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Biden pays tributes to Martin Luther king, COVID-19 victims

United States President Joe Biden on Tuesday honoured the memories of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr., late American Presidents and COVID-19 victims as well as those who contributed to the…

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New lawmakers protest over Reps seats, office allocation

Some House of Representatives members in Abuja on Tuesday protested against alleged discrimination in allocation of seats and offices for the members. The lawmakers, numbering about 100 who openly protested against…

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FCTA probes Abuja building collapse, vows to sanction culprits

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has set up a committee to determine the immediate and remote causes of the collapse of a three-storey building on Monday at Dape in…

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Onasanya takes over Command of Guards Brigade

Col. Adebisi Onasanya, has resumed office as the Commander, Guards Brigade, Nigerian Army. This is contained in a statement issued by Capt Godfrey Abakpa, Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Guards…

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IGP deploys new CPs, tasks them on professionalism, integrity 

The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, following the approval of his recommendation by the Police Service Commission, has ordered the deployment of thirty-five (35) Commissioners of…

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Tribunal: Rhodes-Vivour closes case against Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat

The Lagos State Labour Party governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, on Tuesday, closed his case against the victory of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the March 18 election before the election tribunal…

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President-elect, Dennis Francis, unveils UNGA 78th session theme

The President-elect of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Dennis Francis, has unveiled the theme of the 78th session in collaboration with the Member States and UN top officials. The theme…

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Gov Makinde lauds Army for stable security in Oyo

…says govt ‘ll continue to maintain cordial relationship with Army Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, declared that the cooperation of the Nigerian Army with the Government and People…

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Ogun Gov mourns as NewsDirect Publisher, Ibiyemi dies

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State on Tuesday described as shocking, the sudden death of Samuel Ibiyemi, the publisher of NewsDirect newspapers. Ibiyemi reportedly died on Tuesday afternoon at the…

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Uzodimma, Diri, Daniel, others for Freedom Online 5th lecture July 18

The fifth yearly lecture of Freedom Online, one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing online newspapers, will hold on July 18 in Lagos.A statement by the Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief, Gabriel Akinadewo, says former Governor…

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