14-year-old student killed, many missing as flood sweeps Ogun community
Flood wreaked havoc after a downpour across Ogun State.
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ASUU Strike: Lecturers, govt delegation hold crucial meeting Thursday
ASUU has been on a nationwide strike since August 13.
Lagosians who don’t vote not justified to criticise govt – Remi Tinubu
Mrs. Tinubu spoke after voting Saturday.
Feeling abandoned by govt, parents of kidnapped Lagos students resolve to raise ransom
The six secondary school students have now spent 11 days with their abductors.
Sacked Lagos Chaplain: Ex-lawmaker wants govt to sell church
“My view is that the government has no business in it (building and owning religious centres).”
Nigeria police, Biafra groups set for showdown as govt vows ‘decisive crackdown’ on protests
Biafra groups say there is no going back on planned protests.
Despite govt’s assurances, Nigerian economy still in recession – Report
Nigeria’s GDP contracted by 0.52 per cent in the first quarter of 2017.
As Gombe battles shortage of nurses, midwives, govt implements more reforms
Gombe currently has 163 doctors, 69 pharmacists, and 1159 nurses and midwives.
How Obasanjo’s govt plotted to kill me, ex-army chief Bamaiyi says
The retired general claims he was arrested and detained for fear that he would overthrow the Obasanjo administration.
Again, Govt warns Nigerians against MMM, Bitcoin, other Ponzi schemes
The government said the warning became necessary to save investments and money of Nigerians.
Govt. orders beggars, hawkers, commercial motorcyclists off Kaduna streets
The controversy sparked by the passage of the law delayed its implementation.
Nigeria poultry farmers experience increased sale, commend govt ban on importation
“Since the ban on importation of turkey, I now witness a huge crowd that is now interested in my broilers ...
How govt will engage Niger Delta youth involved in illegal oil refining – Osinbajo
Mr. Osinbajo said the Federal Government will continue with the amnesty programme in spite of suggestions to end it.
Dana Airline grants 50 per cent discount on govt flight tickets
To reduce the cost, the Efficiency Unit sought discounts from airlines operating in Nigeria.
Kaduna Electricity Company seeks govt help in getting bank credit
The company explains why there is power outage across the country.
Military detains Borno official for ‘hiding’ Boko Haram militant; govt reacts
The official is accused of hiding a fighter in his Maiduguri home.
Borno Polytechnic workers threaten strike over govt’s biometric screening
The staff accuse the government of having “sinister motive”.
Akwa Ibom govt constitutes panel to probe collapsed church building
The founder of the church has apologised.
Lagos slum dwellers set for showdown with govt over eviction notice
"Our communities are full of law-abiding, if impoverished, residents of Lagos State."
I warned about recession when Jonathan govt spent ‘recklessly’ – Obasanjo
The former president says unemployment may consume the country.
Why we emerged tops in NECO exams — Ekiti Govt
The government says it will celebrate its first position in "grand style".
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Politicians, govt. officials blocking efforts to reveal owners of Nigeria’s extractive firms — NEITI
NEITI wants the ownership disclosure should be incorporated in the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill.
PDP trying to sabotage Buhari’s govt – Minister
The government responds to a call by the opposition party for President Buhari to resign.
Traders creating artificial food scarcity in Yobe – Govt
The government accuses the traders of blockading goods to infleunce their prices.
Herdsmen/farmers crisis: Benue farmers seek govt’s help to regain lost farms
They also appealed to government to provide the community with access road to boost their economic activities.