Nigerian lawmaker slumps, dies in S’Africa
A member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon Nnamdi Okafor has been reported dead. Reports have it that Okafor, who represents Awka South State constituency 1, is also … Read More
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Osun places ban on road-side trading, sets up task force
In order to ensure safety in the markets across the Osun state, the government on Tuesday revealed that it will no longer condone display of wares on the roads and … Read More
We’re working hard – FG reacts to doctors’ threat to embark on strike
The Ministry of Health has commented on the two-week ultimatum given by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) telling the Government to meet the demands of the association or … Read More
JUST IN: ASUU may embark on indefinite strike
Barring a last-minute change, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will declare an indefinite strike over Federal Government’s failure to meet its demands. The Nation gathered yesterday that most of the over … Read More
‘We’ll reposition Oyo sport council soon’, Acting Governor assures management
The Acting Governor of Oyo State, Barr. Adebayo Abdul-raheem Lawal has pledged the unwavering support of current administration to the revivation of sports council in the state. The deputy governor … Read More
‘You have been doing a wonderful job’— Oyo acting governor commends GSM advocates
The Oyo state Acting Governor, Barrister Bayo Abdulroheem Lawal yesterday hosted the Publicity Secretary of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and members of a sociopolitical group within the party … Read More
Accident claims infant, five adults in Ondo
No fewer than six persons lost their lives on Tuesday in an auto crash that occurred at Ajue axis along the busy Ondo-Ore highway. The deceased victims were said to … Read More
ASUU strike: Foundation seeks Obasanjo, Jonathan, others’ intervention
Philanthropist and Founder of Opeyemi David Falegan Foundation, Opeyemi Falegan, has called on the past presidents and military rulers to intervene in the lingering industrial action embarked upon by the … Read More
N570m debt: Contractor to sue Osun over airport
The contractor handling the construction of the MKO Abiola International Airport at Ido Osun in Osun State, JM & AS Limited, has written the state government to demand immediate payment … Read More
‘Your life and history worthy of emulation’— Arapaja commends Bayo Lawal
The Deputy National Chairman South of People’s Democratic Party, Amb. Taofeek Oladejo Arapaja has congratulated Barrister Adebayo Abdul-raheem Lawal on his appointment as deputy governor of Oyo state. When Arapaja … Read More
Kogi people will appreciate me after my tenure – Gov Yahaya Bello
Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has reaffirmed that his sacrifices especially in the aspect of security so as to ensure that citizens are safe and secured would be more … Read More
JUST IN: Workers fake deaths to get pension benefits
The National Pension Commission has vowed to go tough on relatives, workers and retirees who fake deaths of contributors to the Contributory Pension Scheme in order the get the benefits … Read More
Gov Buni offers automatic employment to family of assassinated cleric
The Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni has offered automatic job to the two sons of the late Islamic cleric, Sheikh Goni Aisami who was killed last Friday near … Read More
Again, president Buhari promises to tackle bandits, terrorists
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday reaffirmed the commitment of his government to combat terrorists and bandits who have been putting their knees on the necks of Nigerians. The Nigerian leader … Read More
Reps invite TCN MD over $33m monthly payment to GenCo amid irregular power supply
The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has summoned the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Sule Abdulaziz over a monthly payment of $33 million … Read More
Osun NURTW chairman’s kidnappers demand N15m ransom
The family of the kidnapped chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Apomu Branch, Kazeem Alli has said that his abductors are requesting N15 million as ransom. … Read More
NSCDC arrest ‘underaged criminal’ syndicate in Yobe
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Yobe State Command, said its officers have apprehended an underaged syndicate who specialized in ‘pickpocket’ on market days in Damaturu. The Public … Read More
Leave Ukraine now, US warns citizens
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has sent message of warning of an increased possibility of Russian military strikes on Ukraine in the coming days around Ukrainian independence day. The embassy, … Read More
Tragedy as man drowns at Alpha Beach, body missing
A Olamilekan Olubusade, 26, had reportedly drowned at Alpha Beach in Lagos while swimming with his friends. The spokesperson of the Police in Lagos state, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, has confirmed … Read More
You have my 100% support – Popular Nigerian activist tells ASUU not to back down
Rights activist and the Convener of Concerned Nigerians, Deji Adeyanju has reaffirmed his support for the prolonged industrial action embarked upon by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities … Read More