Police release youth who attempted suicide

The Lagos State Police Command has released an unemployed man , Solomon Okon , who allegedly tried to commit suicide in August , 2020. The PUNCH had reported that Okon…

Plateau schools to resume 3rd term October 30 ― Lalong

Following the engagement with all stakeholders and setting up mechanisms for observing the COVID-19 protocols, the Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, has directed the re-opening of all public and private…

FAAC shares N639.901 b among FG, States, LGs

The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of N639.901 billion September 2020 federation account revenue to the Federal, States, and Local Government Councils and agencies. This was…

CUPP rejects ban on protest and use of Armed thugs to attack protesters

… Opposition advises Army Chief of Staff not to drag Nigeria Army into further politics … Urges Army Chief to show force against Bokoharam The Nigerian opposition coalition of united…

FCT Abuja bans street protests to stop #EndSARS

Street protests and demonstrations have been banned in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory Security Committee announced today. It said the decision was taken on Tuesday, as part of measures to…

INEC releases date for 2023 Presidential poll

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced date for the 2023 presidential election in the country. INEC’s Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, who spoke on Thursday announced February 18, 2023…

Keyamo allegedly loses driver in Abuja protest

Minister of state for labour, Festus Keyamo said his driver died amid the #EndSARS protest and the counter-attack by hoodlums in Abuja on Wednesday. In a tweet Thursday, he wrote…

FG demands justice for Nigerian burnt to death in Libya

The Nigerian government has demanded for justice for her citizen who was burnt to death on Oct. 7 in Tripoli, Libya. Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM),…

Just In: Nigeria’s inflation rises to 13.7%

Nigerian inflation has continued on a rising trend, increasing by 13.71 per cent (year-on-year) in September 2020. A monthly report released by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS on Thursday…

BREAKING: FG, ASUU meet today to end strike

The Minister of Labour and Employment , Dr . Chris Ngige , will today meet with the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities in a bid to end…

BREAKING: Kyrgyzstan president Jeenbekov resigns

Kyrgyzstan ’ s President Sooronbay Jeenbekov resigned on Thursday, saying he wanted to bring an end to the crisis sparked by disputed parliamentary elections earlier this month. “ I am…

BREAKING: NYSC orientation camp to open Nov 10 ― FG

The Federal Government has announced November 10, 2020, as resumption date for NYSC Orientation Camp across the country. This was made known on Thursday by the Minister of Youth and…

BREAKING: Hoodlums attack protesters in Lagos

As the ongoing #EndSARS protests across the country entered Day 9, Thursday, scores of hoodlums have, attacked protesters in Ikeja, Lagos . As early as 7am, the protesters rose from…

EndSARS/EndSWAT: Army warns protesters

The Nigerian army says it is ready to defend the country and its democracy at all cost. In a statement on Wednesday, Sagir Musa, acting army director of army public…

FEC Okays N33.1bn for roads, railway, e-government

…Approves policy on virtual engagement The Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday approved over N33.1 billion for the award of contract for the reconstruction of Apapa-Oworonsoki-Ojota Phase Section 2, and…