Eromosele Abiodun There is a growing agitation among freight forwarders plying their trade at the Lagos ports over what they described as the proliferation of…
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA—National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Adams Oshiomhole, has asked the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, to prove his allegations of…
Presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has said he was willing to let Nigeria’s oil-producing states have absolute control of crude oil revenues…
ikechi uko Travel expert and organiser of Akwaaba African Travel Market, Ikechi Uko, in this interview emphasises that modern airports with navigational aids will drive…
ATIKU 100%, a national campaign organisation established to propagate the presidential aspiration of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, will today, inaugurate its…
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has disclosed that the team will miss the services of Wilfred Ndidi, Odion Ighalo, Shehu Abdullahi and Francis Uzoho in…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Ibadan has arrested 36 suspected internet fraudsters at 21, Sawmill Road, Awa-Ijebu, Ogun State. The commission’s acting…
The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have agreed to resume talks next week to resolve the ongoing strike by university…
Following the reported adoption of the Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar by Igbo leaders led by Prof. Ben Nwabueze,…
By Nwafor Sunday President Muhammadu Buhari, Thursday commended LADOL for their contributions towards the reduction of unemployment rate in the country, saying that he was…
Academic activities have finally resumed at the Government Girls’ Science and Technical College, Dapchi, Yobe, where Boko Haram insurgents abducted 110 schoolgirls on Feb.19. The…
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA – The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has accused the Peoples Democratic Party PDP of trying to malign its National Chairman,…
The senatorial candidate for Ondo Central Senatorial District, Gboye Adegbenro, has confirmed the report making the rounds of him stepping down for the presidential candidate…
Bassey Inyang in Calabar A former presidential adviser on National Assembly Matters, Senator Florence Ita-Giwa, former Nigeria’s Ambassador to Mali, Chief Soni Abang, and former…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that overwhelming acceptance accorded its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in the South East has sent the ruling All…
Hundreds of people from four Itsekiri communities, have staged a peaceful protest against massive oil spill from Chevron’s RMP 14 Dibi Field Facility. The affected…
Muhammadu Buhari By Shola Oyeyipo in Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has said that despite the challenges confronting the country, Nigeria will emerge stronger. Making the…
The wife of Senator Jim Nwobodo, former Governor of old Anambra State, Mrs. Pat Nwobodo, has described Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi as “Junior Jim”, who has…
Olusegun Mimiko By James Sowole in Akure The presidential candidate of the Zenith Labour Party and a two-term governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko,…
The Courier Regulatory Department (CRD) of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has revoked licences of 30 courier companies in the country. The General Manager, CRD,…
Abdullahi Umar Ganduje By Ibrahim Shuaibu in Kano The Kano State Governor, Dr. AbdullahiUmar Ganduje, Thursday filed a N3 billion suit at the state High…
By Emmanuel Addeh in Yenagoa The Bayelsa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the state government Thursday sharply disagreed over the cost…
President Muhammadu Buhari has been conferred with the Polio Champion Award in recognition of his commitment and leadership in the polio eradication programme in Nigeria.…
—-Unveils Unity Band in Abuja —-As President’s Support Group promises to humiliate, shutdown dissenting voice By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA—-AHEAD of the 2019 general elections in…
The English Premier League, EPL, have agreed in principle to start using the Video Assistant Referees, VAR, in the 2019/20 season. The decision was made…
The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Oyo State, Barrister Mutiu Agboke has declared that another consignment of 242,694 permanent voters cards (PVCs) is ready for…
Rotimi Amaechi By Chineme Okafor in Abuja The federal government Thursday gave reasons why American firm – General Electric (GE), pulled out of a planned…
Manchester United announced reduced quarterly revenues on Thursday but the English football giants insisted they remain on course to declare record annual income. United revenue…
By Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi As part of efforts to enhance service delivery to electricity consumers in Bauchi State and its environs, the Nigerian Electricity…
Atiku Abubakar By Adedayo Akinwale and Victoria Yesin in Abuja The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar has expressed dismay over…
Atiku Abubakar By Adedayo Akinwale and Victoria Yesin in Abuja The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar has expressed dismay over…
A suspected cable thief, Tamaria Chavwuko Thursday escaped with serious injuries after he was lynched and confessed to have stolen armoured cable at the residence…
Hon. Ikpeazu being assisted by security agents after she inhaled teargas By David-Chyddy Eleke in Awka There is currently tension at the Anambra State House…
The vehicle in which Olawuyi was traveling The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Irepodun/Ekiti/Oke-Ero and Isin federal constituency Nov. 17 by-election, Mr Raheem…
Tension has continued to rise at the Anambra State House of Assembly, following attempts by factions of the House to reconvene for legislative duties. A…
Some security experts have called on members of Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) popularly known as Shi’ites to be law-abiding while protesting. INJURED—Some of those…
The Buhari/Masari Agenda 2019, a Katsina-based political association, has commenced tour of the 34 local government areas in the state to sensitise the electorate on…
By Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The Minister of Transportation and Director-General of the President Muhammadu Buhari 2019 Presidential Campaign Organisation, Mr.…
Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Obi has reacted to the ugly experience shared by filmmaker, Kemi Adetiba in the hands…
Britain Work and Pensions Minister, Esther McVey, quit Prime Minister Theresa May’s cabinet,the second senior minister to resign on Thursday over a Brexit deal agreed…
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with his Guinea Bissau counterpart, Jose Mario Vaz, behind closed-doors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Vaz arrived the State House at…
By Johnbosc AgbakwuruABUJA – PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari is meeting behind closed doors with the Guinea Bissau President, Jose Mario Vaz at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.…
Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr has identified Shehu Abdullahi, Wilfred Ndidi, Francis Uzoho and Odion Ighalo as players that his side will miss when…
Former Premier League champions, Chelsea have been banned for four transfer windows ahead of their Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur on November 24. According…
Rauf Aregbesola Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has said his administration has disbursed N4.5billion to 27,352 beneficiaries to boost Small and Medium Enterprises (SME). He…
By Chisom Neangwu Abia State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has commenced the procurement for the construction of the 6km ring road through Ndi Okorie -Eziafor -Atan…
The 82 Division Nigerian Army (NA) and other security agencies, Wednesday conducted a Joint Show of Force (JSOF) in Abia, Anambra, Cross River, Ebonyi, Enugu…
Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja Pan-Africa trade bank, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has unveiled a project preparation facility aimed at increasing the availability of viable, well-prepared…
By Monsuru Olowoopejo LAGOS—A United Nations consultant, yesterday, warned youths against engaging in discrimination and hate crime ahead of 2019 general elections. Breaking: USA becomes…
As you know, breakthrough innovation, heightened political risks in Nigeria, depressed customer demand, dwindling and increasingly scarce resources have the potential to disrupt your organisation…
One of the dumpsites By Olapade Sawyer Many parts of Ilorin, the Kwara State Capital, are gradually being turned into junkyards by scavengers. What confronted…
Former governors, ex-ministers, top military officers and businessmen are among owners of the mansions seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Leading the…
The presidential candidate of the Zenith Labour Party, ZLP, Olusegun Mimiko has allegedly dumped his ambition for senatorial seat. Mimiko, who had earlier dumped the…
President Muhammadu Buhari has told the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to be cautious of scammers around him. Buhari said that the…
By Henry Umoru ABUJA—THE Senate, yesterday, disclosed that it has uncovered alleged fresh multiple withdrawals from the dividend accounts of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas,…
ILE-IFE—THE Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, is set to arraign a former lecturer of the Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, Richard…
Audu Ogbeh James Emejo in Abuja The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, wednesday expressed disappointment over what he described as high…
In a move aimed at offering Nigerian and Chinese clients a business-to-business networking and personal advisory service and also help them to access and unlock…
By Daud Olatunji ABEOKUTA—Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, warned politicians in Nigeria against using youths as political thugs, while they keep their children…
Emma Okonji Participants at the third annual conference of the Association of Mobile Money Agents in Nigeria (AMMAN), which held recently in Lagos have said…
Govt alone can’t fund educationStudents loan scheme a necessityWhy ASUU should return to the negotiating table By Mike Ebonugwo THE on-going strike by the academic…
Akinwunmi Ambode Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode as well as 27 other distinguished dignitaries are set to be honoured with the prestigious BJAN Marketing…
By Henry Umoru•Adds states will go bankrupt, to meet Buhari•Downsizing, new revenue formula is way outABUJA — THE thirty- six state governors under the aegis…
By Henry Ojelu lagos—The Maintenance Institute of Africa will today begin its 2nd Nigeria Maintenance and Reliability Conference in Lagos. Speakers at the conference include…
In a society where successful marriages are rated by couples’ ability to have children of their own, many Nigerians with fertility issues spend years trying…
By Alemma Aliu BENIN—EDO State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Mr. Paul Ohonbamu, has said that criminals are easily arrested in the state because of…
By Bashir Bello KATSINA—A food vendor, Malam Dayyaba Ibrahim engaged under the free school feeding programme in Katsina State, has accused the coordinator and Special…
Super Eagles at training in Asaba yesterday. The team is scheduled to leave for Johannesburg this evening. AFCON 2019 QUALIFIER Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja As…
hip-hop-star-AKA Femi Solaja with agency reports The South African Football Association (SAFA) has contracted hugely-popular hip-hop star, AKA, to help attract fans to fill up…
Wole Soyinka Nobel laureate and iconic Nigerian Playwright, Prof. Wole Soyinka, is billed to deliver the keynote address at the finals of the Lafarge Africa…
Richard Akindele The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) will on Monday, Nov. 19 arraign a former lecturer of the Obafemi Awolowo…
By Adewale Kupoluyi NATURAL disasters often occur without prior notice. In most cases, when they occur, they have devastating effects on human lives and property.…
Enugu – The Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 general elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar says his commitment is to fix…
The Bureau of Public Enterprises has signed on KPMG as Transaction Adviser for the privatisation of NIPOST. Director General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises…
No fewer than five persons have been allegedly killed and several others missing in a communal clash that ensued between the people of Ebijakara, Ebom…
Unknown gunmen have attacked the venue of a PVC Sensitization programme in Ipo, Ikwerre Local government area of Rivers State, leaving one person dead and…
Chairman of The Patriots, Prof. Ben Nwabueze, SAN, on Wednesday said he believed former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, would lead the country to greatness. The…
The Imo State All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate, Senator Hope Uzodinma, has questioned his summon by the President Investigative Panel on Recovery of Public…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says it is ready to commence negotiations with the Federal Government to resolve the ongoing strike. ASUU President,…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Shola Oyeyipo The Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting Wednesday granted approval for the procurement of arms and ammunition for the armed…
Igbo leaders on Wednesday endorsed the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar. The decision was taken in Enugu by Southeast elders,…
By Abdulmumin Murtala, Kano Kano state Governor Dr Abdullahi Ganduje has Wednesday presented N219.7bn for the 2019 budget before the State House of Assembly which…
Musa Bello From Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja The FCT Administration has announced it would overhaul the Department of Development Control after a panel set up…
The apex Igbo socio-political organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, and other groups such as the Igbo Leaders of Thought; the political elite; the intelligentsia; women groups, religious…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other-Related Offences Commission, ICPC, on Wednesday said it would probe the allegation of corruption leveled against the National Chairman of…
Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi The people of the ancient kingdom of Ibagwa-Ani and Enugu East Urban, in Nsukka and Enugu East Local Government Areas respectively, Wednesday, endorsed…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is set to arraign a former lecturer of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Professor…
One smartphone brand that has always gifted their consumers amazing choices through a range of devices that all speak intelligence, style and tech innovation is…
The Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral David Adeniran, has announced that the Eastern Naval Command will commence EXERCISE ANI-OFORIFORI meaning Chase Thief…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Lagos State on Wednesday hosted the Senate Committee on INEC in continuation of the committee’s oversight visit to assess…
Times Multimedia, a media, digital publishing and technology company, is proud to formally announce an exclusive partnership with CNN, the world’s news leader, in a…
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has raised the alarm over the deplorable state of infrastructure in the education sector across the country.…
Activities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) reversed to the negative territory on Wednesday due to profit taking with market capitalisation shedding N18 billion. The…
The people of the ancient kingdom of Ibagwa-Ani and Enugu East Urban, in Nsukka and Enugu East Local Government Areas respectively, yesterday, joined thousands of…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of proliferation of fake news as the country gears up for campaigns ahead…
The people of the ancient kingdom of Ibagwa-Ani and Enugu East Urban, in Nsukka and Enugu East Local Government Areas respectively, yesterday, joined thousands of…
By Adedayo Akinwale and Mercy Apollos Abuja The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, has accused the Independent National Electoral…
BPE Director General, Mr. Alex A. Okoh By Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) and the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) have…
The Principal, Government Girls’ Unity College (GGUC) Damaturu, Mrs Laraba Aji Malah has dispelled rumour making the rounds that students of the school ate poisonous…
The newly-elected Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Ikemba Uzoezie, says Mrs Rita Maduagwu has been impeached and remains so. Uzoezie,…
Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa Omon-Julius Onabu in Asaba The Delta State Government has approved over N312 million for the payment of beneficiaries of the…
By David-Chyddy Eleke in Awka Truck drivers under the aegis of Lower Semi-Truck Drivers Welfare Association, Anambra State Branch have cried to the Anambra State…
Hundreds of housewives including unmarried ladies in Ewu Urhobo community of Ughelli South local government area of Delta State on Wednesday protested alleged continuous rape…
A Mararaba Upper Area Court in Nasarawa State, on Wednesday, dissolved a 21-year-old marriage because of the wife’s irresponsibility and violence. Alleged N110m fraud: Court…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) on Wednesday, announced that its November/December 2018 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) earlier scheduled to commence on November 15, has…
By Anthony Ogbonna The Justice Binta Nyako-led Federal High court in Abuja has, Wednesday, ordered Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe and two other persons who stood as…
The National President of the Ahmadiyya Youth Organisation, Mr. Said Aina, has urged youths to be agents of change and development rather than agents of…
Sango-Ota(Ogun) – An Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun on Wednesday sentenced a 29-year-old man, Dotun Akande, to one year in prison for N935.000 belonging to…
Daura (Katsina State) – The Daura based Community College of Arabic and Islamic studies, has released N45 million for the construction of more classrooms, laboratories,…
Maiduguri – Nigerian troops rallied to flush out Boko Haram rag tag forces in Guzamala Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 7 Division, Col. Kingsley Samuel,…
Two hundred and twenty-seven less-privileged people and orphans have received free one-month computer training for self reliance organised by a group of corps members serving…
Chelsea midfielder, Mateo Kovacic has stated that Liverpool will not win the Premier League title with Dejan Lovren in their team. Liverpool now sits on…
