JUSUN strike suspension: Lawyers express different views
Some Lagos-based lawyers have described as laudable, suspension of the 64-day-old strike by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN). The lawyers told the News […]
Abuja
No mandate to speak on Twitter ban -Senate spokesman
Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Sen. Ajibola Basiru says he has no mandate of the Senate to talk on the ban on […]
SSUCOEN calls for mainstreaming demonstration schools into Colleges of Education
Mr Danladi Msheliza, President, Senior Staff Union of Colleges of Education in Nigeria (SSUCOEN), has called for the mainstreaming of demonstration schools into the Colleges […]
NLNG to supply 1.1m tonnes of gas to domestic market
The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas limited (NLNG) says it has concluded the Execution of Sales and purchase Agreements (SPAs) to supply 1.1 million tonnes per […]
Imo Security Challenges: Buhari receives briefing from Uzodinma
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja received briefing from Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo on security challenges as well as socio-economic developments in the […]
No more room for illegal wildlife trade -FG
The Conservator General, National Park Service, Dr Ibrahim Goni, says there is no more room for illegal wildlife trade in the country as offenders will […]
Minister calls for more investment in coconut industry
The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and investment, Mariam Katagum, has called for more investment in the coconut industry for economic growth. Katagum made the […]
Insecurity: Residents beg FCT minister to clear illegal structures at Mpape
The Mpape Residents Association has appealed to the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, to demolish all illegal structures and shanties to address security challenge in […]
Badaru appoints 2 media aides
Gov. Muhammad Badaru of Jigawa have approved the appointments of Alhaji Habibu Nuhu as his Special Adviser on Media and Public Relations and Ahmad Muhammad […]
Put elected leaders on their toes – Onaiyekan urges Nigerians
Emeritus Archbishop of Abuja Catholic Archdiocese, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has urged Nigerians to put elected leaders on their toes and hold them accountable. Onaiyekan stated this […]
SWOP: UNFPA restates commitment to bodily autonomy, women empowerment
Ms Ulla Mueller, the Country Representative of UN Population Fund (UNFPA), says the UN will continue to support women and hundreds of thousands of others […]
Buhari receives new COAS, Maj. Gen. Farouk Yahaya, at Aso Villa
President Muhammadu Buhari has formally received the new Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria […]
Buhari mourns Pastor TB Joshua
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the family and members of The Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN) on the passing of their father and […]
New NEMA D-G assumes office in Abuja
Mr Mustapha Ahmed, newly appointed Director-General of National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has assumed office in Abuja. Mr Manzo Ezekiel, Head of Media and Public […]
12,000 FCT residents receive 2nd COVID-19 vaccine – Minister
Dr Ramatu Aliyu, the Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) says no fewer than 12,000 residents have taken the second round of COVID-19 vaccine […]
Ex-President Jonathan mourns Prophet T.B. Joshua
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed sadness over the death of Prophet Temitope Joshua, the Founder and the Spiritual leader of the Synagogue Church of […]
More governors joining APC soon – Ganduje
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State says more governors elected under other political parties platforms have expressed willingness to defect to All Progressives Congress (APC). […]
Buhari eulogises Dr Nwodo in Ukehe Nsukka, Enugu State
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday described the late Dr Joseph Nwodo as “one of the leading lights of the legal profession” at burial ceremony of […]
Northern women association says Nigeria can’t afford another civil war
The Amalgamation of Northern Women Association in Nigeria, has said the country cannot afford another civil war because of its attendant negative effects, especially on […]
We’ll enforce national character on Federal Colleges’ admissions – Minister
The Federal Ministry of Education has said it would enforce national character for admission of students into Federal Unity Colleges. The Minister of Education, Mallam […]
Buhari greets Pastor Kumuyi at 80
President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi, as he turns 80 June 6, 2021. In […]
i-FAIR will fast-track Nigeria’s knowledge economy – TETFund boss
The Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Prof. Suleiman Bogoro, says establishment of Innovation Fellowship for Aspiring Inventors and Researchers (i-FAIR) Centre will […]
ECOWAS Parliament inaugurates street children initiative, parliament
The ECOWAS Parliament, in its bid to curb the rise in the number of children on the street as well as lifting them up, has […]
Blueprint anniversary: Lawan rallies Nigerians toward unity despite diversities, challenges
By Chimezie Godfrey The Senate President, Ahmed Lawan has called on Nigerians to stand in unity despite their diversities in culture, religion and geographical locations, […]
We’ve used 98% of COVID-19 vaccine in FCT- Minister
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Bello, has said his administration had used 98 per cent of the COVID-19 vaccines allocated to […]