Former European champions Ajax, Chelsea and FCSB all survived qualifying in lesser European competitions on Thursday. Four-time champions Ajax cruised through in the second-tier Europa League. Kian Fitz-Jim, Kenneth Taylor …
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Egbetokun mourns Akwa Ibom CP, Ayilara
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has expressed his profound sorrow following the deaths of two esteemed senior police officers, Retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police Philip Maku and Commissioner of …
Read More »Minister faults varsities huge electricity bill
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman on Thursday called for cheaper electricity rates for universities and other tertiary institutions in the country. Reacting to the disconnection of the entire …
Read More »Aradel to acquire NNPC, TotalEnergies oil fields
Aradel Holdings Plc, an indigenous energy company, through its subsidiary, Aradel Energy Limited, has signed a sale and purchase agreement to acquire the 100 per cent interest in the Olo …
Read More »Zamfara gov inaugurates N6.6bn road project
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has said the ongoing road projects across the state are evidence of his administration’s dedication to enhancing the transportation system by linking towns and …
Read More »NiMet predicts three-day thunderstorms, rains from Friday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted thunderstorms and rains from Friday to Sunday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja forecasts thunderstorms on Friday over parts …
Read More »New DSS DG assumes office, promises to improve service
The newly appointed Director General of the Department of State Services, Adeola Ajayi, has assumed office. President Bola Tinubu had appointed Ajayi as Yusuf Bichi’s replacement on Monday. In a …
Read More »Edo poll: Obaseki not funding my campaign, says Akpata
The governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Edo state, Olumide Akpata, has denied being sponsored by the State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, as speculated ahead of the September 21 election. …
Read More »ECOWAS seeks end to residence permit system
A joint committee of the Economic Community of West African States has called for the abolition of the residence permit system, which it argues is obstructing the free movement of …
Read More »Edo APC, PDP trade words over plot to rig election
The All Progressives Congress in Edo State has accused the Peoples Democratic Party of plotting to violently subvert the will of the people in the September 21 governorship election. The …
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