American forces rescue citizen from bandits in Nigeria
A United States citizen, Philip Walton, has been rescued by elite commandos of the US military during a high-risk operation, in a state in northern […]
Month: October 2020
Minister calls for more PPP initiative to achieve Universal Health
The Minister of Health Dr. Osagie Ehanire, has called for the improved and continuous partnership between the private sector and the government towards achieving Universal […]
Unfinished Greatness: Towards a more Perfect Union in Nigeria, By Kayode Fayemi
Text of the Address by His Excellency, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, CON Governor, Ekiti State, Nigeria and Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum on the 50th Anniversary of […]
Deploy your capacity to positive endeavours, minister counsels #EndSARS organisers
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has urged the genuine youths who organised the #EndSARS protest to deploy their capacity to positive […]
Gbajabiamila moots amendments to federal character laws
The need to review the extant definition of federal character in the Nigerian constitution has become more pertinent now, the Speaker of the House of […]
FCTA moves to revamp its social welfare system
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Saturday in Abuja said it would revamp its Social Welfare System to better serve the less privileged in […]
#EndSARS Protests: IGP inaugurates 9-man panel to assess losses police suffered
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, mni has inaugurated a 9-Man Committee for the assessment of losses suffered by the Nigeria Police […]
Atiku mourns late Igwe Alex Nwokedi, Achalla traditional ruler
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on Saturday mourned the late Igwe Alex Nwokedi, the traditional ruler of Uthoko Achalla, who died at the age of […]
#EndSARS: Gospel artiste calls for peace, prayers, understanding with govts
A gospel artiste, Evangelist Ebenezer Famisa, on Saturday called on well-meaning Nigerians, especially youths to be patient with governments, prayerful and embrace peace for Nigeria […]
Attack on Nation, TVC, against free press, democracy – Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says the attack on the headquarters of The Nation Newspaper and TV Continental (TVC) was against […]
Power sector records new 5,520.40MW – TCN
The power sector has recorded yet another national peak generation of 5,520.40MW on Oct. 30 at 9.15pm, Mrs Ndidi Mbah, General Manager. Public Affairs, Transmission […]
FG changes MSMEs survival fund portal from Nov. 1
The Federal Government says it will effect a change in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Survival Fund and Guaranteed off-take Stimulus Scheme site from […]
#EndSARS Protests: Adamawa committee recovers majority of looted property
The committee set up by the Adamawa government to recover property looted by hoodlums during the EndSARS protest has recovered majority of the items, its […]
#EndSARS: Lagos council unveils N10m relief fund for victims of violence
The Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos on Saturday unveiled a N10 million relief fund for victims of violence and looting that trailed […]
Hell hath no fury like corruption fighting back, By Osmund Agbo
“The duty of youth is to challenge corruption” — Kurt Cobain, Nirvana For eleven straight days, the moon shone bright on the sky over […]
#Endsars Protest: “The Greatest Show On Earth” By Gerald Eze
The #EndSARS protest has received many descriptions from several media houses and writers. A broader narrative may help so that we do not end up […]
Ebonyi Govt. tasks fish farmers on improved packaging
The Ebonyi State Government has charged fish farmers in the state to embrace modern packaging system to improve the value chain. Mr Moses Nomeh, the […]
President Buhari mourns Igwe Alex Nwokedi
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Uthoko Na Eze Royal Family over the death of Igwe Alex Ezeoba Nwokedi, the Uthoko of Achalla. The […]
Road accident: 2 NSCDC personnel die, 1 injured in Ondo State
Two personnel from the Ondo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) died and one critical injured in a motor accident […]
World women tennis number 2 tests positive for COVID-19
World number two Simona Halep has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is recovering well from her mild symptoms. “Hi everyone, I wanted to […]
Lawmaker appeals to Abiodun to urgently fix urban roads in Obafemi Owode LG
Mr Damilola Soneye, (APC – Obafemi Owode), a member of Ogun House of Assembly, has appealed to Gov. Dapo Abiodun to urgently fix the urban […]
#EndSARS Protest: Ondo Senator promises to rebuild Police Area Command, others
Sen. Nicholas Tofowomo, representing Ondo South Senatorial District, has promised to rebuild the Police Area Command and the Divisional Police Headquarters buildings in Okitipupa Local […]
Jigawa Govt. distributes COVID-19 palliatives to 1, 500 PWDs
The Jigawa state government has distributed 7,000 packages of COVID-19 palliatives to no fewer than 1,500 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Mr Muhammad Usman, Chairman of […]
AEDC, TCN working to restore normal power supply to parts of FCT — GM
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company(AEDC) says it is working with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to restore normal power supply to parts of FCT. […]
Mourinho says Spurs fans cannot expect same Bale from 7 years ago
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho has played down expectations on forward Gareth Bale. He said on Saturday that the Welshman cannot be the same explosive […]