2017-10-20 18:54
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2017-10-17 20:58
The striking lecturers of the Rufus Giwa Polytechnics Owo (RUGIPO) in Ondo State suspended their seven-week industrial action on Tuesday evening, SaharaReporters has learned.The workers, org… Read More
2017-10-17 20:52
The World Bank is neither in disagreement with the Federal Government nor the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, on the need for Nigeria to borrow to finance infrastructure development… Read More
2017-10-17 20:46
The United States of America has trained 25 journalists selected from across Nigeria in data journalism to aid their routine work and investigative abilities.The training, which focused on t… Read More
2017-10-17 20:43
South African musician, Sipho Ndlovu, known by his stage name Brickz, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for raping a 17-year-old relative in 2013.The victim who is now 21 said she wan… Read More
2017-10-17 20:35
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday signed the bill establishing the University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State, into law.According to a statement by his Senior Special A… Read More
2017-10-15 14:57
Aso Villa Clinic have insisted it did not receive any capital allocation in 2017.Permanent Secretary of the State House, Jalal Arabi, said this in a statement issued on Sunday.Arabi said thi… Read More
2017-10-15 14:48
The family of leader of proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu has faulted claims by the police of recovering lethal weapons during a raid on its compound at Afara Ukwu on… Read More
2017-10-15 14:40
Nigeria has launched a bid for re-election into the UN Human Rights Council, UNHRC, in Geneva for the 2018 to 2020 term at an election scheduled for Monday at the UN Headquarters, New York.A… Read More
2017-10-15 14:35
Three operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have been shot dead by gunmen in Okene.The Commandant of the NDLEA in Kogi, Alhaji Idris Bello, told reporters on Sunday… Read More
2017-10-15 14:32
Some past and present political office holders in Oyo State on Saturday gathered in Oyo to felicitate the Alaafin, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi who clocked 79 years on Sunday.A lecture organised to ma… Read More
2017-10-15 14:29
Ekiti State Governor, Chief Ayodele Fayose, has said if he were to use human wisdom to choose who to support as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in next year’s governorship… Read More
2017-10-15 14:26
The Nigerian army has responded to allegations that the medical outreach being carried out in the South-east and South-South by the military was a ploy to inject indigenes of those areas wit… Read More
2017-10-15 14:22
Government and Non-Government Scholarships for NigeriansIn the 2017/18 academic year, various sponsors, including governments, companies and organizations, will offer Scholarships for Nigeri… Read More
2017-10-15 14:14
The Delegation of the European Union to Nigeria and ECOWAS in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education and Daily Trust are organizing an Essay Competition on Gender Equality. The… Read More
2017-10-15 14:05
Lack of fear of God, greed and insecurity have been identified as the reasons there is so much corruption in the country.The Lokoja Area superintendent of The Apostolic Church Nigeria, Pasto… Read More
2017-10-15 14:03
Mr. Olukoya Ogungbeje, counsel for alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, a.k.a. Evans, has petitioned the Police Service Commission, calling for the probe of the policemen who ha… Read More
2017-10-15 13:59
The 36 states shared N173.8 billion from the Federation Account in September from the distributable revenue generated for the month.The breakdown was obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (… Read More
2017-10-15 13:53
Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has said that the federal government wants only teachers that are certified and licensed to be allowed to practice the profession henceforth.T… Read More
2017-10-15 13:48
Publisher of the Ovation Magazine and former Presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu has given interpretations to recent comment by an All Progressives Congress chieftain, chief Bisi Akande.Akand… Read More
2017-10-15 07:14
The President, National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) Federal Medical Centre Abuja, Dr Emmanuel Obayi, has said the federal government’s ban of private practice by doctors in… Read More
2017-10-15 07:06
A former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Prof. Tam David-West, has described the Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu, as a “minister without portfolio.”David-West, in… Read More
2017-10-14 15:51
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has said that weak and underfunded security agencies cannot live up to the task of protecting the country in the face of many secu… Read More
2017-10-14 15:48
In the 70s, a strong wind of Pan-Africanism blew across the African continent, borderlines drawn by colonialism began to fade and the continent shrank even further. Proponents of Pan-African… Read More
2017-10-14 15:42
When the newly-elected Donald Trump declared last year that he no longer wanted US troops fighting in far-off lands, he might well have had villages like Tongo Tongo in northern Niger in min… Read More
2017-10-14 15:31
More than 20 Muslims were killed in a mosque in the Central African Republic's southeast during Friday prayers, community leaders said Saturday.“The victims were at the mosque when Ant… Read More
2017-10-14 15:17
In 2015, the Government of Nigeria requested World Bank support to respond to the humanitarian and development crisis in the North East of Nigeria.To assess the needs of the nearly 15 millio… Read More
2017-10-14 15:10
At least 20 people have been killed and several others wounded in a massive car bomb attack outside a hotel in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, police said, with officials fearing many casualti… Read More
2017-10-14 14:53
The Peoples Democratic Party on Wednesday inaugurated the Local Organising Committee of its 2017 PDP Youth Conference in Abuja alongside the various subcommittees charged with organisi… Read More
2017-10-14 14:47
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed delight at the mutually beneficial cooperation that exists between Nigeria and China.His spokesman, Femi Adesina, said this is contained in a letter… Read More
2017-10-14 12:08
Parenthood is something that not just the mother needs to get ready for, fathers have an equally important role to play. Infertility is on the rise in modern India. According to statistics… Read More
2017-10-14 11:55
Elder statesman and former governor of Old Kaduna state, Lawal Kaita has stated that Nigeria does not need any form of restructuring.Kaita disagrees with the position of the southern part of… Read More
2017-10-14 11:52
Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa on Friday condemned in strong terms the latest extra judicial killing of anoth… Read More
2017-10-14 11:48
Former governor of Anambra state, Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife has urged Igbos not to allow or accept any form of medical treatment from the Nigerian military.In his words; “Last w… Read More
2017-10-14 11:44
Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has spoken on the condemnation of Aso Rock clinic by wife of the president, Aisha Buhari.Aisha had on Monday said the… Read More
2017-10-14 11:40
Both Liverpool and Manchester coaches have announced their confirmed starting line-ups for Saturday afternoon's Premier League meeting between the two rivals at Anfield.In a best case scenar… Read More
2017-10-14 11:23
At least four people died when a 42-year-old Soviet-built cargo aircraft crashed into the ocean moments after leaving Abidjan, capital city of the Ivory Coast. The aircraft, which was c… Read More
2017-10-14 11:17
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has denied responsibility for the poor state of Aso Rock clinic, amid a planned investigation of N11.1 billion budget allocated to the clinic between 2015… Read More
2017-10-14 11:11
Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s appeal to the World Bank was to address economic rebuilding and humanitarian crisis in the North-East.Shettima… Read More
2017-10-14 10:53
The Federal Government has listed 18 states that will benefit from the $500 million World Bank-financed project.The disclosure was made by the National Coordinator of Rural Access and M… Read More
2017-10-14 10:49
The impending return of Vincent Enyeama to the senior national team of Nigeria could hamper the unity and also bring about a leadership tussle in the team according to the goalkeeper tr… Read More
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2017-10-13 14:04
Over 1,000 men of the Nigerian Army have been assembled in Lagos for the flag off of Exercise Crocodile Smile II is South West.The personnel, including the Special Boat Services of the Niger… Read More
2017-10-13 13:51
As part of it's commitment towards developing other sports, top sports betting company, Bet9ja, recently sponsored Kareem Waheed (A.K.A 'Body') to the United States Amateur Athletes Champion… Read More
2017-10-13 13:43
The Senate has referred President Muhammadu Buhari's request for approval of external loans of $5.5 billion to its Committee on Local and Foreign Debts for consideration.The Deputy President… Read More
2017-10-13 13:38
Nigeria and Brazil Thursday in Abuja explored an inter-ministerial framework for partnership on food security.The Brazilian delegation, led by Minister of External Relations, Aloysio Nines F… Read More
2017-10-13 13:27
Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State yesterday explained why government would still sustain the services of about 25,000 unqualified teachers in the state public primary schools in… Read More
2017-10-13 13:20
Barely one month after their nationwide strike, the resident doctors at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, on Friday, gave the hospital management another 10-day strik… Read More
2017-10-13 13:17
Marriott International has announced further expansion plans in Africa with seven new hotel signings.Marriott International was the first global chain to make a significant investment in Afr… Read More
2017-10-13 13:13
Former soccer star, George Weah, is leading in the early presidential election results released in 11 of Liberia’s 15 counties.The National Elections Commission Chairman, Jerome G. Kor… Read More
2017-10-13 13:06
Nigeria still don’t have a world class goalkeeper despite the fine performances of Ikechukwu Ezenwa who has kept in the Super Eagles last three crucial World Cup 2018 Qualifiers which… Read More
2017-10-13 12:53
THE Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, has denied committing any crime to warrant deposition threat repeatedly bandied against him by the Oyo State governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi… Read More
2017-10-13 12:45
There’s pandemonium in the ancient city of Sapele in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State as parents and guardians scamper to evacuate their children and wards from schools over… Read More
2017-10-13 12:37
Cameroon has launched a probe into recent deadly violence linked to a symbolic declaration of independence in the west African nation’s English-speaking region, the defence minister sa… Read More
2017-10-13 11:40
Chad has withdrawn hundreds of troops from neighbouring Niger, where they were helping local forces fight Boko Haram Islamist militants, humanitarian sources and officials said.The pull-out… Read More
2017-10-13 11:09
South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal on Friday upheld a ruling by the High Court that reinstated corruption charges against President Jacob Zuma.Mr. Zuma approached the court seeking… Read More
2017-10-13 07:54
Chief Olabode George is an aspirant for the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). At a rally in Lagos marking his declaration of intention, he unfolded his agenda for the… Read More
2017-10-13 07:52
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has urged Nigerians to exercise patience for a better country.The party stated that the Buhari’s administration was not desperate for a second term… Read More
2017-10-13 07:49
CACOL Chairman, Comrade Debo Adeniran made the call while reacting to the state of the Aso Rock clinic and the huge amount allocated to it annually.According to CACOL, the revelation made by… Read More
2017-10-13 07:47
The House of Representatives has resolved to set up an Ad-hoc committee to investigate the past administration of President Goodluck Jonathan and the President Muhammadu Buhari government ov… Read More
2017-10-13 07:43
A medical doctor and Second Republic Lawmaker, Dr. Junaid Mohammed has come out with reasons the Aso Rock Clinic is in its current deplorable state.Mohammed blamed the poor state of the hosp… Read More
2017-10-13 07:38
There was confusion and misunderstanding yesterday between the Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command and the State House of Assembly, following an allegation by suspected k… Read More
2017-10-13 00:46
Efforts at creating a more conducive environment for the oil and gas sector will receive fresh impetus today as Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo will lead dignitaries to a brainstorming ses… Read More
2017-10-13 00:43
The World Bank President Jim Yong Kim, Thursday, called on the governments of Nigeria and other developing countries to urgently make critical investments that would shield their economies f… Read More
2017-10-12 13:56
A North American family held hostage for five years by a network with ties to the Taliban has been rescued by Pakistani troops.US officials confirmed that American Caitlan Coleman, her Canad… Read More
2017-10-12 13:41
The Trump administration announced on Thursday that it would withdraw from Unesco, the United Nations cultural organization, after years of America distancing itself because of what it saw a… Read More
2017-10-11 09:25
Prominent leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from the three geo-political zones in the North yesterday urged adherence to the zoning arrangement agreed upon for the party’s… Read More
2017-10-11 09:21
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the National Assembly to approve two external loans worth $5.5 billion. But the terms and conditions for such facilities are not made known.According to… Read More
2017-10-11 09:15
The Federal Government has ruled out the possibility of building new refineries to compliment the four existing ones in Nigeria.The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, w… Read More
2017-10-11 09:11
Former Minister of Power under the Goodluck Jonathan administration, Prof Chinedu Nebo, has spoken on the chance of President Muhammadu Buhari retaining power in 2019.He said the possibility… Read More
2017-10-11 09:07
The police in Plateau State on Wednesday said gunmen attacked and killed a former Secretary to the Plateau State Government, SSG, Moses Gwom.The attackers also injured 12 others.The spokespe… Read More
2017-10-11 09:01
The Federal Government has dragged the Senator representing Bauchi Central in the National Assembly, Isah Hamman Misau, before the Federal High Court, Abuja, for allegedly making “inju… Read More
2017-10-11 08:56
The Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, has revealed the lesson Nigeria’s top electoral body learnt from the ongoing election in Liberia.The i… Read More
2017-10-11 08:48
The 2017 budget of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) of N147 billion.According to report this followed the presentation of the report of the Senate Committee on Finance, chaired by S… Read More
2017-10-11 08:40
The British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Laure Beaufils has assured that her government would support the Federal Government of Nigeria in its efforts to curb the spread of the recen… Read More
2017-10-11 08:33
A suspected notorious kidnapper, robber and murderer, Justice Oti, aka High Tension, has alleged that a Rivers lawmaker is a member of his gang.Oti, an indigene of Odisama in Ahoada Ea… Read More
2017-10-10 20:14
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr. Ibe Kachikwu and the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mr. Maikanti Baru, Tuesday, put aside t… Read More
2017-10-10 20:10
Governors of the nineteen northern States have jointly signed a memorandum of understanding with General Electric Nigeria, for the upgrade of healthcare infrastru… Read More
2017-10-10 20:05
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) ministers in charge of Telecommunications and Information Communications Technology (ICT), have approved free regional roaming regulation f… Read More
2017-10-10 17:34
The Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, on Tuesday reported the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, to President Muhammadu Buhari. Ajimobi told State House correspondents that h… Read More
2017-10-10 17:30
Nigeria has increased its power generation capacity above 7,000 mega watts, although challenges persist with distribution to consumers, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said.Mr. Osinbajo, wh… Read More
2017-10-10 17:26
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday identified failure to appropriately manage the country’s numerous resources, corruption, lack of patriotism among others as reasons why the econom… Read More
2017-10-10 17:22
The Nigerian Navy has commenced the process for recruitment of suitably qualified Nigerian graduates through the Nigerian Navy Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 25.The Nigerian N… Read More
2017-10-10 17:12
The Indigenous People of Biafra, on Tuesday, said men of the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force have been looting Nnamdi Kanu’s family house at Afaraukwu, Umuahia, in Abia Stat… Read More
2017-10-10 17:08
The Deputy Senate President, Dr Ike Ekweremadu, has advocated a single-term presidency of five or six years for Nigeria and other African countries to deepen democracy and good governance.&n&hell…Read More
2017-10-10 17:03
The Independent National Electoral Commission said on Tuesday that it had deployed over 6, 000 card reader machines to ensure smooth conduct of the November 18, Anambra governorship election… Read More
2017-10-10 16:59
The Senate on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to be pro-active in containing and preventing the spread of Monkey Pox disease already prevalent in parts of the country. Monkey Pox is a r… Read More
2017-10-09 20:51
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2017-10-08 20:59
The people of Nigeria were surprised last week to read the embarrassing petition of the minister of state in the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachukwu, addressed to President Buh… Read More
2017-10-08 20:56
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three self-acclaimed Muslim clerics with fresh and dried human body parts suspected to be used rituals purposes.The Commissioner of Police, Ahmed I… Read More
2017-10-08 20:51
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has admitted it does not have the authority to discipline the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, even if he fails to implement its decisions.Spok… Read More
2017-10-08 20:47
Last Sunday, Nigeria marked 57 years as an 'independent' nation. Fifty-seven years of flag independence from the Great Britain. On October 1, 1960, it would be recalled, the Union Jack was l… Read More
2017-10-08 20:42
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has denied claims that the outbreak of Monkey Pox in some parts of the country resulted from the alleged free medical care by the feder… Read More
2017-10-08 20:38
As persistent power outages continue to haunt industrial zones, causing production shortfalls and raising cost, Nigerian manufacturers are increasingly generating power on their own, with an… Read More
2017-10-08 07:05
Traditional chiefs of Afaraukwu community in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State have called on the state government to assist them in looking for leader of the Indigenous Peop… Read More
2017-10-08 07:01
Coach of the Chipolopolo of Zambia Wedson Nyirenda has given his opinion on why his team lost 1-0 to the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Uyo, a result which ended their hope of qualifying for the… Read More
2017-10-08 06:55
The monkeypox viral disease has spread to Rivers and Akwa Ibom states even as the authorities in Bayelsa state battle to contain it five days after the outbreak.The spread has also generated… Read More
2017-10-08 06:51
Former Kaduna State governor, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, has raised the alarm that there might be no hope for Nigeria politically unless Nigerians took a deliberate decision to sanitise the polit… Read More
2017-10-08 06:44
The All Progressives Congress, APC, Rivers State has accused Governor Nyesom Wike of sponsoring the protest against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force in Port Harcour… Read More
2017-10-08 06:40
A former Minister of Finance, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji has stated that Nigeria may die in recession if the proper steps are not taken to reduce expenses.Alhaji, a political economist and long… Read More
2017-10-08 06:36
More than 2,300 suspected members of the jihadi group Boko Haram are expected to appear in court in Nigeria from Monday in unprecedented mass trials to be held behind closed doors.The defend… Read More
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