FG increases mining rates, decries non-remittance
The Federal Government has increased the rates and charges for all activities in the mining sector. Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, who disclosed this while briefing newsmen…
Nigerian students win outstanding Cambridge awards
Six students from three secondary schools in Nigeria have received Top in the World Outstanding Cambridge Learners Awards for the June and November 2023 Cambridge examination series. The country director…
NCAA suspends permits of 10 private jet operators
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has suspended the Permit for Non-Commercial Flights, PNCF, of 10 private jet operators. The operators, including Azikel Dredging Nigeria Ltd, Bli-Aviation Safety Services, Ferry…
Germany face Spain, France take on Portugal in thrilling Euro 2024 quarters
Hosts Germany take on Spain in the first of two blockbuster quarter-final ties at Euro 2024 on Friday, with Kylian Mbappe’s France up against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal in the late…
Lagos police rescue pregnant teenager from committing suicide
A 19-year-old pregnant girl, who was on the verge of committing suicide has been rescued by police officers attached to Ikorodu Area Command, Lagos. The girl, said to be eight…
‘Historic UK election victory’ – World leaders congratulate Keir Starmer
World leaders have been congratulating Britain’s next prime minister Keir Starmer on his victory at the UK’s general elections. Starmer, with his centre-left Labour Party’s sweeping victory in the Britain’s parliamentary…
21 LGAs in 10 states, Federal Capital Territory submerged in flood — FG
ABUJA – THE Federal Government said yesterday no fewer than 21 local government areas in 10 states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, have been submerged by flood as a…
Simi releases highly anticipated album “Lost and Found”
Acclaimed Nigerian singer-songwriter Simi has released her latest album, “Lost and Found”, a 14-track masterpiece that showcases her remarkable vocal talent and artistic growth. “Lost and Found” is a deeply…
Edo Guber: Disquiet as court nullifies PDP’s primary, voids Ighodalo’s candidacy
THE Edo State political firmament was astir, yesterday, as a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, nullified the governorship primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, which produced Dr Asue…
Kidnapping: FG working seriously to secure ungoverned spaces — NSA
•Hands over 16 rescued Zamfara kidnap victims The National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has said the Federal Government was working assiduously with relevant authorities to close-up ungoverned spaces…
