IGP vows to end impunity in police force
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Inspector General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, on Friday assured Nigerians that the era of impunity in the Nigeria Police was over, just…
Benue raises IGR from ₦700m to ₦3bn, targets ₦80bn
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Benue State Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning, Michael Oglegba, says the state has increased its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) from about N700 million monthly to…
Nigeria grants Rwandans 30-day visa-free entry
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it has completed arrangements for the implementation of a 30-day visa-free entry policy for Rwandan nationals entering Nigeria. The Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO),…
EPL: Aston Villa humble Liverpool to secure Champions League qualification
Aston Villa secured Champions League football with a 4-2 win over Liverpool on Friday that leaves the Reds still at risk of missing out on Europe’s elite competition next season.…
Shettima to CCB: Remain apolitical, sustain digitization to maintain global standards
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has charged the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to remain apolitical and maintain strict independence in order to function with…
Equities market loses N1.23trn as profit-taking persists
The equities market extended its bearish trend on Friday, shedding N1.226 trillion as investors recorded losses in major stocks. Market capitalisation declined by 0.76 per cent to close at N160.443…
Lagos NMA condemns EFCC raid on UUTH, threatens solidarity strike
…Demands apology over alleged assault on consultant, disruption of medical services By Chioma Obinna The Nigerian Medical Association, Lagos State Branch, on Friday condemned the alleged invasion of the University…
Team Nigeria wins more medals at senior athletic championships
Team Nigeria won another gold at the ongoing Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana, on Friday. The quartet of Rosemary Chigozie, Jennifer Obi Chukwuka, Rosemary Chukwuma and Miracle Ezechukwu won…
Amaechi’s presidential campaign posters flood Bauchi
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi Presidential campaign posters of the chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi are seen across major parts of…
Despite receiving 80% of donor funds, two regions still rank lowest in literacy, FG raises alarm
By Joseph Erunke The Federal Government has expressed deep concern that despite attracting nearly 80 per cent of development partners’ investments in Nigeria’s education sector over the last decade, two…