SON partners online merchants to curb substandard goods
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has partnered online trading platforms to address influx of substandard goods into the country. The Head of Department, Consumer […]
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Anti-corruption achievements of President Buhari Administration, By Ismail Ahmed, Lanre Issa-Onilu, Tolu Ogunlesi and Salihu Moh. Lukman
The President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration assumed office with the fight against corruption as one of its priorities, building on the President’s lifelong reputation for integrity […]
YIAGA Africa co-opt students to rid Nigeria of corruption
Yiaga Africa, a Civil Society Organisation (CSO) has co-opted students in tertiary institutions and youths to join the anti-corruption fight. According to Yiaga, this is by amplifying their […]
Plateau assembly members pass vote of confidence on speaker
Members of the Plateau State House of Assembly have passed a Vote of Confidence on the Speaker, Mr Abok Ayuba. The vote came as a […]
Senate okays establishment of Electoral Offences Commission
The Senate on Tuesday, approved the National Electoral Offences Commission to prosecute electoral offenders. The approval of the commission followed the consideration during plenary, of […]
Twitter loses immunity over user generated content in India
Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) will no more enjoys liability protection against user-generated content in India as the U.S. micro blogging giant has failed to comply with […]
Senate to expose MDAs refusing to account for public funds, says Lawan
The Senate will publish names of government agencies that have refused to appear before the Public Accounts Committee to defend queries raised by Auditor-General for […]
Biden plans new steps to combat U.S. gun violence
President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he plans to unveil new steps to curtail U.S. gun violence. Biden said it includes measures aimed at stemming […]
Forum says monitoring of govt projects key to effective service delivery
Nigerians have been urged to own and monitor government projects in their vicinities for effective service delivery. The stakeholders made the call at a “Peering […]
NHRC calls for respect for human rights
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Sunday stressed the need for more respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms to curtail the current challenges […]
Group lauds Wike for N5bn infrastructure intervention in Law School Yenagoa
The Movement for the Survival of Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) on Tuesday hailed Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers for committing N5 billion […]
COVID-19 danger has not passed, states must support pandemic treaty, says WHO
Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Director- General, has urged all countries to support a pandemic preparedness treaty, warning that it would be […]
Bello, Nigeria’s best governor on security, says NUJ
The FCT Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has bestowed on Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi the ‘Torch bearer of Security’ award. The award, […]
Osinbajo calls for responsible use of social media
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Friday, called on media executives to use their influence toward seeking ways of achieving a consensus on responsible use of […]
Lawyer advises intending couples on pre-nuptial agreements
An Abuja-based lawyer, Mrs Toyin Nwiido on Monday, advised intending couples on the dangers and legal implications of not signing a pre-nuptial agreement before going […]
FRSC to enforce 30km/h speed limit within city centres – Enugu Sector Commander
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it will soon begin to enforce 30 km/ h (20mph) speed limit within inner cities in the country […]
Kaduna LG polls: APC chairmanship aspirant pledges youth empowerment
Mr Aso Nehemiah, an aspirant for the chairmanship of Kaura Local Government, Kaduna State on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has pledged […]
Nasarawa : NGO trains youths, women on political participation, accountability
A group under the aegis Young Leaders Network (YLN) on Tuesday trained about 50 youths, women on political participation, and to demand accountability in governance. […]
Insecurity: Over 50 villages deserted in Niger- Gov. Bello
Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger, has disclosed that no fewer than 50 villages in five Local Government Areas of the state have been deserted due […]
NEITI, ICPC form joint cooperation on anti corruption issues in extractive sector
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have established a joint cooperation arrangement on […]
Stakeholders urge Kogi to key into Open Govt Partnership
Participants at a one-day stakeholders strategic meeting have called on the Kogi government to key into the Open Governance Partnership (OGP) to promote transparency, accountability […]
Experts task FG on utilisation of N126bn COVID-19 budget
Experts have called on the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) to utilise the N126 billion allocated for coronavirus (COVID-19) in the health budget judiciously, to […]
Diri promises to investigate alleged youth’s death during Police operation
Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa, has ordered investigation into circumstances surrounding the death of a youth on Thursday, in Ovom community, Yenagoa Local Government Area […]
NHRC investigates SGBV cases in Sokoto State
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Mondaycommenced special investigation into cases bordering on Sexual and Gender Based Violence(SGBV) in Sokoto State, urging survivors to […]
Video attached: Why l switched to food hawking – journalist
Twenty-six-year-old Miss Ugonma Johnson had always wanted to write. She loved writing so much as a child that she began to dream of becoming a […]