Letter to Editor: Nyanya’s indiscriminate refuse dump amid Cholera outbreak, others
By Abdulmalik Saidu The attention of the Honorable Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is drawn to the ugly face of some strategic areas in […]
Abuja
Runsewe commends diplomatic community for unwavering support to NCAC
Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), has commended and celebrated the diplomatic community in Nigeria for their unwavering support for […]
DPR seals 11 illegal gas plants, 2 petrol stations in Abuja
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), in Abuja, on Thursday sealed 11 illegal gas plants and two filling stations over sharp practices. The News Agency […]
AIB submits interim report on NAF King Air-350 crash
The joint accident bureau of investigation set up by the Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, following crash involving Nigerian Air Force […]
Hazard Allowance: FG, NMA to continue negotiations next week –Ngige
The Federal Government and the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) are to continue their negotiations next week, on the proposed new hazard allowance for doctors working […]
Ban on Twitter to be lifted soon – FG
The Federal Government says the ban on microblogging giant Twitter will soon be lifted. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, confirmed this […]
We will talk to terrorists, bandits in language they understand – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, says the Nigerian Army will “talk to the terrorists, bandits, kidnappers and other perpetrators of violence […]
Odili placed on EFCC watch list -NIS
Former Rivers Governor, Mr Peter Odili has been placed on the watch list of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC ) says the Nigeria […]
Police confirm abduction of Zamfara Emir, unspecified number of commuters
The Kaduna Police Command has confirmed the abduction of the Emir of Bungudu, Zamfara state, Alhaji Hassan Atto, and an unspecified number of commuters, along […]
Buhari greets poet, journalist, Lindsay Barrett at 80
President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with consummate author, journalist, poet, essayist, photographer and Pan-Africanist, Lindsay Barrett, as he turns 80 Sept. 15. Jamaica-born Barrett took […]
Electoral Bill: PDP governors urge NASS to set up conference committee
The PDP Governors’ Forum has urged the National Assembly on resumption to immediately set up its Conference Committee to harmonise the different versions of the […]
NCDC calls for vigilance, adherence to COVID-19 protocols as schools resume
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has called for vigilance and adherence to safety regulations in the face of coronavirus (COVID-19) as students return […]
COVID-19: Nigeria expects 52m doses of vaccine in 2022
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF),Mr Boss Mustapha, says Nigeria is expected to receive a total of 52 million doses of vaccines […]
Recruitment: NDLEA fixes new date for training
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) has directed all successful second batch Narcotic Assistant (NASS) candidates to report for training between Friday, Dec. 3 […]
UNESCO to support C/River National Park for effective protection of biodiversity
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has pledged its readiness to support the Cross River National Park for effective protection and preservation […]
NiMet predicts 3-days cloudiness, sunshine from Monday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted three days cloudiness and sunshine from Monday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja […]
Sit-at-home, against Igbo interest, says Nnamani
Sen. Chimaroke Nnamani, (PDP-Enugu), Chairman, Senate Committee on Cooperation and Integration in Africa, has called for an end to the ‘sit-at-home’ order, by the proscribed […]
AfCTA implementation: Association urges FG to refrain from making Nigeria a dumping ground
The Commerce and Industry Correspondents’ Association of Nigeria (CICAN), Abuja, has advised the Federal Government against making Nigeria a dumping ground as a result of […]
NDLEA intercepts 24,311kgs of heroin, codeine in Lagos port
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized over 24, 311 kgs of heroin and codeine, as well as Arizona and Colorado variants of […]
PEPFAR empowers People Living With HIV/AIDS in Nigeria
The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in Nigeria has commenced a novel plan to educate and empower People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in […]
Group draws support for Oyinlola’s PDP chairmanship
A political group, Ayombo Movement for Good Governance, has canvased support for former Governor of Osun, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, to be the next national chairman of […]
NACTAL, Roost foundation, collaborate to fight human trafficking, SGBV
The Network of Civil Society Organisations Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL) and the Roost Foundation have both firmed-up a partnership to wage war […]
Intelligence remains effective instrument in fighting insurgency, banditry – NSA
The National Security Adviser (NSA) to the President, Retired Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno, says intelligence remains the most effective instrument in fighting insurgency and banditry. Monguno […]
FG commences skill acquistion training in South-East zone
The Federal Government has commenced the training of youths and unemployed in the South-East zone in various skills as an alternative to white collar jobs. […]
Pursuit of justice, security pivot to peace — Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said Nigeria’s pursuit of peace cannot be achieved in isolation of the pursuit of justice and other human security needs. […]