Nigerian govt releases N43.92 billion to 330,000 rice farmers – Official
The federal government has released about N43.92 billion (122 million dollars) to 300,000 rice farmers to increase Nigeria’s rice production by additional two million tonnes...
Why Buhari must arrest, prosecute Obasanjo – Orji Kalu
Orji Kalu, former Abia State Governor, has called on President Mohammadu Buhari to arrest and prosecute ex-President, Olusegun Obasanjo to prove his seriousness in his...
Okorocha says APC unpopular in South-east, pledges to hold LG polls
After many botched promises, Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State on Tuesday promised that the local government elections will hold in June. He also admitted...
PRESIDENT BUHARI NAMES PROF CHARLES DOKUBO NEW COORDINATOR OF AMNESTY PROGRAMME
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Professor Charles Quaker Dokubo as the new Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme for former Niger Delta...
Lagos govt denies increasing vehicle registration rates
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday debunked rumours of increase in the cost of processing motor vehicle particulars and application for number plates, saying the...
NBA, rights groups protest hike in Lagos land use charge
The Nigerian Bar Association and human rights groups on Tuesday took to the streets of Lagos to protest the over 400 per cent hike in...
Kwara bans sale, consumption of alcohol
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has signed a bill prohibiting production, sale, and consumption of alcohol in certain areas. Ahmed gave his assent to the...
#Dapchigirls :Buhari May Pay Ransom
It appears the government is planning the same measure for the recently abducted 110 girls in Dapchi town, Yobe State. On Monday, the presidency said...
Rex Tillerson ends Africa trip vowing US backing against terror
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson brought his truncated maiden Africa trip to a close on Monday, promising the full backing of the United States...
Benue killings: Fayose mocks Buhari for saying IGP disobeyed his order
Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose, has mocked President Muhammadu Buhari over his claim that the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, disobeyed him over the lingering...