Sanwo-Olu dissolves LASU Governing Council
Lagos State Governor and Visitor to the Lagos State University (LASU), Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered immediate dissolution of the Lagos State University Governing Council. The governor also ordered…
COVID-19: New variants in Africa spark concern
The spread of new coronavirus variants in Africa is believed to have sparked an increase in both cases and deaths across the continent, according to…
Gbajabiamila, govs, APC, others mourn Army Chief Attahiru
House of Representatives Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, yesterday described as unfortunate the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen. Ibrahim…
NNPC makes zero remittance for May FAAC allocation
The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has kept its word, making zero remittance to the Federation Account Allocation…
Controversy as NCC denies asking Nigerians for phone ID numbers
For several hours yesterday, GSM subscribers fumed on social media following reports that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) had asked Nigerians to submit the International…
BREAKING: Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Attahiru, dies in plane crash
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Ibrahim Attahiru, has died in an plane crash with some of his aides. Military source said Gen. Attahiru was on a trip to Kaduna.…
Again, Pantami under fire over NCC’s directives on submission of phone IDs
A directive by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) asking Nigerians to submit the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) of their mobile phones to the commission has sparked outrage.…
NYSC: 48 YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE NATION
The National Youth Service Corps was established by Decree No.24 of 22nd May 1973, now an Act of the Parliament, quoted as NYSC CAP N84 Laws of the Federation…
European clubs set to lose 8.7 billion euros as a result of virus
European football clubs are forecast to miss out on 8.7 billion euros ($10.6 billion) in revenue as they struggle to cope with the devastating financial fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, a UEFA report said…
Nigerians to pay N234 billion taxes monthly with petrol at N385 per litre
• Tougher days ahead as governors pull subsidy plug • Poverty, inflation to worsen in coming months Tougher times are here and any pretension to the contrary has been ripped to shreds with…
Presidency set to sack SDGs boss, Orelope-Adefulire over corruption allegations
Fresh information reaching THE WITNESS revealed that the Presidency through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation…
COVID-19 VACCINE NOT COMPULSORY BUT IMPORTANT, DG TELLS CORPS MEMBERS
The National Youth Service Corps has said it would not force Corps Members to take COVID-19 jab, but advised that the vaccine is good for personal…
Another Month, Another Good Auction for the DMO
The DMO held its monthly auction of FGN bonds on Wednesday. It offered its regular NGN150bn, raised NGN175bn (USD430m) and secured a total bid of NGN282bn. The marginal rates on the ten and 15-year benchmarks…
NAF takes delivery of 26th fighter jet, CAS boasts of enhanced capability
President Muhammad Buhari on Thursday charged Nigerians, irrespective of their ethnic, religious and political differences, to unite and work towards the growth of the country. The President stated this in Makurdi,…
Fourth wife stabs husband to death for impregnating new lover
• Girl flees boyfriend’s assault, runs to death in Rivers Men of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 47-year-old woman, Olanshile Nasirudeen, for allegedly stabbing her husband, Jimoh Nasirudeen, to…
DANGOTE IS A ‘BEAST’: AN ENCOUNTER WITH AFRICA’S MOST UNDER-CELEBRATED FIRST SON
“Suji my son, you must follow me somewhere, I want to blow your mind and quadruple your vision”. This was a…
Ban on open grazing: Miyetti Allah backs governors
The National Patron of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN ,Senator Walid Jibrin, has said that a ban on open grazing will help to address farmers -herders crisis in the country.…
Lagos generates N127bn in three months
The Lagos State Government has said it generated N127bn in the first quarter of 2021. The government added that the amount was an increase from the N658bn it generated as of December 2020. The Commissioner for Finance…
Be firm on Nigeria’s unity don’t be distracted — Natbo tells Buhari
A political pressure group, No Alternative To Buhari-Osinbajo 2019 (NATBO 2019), has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to be firm on his…
Nigerians to submit phone IDs in three months, says NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission has said Nigerians will have to submit the International Mobile Equipment Identity of their phones to it from July.…
Reps direct NERC to halt electricity tariffs hike
The House of Representatives has asked the Federal Government to direct the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to halt with immediate effect,…
Bandits kill Emir’s son
Bandits on Wednesday killed the eldest son of Emir of Kontagora, Alhaji Bashar Saidu Namaska, in his father’s farm. The bandits also killed others working on the…
10-man panel to settle Kaduna/Labour dispute
A 10-MEMBER bi-partite committee was yesterday mandated to resolve the dispute between the Kaduna State Government and organised Labour. The panel was raised at a…
Lekki deep seaport: Lagos secures $629m facility to finance multi-billion dollar project
The Lagos State Government has announced that it has secured a loan of $629 million to finance the ongoing Lekki Deep Sea Port Enterprise Limited (LPLEL)…