Food Security: FG partners Brazil on Agric Mechanisation
The Federal Government has entered into partnership with Brazil to drive its Agriculture Mechanisation Programme and ensure food sufficiency. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural […]
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PDP pays tribute to Late TB Joshua
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State Chapter has mourned Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua, the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, who […]
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 […]
NITDA warns against file encrypting computer virus ‘IGVM Ransomware’
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) had warned Nigerians to beware of IGVM Ransomware, a file-encrypting infection that restricts access to data such as […]
EU chooses Ghana as possible manufacturing hub for COVID-19 vaccines
The European Commission has named Ghana as one of its possible manufacturing hubs of COVID-19 vaccines in Africa. A statement signed on Friday by Mr. […]
Nasarawa Governor flags off construction of 74 kilometres rural roads
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State on Friday, flagged off construction of the 57 kilometres Mararaba Arusu/ Amba/Bassa rural road in Kokona Local Government Area. […]
DPR alternative dispute resolution centre resolves first case
The Oil and Gas Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre (ADRC) has resolved its first case in line with the objective of the Federal Government for speedy […]
Ex-IGP Idris urges Nigerians to support Police
A former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Alhaji Ibrahim Kpotun-Idris, has called on Nigerians to support the Nigeria Police in its relentless efforts to tackle […]
Emefiele seeks PPP model to improve healthcare infrastructure
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has urged stakeholders in the public and private sectors to collaborate to build a more healthy and robust healthcare […]
Union Bank confirms Beatrice Bassey as board Chair
The Central Bank of Nigeria has confirmed the appointment of Mrs Beatrice Bassey, as the substantive Chair of Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN) Plc. Mrs […]
Acting I-G tasks PTF on barracks’ renovation, modern buildings
The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr Usman Baba, has called on the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (PTF) to provide befitting accommodation for the increasing number […]
NCoS boss orders investigation into Owerri Custodial Centre attack
The Acting Controller-General, Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Mr John Mrabure, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the incident that occurred at the Owerri Custodial Centre […]
Banditry In Nigeria: Inside the Illegal Arms Supply Network (Part 1) – The WHISTLER INVESTIGATION
By Tajudeen Suleiman On Mar 3, 2021 Shehu Rekep, deputy of an armed group of “bandits” in Nigeria’s northwestern Zamfara state, contends they have taken up crime […]
Buhari celebrates release of abducted Zamfara female students
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed “overwhelming joy” over release of abducted female students in Zamfara State. Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the […]
UPDATE: Troops arrest 6 Army imposters in Asaba
By Chimezie Godfrey The troops of Operation Delta Safe have arrested six suspected Army imposters in Delta State. This was disclosed in a statement by […]
Ishaku signs Executive Order on compulsory use of facemask in Taraba
Gov. Darius Ishaku of Taraba has signed an Executive Order on compulsory use of facemask in the state. This is contained in a statement by […]
Reps to investigate Alter Semper over unlawful waiver to co-own ‘Health Plus’ Pharmacy
By Haruna Salami The House of Representatives is set to commence an investigation into allegations of unlawful waiver, obtained by a private equity firm, Alta […]
Buhari requests Senate to confirm Abdulrasheed Bawa as EFCC boss
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Senate to confirm Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa as substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Presidential Spokesman, […]
Valentine: Access Bank unveils offers to celebrate customers
Access Bank has unveiled series of offers to celebrate its customers to mark 2021 Valentine season with a campaign tagged ‘It’s a Love Thing.’ […]
Acting DG of NIPSS Udaya, loses father, burial holds March 19
The death has been announced of Igwe (Maj) Bartholomew Odoegbunam Josephat, father of Brigadier General CFJ Udaya(rtd), mni, acting Director General, National Institute for Policy […]
Senate invites Emefiele, Yuguda, over Cryptocurrency ban
By Haruna Salami The Senate has mandated its Committees on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions; ICT and Cybercrime; and Capital Market to invite the […]
Polaris Bank rewards first millionaire, 60 winners in First ‘Save & Win’ Promo draw
Polaris Bank on Tuesday unveiled Mr. Lucky Okunzuwa, a customer with the Bank’s Akpakpava branch, Benin, Edo State, as the first millionaire at the […]
Economist urges FG to repair nation’s refineries
A former Head of the Economics Department, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun, Prof. Evans Osabuhien, has appealed to the Federal Government to intensify effort at […]
CBN warns financial institutions against crypto currency
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned commercial banks and other financial institutions to desist from dealing in crypto currencies as it is illegal. […]
Desperate to reclaim lost territories, Boko Haram/ISWAP faction appoints new leader
By David Otto The notorious Shura Council members of Boko Haram splinter faction and self-proclaimed Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists’ groups have […]