MINISTRY OF INTERIOR ABUJA PRESS RELEASE FG APPROVES APPOINTMENT OF NEW COMMANDANT GENERAL FOR NSCDC AND NOMINATION OF CONTROLLER GENERAL FOR NCoS President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR has approved the appointment of Ahmed Abubakar Audi PhD, mni as the new Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) @CIVILDEFENDERS …

The Nigerian government is proposing to sell or concession no fewer than 36 of its properties to raise funds, largely to finance the 2021 budget. These properties cut across energy, industries, communication and infrastructural sectors. They are expected to be sold or concessioned between January 2021 and November 2022. This …

The Nigeria Labour Congress has directed workers in 18 states where the national minimum wage of N30, 000 had yet to be paid to immediately proceed on strike. The congress said about half the 36 states of the federation were yet to conclude negotiations on payment of the minimum wage. …

877 New COVID-19 Cases, 695 Discharged And 16 Deaths On February 18 877 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; Lagos-273 Kaduna-87 Rivers-58 Akwa Ibom-47 Ebonyi-47 Edo-46 Ogun-46 Abia-34 Imo-34 Kano-34 Oyo-26 Osun-22 Gombe-20 Ekiti-19 Cross River-15 FCT-15 Plateau-11 Enugu-9 Kebbi-8 Borno-7 Niger-6 Bayelsa-5 Nasarawa-4 Kwara-2 Katsina-1 Sokoto-1

At least seven Nigerian soldiers have been confirmed killed after a deadly ambush by Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State. The affected soldiers were attached to the 153 Task Force Battalion in Marte Local Government Council of the state, sources familiar with the matter told Newsextra24 According to the sources, the …

Former accountant general of the federation, Jonah Otunla, reportedly returned N6.3billion to the federal government, following an agreement he allegedly reached with the suspended acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu. Accused of money laundering, he decided to make a pact with the understanding that …

Marketers of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, on Wednesday met in Abuja on matters regarding the price of the commodity. Although most filling stations in Abuja and neighbouring states of Nasarawa and Niger dispensed PMS at the approved N162/litre price, it was gathered that this price might be adjusted …

The Governors claimed that they don’t have the influence or control over the Police to enforce or ensure security, but you know that is not true during elections.

BREAKING: Wikki Tourists fc involved in an accident, team bus burnt to ashes along Kibo road on our way to uyo for match day 11 of the #npfl.2021 against. Dakkada fc. No life was lost, thanks be to God. Wtfc Media 18/2/2021

Some communities in Gurmana Ward of Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State have been attacked by gunmen. Daily Trust learnt that Sarkin Zama, Bakin Kogi (Lagbe), Siyiko and other adjoining villages were invaded by armed gangs who operated unchallenged for hours. According to Co-convener, Concerned Shiroro Youths, Sani Yusuf Kokki, …