Hijab: MSSN advises Kwara Govt to retain missionary schools, change names
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Hijab The Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Kwara Area Unit, has advised the Kwara Government to retain all missionary schools in […]
Day: June 20, 2022
Aisha Buhari inspects on-going construction of new AFLPM permanent secretariat site
By Ahmed Ubandoma The President, Africa First Ladies Peace Mission and Nigeria`s First Lady, Aisha Buhari, on Monday inspected the on-going construction of the new […]
INEC engages security agencies preparatory to Osun’s governorship election
By Joshua Oladipo INEC on Monday engaged security agencies on the need to ensure free, fair, and credible July 16 governorship election in Osun. Speaking […]
2023: Hawwah Gambo declares for House of Reps
By Chimezie Godfrey Hawwah Gambo, journalist and women rights activist, has declared to contest for the 2023 House of Representatives election to represent Kajuru/Chikun Federal […]
Buhari receives Ekiti Gov-elect, says things getting better with APC
The joy of electoral victory was savored at State House, Abuja, Monday, as President Muhammadu Buhari received Governor-elect of Ekiti State, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, in […]
2023 Elections: NITDA’s ‘Code of Practice’ ‘ll Tackle Fake News, Hate Speech-NADIR
…. Cites Similar Codes in Europe and USA The Network of Advocates for Digital Reporting (NADIR) has lauded the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) […]
NDLEA arrests 205 suspected drug traffickers in Ondo/Ekiti command in 6 months
By Segun Giwa The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in Ondo-Ekiti, (Zone J Command), says it has arrested 205 illicit drug trafficking suspects and […]
Peter Obi, the Obi-dient Army and the audacity of hope
By Osmund Agbo It’s much easier swimming in a shark-infested water than to navigate the landmine-ridden path of Anambra politics. Nothing compares. Not that politics is […]
Minister visits Tin Can Island Port, reaffirms NPA’s position on Quay
L-R: Executive Director Marine and Operations, Nigerian Ports Authority, Hon. Onari Brown; Executive Director Finance and Administration, Aderenle Susanna Adesina; MD Nigerian Railway Corporation, Fidet […]
NUJ congratulates Ekiti Governor-elect, Oyebanji
Bolanle Lawal The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ekiti State Council has congratulated the Ekiti State Governor-elect, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, on his victory at Saturday’s governorship […]
Group applauds Enugu PDP gov. candidate for Nsukka running mate choice
By Hillary Akalugwu A Socio-cultural group, Nsukka Ezue, has commended Mr Peter Mba, the Governorship Candidate of People Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu state, on […]
Delta govt guarantees CBN N25bn loan to empower farmers – Commissioner
Delta State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, has said that the state government has guaranteed the N25 billion Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) agric […]
Imo govt sanitises Pension Board to tackle fraud – Commissioner
The Imo Government says it has started the process of sanitising the state’s Pension Board so as to tackle the rising incidence of fraud in […]
Alleged N26m Fraud: Absence of lead counsel stalls Fani-Kayode’s trial
The trial of former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode could not go on at the Federal High Court Abuja on Monday due to the absence of […]
My sister was treated like an animal by her husband -Late Osinachi’s sister alleges in court
The late gospel singer, Osinachi’s sister, Favour Madu, told a Federal Capital Territory High Court, on Monday said her sister was treated like an animal […]
NBA-HRC wants lawyers visit detained suspects with phones
Ms Funmilola Adeogun, Chairman, Human Rights Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA-HRC), Epe Branch, has urged that lawyers should be allowed to visit detained […]
Kassim Afegbua resigns from PDP
By Chimezie Godfrey A Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Afegbua has resigned his membership of the party over non-compliance with zoning of […]
Port rail track for completion in 2 weeks – Saraki
The Minister of State for Transportation, Sen. Gbemisola Saraki, on Monday assured Nigerians that the rail track that led to the Apapa Port terminals would […]
Army begins WOs, SNCOs’ competition in Abuja
The Army Headquarters Garrison on Monday, commenced the 2022 Warrant Officers (WOs) and Senior Non Commissioned Officers’ (SNCOs) Competition with Map Reading at Mogadishu Cantonment […]
COAS hails intelligence corps’ upgraded capabilities
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has commended the Nigerian Army Intelligence Corps (NAIC) and pledged to upgrade its technical capabilities for […]
NCC tasks consumers on protection of telecommunications infrastructure
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has tasked telecommunications consumers on the need to protect its infrastructure in the country. The Commission said the consumers had a major […]
Please help me, let the truth come out – Late Osinachi’s mum begs court
Caroline Madu, the mother of the late gospel singer, Osinachi , on Monday made a plea to the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, to […]
NDLEA arrests 297 suspects, intercepts 3,107.786 kg of drugs in Adamawa
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Adamawa Command, arrested no fewer than 297 suspected drug offenders between June 2021 and May 2022, the Commander, […]
INEC sensitises physically challenged people on active participation in elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun, has urged physically challenged people to actively participate in the July 16 governorship election in the state. […]
Kaduna Electric Hosts NERC Customer Forum in Sokoto.
Kaduna Electric will be hosting a three-day customer interactive session organised by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) in one of its franchise states, Sokoto. […]