How AIG Babas died – Police
The Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of police in charge of Zone 8, Lokoja, Mr Yunana Babas, mni is dead. The Acting Public Relations officer for the […]
Month: January 2021
Ebere Onwudiwe: Good Friend, Fine Scholar, By Jibrin Ibrahim
The coming of 2021 has not abated the tragedies of sickness and death associated with 2020 and the Covid-19 pandemic. For my friend Ebere, […]
Malami denies NDDC bribe allegation, seeks exposure of culprits
Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN has denied reports which alleged that he was offered bribe by Niger Delta […]
Kaduna Govt rescues 160 Almajirai
Officials of the Kaduna State Government Task Force enforcing Covid-19 related regulations have rescued 160 children from locations that are neither authorised and licensed […]
Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Taraba Speaker salutes courage of army
By Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The Speaker Taraba State House of Assembly Dr Joseph Albasu Kunini on Friday commended the courage of Nigerian military personnel in […]
Tambuwal: More needs to be done to re-secure Nigeria
Governor Aminu Waziri of Sokoto State has reiterated the urgent need for Nigeria to be protected and stable taking into consideration the security challenges […]
Sani Bello advocates improved welfare package for security agencies
Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has called for improved welfare of the Nigerian Armed Forces as well as other security agencies who made […]
NAFDAC moves to prevent fake COVID-19 vaccines using GS1 Technology
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) plans to use traceability with GS1 Technology to monitor COVID-19 vaccine distribution, using Global Trade […]
Science succeeding, solidarity failing, says UN chief as global COVID-19 deaths top 2m
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says while science is succeeding against COVID-19 lack of global solidarity is worsening the pandemic. Guterres stated this in a video […]
PDP commiserates with Makinde on Special Adviser’s death
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condoled with the Governor of Oyo State, Mr Seyi Makinde, on the death of his Special Adviser on Infrastructure, […]
COVID-19: ASUU urges FG to mobilise varsities, research institutes to find solutions
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has urged the Federal Government to mobilise and encourage universities and research institutes to find lasting solution to […]
WAFU U-17: Nigeria defeat Burkina Faso, qualify for final
Nigeria’s national under-17 male football team on Friday defeated their Burkina Faso counterpart 1-0 to qualify for the finals of the WAFU U-17 tournament in […]
FCT directs schools to resume Jan. 18, urges compliance with COVID-19 protocols
The FCT Education Secretariat has directed all schools to resume on Monday, Jan. 18, following the announcement by the Federal Ministry of Education on maintaining […]
Sule assures Nasarawa communities of better days
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has assured communities across the state of better days ahead to improve on their standard of living and for […]
Buhari, 9 other presidents, others receive AfCFTA awards
President Muhammadu Buhari, nine other African Heads of State and Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President, African Development Bank (AfDB) have received awards for their contributions to […]
NGO launches radio station for nursery, primary students in Ogun
Teach For Nigeria (TFN), a Non- Governmental Organisation, has launched a specialised radio station for nursery and primary students in Ogun. The Chief Executive Officer […]
NERC fixes Jan. 19 for petition against Asaba Distribution licence
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has fixed Jan. 19 for hearing of a petition against the granting of an Independent Electricity Distribution Network Licence […]
NNL board to strictly enforce COVID-19 protocols during season
The Nigerian National League (NNL) Management Board says it will strictly enforce the COVID-19 safety protocols during the forthcoming 2020/2021 season. Sen. Obinna Ogba, (PDP-Ebonyi […]
Police confirm shooting of unidentified man by gunmen in Delta
The Police Command in Delta has confirmed the shooting of a yet-to-be-identified man by gunmen in Udu, Udu Local Government Area of the state. The […]
NiMet predicts sunshine, haziness Saturday to Monday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunny and hazy weather conditions from Saturday to Monday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Friday […]
Remembrance Day: Sanwo-Olu commends security officers on peace keeping
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended officers in the Military, Nigeria Police and the Legion for their efforts in ensuring that the country […]
NPA expects 19 ships with petroleum products, others at Lagos port
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says it is expecting 19 ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods from Jan. 15 to Jan. […]
Tinubu greets Akande at 82
Sen. Bola Tinubu, All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, has congratulated Chief Bisi Akande, the former interim National Chairman of the ruling party, on his […]
Wike urges Nigerians to continually remember fallen heroes
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has appealed to Nigerians to continually remember, honour and celebrate Nigeria’s fallen soldiers, war veterans and their families for their […]
COVID-19: Schools in Edo to remain closed till Feb. 1 – Obaseki
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has said that schools in the state will remain closed until Feb. 1, as the state grapples with the second wave of […]