Senate President Saraki, Kwara Governor Ahmed quit APC
Senate President Saraki
The Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki and the Governor of his home state of Kwara, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed have dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC).…
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South Sudan arrests prominent economist and critic, wife says
FILE - Women march carrying placards with messages demanding peace and their rights, on the streets of South Sudan's capital, Juba on July 13, 2018.
South Sudanese authorities have…
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Former Trump campaign chair goes on trial
File- Paul Manafort arrives for a hearing at US District Court on June 15, 2018 in Washington, DC.
The tax and bank fraud trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort got…
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'Priceless' 2,800-year-old 'royal gold jewellery' stash boasting some 3,000…
Some of the 'priceless' discoveries
An astonishing stash of 2,800-year-old gold jewellery has been unearthed by archaeologists in Kazakhstan.
Some 3,000 golden and precious items…
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Nigeria’s ambassador to South Africa Ibeto, defects to PDP
Alhaji Ibeto
Ahead of the 2019 general elections, the Nigeria Ambassador to South Africa Malam Ahmed Ibeto, has rejoined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The former deputy…
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Deputy Senate President Ekweremadu in EFCC custody
Deputy Senate President Ekweremadu
Nigeria’s Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, is at the EFCC office, multiple sources have told PREMIUM TIMES.
Mr Ekweremadu was said to…
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We will stabilise security situation in Birnin Gwari, Zamfara soon, COAS assures
Lt.Gen. Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Tuesday promised to ensure the state of insecurity in Zamfara and Birnin Gwari in Kaduna State was over…
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Okala lauds NFF resettlement programme for Ikeme
Former Green Eagles goalkeeper Emmanuel Okala
Green Eagles’ veteran goalkeeper Emmanuel Okala has lauded the plans of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to train and employ Karl…
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52,000 unclaimed PVCs collected in Zamfara–Committee
The Zamfara Voter Education Committee said on Tuesday that it had succeeded in getting 52,000 registered voters in the state to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).
Alhaji…
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Abuja-Kaduna rail: I want us to break even says Amaechi
Transportation Minister Amaechi
The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, says his expectation for Abuja-Kaduna rail service after two years of operations is for the route…
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Police arrest suspected cultist in Benin
The Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), in charge of zone 5, Benin, Mr Rasheed Olatunde, on Tuesday said the police arrested a suspected cultist, Wilson Iriajen in Benin,…
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NGO boosts education in Nasarawa state
Governor Almakura of Nasarawa State
An NGO, Shelter Life Environmental Initiative says it has enrolled 300 vulnerable children into primary schools in Nasarawa state to enable them…
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13 ships arrive Lagos ports with petrol, other products
Petroleum Minister, Kachiku
No fewer than 13 ships carrying various products are at Apapa and Tin-Can Island ports, Lagos, waiting to berth, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said…
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Man. U hopeful of signing on one more player, Mourinho says
Man U manager, Jose Mourinho
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says he is confident the club will sign at least one more player before the transfer window for the English…
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Agric institute urges farmers to go organic, shun agro-chemicals usage
Team Lead, Conventional Media, E-extension department of the National Agriculture Extension and Research Liaison Services (NAERLS), Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Mr Ismail…
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Plateau recorded N6.27bn IGR in 6 months – official
Governor Lalong of Plateau State
The Plateau Government on Tuesday said that it generated N6.269 billion Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) between January and June this year.
Mr…
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