The Director of Weights and Measures in the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Oluyinka Joseph Sikuade has said…
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The National Planning Commission (NPC) is setting to host the 12th plenary session of the 63 member – countries of…
Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan Thursday dismissed his military service chiefs leading the fight against Boko Haram insurgents, following a court judgment that their appointment was illegal. Jonathan, in an official statement released by his office…
Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday announced the resignation of the chairman of his ruling party, under pressure from relentless criticism and the weakening of his political power base. Jonathan told the national executive committee of…
Nigerian activists say the country’s new anti-gay law could have negative consequences for gay people in Nigeria and beyond. President Goodluck Jonathan signed the measure which criminalizes same sex marriage, and effectively outlaws gay organizations…
The Nigerian Government and the Republic of Germany are set to partner on trade facilitation and micro, small and medium…
A total of 19 people were killed in a car bomb attack on a busy market blamed on Boko Haram militants, police in Maiduguri, northeast Nigeria, said on Wednesday. “From the latest tally at our disposal, the death toll stands at 19,” Lawan Tanko, the…
In response to a 14-Day Ultimatum letter by the National Union of Electricity Employees, the Federal Ministry of Labour and…
Gay activists on Tuesday vowed to fight the Nigerian government after the country outlawed same-sex unions, warning the act legitimised homophobic violence and increased fears of persecution. The United Nations also attacked the Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition…
The United States on Monday criticized Nigeria for approving a law that punishes same-sex marriage with prison, saying the move would curtail basic human rights. Secretary of State John Kerry said the United States was “deeply concerned” by Nigeria’…
Suspected Boko Haram gunmen attacked a market in restive northeastern Nigeria, killing five and injuring many more, witnesses said on Monday. More than 30 attackers armed with guns, explosives and knives stormed the market in Borno State, where a state…
Nigeria on Monday provoked international outrage after President Goodluck Jonathan ratified a controversial bill outlawing gay marriage and same-sex unions under threat of imprisonment. Secretary of State John Kerry said the United States was “deeply…
Nigeria’s military on Tuesday blamed Boko Haram militants for a deadly bomb attack that killed at least 17 in a crowded market in Maiduguri, in the latest violence to hit the country’s restive north. Army spokesman Muhammad Dole said a Honda car laden…
The Court of Appeal today dismissed the suit filed by former Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva’s in his bid…
As the All Progressive Congress (APC) leadership tussle in Bayelsa State continues unabated, the leadership of the ruling party in…
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Alhaji Bukar Goni Aji has called on Federal Permanent Secretaries to…
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Alhaji Bukar Goni Aji has called on Federal Permanent Secretaries to…
Over 165 persons apprehended in the course of military operations on terror in three states in the North-East are to…
The Vice President of Nigeria, Mohammed Namadi Sambo has in the caucus meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held…
Over 165 persons apprehended in the course of military operations on terror in three states in the North-East are to…