Some governors suppress their legislative houses – Speaker Ikufuroji

Ahead of the commissioning of the brand new legislative complex of the Lagos State House of Assembly yesterday, Speaker Adeyemi Ikufuroji spoke with newsmen during which he gave an overview of the issues and challenges that have confronted the legislative branch of government in the country.

US congress rejects Nigerian lawmakers over truancy - Ekweremadu

The Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, on Wednesday, revealed that some Nigerian lawmakers were tarnishing the image of the country through non-participation in sponsored foreign training and legislative experience with US Congress,

UNN student commits suicide

TRAGEDY struck on Wednesday night at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), when Onyebuchi Okonkwo, a 300-level student of Physics and Astronomy, committed suicide by allegedly hanging himself.

Edo gov poll: INEC must guarantee security of NYSC members - DG

THE Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigaider-General Nnamdi Okore-Affia, has said he would request the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to guarantee the safety of the NYSC members to be used during the forthcoming governorship election in Edo State.

FirstBank shareholders approve 80 kobo dividend, holding company

Shareholders of FirstBank of Nigeria, on Thursday, at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos, approved 80 kobo dividend and a new holding company (HoldCo) for the bank.

Police prosecute 45 over post – election violence in Kaduna

ABOUT 45 suspects arrested over last year’s post-election violence in some parts of Kaduna State, are presently facing prosecution for various offences, said Kaduna State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Hon. Jonathan Adamu Kish.

Lagos can accommodate 40m people, says Fashola

LAGOS State can accommodate no fewer than 40 million people if basic infrastructure are enhanced, Governor Babatunde Fashola has said.

Oyo govt to construct rail track, direct gas link to Ibadan

The Oyo State government has said it has chosen the development option of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP), through which it has attracted foreign direct investment, as well as local investment for the transformation of the state economy, in view of the apparent inadequacy of the monthly federal allocation from Abuja in financing envisioned projects.

Dragon capsule ends historic mission

"Splashdown at 11:42 am EDT (1542 GMT)!" California-based private company SpaceXannounced through its Twitter account. " Welcome home Dragon!"

Lagos State Government Reinstates the 788 Sacked Doctors

After several weeks of shut down in Lagos state hospitals, the Lagos State Government on Thursday suspended the sack of 788 doctors and recalled them back to work. The doctors were sacked earlier this month for allegedly participating in what it termed ‘illegal strike action’.

Edo Guber Poll - PDP Accuses ACN of Arms Build-Up

Ahead of the July 14, governorship election in Edo State, National Deputy Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr. Sam Jaja, yesterday, in Benin, accused the Edo State Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, of massive arms build-up.

German hostage in north Nigeria killed during rescue bid

A German man held hostage in northern Nigeria by a group linked to al Qaeda was killed on Thursday during an attempt by Nigerian forces to rescue him, according to army and security sources.

Presidency 2015: Suit against Jonathan begins June 21

Following the inability of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to amicably resolve issues surrounding the eligibility of President Goodluck Jonathan to seek re-election in 2015, an Abuja High Court, yesterday, fixed June 21 to begin hearing on the matter.

Italian engineer abducted in Nigeria

Italy's foreign ministry says an Italian engineer has been kidnapped in northern Nigeria.

Rights activist slams Jonathan over UNILAG

A rights activist and President of the Civil Rights Congress of Nigeria, CRCN, Shehu Sani has accused President Goodluck Jonathan of seeking popularity with the late Chief Moshood Abiola by renaming the University of Lagos, UNILAG, after him.

Lagos govt vs sacked doctors: Resident doctors begin 3-day warning strike today

THE National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given a 14-day ultimatum to go on an indefinite strike if the Federal Government does not prevail on the Lagos State government to recall the sacked Lagos State doctors and implement earlier agreements reached with the doctors.

NDLEA raises alarm over use of seaports by drug barons

NATIONAL Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has sounded the alarm about the threat posed by the smuggling of large shipments of narcotics through the Nigerian seaports into the country.

Abia To Employ 50,000 Youths

No fewer than 50, 000 youths are to be employed across the 17 local government areas of Abia, according to an official.

Court Dismisses Suit Against Salami’s Reinstatement

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja yesterday struck out the suit filed by an Abuja-based lawyer, Noah Ajare asking it to direct President Goodluck Jonathan not to reinstate the suspended Court of Appeal president, Justice Isa Salami.

Court sacks Ondo Reps member for defecting to ACN

THE Federal High Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State, on Wednesday, sacked the member representing Akure South/Akure North in the House of Representatives, Mr Ifedayo Abegunde, on the grounds that he dumped the Labour Party (LP) for the opposition Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN).