Security Challenges: Buhari vows to defeat forces of evil
President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration will do all it can to defeat forces of evil marauding about in different parts of the country so […]
Month: April 2021
Okowa tasks FG on Gas Revolution Industrial Park Project
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has called on the Federal Government to resume work on the Gas Revolution Industrial Park project in Ogidigben, Warri South-West […]
Fidelity Bank targets Tier 1 by 2025 – Onyeali-Ikpe
The Managing Director of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, said that the top priority during her tenure would be to ensure the bank’s emergence […]
Union Bank confirms Beatrice Bassey as board Chair
The Central Bank of Nigeria has confirmed the appointment of Mrs Beatrice Bassey, as the substantive Chair of Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN) Plc. UBN […]
Biometrics: Gombe govt. suspends 668 workers
No fewer than 668 workers in Gombe State have been suspended from the payroll following the commencement of the implementation of biometrics. The state Commissioner […]
Mobile court convicts 30 drivers for traffic offences in Edo
A Mobile Magistrates’ Court on Ahor/Uteh/Lagos Bypass in Ovia North-East of Edo, on Friday, convicted 30 drivers for violation of traffic rules. The Chief Magistrate, […]
Insecurity: Lagos bans occupation of abandoned buildings
The Lagos State Government has prohibited illegal occupation of abandoned buildings and properties under construction as part of measures to address security challenges. Dr Idris […]
Nigerian army renames counter-terrorism operation in N/E
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, has approved the renaming of the ongoing counter-insurgency operation in the North East from Operation Lafiya […]
IGP commences overhaul of South- East security architecture
· CP Chris Owolabi now CP Anambra, 2 DCPs, 14 ACPs, others, deployed to Region The Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered the […]
Insecurity: Umahi seeks reconciliation, negotiations with bandits in Ebonyi
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has declared his intention to negotiate with bandits to ascertain their grievances and the way forward. Umahi made the declaration […]
Mbaka came asking Buhari for contracts, Presidency reveals
The Presidency has reacted furiously to Father Mbaka’s outburst calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to either resign or be impeached. Mallam Garba Shehu, senior media […]
Smuggling: Customs decry communities’ dwindling collaboration
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘B’, has decried lack of cooperation of some Nigerians in border communities to efforts of the […]
NNPC not in Financial straits – Obateru
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says that the Corporation is not in any financial straits as insinuated in the media. Dr kennie Obateru, General […]
Union Bank confirms Beatrice Bassey as board Chair
The Central Bank of Nigeria has confirmed the appointment of Mrs Beatrice Bassey, as the substantive Chair of Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN) Plc. Mrs […]
Buhari re-appoints Servicom National Coordinator
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the re-appointment of Nnenna Akajemeli as National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SERVICOM for a second term of […]
Orji Kalu hails workers’ contributions to nation-building
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has congratulated the labour force in Nigeria on the 2021 International Workers’ Day. Kalu in a […]
Fidelity Bank targets Tier 1 by 2025 – Onyeali-Ikpe
The Managing Director of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, said that the top priority during her tenure would be to ensure the bank’s emergence […]
Current investment not enough to address malnutrition in Kaduna – CS-SUNN
The Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) says the current investment on nutrition by the Kaduna State Government was not enough to address […]
FG commends NEXIM for reducting non-performing loans
The Federal Government has commended the management of Nigerian Export Import Bank (NEXIM) for returning the bank to profitability and reduction in non-performing loans. Mrs […]
Group advocates improved welfare of judiciary, security personnel
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has advocated improved welfare of judicial and security personnel to curb high level of criminal activities in the […]
JUSUN strike: NBA embarks on bail of suspects in detention
The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has directed its members to conduct frequent visits to Police stations to ensure […]
COVID-19: NAFDAC approves Pfizer Biotech Vaccine for emergency use authorisation
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has approved the Pfizer Biotech Vaccine for emergency use authorisation for COVID-19 […]
HEDA calls for amendment of new Lagos Anticorruption Law
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has called on the Lagos House of Assembly to immediately review and amend the ‘Lagos State […]
Kaduna Govt. considers smart investment to address malnutrition – Commissioner
The Kaduna State Government on Friday says it is considering smart investment in the nutrition sector to address malnutrition in the state. Mrs Thomas Gyang, […]
INEC expands polling units in Enugu to 4,147
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expanded the polling units in Enugu State from 2,958 to 4,147 polling units to create easy access to […]