Yuletide: Indoor religious gatherings should be limited to 50% capacity, says FG
The presidential steering committee on COVID-19 (PSC) has issued an advisory for Nigerians to celebrate the Christmas and New Year holidays. The PSC, in a statement signed by Boss Mustapha, its chairman and secretary to the government of the federation, said increased movements, as well as reduced compliance with health protocol, have led […]
‘Shangisha landlords have no land in Magodo’ — Lagos vows to prosecute invaders
The Lagos state government has condemned the attempt by the Shangisha Landlords Association to demolish houses in Magodo estate phase two. TheCable had reported that some police officers, said to have been accompanied by hoodlums, arrived at the estate with bulldozers on Tuesday evening. The hoodlums marked some houses in the estate with […]
Let’s talk One Nigeria
What does Nigeria mean to me? It means hope and promise of a greater now and future; it means resilience and courage to rise from dust and nothing; it means purpose in disarray, unity in diversity, brotherhood in divergence and love even in dangerous times. It will be a violent lie to say […]
Zamfara commissioner resigns, accepts appointment in Imo
Rabi Shinkafi, commissioner for women and children affairs in Zamfara, has resigned her appointment and taken up a job in Imo state. Shinkafi disclosed the development on Thursday in an interview with NAN in Gusau, the Zamfara capital. There had been speculations on social media about the reason for her resignation, as […]
FEC approves N211bn power projects as minister blames past governments for poor electricity
The federal executive council (FEC) has approved 16 projects presented by Abubakar Aliyu, minister of power. The FEC meeting was presided over by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo at the state house on Thursday. Speaking with reporters at the end of the meeting, Aliyu said the total cost of the projects is N211,203,901,210. […]
Titan Trust Bank acquires majority stake in Union Bank
Titan Trust Bank Limited (TTB) has acquired major stakes in Union Bank of Nigeria Plc. Somuyiwa Sonubi, Union Bank’s secretary, disclosed this in a statement posted on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Thursday. The statement said Union Global Partners Limited, Atlas Mara Limited and other existing shareholders agreed to divest 89.39 […]
FLASHBACK: In 2013, a Nigerian won Muslim pageant rivaling Miss World
Obabiyi Aishah Ajibola, the Nigerian beauty queen, was crowned Miss Muslimah World, an Islamic pageant, in Jarkata, Indonesia on September 18, 2013. Source: Top Stories
COP26 pact, Nigeria pledges net zero by 2060… top climate stories of 2021
As many countries sought solutions to the devastating impact of climate change on communities, through wins achieved at COP26 and Nigeria making history with the climate change law, there were many reasons 2021 was a great year for the environment. However, with the unimpressive ranking on how climate change affects Nigerian children and […]
ISWAP bombs Maiduguri as Buhari visits Borno
The Islamic State in West African Province (ISWAP) has launched multiple rocket attacks on Maiduguri, Borno state capital. The insurgents launched the attacks on Thursday ahead of President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to the city to inaugurate projects done by the state government . The explosives landed in several areas which include Ngomari, […]
Oil exports to drop as Shell declares force majeure on Nigerian Forcados crude
Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) says it has declared force majeure on exports of Nigerian Forcados crude oil after a malfunctioning barge obstructed a tanker path. SPDC is a Nigerian subsidiary of the Royal Dutch Shell Plc. Force majeure is a clause that allows a company to skip contractual obligations […]