The Nation NewspaperUNN to conduct 2017 post-UTME Oct. 3VanguardUniversity of Nigeria, Nsukka, is to conduct the 2017 post-University Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) from Oct. 3 to Oct. 9, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Prof. Cha...

VanguardUmahi suspends headteacher, 7 others for absenteeismVanguardGov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi on Friday suspended Mr. Augustine Eze, Headmaster, Community Primary School, Amazu, Ishielu Local Government Area of the state and seven other teachers for ab...

The Nation NewspaperNigeria records 600000 cases of tuberculosis annually – MinisterThe Nation NewspaperThe Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, said on Friday that at least 600,000 cases of tuberculosis are recorded annually in the country. Adew...

SundiataPostIG reiterates commitment to welfare of police personnelThe Eagle OnlineThe Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, on Thursday expressed the commitment of the force to improve the welfare of the officers to ensure a functional police...

CHANNELS TELEVISIONBauchi N-Power beneficiaries get devices,receive September StipendsDaily TrustThe Federal Government on Friday commenced distribution of device to N-Power volunteers in Bauchi State. The volunteers have also receive payment of their ...

TheCableActing SGF kicks against exclusion of paramilitary, anti-graft agencies from contributory pensionTheCableThe office of the secretary to the government of the federation (SGF) and some stakeholders have kicked against the proposed exemption of p...

Nigeria @ 57: Police boss promises adequate security in NigerVanguardThe Police Command in Niger has says it is ready to provide adequate security before, during and after the 57thIndependence celebrations of the country in the state. The Commissioner ...

NAIJ.COMBiafra: Igbo asking for presidency to calve out own country – APC chieftain, Cletus ObunDaily Post NigeriaThe Vice Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Central Senatorial District of Cross River State, Hon Cletus Obun, has lamented ...

The PunchJonathan: I'll open up on 2015 poll at the appropriate timeTheCableFormer President Goodluck Jonathan says in due course, he will open up on what transpired in the 2015 general election, which saw the transfer of power from the ruling Peop...

Nigeria TodayI've come to remove your bondage under Obiano – NwoyeVanguardAPC governorship candidate, Dr. Tony Nwoye, yesterday, called on voters in the state to vote for him saying that it is the surest way to lift them from the bondage and bant...

Daily Post NigeriaStart training nation-builders, not job seekers – Osinbajo charges Nigerian universitiesDaily Post NigeriaThe Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has charged Nigerian universities to be the training grounds for graduates who are nat...

Daily Post NigeriaJibrin blasts Reps over his resumption from suspensionDaily Post NigeriaSuspended member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin has lambasted spokesman of the House, Hon. Abdulrazaq Namdas over his comments on his dat...

Daily Post NigeriaAnambra guber: Why we want to win – APC chairman, OyegunDaily Post NigeriaNational Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has explained why the party is seeking to take over the Anambra State gover...

NAIJ.COMN200m suit: Patience Jonathan goes to court against bank, EFCCNAIJ.COMThe tussle between former first lady, Mrs Patience Jonathan, the EFCC and Skye Bank Plc is still ongoing. Mrs Jonathan has now filed a suit against the bank and the commissio...

The Eagle OnlineNEC wants FG to hand over federal roads to StatesThe Eagle OnlineThe National Economic Council on Thursday urged the Federal Government to release federal roads to states to fix using investors and placing tolls on them. The request fol...

Premium TimesAdeyeye alleges plot to burn his radio stationThe PunchA former Minister of Works and the Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party National Caretaker Committee, Prince Adedayo Adeyeye, has raised the alarm over an alleged plot t...

The PunchNigerians fault new Awolowo statue, say it distorts sageThe PunchThe new statue of the first Premier of the Western Region of Nigeria, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, has attracted a hail of criticism from Nigerians. The statue, which is situated on Aw...

The PunchGunmen kidnap ACP, family members, demand N30m ransomThe PunchGunmen terrorising Birnin-Gwari-Funtua Road, Kaduna State, have abducted an Assistant Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Adeniyi, and three of his family members. Adeniyi is the Offic...

VanguardWhen gunmen desecrated hallowed Olubadan's palaceVanguardIN times past, palaces of kings in Yorubaland were sacred places where social vices were abominable. Apart from the respect attached to the traditional institution, the absolute power...

VanguardRestructuring: Kano, Katsina, Jigawa vote for one NigeriaVanguardKANO—The governments and people of Kano, Katsina and Jigawa states, yesterday, rejected the clamour for restructuring of Nigeria and declared that the country's unity was sa...

VanguardHate Speech: What is your comment about govt monitoring social media?VanguardThe panel at the Vanguard Conference Hall yesterday propounded various reasons for the rise in Hate Speech in national discourse. Today, the panel discusses proposals ...

VanguardDeath of Chief Imam of Lagos: Family members, MUSWEN, others speakVanguardThe demise of the Chief Imam of Lagos, Sheikh Garuba Akinola Ibrahim, the ninth Chief Imam of Lagos State has continued to attract comments from family members and promin...

THISDAY NewspapersFAAN Restricts Security Personnel At AirportsThe TideThe Director of Security Services, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Group Capt. Usman Abubakar (rtd.) has said that plain-clothes security operatives are to be prevented from ...

The Nation NewspaperFed Govt moves to tighten security at bordersThe Nation NewspaperTHE Federal Government yesterday inaugurated an 11-man committee to ensure tighter security operations at the air, sea and land ports. It is part of efforts to stop im...

VanguardGIAIM targets windows in new empowerment schemeVanguardGlobal Initiative Against Illegal Migration, GIAIM, has launched a special scheme aimed at training and empowering hundreds of widows. ADVERTISING. inRead invented by Teads. This is coming ...

VanguardKaduna govt obtains arrest warrant against Arewa youthsVanguardKaduna—Kaduna State government has obtained a bench warrant for the arrest of leaders of the coalition of Arewa youths that issued a three month notice for all Igbos in the northe...

The News$2.1bn Fraud: Bafarawa, son seek separate trial from DasukiThe NewsFILE PHOTO: Dasuki and one of his lawyers, Ahmed Raji (SAN). In white is Attahiru Bafarawa, former governor of Sokoto State, arriving the court. A major twist has crept into the...

VanguardNBA pledges support to CJN's justice reformVanguardAbuja – The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) has pledged its support to efforts of the Chief Justice of Nigeria(CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, in reforming the justice sector and fighting co...

VanguardAll these hate speeches is a societal frustration, there is frustration among the rich…VanguardThe panel at the Vanguard Conference Hall yesterday gave varied depositions as to the justification or otherwise of a law to regulate Hate Speech. ...

WorldStageAnti-Graft War: Magu deserves commendation- UtomiWorldStagePromoter of the Lagos Business School and founder of the Centre for Values in Leadership, Professor Pat Utomi has said that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and its ...

VanguardWhy we arrested Ekiti finance commissioner, accountant general – EFCCDaily Post NigeriaThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of two key officials of the Ekiti State Government. This is contained in a ter...

The NewsEx -First Lady continues battle to regain $15.5m accountsThe NewsThe Federal High Court in Lagos, on Thursday fixed Nov.2 for hearing in the N200 million fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by wife of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, again...

VanguardAnambra election: Chidoka, UPP candidate flags-off campaign September 30VanguardLead contender and candidate of the United Progressive Party (UPP) in the November 18, 2017 Anambra governorship election, Chief Osita Chidoka, will on Saturday, Se...

P.M. NewsGunmen kidnap Catholic priest in EdoP.M. NewsA Catholic priest, Lawrence Adorolo, was on Wednesday abducted by unknown gunmen, along Auchi-Okpella-highway, in Edo State. The Catholic Bishop of Auchi Diocese, Rev. Gabriel Dunia, disclosed this ...

CHANNELS TELEVISIONMisappropriation Of Resources, Responsible For Economic Recession, Says EbiCHANNELS TELEVISIONA former Deputy-Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Ernest Ebi has said policy failure, misappropriation of resources among severa...

NAIJ.COM7 places you can learn professional skills in IbadanNAIJ.COMIbadan is one of the premier centers for learning in Nigeria with premier University of Ibadan. With the current campaign for entrepreneurs and agropreneurs, there are different instit...

VanguardCorruption may 'kill' Nigeria soon – Prof OyebodeVanguardOyebode spoke, Thursday, at a roundtable organized by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) in collaboration with the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), ...

VanguardMelaye: Recall shifts to Appeal Court as INEC seeks substituted serviceVanguardAbuja – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday withdrew its motion seeking a court order to serve the recall petition on Sen. Dino Melaye...

TheCableEXTRA: Nigeria is spiritually challenged, says Gombe senatorTheCableLidani said this on the floor of the senate on Thursday while contributing to a motion sponsored by Ike Ekweremadu, deputy senate president, on the country's 57th independe...

BuzzNigeria.comUnpaid Salaries: Kogi Workers Appeals To President Buhari To Come To Their AidBuzzNigeria.comWorkers in Kogi have appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to rescue them from their current hardship resulting from non-payment of their salar...

VanguardSen. Uchendu's swearing-in, triumph of people's power, resilience –NIMASA DGVanguardDr Dakuku Peterside, the Director-General of Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), says the swearing-in of Sen. Andrew Uchendu i...

VanguardNLC kicks against proposed amendment of Pension Reform Act 2014VanguardThe Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) on Thursday kicked against the proposed amendment of the Pension Reform Act 2014 to exclude some agencies of government from the contribut...

Reports Afrique NewsPoliticians hellbent on destroying EFCC, says MaguTheCableIbrahim Magu, acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says politicians are determined to destroy the achievements of the anti-graft agency. Ma...

VanguardWhy North is against restructuring – AjimobiDaily Post NigeriaOyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, says he believes the North is against the restructuring of Nigeria. Ajimobi, at the third annual lecture of Dauda Adegbenro Foundation in Ibadan...

NAIJ.COMPDP's road to power in 2019 won't be easy - Ex-ministersNAIJ.COMTwo former ministers, have declared that it will not be easy for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to reclaim power in 2019. The former ministers who served in the Peoples...

NUC begins curricula reformThe Nation NewspaperThe Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof Abubakar Rasheed, says the commission has commenced the reformation of the curricula of the Nigerian University System (NUS). He said t...

US, others train librariansThe Nation NewspaperThe United States Consulate- General in Lagos has partnered the Goethe Insitut, University of Abuja, and Women's Technology Empowerment Centre, (W.TEC) to train librarians to use digital technology to ...

Daily Post NigeriaSokoto bans Shi'ite members from processionDaily Post NigeriaSokoto State Government has banned the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, (Shiite) from staging any public procession in the state. Commissioner for Justice and Attorney Gener...

The PunchLagos babymama arrested for death of Caleb varsity studentThe PunchThe life of a 300-level student of Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State, Morrison Akinbule, has been allegedly brought to a tragic end in a circumstance involving his lover, id...

Daily Post NigeriaJustice Salami heads NJC's committee on looters' trial [Full list]‎Daily Post NigeriaControversial retired President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Isa Ayo Salami, has been named by the National Judicial Council as the head...

The Eagle OnlineLagos commissions first State-owned DNA forensic centre in West AfricaThe Eagle OnlineThe Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Wednesday commissioned the first state-owned DNA Forensic Centre in West Africa. Ambode said the move w...

VanguardJonathan refutes Okorocha's inducements claimVanguardFormer President Goodluck Jonathan has refuted reported claims by Imo State governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, that the ex-president offered him huge sums of money and other inducements ah...

The PunchFG declares Monday holidayThe PunchThe Federal Government has declared Monday, October 2, 2017 as public holiday to commemorate the nation's 57th independence anniversary. The Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd.), wh...

VanguardBreaking: Ex PDP boss, 2 others remanded in prison over IDPs foodVanguardYola – A Federal High Court in Yola has ordered the remand of former Adamawa PDP Chairman, Alhaji Abdurrahman Bobboi, in prison for allegedly diverting food meant for In...

The Nation NewspaperNwoye'll erase Obiano's embarrassing performanceVanguardGOVERNOR Willie Obiano's performance in office is an embarrassment laced in propaganda which can neither deceive the blind nor confuse the deaf, the Tony Nwoye Camp...

VanguardS-East senators meet Buhari over tension in the regionVanguardABUJA— Senators from South-East, Tuesday, met with President Muhammadu Buhari over the tension generated in the region as a result of the activities of the Indigenous People of Bia...

Senate proposes N540b annual police development fundThe Nation NewspaperTHE Senate yesterday began the process to provide a legal framework to create over N540 billion annually for the police as development fund. This came to light as a Bill for an Act...

Independent Newspapers LimitedGovt, BCPG seek collaboration on building collapseThe Nation NewspaperThe Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr. Abiola Anifowoshe, has said rofessionals' contributions and ideas from residents w...

The Nation NewspaperActor sworn-in as Commissioner in Cross RiverThe Nation NewspaperHollywood actor, Eric Anderson, has been officially sworn in as Commissioner forTourism, Culture and Heritage in Cross River State. Anderson, an indigene of the state,...

VanguardWhy North opposes restructuring – AjimobiVanguardIbadan—Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, yesterday gave insight into why the North is against the clamour for the restructuring of Nigeria's politics system. restructuring. Ajim...

The Nation NewspaperHealth workers insist strike continues until conclusion of negotiationsThe Nation NewspaperThere are indications that the on-going indefinite strike embarked upon by health workers by the Joint Health Sector Unions may soon be calle...

Independent Newspapers LimitedProf. Sagay has exposed APC for who they really are – RenoVanguardWhen I responded to the All Progressive Congress' National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi's, attack on the record of the People Democratic ...

Premium TimesINEC names Obiano, Obaze, Nwoye, 34 others as candidates in Anambra governorship electionPremium TimesThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday in Abuja said 37 political parties would be presenting candidates in th...

The PunchICYMI: Nigerian gangs clash over Biafra in IndiaThe PunchThere was trouble in Bengaluru, India on Sunday night as some Nigerians took the Biafra battle to the streets of India. One person was reportedly killed while the city police are now loo...

Daily Post Nigeria IPOB: Don't believe the lies about me, Atiku tells NigeriansVanguardABUJA: Former vice president and chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Atiku Abubakar has counselled Nigerians to not swallow hook, line and s...

VanguardEx-President Jonathan aide debunks Gov. Okorocha's claim on inducementsVanguardFormer President Goodluck Jonathan's spokesman, Mr. Ikechukwu Eze, has debunked the reported and claims by Imo state Governor Rochas Okorocha that the ex-Pre...

Benue pensioners get N800 monthly, cry to NLCThe Nation NewspaperPensioners in Benue state have asked the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Comrade Ayuba Wabba to intervene in their predicament and ensure the payment of their entitlement r...

Information NigeriaMother of 3 accuses Ekiti lawmaker of sexual harassmentDaily TrustA mother of three, Mrs Mercy Ilesanmi, who accused a lawmaker in Ekiti State of sexually and physically assaulting her, has petitioned the Commissioner of Police, Mr I...

Daily Post NigeriaIndependence: Nigerian government declares October 2 public holidayDaily Post NigeriaThe Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Monday, October 2nd, public holiday to commemorate Nigeria's 57th Independence Anniversary. Nigeri...

Daily Post NigeriaDriver remanded in court over alleged attempt to kill Governor FayoseDaily Post NigeriaAn Ado Ekiti Magistrates' Court on Wednesday arraigned a 35-year-old driver, Ahamed Kolo for allegedly attempting to murder Gov. Ayodele Fayose...

VanguardUnpaid salaries: Kogi workers beg Buhari for food, drugsVanguardLokoja – Workers in Kogi have appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to rescue them from their current hardship resulting from non-payment of their salaries, by sending them food...

Daily Post NigeriaAmbode unveils first DNA forensic centre in West Africa [PHOTOS]Daily Post NigeriaThe Lagos State Governor, Akinwumi Ambode, on Wednesday in Lagos Island unveils the first DNA Forensic centre in West Africa. Ambode commissioned the St...

NAIJ.COMJust in: Reps summons Customs boss, others over arms importationNAIJ.COMNigeria's House of Representatives has summoned President Muhammadu Buhari's nephew, Mamman Daura, Director General of the Customs Service, Hameed Ali, and the Depa...

SaharaReporters.comIPOB:Ohaneze Ndigbo cancels Igbo day celebration in BayelsaVanguard YENAGOA THE pan-Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohaneze Ndigbo has ordered the cancellation of the 2017 Igbo day celebration in Bayelsa state.It cited the need to...

VanguardObaseki to partner FG on Benin Airport expansionVanguardTo expand and upgrade the Benin Airport for efficient service delivery and increase passenger traffic, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Nigerian Airspace Management...

NIGERIAN TRIBUNENULGE condemns non conduct of LG election in Oyo, petitions Oyo AssemblyDaily Post NigeriaHundreds of Local Government workers under the umbrella of Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), on Tuesday in Ibadan protested to...

VanguardJust in: Turkey denies shipping Pump Action riffles to NigeriaVanguardTurkey has denied it shipped arms to Nigeria, following the wake of frequent seizure at the Lagos Tin Can Island by the Nigerian Customs, of Pump Action riffles allegedly shi...

VanguardMalami, Magu and the blues of anti-corruption warVanguardMUCH as they both labour to put up gestures suggesting cordiality, truth is there is no love lost between them. And interestingly, the one thing that came between them is corruption, whic...

Daily Post NigeriaBiafra: Ekweremadu, Abaribe, other Igbo Senators meet Buhari over IPOB, Nnamdi KanuDaily Post NigeriaSenators from the South East on Tuesday met with President Muhammadu Buhari over the tension generated in the region as a result of t...

Daily Post NigeriaPresidency speaks on cabals allegedly sidelining VP OsinbajoDaily Post NigeriaThe presidency has waved aside claims that a certain cabal had taken over the presidential villa, sidelining the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo since t...

TVC NewsKwara governor swears-in new Head of ServiceTVC NewsKwara Head of Service -TVC Kwara state governor, AbdulFatah Ahmed has challenged newly sworn in head of service, Susan Oluwole, to let experience count in the running of the state Civil Servic...

TODAY.NGIPOB: Senate, South East governors to meet Buhari over agitationsVanguardThe leadership of the Senate and governors from the South East states of Nigeria are reportedly to meet President Muhammadu Buhari on ways to resolve the crises emanating ...

CHANNELS TELEVISIONReps Form Committee To Reunite NigeriaCHANNELS TELEVISIONThe Federal lawmakers on Tuesday resumed plenary and the session involves discussion about various national issues. Various national issues including the unity of Nigeria, 2017...

Premium TimesNigeria says UN Security Council composition outdated, demands reformPremium TimesVoting takes place in the Security Council on a draft resolution dealing with Palestinian statehood. UN Photo/Evan Schneider. Related News. Nigeria ends 5th ...

NAIJ.COMAbaribe under fire from colleagues over standing surety for Nnamdi KanuNAIJ.COMA report by Daily Trust indicates that Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe was queried by his colleagues, mostly from the northern part of the country, for standing as surety ...

Daily Post NigeriaINEC returns to court over Melaye's recallDaily Post NigeriaThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will return to court on Thursday to request the substituted service of the recall petition and documents ...

Leadership NewspapersSenate Backs PMB's Stance On Nigerian StateLeadership NewspapersThe Senate yesterday cued behind the stance taken by President Muhammadu Buhari that the unity of Nigeria is settled and is therefore non-negotiable. The Red Chamb...

VanguardS-East govs to rehabilitate, empower IPOB members — UmahiVanguardABAKALIKI—Chairman of South East Governors' Forum and Governor of Ebonyi State, Mr David Umahi, yesterday, stated that the South-East governors have concluded arrangements...

Daily TrustAyade to hand over 'dubiously appointed aides' to policeDaily TrustMany of the over 6000 special advisers and personal assistants to Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State allegedly appointed through the back door will be handed ove...

Daily TrustInvestments in Nigeria's telecom sector climb to $70bn, NCC saysDaily TrustThe value of investments in the Nigerian telecom sector between 2001 and now has increased to $70 billion, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communicati...

Obi is our coach, he is good — ObazeVanguardPDP candidate, Oseloka Obaze, has dismissed insinuations that the immediate past governor of the state Mr. Peter Obi, is trying to foist him on the state, saying that the former governor is only acting as a...

Vanguard8500 A-Ibom farmers get govt support to establish agro-allied venturesVanguardUYO—Akwa Ibom State Government yesterday said 8,500 farmers in the state have benefited from the government's support to businesses in the agro-allied sector as...

NAIJ.COMCatholic priest tells FG to ban CAN, JNINAIJ.COMReverend Father Gabriel Teruwose Ngbea, a Catholic priest, has urged the federal government to ban the two main umbrella bodies of religious organization in the country. The cleric urged the feder...

VanguardThe media doesn't even use FOI Act like CSOs and lawyers – Femi AdesinaVanguardAbuja – Mr Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, has urged the media to ensure effective utilisation of the Freedom of Infor...

Daily Post NigeriaAndy Uba, Stella Oduah appointed as Saraki reshuffles Senate committeesDaily Post NigeriaSenate President, Bukola Saraki on Tuesday, named Senators Andy Uba and Stella Oduah, as new chairmen of committees. The two lawmakers from Anamb...

NAIJ.COMPolice arrest 31 suspected kidnappers, robbers near Niger, kill 5NAIJ.COMAt a press briefing given by CSP Jimoh Moshood, the public relations officer of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF), it was announced that 31 suspected kidnappers and armed ro...

CHANNELS TELEVISIONNigerian Senate summons Buhari's ministers over 2017 budgetDaily Post NigeriaNigerian Senate on Tuesday summoned the Ministers of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun and her counterpart in the Ministry of Budget and National Planning, Sen...

The NewsAmbode unveils new 20-feet statue of AwolowoThe NewsThe new Obafemi Awolowo Statue unveiled by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode at Lateef Jakande Road, Ikeja, on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (4th right); wife...

VanguardIPOB: We can only support lawful agitations – DogaraVanguardABUJA-Apparently referring to the agitations for secession by the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara on Tuesday said ...

TheNewsGuruFull text of Senate President's speech at resumed plenaryDaily Post NigeriaSPEECH BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, HIS EXCELLENCY, SENATOR (DR) ABUBAKAR BUKOLA SARAKI (CON) ON THE 8TH SENATE'S RESUMPTION OF PLENARY FROM THE 2017 ANNUA...