on…

The restrictions being placed on Huawei's access to the Android operating system will cast a long shadow over Tuesday's launch of the Chinese company's latest handsets. The firm has invited press…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has explained the recent staff movements in the Corporation, saying it was normal replacement and backfill exercise to bridge the gap occasioned…

You know those people you call your "friends"? Yeah, they may not actually deserve that label. Because chances are, a good chunk of them don't consider you a friend. A recent study published in the…

Internet users in Nigeria increased marginally to  115,938,255 million in March  2019, the Nigerian Communications Commission ( has said.The NCC made this known on Monday in its Monthly Internet Subscribers Data for February…

The Federal Government said on Monday that it has lined up several activities to mark June 12 as Nigeria’s first Democracy Day.Though it said that May 29 still remains a public holiday in the country and that President…

There has been a massive reorganisation of the top management staff of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, as about 50 senior personnel of the oil firm and its subsidiaries have either been removed or replaced.It…

The Department of Statistics, University of Ibadan graduates have announced activities to mark their first home coming event and hall of fame launch from June 7 – 8, 2019 at the department of Statistics complex. The two-day program is…

Isiaka Oyetola, Osun State governor, has declared that his administration has no money for capital projects on assumption of office. Oyetola said that his administration had to seek the intervention of the…

Governor-Elect of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said he will reduce reckless driving in BRT by employing graduates as drivers and adding more dignity to the work. Sanwo-Olu spoke Saturday during…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has handed over Azeez Fashola better know as Naira Marley to men of the Nigerian Prison Service for detention. He pleaded not guilty to 11 count charge…

Senator representing Kaduna Central in the National Assembly, Shehu Sani, has said there is no such thing as ‘fulanization’ agenda orchestrated to have the Fulani tribe dominate Africa. The Senator…

Azeez Fashola, better known as Naira Marley has pleaded not guilty to the 11 count charge preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. After the charges were read to him in the…

The Lagos State governor-elect, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said he would end the protracted gridlock in the Apapa area of the state within the first 60 days of his administration. He said not minding the…