Zulum to Banks: Dispense New Notes Or We Revoke Your Land
Except for those with verifiable constraints such as lacking supplies from the CBN, Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has directed that any bank […]
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Citizens with disabilities and the rest of us
By Kolawole O. Ogunbiyi, Esq. The discrimination against persons with disabilities is a global phenomenon. However, most countries of the world have moved from such […]
At least, 4 rescued as building collapses in Gwarinpa Estate
By Perpetua Onuegbu Four people have been rescued from the rubble of a collapsed building on Thursday in Gwarinpa Estate, Abuja. Mr Kenneth Chigelu, Head, […]
Dutse residents mourn late Emir Sunusi
By Muhammad Nasir Bashir Some Residents of Dutse in Jigawa have described the demise of late Emir Nuhu Muhammad Sunusi as a great loss to […]
Buhari mourns Emir of Dutse, describes him as agent of modernization
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the demise of Dr. Nuhu Muhammadu Sanusi, the first-class traditional ruler (Emir) of Dutse, the capital city of […]
Bimbo: Court remands Ikechukwu Ogbonna in prison over alleged manslaughter
A Lagos State Magistrate Court has remanded, Mr. Ikechukwu Ogbonna, husband of late Mrs Bimbo Ogbonna in prison on a charge of alleged manslaughter. Bimbo […]
COVID-19 remains International health threat, WHO warns
World Health Organisation (WHO) has again, warned that COVID-19 is still a global health threat and that it is not time to declare the pandemic over.
NYSC charges corps members in Borno to eschew indiscipline, insubordination
The National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) has charged the 2023 Batch A Stream ‘l’ corps members deployed to Borno to eschew acts of indiscipline or insubordination.
PDP Guber candidate promises to transform youths from job seekers to wealth creators
The PDP governorship candidate in Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, has assured that his administration would engage youths and transform them from job seekers to wealth creators.
Bank customers decry scarcity of new Naira notes at ATMs, POS
Bank customers in Benin, have decried scarcity of the new Naira notes at Atomated Teller Machines (ATMs) as well as Point of Sales (POS).
NUPRCrallies stakeholders, investors for gas flare elimination
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says it has organised a Bidders’ Conference/Investors Forum for stakeholders in the sector, to fast track implementation of the Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP).
NBS deploys 42 enumerators for agric survey in Adamawa
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says it has deploy 42 enumerators for National Agricultural Sample Survey (NASS) across the 21 local government areas of Adamawa.
Nigerian govts must invest in children, youths for better tommorow – Prof Abhuere
The founder and chief executive officer of Centre for Childcare and Youth Development (CCYD), Lugbe, Abuja, Prof. John Abhuere, has called on Nigerian governments at […]
Ogun PDP governorship: Supreme Court dismisses Lawal’s appeal, others
The Supreme Court on Tuesday, dismissed four appeals filled by the Ogun state Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship legal battle.
Lalong swears in 10 new Permanent Secretaries in Plateau
Plateau’s Gov. Simon Lalong swore in 10 new Permanent Secretaries on Tuesday in Jos and warned them about indiscipline and disloyalty.
Passengers stranded at MMIA as NAHCO commences warning strike
Staff of the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO) on Monday commenced a warning strike over failure of the management to attend to their condition of service.
MURIC to NBC, others: Ban Portable’s “Kuku Do Ritual”
. .By Chimezie Godfrey A pop singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as ‘Portable’ has released an album entitled ‘Kuku Do Ritual’. Meanwhile an Islamic human […]
The Sun Awards: Philanthropy is not for attention seeking, says Ume, Unubiko Foundation chair
The founder and chairman of Unubiko Foundation, Chief James Ume, has said philanthropy was about serving humanity and not personal attention seeking. Ume, who is […]
P-G Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Prof. Obiozor for burial Feb. 10, says Emuchay
By Stanley NwanosikeThe apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has announced the burial arrangement for its late President-General (P-G), Prof. George Obiozor. The Secretary-General […]
Ikpeazu expresses shock over death of Ariaria Int. market chairman, Emeka Igara
By Ijendu Iheaka Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has expressed shock and sadness over the death of Elder Emeka Igara, chairman of the Ariaria International […]
Buhari mourns Nigeria’s 1st Prof. of Medicine, Ogunlesi
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), family members and friends of late Emeritus Professor of Medicine, Theophilus […]
Abiodun inaugurates ICT centre at Ijebu-Ode Grammar School, emphasises importance of education
Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun says for Nigerian students to compete favourably on the global stage, an all-round education including Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is essential.
Government College Ughelli Old Boys Elect New Executive Council
Government College Ughelli Old Boys Association Worldwide has elected new officers to manage the association for the next two years. The election took place at […]
NDDC Appointments: Court strikes out suit against FG
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday struck out a suit instituted against the Federal Government challenging alleged uneven distribution of appointments into the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
New Naira Notes: CBN sensitises Kwara traditional rulers, markets
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Thursday took its sensitisation campaign on the redesigned Naira notes to traditional rulers and markets in Ilorin.