Nigeria Army task force uncovers additional weapons in Kano
The Nigerian Army Joint Security Task Force (JTF) says it discovered additional weapons in Kano, northern part of the country.
Nigerian Naira
CBN urges law enforcement agencies to stop Naira abuse
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) calls on law enforcement agencies in the country to step up actions in the enforcement of the law against abuse of the Naira.
Edo trains 40 facilitators on fadama implementation
Edo state Coordinator of Fadama III, Mrs Judith Momodu, said more than 40 facilitators were trained on project implementation in the southern part of the state.
AFN Golden League: Obisesan sets new national record
A new national record of 63.79m was set by Queen Obisesan in the Women’s Hammer event at the fourth leg of the AFN/Solid Works Golden League Meet held at the Sports Complex of the University of Ilorin, Kwara State on Saturday.
Abia govt pledges affordable accommodation for civil servants
The Abia Deputy Governor, Chief Emeka Ananaba, on Friday said the government was committed to providing affordable accommodation for civil servants.
A heap of Indian Hemp seized by the NDLEA in Kano State in 2013.
Nigerian Army arrest 3 suspects with 27 bags of Indian hemp
The 176 Special Forces of the Guards Battalion, Nigerian Army, on Friday arrested three men for allegedly conveying 27 bags of substance suspected to be Indian hemp.
Gombe Govt to upgrade airport to international standard
Alhaji Shehu Ahmed, Commissioner of Works and Infrastructure said funds would be utilised to remodel the airport's terminal building, provide an operational cargo terminal and cold stores for preservation of perishable goods for export.
Harnessing the gains of Nigeria’s democracy – Ifeanyi Nwoko
With 14 years into the democratic dispensation many wonder whether democracy, as practiced by the country’s politicians and understood by its electorate, has made any significant difference in the lives of Nigerians.
Nigerian Oil firm plans to invest N2bn in mega filling stations
Chris Igwe, Managing Director, Mainland Oil and Gas, on Tuesday said the company planned to invest about N2 billion in mega filling stations across the country.
Katsina Spotlight FC receives N73m for its campaign
Katsina Spotlight FC has received N73 million for the prosecution of its campaign in the Nigeria Professional Football League this season
Nigerian Stewardess charged with cocaine import in UK
A Nigerian air stewardess, Temitayo Daramola, has been charged following the seizure of around six kilos of cocaine at Heathrow Airport.
‘Briton of Nigerian descent’ named suspect in Woolwich murder
A man seen ranting at a video camera with a bloodied pick-axe moments after a soldier was brutally attacked in the street of London has been identified on internet forums as Michael Adebolajo.
OSMi acquires Premier League Free-to-Air rights for SA,Sub-Saharan Africa
Optima Sports Management International (OSMI) awarded a package of live audio visual broadcast rights for Free-to-Air Barclays Premier League matches, for seasons 2013/14 – 2015/16 in the Sub-Saharan Africa region including South Africa.
Technical education Board accredits Kano agricultural college
Nigeria - National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Kaduna, has accredited seven programmes of the Federal College of Agricultural Produce Technology (FCAPT), Kano