Southern Senators mourn Gulak
The Southern Senators Forum on Monday, described the death of former Presidential Political Adviser, Ahmed Gulak as a national disaster. The forum also described the […]
Month: May 2021
Police confirm explosion at popular market in Port Harcourt
The Police Command in Rivers has confirmed an explosion at the popular Mile 3 Market in the early hours of Monday in Port Harcourt. SP […]
Kebbi boat mishap: NGF donates N50m to families of victims.
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), has donated N50 million to families of victims who died in a boat mishap in Warrah, Ngaski Local Government Area […]
Buhari orders security agencies to ensure release of 200 Niger students
President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the nation’s security and intelligence agencies to expedite efforts towards the recovery of the 200 children kidnapped from an Islamic […]
Constitution review: Mohammed pleads for the creation of Katagum state
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has pleaded with the House of Representatives’ committee on the Zonal public hearing on the review of the 1999 […]
Buhari approves take-off of National Senior Citizens Centre, appoints Omokaro as DG
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the take-off of the National Senior Citizens Centre with Dr Emem Omokaro as Director-General and 12 members with immediate effect. […]
472 cataract patients treated in Sokoto, courtesy friends of Osinbajo
No fewer than 472 cataract patients have received free surgery in the Sokoto State phase of Friends of Osinbajo Medical Outreach. Dr Abubakar Dange, Coordinator […]
Gulak death, a personal loss- Uzodimma
Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo has described the death of former Political Adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Alhaji Ahmed Gulak as a personal loss, […]
NNPC to acquire equity in private refineries in line with FG’s policy
…To Safeguard National Energy Security The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has revealed that it is currently considering equity participation in a number of private refineries […]
Ex-CDS Dogonyaro for burial June 4
The remains of the late former Chief of Defense Staff, Lt-Gen. Joshua Dogonyaro will be buried on June 4 at Langtang, Jos, a family member […]
6th anniversary: Tinubu group hails Buhari’s pro-masses policies
The Tinubu Support Group (TSG) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the pro-masses policies being executed by his administration. In a congratulatory message to the […]
Buhari approves Omokaro as DG National Citizens Centre, appoints new NEMA DG
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the take-off of the National Senior Citizens Centre. He has also approved the constitution of its 12-member board with immediate […]
Lagos seeks FG’s intervention on Lagos-Badagry Expressway
The Lagos State government on Monday appealed to the Federal Government to extend the road rehabilitation work on Lagos-Badagry Expressway from Okokomaiko to Badagry. The […]
Buhari appoints Kingibe as Special Envoy on Chad, Lake Chad Basin Region
President Muhammadu Buhari, has approved the appointment of Ambassador Babagana Kingibe,as his Special Envoy with Cabinet Rank Status, to Chad and the Lake Chad Basin […]
Ngige condemns Gulak’s murder, says ‘unwarranted, unnecessary’
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige has described the gruesome murder of the All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and former Political Adviser […]
Insecurity: NGE tasks governments on national dialogue
The outgoing President, Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Mr Mustapha Isah, has urged government to embrace constant national dialogue to address social, economic and security […]
2022-2026: INEC holds retreat on strategic plan validation
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday commenced the third national retreat on validation of the draft INEC 2022-2026 Strategic Plan and Strategic Programme […]
Insecurity: UN, Minister seek women’s participation in dialogue, peace processes
The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen, United Nations (UN) and other stakeholders have advocated increased women participation in peace and security processes in […]
Biosafety agency trains staff on GMO safety
The National Biosafety Management Agency on Monday organised biosafety regulations training for members of its staff to increase their proficiencies, skills and knowledge of Genetically […]
Ganduje tasks media on professionalism
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has tasked journalists on the need to demonstrate professionalism in their reportage as they serve as a link between […]
90% of trucks in Nigeria over 30 yrs – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says 90 per cent of trucks in the country are over 30 years. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Dr Boboye […]
Lagos-Ibadan rail: Minister promises succour for affected communities
By Chimezie Godfrey The Federal Goverment has assured succour to host communities adversely affected environmentally or otherwise by the construction of the Lagos-Ibadan rail modernization […]
FG to fund one-third of Kano-Kaduna rail project
By Chimezie Godfrey The Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has said that one-third of the proposed Kano-Kaduna rail project will be funded from national advancements […]
Humanitarian Ministry advocates integrated flood management
By Chimezie Godfrey The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, has advocated for an integrated flood management approach to effectively manage flooding […]
Ogun Govt. expresses concern over underage smoking
Ogun Government on Monday expressed concern over increased rate of smoking by underage, especially secondary school students.The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker, expressed […]