![The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has pledged the territory’s support to the proposed Suleja Smart City Project by the Niger State Government. Suleja is a city in Niger that shares boundary with the FCT and was originally called Abuja before the transfer of the name to the new capital city of the country. […]](https://i2.wp.com/dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Musa-Bello.jpg "FCTA pledges support to Suleja smart city project"){kind=small}
![A total of 327 stranded Nigerians successfully evacuated by the Federal Government have departed Gatwick Airport, London, and are expected to arrive at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Ms Sarah Sanda, Special Assistant (Media) to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, disclosed this to journalists on Sunday in Abuja. Sanda said the returnees departed […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.von.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/EboPHw3XQAAgIKQ.jpg?fitu003d1024%2C1024u0026sslu003d1 "Evacuation: 327 Nigerians depart London for Abuja"){kind=small}
![Churches in FESTAC Town in Amuwo Odofin area of Lagos State complied with the COVID-19 protocols as they resumed worship on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria correspondent, who visited some churches, reports that automated hand wash units and hand sanitiser dispensers, soaps, water and infrared thermometers were provided by the churches. Also, big banners […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/images-7.jpeg "Resumption: Lagos churches comply with COVID-19 guidelines, as worship resumes")
![Churches in FESTAC Town in Amuwo Odofin area of Lagos State complied with the COVID-19 protocols as they resumed worship on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria correspondent, who visited some churches, reports that automated hand wash units and hand sanitiser dispensers, soaps, water and infrared thermometers were provided by the churches. Also, big banners […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/images-7-80x80.jpeg "Resumption: Lagos churches comply with COVID-19 guidelines, as worship resumes")
![Two persons were confirmed dead on Saturday night in an accident involving a bus and a motorcycle at New Jerusalem along Nanka-oko Road in Orumba North area of Anambra. Mr Andrew Kumapayi, the Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria in Awka on Sunday. Kumapayi said […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/FRSC-400x240.jpg "Accident claims 2 lives in Anambra – FRSC")
![Two persons were confirmed dead on Saturday night in an accident involving a bus and a motorcycle at New Jerusalem along Nanka-oko Road in Orumba North area of Anambra. Mr Andrew Kumapayi, the Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria in Awka on Sunday. Kumapayi said […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/FRSC-80x80.jpg "Accident claims 2 lives in Anambra – FRSC")
![Ogun Government says it will sanction the management of private or public school that fail to abide by directives on COVID -19 protocol. This, it said, is on the backdrop of resumption of secondary school students in exit classes, for their final examination. Mr Azeez Adeyemi, Special Assistant to Gov. Dapo Abiodun on Student Matters, said this […]](https://i1.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/07/EcgHWL2XgAI7dt9-e1595069995432.jpg?fitu003d800%2C534u0026sslu003d1 "OGSG threatens schools that fail to abide by COVID-19 directives"){kind=small}
![The Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Kalu, has condoled with the government and people of Ogun over the death of Sen. Buruji Kashamu. In a statement from his office, on Sunday, Kalu conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the Kashamu family. While acknowledging the philanthropic gestures of the late senator, the chief whip expressed sadness […]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/07/EaUf_7uWoAAD_2Z.jpg?fitu003d860%2C573u0026sslu003d1 "Kashamu, a detribalised Nigerian passionate about people’s welfare – Orji Kalu"){kind=small}
![Rt. Revd Manasses Okere, Bishop, Anglican Diocese, Isiukwuato in Abia, has said that the Coronavirus pandemic was a blessing in disguise as it created room for domestic church to thrive. Okere, who was Guest Preacher at the 12th Synod of Anglican Diocese of Awka, said it had united many families by making them spend long […]](https://i2.wp.com/dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/coronavirus-asia-map-2k.jpg "Anglican Bishop says COVID-19 is blessing in disguise"){kind=small}
![Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has congratulated the former President of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Rev. Musa Gotom, on his 80th birthday. Lalong, in a congratulatory message by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Makut Macham, in Jos described the cleric as a pillar of the gospel and embodiment of […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img-20200808-wa0041_1596924779634-400x240.jpg "Lalong congratulates ex-COCIN president at 80")
![Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has congratulated the former President of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Rev. Musa Gotom, on his 80th birthday. Lalong, in a congratulatory message by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Makut Macham, in Jos described the cleric as a pillar of the gospel and embodiment of […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img-20200808-wa0041_1596924779634-80x80.jpg "Lalong congratulates ex-COCIN president at 80")
![The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Bauchi chapter, has re-elected its former state chairman, Alhaji Hamza Akuyam, during the party’s state congress held on Saturday. Amb. Umaru Damagun, the Returning Officer for the congress, announced the results in the wee hours of Sunday in Bauchi. Damagun said Akuyam recorded 2,000 votes to emerge as chairman while […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/PDP-Peoples-Democaratic-Party-400x240.jpg "Congress: PDP elects 39 party executives in Bauchi")
![The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Bauchi chapter, has re-elected its former state chairman, Alhaji Hamza Akuyam, during the party’s state congress held on Saturday. Amb. Umaru Damagun, the Returning Officer for the congress, announced the results in the wee hours of Sunday in Bauchi. Damagun said Akuyam recorded 2,000 votes to emerge as chairman while […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/PDP-Peoples-Democaratic-Party-80x80.jpg "Congress: PDP elects 39 party executives in Bauchi")
![All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Ismail Danbaba, has won the bye-election for the Nasarawa Central State Constituency in the state House of Assembly. Mr Iiyasu Umar, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Returning Officer, announced the result of the bye-election conducted on Saturday in Nasarawa. Announcing the result, Umar said the APC candidate scored 7,475 […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/APC-All-progressives-Congress-400x240.jpg "APC wins Nasarawa Central state constituency bye-election")
![All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Ismail Danbaba, has won the bye-election for the Nasarawa Central State Constituency in the state House of Assembly. Mr Iiyasu Umar, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Returning Officer, announced the result of the bye-election conducted on Saturday in Nasarawa. Announcing the result, Umar said the APC candidate scored 7,475 […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/APC-All-progressives-Congress-80x80.jpg "APC wins Nasarawa Central state constituency bye-election")
![The Lagos State Government has announced the recovery and discharge of 32 COVID-19 patients, consisting of 27 Nigerians and five foreigners. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu said in a statement on Saturday in Lagos that the patients were discharged after testing negative twice to the disease. ”Good people of Lagos, today, 32 #COVID-19 Lagos patients; 12 females […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.ubagroup.com/nigeria/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/03/Kenedy-Uzokwe-and-Jide-Sanwaolu.jpg "COVID-19: Lagos discharges 27 Nigerians, 5 foreigners"){kind=small}
![Reuters) Serie A champions Juventus stunned Italian football on Saturday by naming World Cup-winning midfielder Andrea Pirlo as manager on a two-year contract. The appointment has come even in spite of the fact that their former player has no previous experience in the role. Pirlo, 41, was promoted to the senior job one week after […]](https://i2.wp.com/images.daznservices.com/di/library/GOAL/e0/2c/andrea-pirlo-juventus-u23_2lwquyyrw54w15gkwk85oe0ye.jpg?tu003d-1551709933u0026qualityu003d100 "Juventus give Pirlo his first manager’s role"){kind=small}
![Robert Lewandowski struck twice and set up two more goals as Bayern Munich cruised past Chelsea 4-1 on Saturday to reach the Champions League quarter-finals with a 7-1 aggregate victory and remain on course for a treble of titles. The Bavarians will be on an 18-game winning streak across all competitions as they head into […]](https://i2.wp.com/images.daznservices.com/di/library/GOAL/33/17/robert-lewandowski-bayern-munich-2019-20_1paubaz4fzz9c1qiwychkzgsyj.jpg?tu003d-2090786016u0026qualityu003d100 "Lewandowski dazzles as Bayern crush Chelsea to reach last eight"){kind=small}
![A fired-up Lionel Messi led Barcelona to a 3-1 win at home to Napoli on Saturday for a 4-2 aggregate victory which took the club into the Champions League quarter-finals. It is Barcelona’s 13th consecutive time of reaching the last eight and they will face Bayern Munich in a mouth-watering clash in the Final Eight […]](https://i2.wp.com/images.daznservices.com/di/library/GOAL/77/35/lionel-messi-barcelona_1hm73h2lm9apf1iyevafvgg37o.jpg?tu003d-856814445u0026qualityu003d100 "Messi helps Barcelona sink Napoli to reach last 8"){kind=small}
![About 150 participants are being expected to participate in an online beginners course for cricket umpires and scorers nationwide, organized by the Association of Cricket Umpires and Scorers of Nigeria (ACUSN). Musa Ehizoje, chairman of the association, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Abuja that the course was aimed at improving the […]](https://i2.wp.com/m.guardian.ng/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Nigeria-Back-29082018.jpg "Cricket: 150 participants expected at beginners course for umpires, scorers"){kind=small}
![Nollywood star actor, Ninawolo Bolanle, says for an individual to actualise any dream in life, the person should be determined to go for what he or she wants, no matter the cost or challenges. The renowned actor, who took to his Instagram handle @iamnino_b, to make this statement, also encouraged people to always put in […]](https://i2.wp.com/guardian.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Nino-Nino-B-213-e1582102666478.jpg "Actualising Life’s dreams entails strong determination, says Nollywood actor"){kind=small}
![A award-winning dancer, Esther Essien, on Friday advised Nigerians to look inwards for ways to cope with the economic hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Essien told the News Agency of Nigeria that it would be important for Nigerians of all professions to look for ideas on how best to live, during and after the […]](https://i2.wp.com/img.gistmania.com/newsimg/photos/BBNnite28.jpg "COVID-19: Dancer wants Nigerians look inwards for way forward"){kind=small}
![A popular Nollywood actress, Opeyemi Aiyeola, has urged men to marry truthful single mothers rather than pretentious single ladies. The actress, who took to her Instagram handle @opeyemi_aiyeola1 to give the advice, said that getting married to single mothers was far better than ladies who might have gone through abortions. Aiyola, also a producer and […]](https://i1.wp.com/livelystones.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/1.jpg?resizeu003d696%2C696u0026sslu003d1 "Marry truthful single mothers than pretentious single ladies, Nollywood actress urges men"){kind=small}
![Nollywood Actor, Mr Abel Okekwu, has urged youths in Rivers to shun cultism and life in the creeks to become better persons in the society. Okekwu, who is also the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ABI Communications International Limited, an entertainment company, made the call on Sunday, during the opening ceremony of the company in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.vanguardngr.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_20200801_142007_3_1596383329911.jpg "Nollywood actor urges youths in Rivers to shun cultism"){kind=small}
![The Katsina State Police Command says it has killed eight suspected bandits in Batsari local government area of the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Gambo Isah, disclosed this in statement on Saturday in Katsina. He said that on Aug. 6, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Batsari, led Operation Puff Adder to Zamfarawa village […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/police3.jpg "Police kill 8 bandits, recover 30 cows in Katsina")
![The Katsina State Police Command says it has killed eight suspected bandits in Batsari local government area of the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Gambo Isah, disclosed this in statement on Saturday in Katsina. He said that on Aug. 6, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Batsari, led Operation Puff Adder to Zamfarawa village […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/police3-80x80.jpg "Police kill 8 bandits, recover 30 cows in Katsina")
![The North-East Governors’ Forum (NGF) has called on the Federal Government to deploy more state of the art military hard ware to the armed forces fighting the Boko Haram in the region. The body said this in a communique issued after its second meeting to discuss the challenges facing the sub-region. The communique was signed by […]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2019/07/babagana-zulum-borno-gov.jpg?fitu003d1189%2C659u0026sslu003d1 "Boko Haram: North East governors rally support for military"){kind=small}
![Gov. Sani Bello of Niger has called for quick establishment of a Naval Base in Shagunu, Borgu Local Government Area of the state to tackle the influx of bandits. Bello, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mrs Mary Berje, in Minna on Saturday made the call when he visited Vice Admiral Ibok Ekwe-Ina, […]](https://i2.wp.com/guardian.ng/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Alhaji-Abubakar-Sani-Bello.jpg "Niger Govt. seeks establishment of Naval base to tackle banditry"){kind=small}
![The Chairman Senate Committee on Army, Sen. Ali Ndume, has called on communities and political leaders in the North East to support the military and other security in the ongoing war against insurgency. Ndume made the call in an interview with newsmen during a visit to the Special Army Super Camp in Faskari, Katsina State […]](https://i2.wp.com/live.mrf.io/statics/i/ps/cdn.punchng.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/08180742/Senator-Mohammed-Ali-Ndume.jpg?widthu003d1200u0026enableu003dupscale "Insurgency: Ndume solicits community, political leaders support for military"){kind=small}
![Residents of New Era Estate in Ajah, Lagos State, have called on the Lagos State Government to rescue them from invasion by hoodlums and armed robbers Some of the residents told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos on Sunday that the security challenges were becoming more severe and frightening. Mr Bukola Onifade, an hotelier […]](https://i2.wp.com/images.nigeriapropertycentre.com/properties/images/thumbs/692413/05f2ae129508b5-247-serviced-4-bedroom-with-bq-inside-an-estate-semi-detached-duplexes-for-sale-lafiaji-lekki-lagos.jpeg "Estate residents send SOS to LASG over insecurity"){kind=small}
![Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, Managing Director of Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), has tasked staff and clients of the agency to work together toward speedy economic recovery. A statement by Mr Martins Odeh, Head, Corporate Communications, NEPZA, on Saturday in Abuja, said that Adesugba made the call while addressing officials of the agency during a […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.nepza.gov.ng/media/k2/items/cache/71f67488b0857639cee631943a3fc6fa_XL.jpg "NEPZA key to national economic recovery – MD"){kind=small}
![Dr Chamberlain Peterside, a Financial Expert, has urged maritime stakeholders to come together and aggressively negotiate with the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) to forestall their foreclosure. Peterside made the appeal on an Instagram live programme on Saturday organised by Mrs Ezinne Azunna of the MaritimeTv. The programme had the topic, “State Guarantees, Sovereignty […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/expert-400x240.jpg "Expert urges shipowners to negotiate with AMCON to forestall foreclosure")
![Dr Chamberlain Peterside, a Financial Expert, has urged maritime stakeholders to come together and aggressively negotiate with the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) to forestall their foreclosure. Peterside made the appeal on an Instagram live programme on Saturday organised by Mrs Ezinne Azunna of the MaritimeTv. The programme had the topic, “State Guarantees, Sovereignty […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/expert-80x80.jpg "Expert urges shipowners to negotiate with AMCON to forestall foreclosure")
![SUNU Assurances Nig. Plc’s has announced a 30 per cent profit increase to N1.2 billion for the 2019 financial year. The company recorded N914 million profit in the 2018 financial year. L-R: Non-Executive Director, SUNU Assurances Nigeria Plc, Olanrewaju Ogunbanjo; Executive Director, Adeleke Hassan; Managing Director, Samuel Ogbodu; Company Secretary, John Akujieze; and Chief Finance […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.proshareng.com/admin/upload/news/43908-proshare.jpg "SUNU Assurances declares N1.2bn profit"){kind=small}
![The Economic Committee of West Africa States (ECOWAS) and two other NGOs have distributed 150 animals to vulnerable households in Kebbi State towards making them self sufficient. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the collaborating NGOs are Regional Agency for Agriculture and Food and the Association for the Promotion of Livestock Breading in the Sahel […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/ECOWAS-400x240.jpg "ECOWAS, others distribute animals to 50 vulnerable households in Kebbi")
![The Economic Committee of West Africa States (ECOWAS) and two other NGOs have distributed 150 animals to vulnerable households in Kebbi State towards making them self sufficient. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the collaborating NGOs are Regional Agency for Agriculture and Food and the Association for the Promotion of Livestock Breading in the Sahel […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/ECOWAS-80x80.jpg "ECOWAS, others distribute animals to 50 vulnerable households in Kebbi")
![The National Rubber Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NARPPMAN) has appealed to the Federal Government to enlist rubber as one of the cash crops to be developed in Nigeria. Mr Peter Igbinosun, President of the association made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Calabar, Cross […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/association-400x240.jpg "Association plans massive rubber plantation, urges FG’s intervention")
![The National Rubber Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NARPPMAN) has appealed to the Federal Government to enlist rubber as one of the cash crops to be developed in Nigeria. Mr Peter Igbinosun, President of the association made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Calabar, Cross […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/association-80x80.jpg "Association plans massive rubber plantation, urges FG’s intervention")
![Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Friday pledged to revitalise the agriculture sector in the state toward boosting food production. Sanwo-Olu made the pledge during the inspection of the Songhai Model of the Agricultural Youth Empowerment Scheme (AGRIC YES) located in Avia-Igborosun in Badagry. The governor said having inspected the project, he realised that […]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/04/Babajide-Sanwo-Olu-1-e1587228624596.jpg?fitu003d860%2C598u0026sslu003d1 "Sanwo-Olu pledges to revitalise agric sector"){kind=small}
![The Nigeria Institute of Soil Science (NISS) has solicited the collaboration of the Ministry of Science and Technology to enhance food production and sustainable environment. Prof. Victor Chude, the Registrar of NISS made the call when some members of staff of the institute paid a courtesy visit to Dr Mohammed Umar, the Permanent Secretary, Federal […]](https://i2.wp.com/niss.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/PhotoGrid_1576850100686-1024x1024.jpg "Soil Science Institute partners ministry to enhance food production"){kind=small}
![The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says COVID-19 cases in Nigeria increased by 453, with total infections now 46,140. The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle on Saturday. The health agency noted that six more persons had died from the disease. It said till date, 46,140 cases had been confirmed, 33,044 […]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/04/Dr-Chikwe-Ihekweazu-DG-NCDC-1-e1588011993972.jpg?fitu003d900%2C533u0026sslu003d1 "COVID-19: Nigeria’s infections rise to 46,140 as NCDC announces 453 new cases"){kind=small}
![The Akwa Ibom Government says the COVID-19 Incident Management Committee has discharged 26 people confirmed to have recovered fully from coronavirus. Dr Dominic Ukpong, Special Adviser to Gov. Udom Emmanuel on Health Matters, disclosed this in Uyo on Saturday. Ukpong said that the 26 people were discharged from Ibom Specialist Hospital Centre. He said the […]](https://i2.wp.com/businessday.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Udom-Emmanuel.jpg "A’Ibom govt discharges 26 COVID-19 patients from isolation centre"){kind=small}
![The Kwara State Government has received N100 million grant from the World Bank to assist the state to strengthen its management of the coronavirus pandemic. Spokesman for the state’s Technical Committee on COVID-19, Mr Rafiu Ajakaye, said in a statement in Ilorin on Saturday that the grant was sourced through the Nigeria Centre for Disease […]](https://i2.wp.com/dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/kwara.jpg "COVID-19: Kwara receives N100m grant from W/Bank"){kind=small}
![The acting Chief Judge of Kogi, Justice Henry Olusiyi, has pledged to sustain and improve on the late Justice Nasir Ajanah’s legacies of upholding the rule of law and ensuring quick dispensation of justice. Olusiyi made the pledge while speaking at the 40th day fidau for the former Chief Judge of the state, Ajanah,on Friday […]](https://i2.wp.com/leadership.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Yahaya-Bello-flanked-by-the-State-Chief-Judge-Justice-Henry-Olusiyi-Right-and-Acting-President-of-the-State-Customary-Court-of-Appeal-Justice-Bayo-Olowosegun.jpg "Kogi acting CJ pledges to sustain late Ajanah’s legacies"){kind=small}
![Zamfara State High Court lV on Friday dissolved the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership in the state and ordered for fresh election of the party executives at wards, local government and state levels. Justice Bello Tukur, who delivered the judgement, said that the congresses that produced the leadership of the party were not conducted in […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Court8-400x240.jpg "Zamfara APC Crisis: Court dissolves Zamfara executives, orders fresh congresses")
![Zamfara State High Court lV on Friday dissolved the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership in the state and ordered for fresh election of the party executives at wards, local government and state levels. Justice Bello Tukur, who delivered the judgement, said that the congresses that produced the leadership of the party were not conducted in […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Court8-80x80.jpg "Zamfara APC Crisis: Court dissolves Zamfara executives, orders fresh congresses")
![Two men, Afimo Lawrence and Kayode Apata, on Friday, appeared before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged threat to life. Lawrence, 58 and Apata, 64, whose addresses were not provided, are facing a charge of threat to life. They, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Prosecutor, Insp. Caleb Leramo, told the court […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Court5-400x240.jpg "2 men docked over alleged threat to life")
![Two men, Afimo Lawrence and Kayode Apata, on Friday, appeared before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged threat to life. Lawrence, 58 and Apata, 64, whose addresses were not provided, are facing a charge of threat to life. They, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Prosecutor, Insp. Caleb Leramo, told the court […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Court5-80x80.jpg "2 men docked over alleged threat to life")
![Josie Adokuru Mudasiru Intervention For Vulnerable Children and Climate Change Initiative (JAM-Initiative) an NGO, on Saturday hosted a choral group for blind students in FCT, to raise awareness on the devastating effects of climate change. The President, JAM-Initiative, Mrs Josie Mudasiru, after the students’ performance at Junior Secondary School Area 11 Garki, Abuja, called on […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/NGO-400x240.png "NGO holds choral performance to enlighten public on climate change")
![Josie Adokuru Mudasiru Intervention For Vulnerable Children and Climate Change Initiative (JAM-Initiative) an NGO, on Saturday hosted a choral group for blind students in FCT, to raise awareness on the devastating effects of climate change. The President, JAM-Initiative, Mrs Josie Mudasiru, after the students’ performance at Junior Secondary School Area 11 Garki, Abuja, called on […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/NGO-80x80.png "NGO holds choral performance to enlighten public on climate change")
![The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has described Sen. Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Employment, as a great man as he marked his 68th birthday. Mr Ayuba Wabba, the NLC President said this in a tribute to facilitate with the minister in Abuja on Saturday. He said: “on behalf of the leadership of the […]](https://i2.wp.com/dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Ngige-NLC.jpeg "Ngige at 68: NLC describes him as great man"){kind=small}
![The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) said it arrested eight commercial ferry operators and seized their boat engines between Monday and Friday, Aug. 7. The General Manager of LASWA, Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, who disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Lagos. Emmanuel said that the authority would not condone recklessness and […]](https://i2.wp.com/topcelebrities.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/LASWA.jpg "Safety compliance: LASWA nabs 8 erring ferry operators"){kind=small}
![The Ministry of Communication on Friday won the first, second and third prizes for the Public Service Innovation Challenge Award Competition, designed to improve service delivery. The winners were grouped as; Sogunro Onyindamola, Iliya Abdulrahman for the first prize; Winsala Oluwaseun, Ebire Francis for the second prize and Zainab Saka, Tolulope Ibitoye for the third […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.commtech.gov.ng/images/pantami.jpg "Ministry of Communications wins FG’s 2020 innovation competition prizes"){kind=small}
![The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Oyo State says it will set up monitoring committees in the 33 Local Government Areas of the state to ensure churches comply with the protocols on COVID-19. The CAN Chairman in Oyo State, Joshua Akinyemiju, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday […]](https://i2.wp.com/guardian.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Makinde-4.jpg "COVID-19 protocols: Oyo CAN to set up monitoring c’ttees on churches"){kind=small}
![The Diocese of Umuahia Anglican Communion has ended its ninth synod with an appeal to the Federal Government to establish new industries and resuscitate the ailing ones to create employment opportunities. The appeal was contained in a two-page communique issued in Umuahia on Wednesday. It was jointly signed by the Diocesan Bishop and President of […]](https://i2.wp.com/live.mrf.io/statics/i/ps/storage.googleapis.com/thisday-846548948316-wp-data/wp-media/2019/11/372d3e83-rt-rev-geoffrey-ibeabuchi.jpg "Anglican synod advocates revival of ailing industries to tackle unemployment"){kind=small}
![The Anglican Bishop of Umuahia Diocese, Rt. Rev. Geoffrey Ibeabuchi, has called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts to diversify the economy for rapid economic growth and reduction in dependence on oil revenue. Ibeabuchi made the call in his speech on Friday at the opening of the Ninth Synod of the diocese, at St. […]](https://i2.wp.com/guardian.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/rt-rev-geoffrey-ibeabuchi.jpg "Bishop wants FG intensify efforts to diversify economy, avoid borrowing for consumables"){kind=small}
![Mr Peter Averik, Chairman of Jema’a Local Government Area, has enjoined Muslim Faithful in the area to always embrace peace as they marked this year’s Eid-el-kabir celebration. Averik made the appeal during a Sallah homage to the Emir of Jema’a, Alhaji Muhammadu Isa Muhammadu at his palace in Kafanchan. He called on the people in […]](https://i1.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/04/Nasir-El-Rufai-e1594390787528.jpg?fitu003d800%2C533u0026sslu003d1 "Eid-el-kabir: Jema’a LG chairman sues for peace"){kind=small}
![Angola says it will maintain closed borders to fight and prevent a spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. According to a Presidential Decree, which updates the measures adopted during the prevailing ‘State of Calamity’, only nationals and foreign residents can return to the national territory. The decree also stated that foreign citizens may […]](https://i2.wp.com/businessday.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Nigeria%E2%80%99s-COVID-19-stimulus.jpg "Angola maintains closed borders to fend off COVID-19"){kind=small}
![India will stop importing 101 items of military equipment in an effort to boost domestic defence production, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, said on Sunday. Singh said the move follows Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for defence self-reliance. India is one of the world’s top arms importers. India has accelerated military purchases in the wake […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.olexhome.info/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/a250fba087ccdd320541d015741996ea.jpg?resizeu003d640%2C448u0026sslu003d1 "India to halt 101 military imports in push for defence self-reliance – Minister"){kind=small}
![At least 13 people are dead after heavy monsoon rains and flooding wreaked havoc in several parts of Pakistan, officials said on Sunday. Persistent rain flooded dozens of villages in the southern province of Sindh and the south-western province of Balochsitan during the last three days. At least seven people were killed in Karachi, the […]](https://i2.wp.com/businessday.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Pakistan-plane-crash-450x300.jpg "Several dead, many missing after monsoon rains in Pakistan"){kind=small}
![Afghanistan agreed on Sunday to release 400 “hard-core” Taliban prisoners, paving the way for the beginning of peace talks aimed at ending more than 19 years of war. Under election-year pressure from United States President Donald Trump for a deal, allowing him to bring home American troops, the war-torn country’s grand assembly, or Loya Jirga, […]](https://i2.wp.com/guardian.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/trump-1.jpg "Afghanistan to release 400 ‘hard-core’ Taliban to start peace talks"){kind=small}
![The Kano State Government said it would provide palliatives to teachers and non-teaching staff of private schools to cushion the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano disclosed this while flagging-off the distribution of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) to 538 public and private schools in the State. Ganduje, represented by his Deputy, […]](https://i2.wp.com/businessday.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Ganduje-Kano-Governor.jpg "Kano plans palliative for teachers, distributes PPEs to 538 private schools"){kind=small}
![Three hundred and thirty two (332) evacuees arrived Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos, from London at 7:40 p.m local time via Air Peace flight No. P47854 on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports in Abuja that the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) disclosed this on its Twitter handle, @nidcom_gov. “332 evacuees arrive Murtala Mohammed International […]](https://i1.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2017/04/Murtala-Mohammed-Airport-Lagos.jpg?fitu003d860%2C484u0026sslu003d1 "332 evacuees arrive Nigeria from London – NiDCOM"){kind=small}
![A former governor of Ogun, Sen. Ibikunle Amosun, has expressed sadness over the death of Sen. Buruji Kashamu who died in Lagos on Saturday from complications arising from COVID-19. Amosun, who is representing Ogun Central Senatorial District, in a statement issued by his Media Assistant, Alhaji Bola Adeyemi, described Kashamu’s death as a loss to […]](https://i1.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2018/10/amosun.jpg?fitu003d1062%2C598u0026sslu003d1 "Amosun pays tributes to late Kashamu"){kind=small}
![President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the passing of renowned Kano businessman, Alhaji Shehu Rabi’u. Shehu was of the Isyaku Rabi’u clan in Kano. The president expressed his condolences in a message by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Saturday. In the message to the Isyaku […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Muhammadu-Buhari12-400x240.jpg "Buhari mourns Kano businessman, Shehu Rabi’u")
![President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the passing of renowned Kano businessman, Alhaji Shehu Rabi’u. Shehu was of the Isyaku Rabi’u clan in Kano. The president expressed his condolences in a message by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Saturday. In the message to the Isyaku […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Muhammadu-Buhari12-80x80.jpg "Buhari mourns Kano businessman, Shehu Rabi’u")
![Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has expressed shock over the death of Sen. Buruji Kashamu on Saturday. A statement issued in Abeokuta by Mr Kunle Somorun, the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Abiodun, confirmed that Buruji died in a hospital in Lagos on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Kashamu represented the Ogun […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.channelstv.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/pjimage-1-1.jpg "Abiodun, Obasanjo mourn Kashamu"){kind=small}
![President of the Senate Ahmad Lawan has sponsored the weddings of 300 couples in Yobe North Senatorial District. Ezrel Tabiowo, his Special Assistant on Media, made this known in a statement, on Saturday in Abuja. He said beneficiaries were drawn from Lawan’s senatorial district comprising six local government areas of Barde, Jakusko, Machina, […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/nass2-400x240.jpg "Senate President Lawan sponsors wedding for 300 less-privileged, orphans in Yobe")
![President of the Senate Ahmad Lawan has sponsored the weddings of 300 couples in Yobe North Senatorial District. Ezrel Tabiowo, his Special Assistant on Media, made this known in a statement, on Saturday in Abuja. He said beneficiaries were drawn from Lawan’s senatorial district comprising six local government areas of Barde, Jakusko, Machina, […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/nass2-80x80.jpg "Senate President Lawan sponsors wedding for 300 less-privileged, orphans in Yobe")
![Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has maintained that his administration will not be distracted by political gladiators who push for 2023 elections. The governor gave the assurance while addressing the elected 39 member- State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Executive Council following a successful party state congress on Saturday in Asaba. The News Agency […]](https://i2.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2020/03/images.jpeg?fitu003d550%2C417u0026sslu003d1 "2023: We can’t be distracted, political gladiators must exercise restraint -Okowa"){kind=small}
![The Nasarawa State House of Assembly will appeal the judgement nullifying the indictment of the former Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Aliyu Tijani over alleged N248.5m unaccounted funds for school projects in the state. The speaker of the house, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi made this known on Saturday while addressing journalists in Lafia, over […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/NASS-400x240.jpg "Nasarawa Assembly to appeal judgement nullifying former SSG’s indictment")
![The Nasarawa State House of Assembly will appeal the judgement nullifying the indictment of the former Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Aliyu Tijani over alleged N248.5m unaccounted funds for school projects in the state. The speaker of the house, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi made this known on Saturday while addressing journalists in Lafia, over […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/NASS-80x80.jpg "Nasarawa Assembly to appeal judgement nullifying former SSG’s indictment")
![The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday began the use of its dedicated election result viewing portal, known as “The INEC Result Viewing (IReV) for publication results for polling units. Mr Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, said IReV would enable Nigerians view polling unit results in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.naijabusiness.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Independent-National-Electoral-Commission-INEC.png "INEC inaugurates election result viewing portal"){kind=small}
![Dr Sabo Emmanuel, newly-elected Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Nasarawa state branch, has promised to rid the profession of quackery to protect residents. Emmanuel said this in an interview with newsmen in Lafia, on Saturday, after his victory in the chairmanship election was announced by the Returning Officer of the election, Dr Yahaya […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/images-8-400x240.jpeg "New Nasarawa NMA Chairman pledges to eliminate quackery")
![Dr Sabo Emmanuel, newly-elected Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Nasarawa state branch, has promised to rid the profession of quackery to protect residents. Emmanuel said this in an interview with newsmen in Lafia, on Saturday, after his victory in the chairmanship election was announced by the Returning Officer of the election, Dr Yahaya […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/images-8-80x80.jpeg "New Nasarawa NMA Chairman pledges to eliminate quackery")
![The Governing Council of Bayero University Kano (BUK) has approved the appointment of Prof. Sagiru Abbas as the new Vice Chancellor of the institution. A letter of appointment signed by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Council, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, was presented to the new vice chancellor on Saturday in Kano. In the letter, Gambari […]](https://i2.wp.com/buk.edu.ng/sites/default/files/imgs/po/nudvc.jpg "BUK Council approves appointment of Abbas as new VC"){kind=small}
![A chieftain of the main opposition PDP, Chief Ebenezer Babatope, says he is shattered by the death of Sen. Buruji Kashamu. Kashamu, who had an extradition saga with United States authorities over alleged drug offences a few years ago, was a prominent member of the PDP party. Babatope, a former Minister of Transportation made the […]](https://i2.wp.com/sunnewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Babatope.jpg "Ex-minister Babatope, says shattered by Kashamu’s death"){kind=small}
![President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family and friends of former Federal Commissioner for Works, retired Rear Admiral Olufemi Olumide, who served ”meritoriously in the military rising to the peak of his career as a Naval Officer.” The president, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, in […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Muhammadu-Buhari11-400x240.jpg "Buhari mourns ex-Federal Commissioner, Olumide")
![President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family and friends of former Federal Commissioner for Works, retired Rear Admiral Olufemi Olumide, who served ”meritoriously in the military rising to the peak of his career as a Naval Officer.” The president, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, in […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Muhammadu-Buhari11-80x80.jpg "Buhari mourns ex-Federal Commissioner, Olumide")
![Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has described the death of former Gov. Abiola Ajimobi as a major loss to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Nigeria. Osinbajo spoke on Saturday during a condolence visit to the late Ajimobi’s family at their Oluyole, Ibadan, residence. The two-time governor of Oyo State died in Lagos on June 25. The […]](https://i2.wp.com/guardian.ng/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Oshibajo-pg-1x-1062x598.jpg "Osinbajo visits Ajimobi’s widow, pays tributes to late governor"){kind=small}
![Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi says he will not choose his successor in the 2023 governorship election in the state. Umahi made the disclosure on Saturday while addressing party faithful during the People Democratic Party (PDP) state congress, to elect the party’s leaders at the state level. The governor said that nobody will be stopped […]](https://i1.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2018/08/Umahi.jpg?fitu003d1000%2C606u0026sslu003d1 "2023: I will not choose my successor- Gov Umahi declares"){kind=small}
![An environmental advocacy group, Foundation for a Better Environment (FABE) has told communities in Lagos State to plant trees to create cleaner air and mitigate climate change. The founder of the group, Mrs Temitope Okunnu, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Lagos. Okunnu said the group […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.environewsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/DSC_0338-620x330.jpg "Climate change: Group tasks communities, schools on tree planting"){kind=small}
![Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has said that COVID-19 will help in checking ‘giraffing’ among students during examinations. Giraffing, a malpractice, is used to describe the practice of peeping and copying from the scripts of other candidates in an examination environment. Umahi made the declaration on Saturday in Abakaliki during a training organised […]](https://i2.wp.com/businessday.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/105084235_mediaitem102141061.jpg "Exam malpractice: COVID-19 will check ‘giraffing’ among students — Umahi"){kind=small}
![Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State says the Police has arrested the killers of the Village Head of Odu community in Nasarawa Local Government Area, Mr Amos Obere. Sule disclosed this on Saturday while inspecting progress of work at the Mobile Police training school, Endehu in Nassarawa-Eggon Local Government Area of the state. The News […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Inspector-General-of-Police-Mohammed-Adamu-IG-POLICE-400x240.jpg "Killers of village head, Immigration officer arrested in Nasarawa – Gov. Sule")
![Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State says the Police has arrested the killers of the Village Head of Odu community in Nasarawa Local Government Area, Mr Amos Obere. Sule disclosed this on Saturday while inspecting progress of work at the Mobile Police training school, Endehu in Nassarawa-Eggon Local Government Area of the state. The News […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Inspector-General-of-Police-Mohammed-Adamu-IG-POLICE-80x80.jpg "Killers of village head, Immigration officer arrested in Nasarawa – Gov. Sule")
![Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa says the Mobile Police Training School being built in the state would enhance security when completed. Sule stated this on Saturday in Endehu community, Nassarawa-Eggon Local Government Area (LGA) while inspecting progress of work at the site. “This place popularly called ‘many have gone’ is notorious for accident, kidnapping and […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/police2-400x240.jpg "Mobile Police training school will enhance security in Nasarawa- Gov. Sule")
![Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa says the Mobile Police Training School being built in the state would enhance security when completed. Sule stated this on Saturday in Endehu community, Nassarawa-Eggon Local Government Area (LGA) while inspecting progress of work at the site. “This place popularly called ‘many have gone’ is notorious for accident, kidnapping and […]](https://i2.wp.com/nnn.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/police2-80x80.jpg "Mobile Police training school will enhance security in Nasarawa- Gov. Sule")
![The Federal Government has begun the feasibility study for the construction of a shipyard on Brass Island in Bayelsa. The Minister of State for Petrolem Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, confirmed the development in a statement posted on the Twitter account of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on Saturday. Sylva said […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.pmnewsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/image11.jpeg?fitu003d1080%2C720u0026sslu003d1 "FG begins feasibility study for Brass Shipyard project"){kind=small}
![Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the integrity of the judicial system is crucial to everything in the society hence the need for stakeholders to engage in an honest discussion that examines the challenges and prospects. Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a statement in Abuja, said that the vice president spoke at the Justice Research Institute (JRI) […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.pmnewsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Yemi-Osinbajo-1-1-e1572155669481.jpg?fitu003d700%2C412u0026sslu003d1 "Judicial system integrity pivotal to all spheres of society -Osinbajo"){kind=small}
![The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appointed Mr Cyril Omorogbe, as new Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Bayelsa. Mr Winifred Ifougha, INEC Head of Department, Voters Education, said in a statement on Saturday in Yenagoa that Mr Osaretin Imahiyereobo was also appointed as Administrative Secretary. Ifougha said that Omorogbe has since resumed duties after conclusion […]](https://i2.wp.com/cdn.punchng.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/31201034/inec.fw_.png "INEC appoints new REC, Administrative Secretary for Bayelsa"){kind=small}
![The Katsina State Government has urged communities in the state to intensify efforts toward providing intelligence information to security agencies to enable them tackle banditry and other criminal activities. The Special Adviser to Gov. Aminu Masari on Security Matters, Alhaji Ibrahim Ahmed-Katsina, made the appeal on Saturday when he visited Faskari Local Government Area to […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.katsinastate.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/His-Excellency.gif "Katsina State Govt urges communities to provide intelligence information on banditry, criminal activities"){kind=small}
![Human rights activist, Mrs Hauwa Dogara, has condemned the incessant killings and destruction of properties in various communities in Southern Kaduna by armed men. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that 33 persons were reportedly killed in the latest attack by armed men in some villages in Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The affected […]](https://i2.wp.com/live.mrf.io/statics/i/ps/storage.googleapis.com/thisday-846548948316-wp-data/wp-media/2020/07/992b17e8-late-kukah..jpg "Human rights activist calls for action to stop killings in Southern Kaduna"){kind=small}
![The Federal Government has, in 16 cycles’ disbursement, spent N9.074billion on Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) and another N5.178billion on School Feeding Programme from inception in 2017 till date in Jigawa. Alhaji Bala Chamo, the state Coordinator, Social Investments Programme (SIP), who made this known at a news conference in Dutse on Saturday said the […]](https://i2.wp.com/1.bp.blogspot.com/-5YDIe52Bhuo/XpRgwdqE9sI/AAAAAAABmlk/15Fb0RwiCSUzy8nOPsHQkgMw2uUof_x2wCNcBGAsYHQ/s1600/a.jpg "FG spends N14bn on CCT, school feeding in Jigawa within 29 months"){kind=small}
FCTA pledges support to Suleja smart city project Evacuation: 327 Nigerians depart London for Abuja Resumption: Lagos churches comply with COVID-19 guidelines, as worship resumes Accident claims 2 lives in Anambra – FRSC Estate residents send SOS to LASG over insecurity Angola maintains closed borders to fend off COVID-19 OGSG threatens schools that fail to abide by COVID-19 directives India to halt 101 military imports in push for defence self-reliance – Minister Several dead, many missing after monsoon rains in Pakistan Congress: PDP elects 39 party executives in Bauchi Afghanistan to release 400 ‘hard-core’ Taliban to start peace talks Kashamu, a detribalised Nigerian passionate about people’s welfare – Orji Kalu APC wins Nasarawa Central state constituency bye-election Anglican Bishop says COVID-19 is blessing in disguise Kano plans palliative for teachers, distributes PPEs to 538 private schools ECOWAS, others distribute animals to 50 vulnerable households in Kebbi Police kill 8 bandits, recover 30 cows in Katsina Boko Haram: North East governors rally support for military Lalong congratulates ex-COCIN president at 80 COVID-19: Nigeria’s infections rise to 46,140 as NCDC announces 453 new cases Juventus give Pirlo his first manager’s role 332 evacuees arrive Nigeria from London – NiDCOM Lewandowski dazzles as Bayern crush Chelsea to reach last eight Messi helps Barcelona sink Napoli to reach last 8 COVID-19: Lagos discharges 27 Nigerians, 5 foreigners Amosun pays tributes to late Kashamu Buhari mourns Kano businessman, Shehu Rabi’u Abiodun, Obasanjo mourn Kashamu Delta PDP returns Esiso as state chairman Senate President Lawan sponsors wedding for 300 less-privileged, orphans in Yobe Niger Govt. seeks establishment of Naval base to tackle banditry Makinde mourns PDP chieftain 2023: We can’t be distracted, political gladiators must exercise restraint -Okowa Nasarawa Assembly to appeal judgement nullifying former SSG’s indictment INEC inaugurates election result viewing portal New Nasarawa NMA Chairman pledges to eliminate quackery BUK Council approves appointment of Abbas as new VC A’Ibom govt discharges 26 COVID-19 patients from isolation centre Ex-minister Babatope, says shattered by Kashamu’s death Buhari mourns ex-Federal Commissioner, Olumide NEPZA key to national economic recovery – MD Osinbajo visits Ajimobi’s widow, pays tributes to late governor LAWMA arrests 13 cart pushers for environmental laws violation Nasarawa Assembly accuses LG Chairman of insubordination Ize-Iyamu: Sack your governors, senators facing corruption charges, Presidency tells PDP Congress: Abia PDP elects new executive 2023: I will not choose my successor- Gov Umahi declares Climate change: Group tasks communities, schools on tree planting Exam malpractice: COVID-19 will check ‘giraffing’ among students — Umahi PDP Congress: Nnamani, others return unopposed in Enugu
