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Northern governors, NSA, others meet over banditry, insurgency in region
Governors of the 19 Northern states on Tuesday met with heads of security agencies led by the National Security Adviser (NSA) on…
Oyo announces new date for resumption of schools
The Oyo State Government has postponed the resumption of schools till July amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
This…
Demolition: President Akufo-Addo apologises to Nigerians, suspects arrested
President Nana Akufo-Addo has telephoned President Muhammadu Buhari to apologise over the demolition of buildings in the premises…
Saudi Arabia says only 1,000 Muslims will perform Hajj this year
Saudi Arabia said Tuesday it will allow a drastically scaled-back hajj pilgrimage for around 1,000 pilgrims already present in the…
Lagos adopts online verification exercise for retirees
The Lagos State Government, on Tuesday revealed that the 2020 bi-annual verification of its retired officials, usually known as “I…
Nigeria announces 533 COVID-19 deaths, 452 new cases, toll hits 21,371
Nigeria’s death toll from COVID-19 pandemic increased by eight to 533 on Tuesday.
There were 452 new confirmed cases announced by…
One missing, three rescued in Lagos boat mishap
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) says one person is still missing while three rescued on Tuesday’s boat mishap at Lekki…
Money laundering: Senator Ali Ndume stands surety for Maina
A Senator, representing Borno South Senatorial District, Mohammed Ali Ndume has agreed to stand surety for the former chairman of…
JUST IN: Gunmen demand N100m ransom to release ex-gov’s father
Dare devil gunmen who kidnapped Pa Defwan Dariye, father of former governor of Plateau State, Joshua Dariye have made contact with…
Delta records 532 cases, orders offices decontamination
Delta State has recorded 532 confirmed cases of coronavirus as at June 23, a top aide to Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa has announced.
Chief…