Nigeria, others adopt declaration to accelerate SDGs at 78 UNGA
The UN says SDGs are not just a list of goals but that they carry the hopes, dreams, rights and ...
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UNGA 78: Tinubu to address General Assembly Tuesday
Mr Tinubu’s address will encompass several issues such as sustainable development, climate change, global cooperation, and the imperative to address ...
Lagos Assembly confirms Abayomi, Omotosho, 13 others as commissioners, rejects 2
The assembly had earlier rejected 17 nominees, including former commissioner for health, Mr Abayomi and former commissioner for information, Mr ...
Nigerian agency chief accused of corruption by staff defends self
About 54 members of staff of the agency had written a petition accusing the DG of fraud.
Police to Nigerians: Undertake full vetting of domestic servants before hiring
There had been reported cases of domestic staff robbing and killing their employers in the state.
Armed robbers kill soldier in Benin
The police have confirmed the killing.
Minister assumes office, pledges stable electricity
“This responsibility weighs heavily upon us, and it is with conviction, divine guidance, and the support of President Tinubu, the ...
Ex-Bayelsa Chief Judge, Abiri, dies at 65
She had served for 15 years as Bayelsa’s chief judge.
Court sets date for judgment in Mobil’s suit against NMDPRA
The suit is in respect of Mobil’s operations in Oil Mining Leases 67, 68, 70 and 104.
Why we paid N123bn interim dividend to FAAC – NNPCL
FAAC on Thursday shared N907 billion among the three tiers of government.
Parents seek review of increase in school fees
"I really don’t know what to do now. I am in a state of confusion because I cannot afford that ...
Malabu OPL 245 Saga: Court rejects witness statements tendered by EFCC
The court gave reasons for rejecting the extra-judicial statements in the Malabu scam trial.
Alleged N5bn Fraud: Court fixes new date for Stella Oduah’s arraignment
The arraignment of Stella Oduah and other defendants over the alleged N5 billion fraud has been postponed for various reasons ...
Omisore has not resigned as APC National Secretary – Lawyer
Mr Omisore was also rumoured to have written his resignation letter as the APC national secretary ahead of the National ...
Court discharges Okorocha of alleged N2.9 billion corruption charges
The court freed Mr Okorocha of the N2.9 billion corruption charges after dismissing the charges filed by the anti-graft agency, ...
Assembly confirms Justice Aboki as first female Chief Judge of Kano
Similarly, the Kano State House of Assembly has confirmed three more commissioner-nominees sent to the assembly by Governor Kabir-Yusuf.
Open defecation: Nigeria needs 3.9 million toilets annually – UNICEF
Ms Bevan said that current toilet construction in the country stood between 180,000 – 200,000 toilets annually, describing it as ...
Building collapses in Port Harcourt
The Rivers State Government is investigating the incident, says an official.
Yoruba Nollywood actress, Iyabo Oko, dies at 62
The death was confirmed by the daughter of the deceased, Bisi Aisha, on Thursday.
No outbreak of water-borne disease in King’s College – Management
''According to him, in 2020, the borehole collapsed, and the college brought in some water engineers who came to examine ...
Cross River: Fire consumes N10bn property in 6 months
“Security agencies should continue to come to our rescue; our men were almost mobbed at the last fire scene at ...
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African Championships: Taekwondo Coach decries paucity of funds
Nigerian Taekwondo athletes missed out on the World Championships in Azerbaijan in May because of a lack of funds
Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, elect new president, other officials
Eze Anaba of the Vanguard newspapers scored 250 votes to defeat his rival, Bolaji Adebiyi who scored 81 votes in ...
Nigeria grants licences for new oil export terminals
They are the first set of licences to establish crude oil terminals, sealed and granted by the NMDPRA.
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Gov Fubara revokes road construction contract in Rivers
The governor wants the road project completed within his first 100 days in office.