COAS inaugurates flats at Ikeja Cantonment
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.- Gen. Tukur Buratai, has inaugurated two blocks of 39 flats at the Nigeria Army Cantonment in Ikeja. Col. […]
Month: March 2020
FG further reduces pump price of petrol to N123.50 per litre
The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) has announced further reduction of the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol from […]
Exploring counter-narrative strategy in counter insurgency operation in Nigeria
By Zainab Suleiman-Okino Nothing can be as demoralizing and energy-sapping like an endless war. When a conflict rages for too long, soldiers on the front line become war-weary. The […]
The Psychology of COVID-19, By Reuben Abati
Nigeria announced its first COVID-19 case on February 27 – an Italian who came into the country on February 24 and displayed symptoms of the […]
Victims Support Fund sets up task force on COVID-19
The Chairman of the Victims Support Fund, Gen TY Danjuma RTD has inaugurated the VSF Task Force on COVID-19, mandated to provide palliative measures to […]
Allow tanker drivers to operate during lockdown, NNPC tells law enforcement agencies
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has appealed Law enforcements agencies across the Country to allow petroleum products tanker drivers free movement during the lockdown […]
CONVID-19: Sokoto gets N128m support, monitors 11 persons
Sokoto State Government has received N128 million support to prevent the spread of Coronavirus in the state. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Ali Inname, […]
2 killed, 1 injured in attack on Kaduna community
Two people have been reported killed and one other injured in an attack at Jagindi Tasha, Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The attackers […]
Medical Facilities in 6 Geo-Political Zones of Nigeria
PRESS RELEASE: The world is currently battling a global health crisis as COVID-19 spreads rapidly through many countries. Currently, cases of the virus have been […]
Zamfara shuts down illegal rehabilitation centre in Gusau
Zamfara state government has shut down a rehabilitation centre in Gusau, for operating without legal approvals from the authorities. The Commissioner for Special Duties, Alhaji […]
Reps donate two months’ salary to fight against COVID-19
The 360 members of the House of Representatives have resolved to donate their two months salary to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria, […]
COVID-19: Mark wants total battle against virus
Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has urged Nigerians to join forces with State and Federal Governments in the total battle against the […]
COVID-19: Red Cross calls for partnership to tackle pandemic
By Chimezie Godfrey The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), has called on all relevant agencies and well spirited Nigerians to partner with it to scale […]
IMF approves framework for borrowing arrangements
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has approved a framework for a new round of bilateral borrowing by the IMF from Jan. 1, 2021. […]
COVID 19: FCTA to enforce cessation of movement – Minister
In a bid to stem the spread of the Coronavirus, the Federal Capital Territory Administration will enforce the cessation of movement order placed on the […]
AUN transitions to online instruction for remainder of spring 2020 semester
The American University of Nigeria has announced a switch to the online mode of instruction for the remainder of the Spring 2020 semester. AUN, whose […]
COVID-19: Nigeria cases rise to 139
The cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nigeria have increased to 139, the Nigaria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has confirmed. According to the centre on […]
IMN demands assurance on safety of Zakzaky
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria,IMN has said that credible reports emanating from the Kaduna Correctional Center, where the government is “wrongly detaining” Sheikh Zakzaky and […]
Fuel hoarding: Zulum storms stations, wants offenders punished by DPR
Amidst suspected plans by some petrol marketers go create artificial scarcity under Covid-19 lockdown, Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum on Tuesday stormed some filling […]
Obaseki appoints Okungbowa as new Head of Service
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the appointment of Mr. Anthony Osas Okungbowa as the state’s new Head of Service. This followed […]
Lockdown: Your ID card is your pass, Minister tells Journalists
All working journalists and other media staff in Lagos and Ogun states as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have been advised to use […]
COVID-19 Donations: Buhari commends NNPC, Tinubu, Tuface, others
President Muhammadu Buhari has acknowledged, with deep appreciation, the kind gesture of captains of industries, corporate entities, missionaries, musical artistes and individuals who have consistently […]
COVID-19: Wake up call to reexamine health systems, Says Dr Bagudu
Wife of the Kebbi governor, Dr Zainab Shinkafi Bagudu, has observed that the current outbreak of the dreaded coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, is a wake up […]
Corruption: ICPC cautions against risky behaviour on COVID-19
PRESS RELEASE: ICPC COVID-19 MANAGEMENT AND ANTI-CORRUPTION ADVISORY As the nation reels from the effect of COVID-19, ICPC wishes to caution against increase in risky […]
Lockdown: Security personnel force garri price down in Asaba
Some residents of Asaba on Tuesday lauded security personnel who forced garri sellers to reduce the price of garri at Ogbeogono Market in Asaba. The […]