Protests erupt across Canada as 70,000 international students face deportation
Tens of thousands of international students took to the streets across Canada this week in a wave of protests against new immigration policies introduced by the federal government. According to…
LP crisis: Otti ignores Abure’s warning, summons stakeholders’ meeting
The face-off between the leadership of the Labour Party and Governor Alex Otti of Abia State took another twist on Wednesday when he announced his intention to summon a meeting…
Kaduna gov inaugurates housing project
The Kaduna Governor, Senator Uba Sani, on Wednesday, inaugurated 200 hectares of housing project in the New Millennium City, in partnership with Urban Shelter. Performing the groundbreaking ceremony the governor…
Shell confirms oil spill, repairs in Rivers community
Oil giant, Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited has confirmed a spill on its Trans Niger Pipeline in Elelenwo in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. The company,…
Lagos begins ‘Ounje Eko’ phase two September 1
The Lagos State Government has announced that Phase II of its ‘Ounje Eko’ Food Discount Market will commence on September 1. The state’s Commissioner of Agriculture and Food Systems, Abisola…
Customs intercept 1,153 parcels of Cannabis worth N57m in Kwara
The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 1,153 parcels of cannabis (marijuana) worth N57,688,448 in the Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State. The seizure followed the interception of a truck…
Fans query NFF’s decision to hire Labbadia
The Nigeria Football Federation early Tuesday morning announced German tactician Bruno Labbadia as the new head coach of the Super Eagles ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers next…
FG, ASUU meet over strike notice
A meeting between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities has begun in Abuja. The meeting is coming following a recent threat by the university lecturers’ union…
VIDEO: Lagos returns 25% discount on food items at Sunday market
In line with the Lagos State Government’s Eko Care initiative, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered the implementation of a 25% discount on food items at the Sunday market, ‘Ounje Eko’,…
Despite war, Ukraine sends 140 athletes to Paris Paralympics
The Paris Paralympics begin on Wednesday with a spectacular opening ceremony in the centre of the French capital, firing the starting gun on 11 days of intense competition. Just as…