Kadaria Ahmed of defunct NEXT newspapers launches news and current affair programme on Channels TV
The anchor, Ms. Ahmed, is an international journalist, editor, social commentator and TV personality. The Managing Editor of defunct NEXT ...
Nigerian government to release adjusted GDP figures on Sunday
"Every country calibrates its own GDP data regularly to show the progress made, or challenges in their economy," the minister ...
No Ebola fever in Nigeria – Maku
"Nigeria is ready, because the Ministry has taken every precaution, including getting the vaccines and medicines in case there was ...
Jonathan challenges African, European leaders to identify sponsors of Boko Haram, other terror groups
"The total value of what these terrorists possess as individuals, in terms of what they wear, where they live, cannot ...
Nigerian League Controversy: NFF grants Giwa FC ‘conditional clearance’
The NFF is yet to clear Nembe City Giwa FC has been granted provisional approval to participate in the 2013/14 ...
Nigeria Independence Day Bombings: Okah’s trial stalled
The case was adjourned to May 12. Absence of prosecution counsel on Wednesday stalled proceedings at the Federal High Court, Abuja, ...
Osun Assembly passes N234 billion 2014 budget into law
The budget revealed an increase of N18 billion from what was presented to the assembly by Governor Rauf Aregbesola. The ...
N789.6 million subsidy fraud: EFCC files amended charge against three oil marketers
The EFCC alleged that the marketers did not import the 10,862 metric tonnes of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, for which ...
N47.1 billion theft charge: Akingbola to know fate May 2
Mr. Akingbola argues that the Lagos court had no jurisdiction. An Ikeja High Court on Wednesday fixed May 2 for ...
Lufthansa pilots’ strike disrupts air travel across Germany
The dispute centered on the airline's plan to cut early retirement plans of workers. Air travellers in Germany on Wednesday ...
Golden Eaglets set for WAFU Tourney
The Golden Eaglets have been grouped with Niger and Mali. The Golden Eaglets will take part in a six-nation sub-regional ...
Saudi Arabia stops issuing hajj visa to Guinea, Liberia citizens
WHO reported that 112 Ebola cases were registered in Guinea Saudi Arabia on Wednesday announced a ban on issuing hajj ...
Court fixes May 26 to hear N330 million rape suit against 3 men
"The prosecutor threatened the infant to change her story or be locked up in a room for five days, without ...
National Conference: Delegates call for adoption of Republican Constitution
The delegates say the 1999 Constitution was made by the military to foist underdevelopment and crisis on the country. Many ...
Oshiomhole talks tough, vows to sack Edo teachers
Majority of Edo teachers boycotted the test conducted by the state government. Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo says any public ...
Ibadan Museum to hold Monument Day
“We want to draw the attention of the public to the condition of those relics which are located in various ...
Union wants Nigerian government to halt plans to retire civil servants
The federal government says it will retire 1,050 civil servants. The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, ASCSN, on ...
Kebbi Governor signs N151 billion Appropriation Bill to law
The 2014 budget was increased from N131 billion to N151 billion. The Kebbi State Governor, Saidu Dakingari, on Wednesday signed ...
National Conference: Atiku calls for restructuring of federal system
Mr. Abubakar observed that the current federal structure arrogates too much functions and resources to the government at the centre. ...
Nigeria 2015: El-Rufai disagrees with Fani-Kayode, says religion shouldn’t factor in APC’s choice of presidential ticket
“Politics and governance are not to be mixed or dictated to by any religion," Mr. El-Rufai said. A former Minister ...
Despite court ruling, toll collection persists on Lekki-Ikoyi Bridge
"There is no existing law in Lagos State permitting toll collection on the Lekki-Ikoyi Suspension Bridge," A Federal High Court ...
Group seeks investigation into killing of 21 Boko Haram detainees at SSS headquarters
"...other detainees who posed no danger to the DSS or its operatives, or, who, in fact made no attempts to ...
National Conference: Delegate protests discrimination against persons living with disability in Nigeria
The delegate representing persons living with disability urged President Jonathan to sign disability bill. Persons Living with Disability on Tuesday ...
FIFA bans Barcelona from transfers
“FC Barcelona has been found to be in breach of article 19 of the regulations in the case of 10 ...
Nigerian League: Kano Pillars host Warri Wolves in rescheduled match Wednesday
The Warri Wolves squad landed in Kano State Wednesday morning for the clash. The Nigeria Premier League, NPL, rescheduled match ...
