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NAN NUJ to address drug abuse as Press Week begins Sept. 25

 The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Lagos Chapel, on Friday announced plans to address drug abuse during its forthcoming Press Week commencing on Monday, Sept. 25.

Gunmen set Kaduna Catholic Parish residence ablaze, kill seminarian in overnight attack

A Catholic Parish house in Kamantan, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, was on Thursday night set ablaze and a seminarian killed in an attack by gunmen.

Nigeria’s 24 years of uninterrupted govt an affirmation of thriving democracy -AUDA-NEPAD

Inspite of nation’s challenges, Nigeria’s 24 years of uninterrupted  power is an affirmation of the country’s thriving democracy.

Presidential election tribunal’s verdict reinforces triumph of democracy – Buratai

Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Tukur Buratai, says the victory of President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Elections Petition Court has reinforced triumph of democracy.

100 Days: PDP accuses Kebbi Govt. of ‘wasting’ N20bn

The Peoples Democratic party (PDP) in Kebbi has accused the state government of ”wasting” N20 billion in the last 100 days of the administration.

Projects: Oborevwori tasks politicians on continuity in governance

Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has advised political class especially governors to sustain developmental projects inherited from their predecessors for the development of their states.

Nollywood star, Ali Nuhu, Ahmed Musa, others for ‘Arewa Hero’s Award’

Nigerian actor, Ali Nuhu, Super Eagles player, Ahmed Musa, and  Bishop of the  Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew  Kukah, have been nominated for the 2023 ‘Arewa Hero’s &Philanthropic Award Of Excellence’. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the celebrities were named among other Nigerians in the nomination  list released by the organisers, MACA Peace Ambassador & Unity Affair Africa,  on Friday in Abuja.

Bayelsa guber poll: INEC assures on deployment of BVAS, improved logistics

INEC on Thursday restated that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) would be deployed for voter accreditation and transmission of result on Nov. 11 governorship poll in Bayelsa.

Reps member, Aguocha lauds tribunal over verdict

Rep. Obinna Aguocha (LP-Abia) has commended the verdict of the national assembly election petition tribunal sitting in Umuahia, Abia that confirmed his victory at the poll in the Feb. 25 elections.

Wike rejects repeated variations of Ushafa – Bwari road project  

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has rejected the repeated variations of the Ushafa – Bwari Road project contract amount.

Insecurity: Wike urges FCT council’s chairmen to establish surveillance committee  

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has advised the Chairmen of the six Area Councils in FCT to constitute a Surveillance Committee in their respective councils to curb insecurity.

FG assures timely completion of 11 projects in Abia

The Federal Government on Thursday reiterated its determination to ensure the timely completion of the ongoing projects in Abia.

Insecurity: Wike urges FCT council’s chairmen to establish surveillance committee

By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has advised the Chairmen of the six Area Councils in FCT to...

2 rejected as Lagos Lawmakers confirm Sanwo-Olu’s second batch Of nominees

By Chimezie Godfrey The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday confirmed 15 out of the second batch of 18 nominees sent by Governor Babajide...

Mustapha Gajibo and the Dream of Building the Nigerian Electric Vehicle, By Jibrin Ibrahim

After some discussions on the encouraging story of a young entrepreneur on our Barewa Old Boys WhatsApp group, a couple of classmates and I...

Africa to sustain economic future by tackling climate change — Minister

By Gabriel Agbeja Abuja, Sep  Dr Iziaq Salako, Minister of State for Environment and Ecological Management, has said that Africa is determined to deliver a...

PEPT judgment is reflection of wishes of majority of Nigerians – South-East APC stalwart

By Stanley Nwanosike Chief Hycienth Ngwu, former South-East Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), says the “Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) judgment...

Customs boss restates commitment to better service delivery

By Hussaina Yakubu The Acting Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has reiterated commitment to reposition the Service for better service delivery. He...

Kogi: Ex-Deputy Gov. Awoniyi dumps PDP

By Thompson Yamput The former Deputy Governor of Kogi, Abayomi Awoniyi, on Thursday, officially announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The News Agency...

Lokpobiri inspects N68.5bn NUPRC `BARREL’ building, pledges urgent completion

By Emmanuella Anokam Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), says he will ensure the completion of ongoing construction of the...

Tribunal judgment: Atiku has not congratulated Tinubu – Aide

By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar, says he has not issued any statement congratulating President Bola Tinubu over the...

Army partners DRDB, DSA on operational efficiency, cyber security

By Chimezie Godfrey The Nigerian Army (NA) has said it would escalate its partnership with the Defence Research and Development Bureau (DRDB), as well as...

Zulum receives Humanitarian Minister in Maiduguri, promises partnership to succeed on renewed hope agenda

By Chimezie Godfrey It was a renewed hope for the people of Borno state,North East Nigeria as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation...

Acting CGC marks official groundbreaking of Customs Service Zone B Headquarters in Kaduna

By Chimezie Godfrey The Ag. Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, on Thursday, performed a groundbreaking ceremony for the massive construction...

Wike rejects repeated variations of Ushafa – Bwari road project    

By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has rejected the repeated variations of the Ushafa – Bwari Road...
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