The Governor of Niger state, Dr Muazu Babangida Aliyu has said that 50 people have so far been killed by floods since the beginning of the disaster and also property worth billions of naira destroyed. Governor Aliyu made this known, yesterday, when he ...
As travellers continue to count the number of manpower lost to the gridlock on the flooded Abuja-Lokoja highway, there are indications that the situation may grow worse. This is as a result of a truck that fell on the alternative road created by the re...
After one month of havoc which resulted in the displacing thousands of people from their homes, the water released from the Lagdo dam in Cameroon which resulted in flooding of several houses in Makurdi, Benue state has started to abate. This is just as...
The famous armed robbers atcher, Alhaji Ali Kwara, has recovered three guns snatched from one of the top state security service (SSS) officer, recently on Zaria-Kaduna road. Reports said that the senior officer who was accused of compromising his...
Exset, pioneers of TV ecosystems for emerging markets, has today announced the official launch of its Digital Monetisation System (DMS) in Africa, which facilitates the transformation and monetisation of television platforms across Africa, assisting in the closing of the digital divide.
The Plateau Government says it is eager to commence the payment of N18,000 minimum wage to its local government staff if revenue accruing to the councils improves. Dr Paul Wai, the state Commissioner for Local Government, told the News Agency of Nigeri...
Another prosecution witness on Thursday said that Henry Okah gave instructions for the Oct. 1, 2010, twin car bombings in Abuja. The witness said he a member of the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delfa (MEND) having joined the group in 20...
Edo Governor Adams Oshiomhole has warned that tax defaulters in the state risk prison sentences, saying government will no longer treat them with kid gloves. Oshiomhole gave the warning in Benin on Thursday at the plenary of the Christian Association o...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arraigned six persons before a Federal High Court in Lagos over alleged oil bunkering. Musa Mohammed, Otuagoma Freeborn, James Onubi, Hassan Adekunle, Gabriel Inyang and Patrick Chinedu ap...
The first penalty shootout of Azerbaijann 2012 saw Marion Romanelli strike the winning spot-kick for France as they beat Nigeria to reach the semifinals after a 0-0 draw as the African side fell at the quarter-final stage for the second tourname...
President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday in Abuja approved the appointment of Vice Admiral Ola Ibrahim from Kwara as the new Chief of Defence Staff. A statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Reuben Abati, said...
The Head office of the Nigerian Telecommunication Limited (N ITEL) in Abuja was on Thursday sealed off by its staff who were protesting the non-payment of their 10 months salary arrears. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent at the scene repor...
A total of 3.64 billion shares worth N32.48 billion were trade in 4,733 deals on the Nigerian Stock Exchange on Thursday. This was in contrast to the 326.07 million shares valued at N2.4 billion traded in 5,302 deals on Wednesday. The News Agency of Ni...
The National Assembly has called on the Federal Government to muster the political will to complete Ajaokuta Steel Project for the technological advancement and overall development of the country. Mohammed Sadiq, the Chairman, House of Representatives ...
The Senate President, David Mark, on Thursday in Abuja appealed to senators, especially chairmen of committees, to ensure that projects included in budgets were representative of the entire country. Mark made the appeal while reacting to an allegation ...