Police rescue 13 kidnapped Naval Engineering College students in Edo
The Police Command in Edo, on Wednesday, said that it had rescued 13 kidnapped students of Naval College of Engineering, Sapele in the state. The command’s […]
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Army urges public to disregard video denigrating troops
The Nigerian Army has urged members of the public to disregard `doctored video’ meant to denigrate the professional conduct of troops in the South eastern […]
NUJ Yobe council lauds Buni on prompt payment of salaries
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Yobe Council, has commended Yobe State Gov. Mai Mala Buni, for prompt payment of salaries in the state. The […]
Livestock Transformation Programme bill passes first reading at Plateau Assembly
A bill for the establishment of Plateau State Livestock Transformation Programme and Other Matters Connected has passed first reading at the state House of Assembly. […]
Buhari signs bond to end violence against children
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja, signed a commitment to end all forms of violence and harmful practices against Nigerian children. Buhari made this […]
No soldier killed in Abia, troops not on revenge mission – Army
The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports that troops were on revenge mission in some communities in Abia following the alleged killing of six soldiers in […]
Nasarawa PASAN directs members to resume work
The leadership of Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) Nasarawa State House of Assembly has called on its members to resume work on June 15. […]
At last, Shekau’s death confirmed
Highly placed Nigerian intelligence sources have at last confirmed that Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau is indeed dead. Initially, the military refused to be drawn […]
Climate Change: Lagos Govt. unveils 5-year Climate Action Plan
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday unveiled a five-year Climate Action Plan (CAP) 2020-2025, towards combating the challenges of climate change. Lagos State Governor, Mr […]
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 […]
CBN increases forex allocation to banks, assures liquidity for invisibles
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has concluded plans to increase the amount of foreign exchange allocated to banks to meet the requests of customers. […]
Ngige condemns Gulak’s murder, says ‘unwarranted, unnecessary’
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige has described the gruesome murder of the All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and former Political Adviser […]
Foundation urges more attention to indigents over COVID-19, economic recession
Alex Ladan Foundation in Plateau State has called on corporate bodies and wealthy individuals to urgently assist the less privileged, considering the effect of COVID-19 […]
Sit-at-Home: Economic activities halt in Imo as travelers stranded in Onitsha
Economic and social activities have halted in Imo over the Sit-At Home order by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) for fear of possible […]
ActionAid Nigeria empowers 9 youths for a better livelihood
ActionAid Nigeria (AAN)has empowered nine youths with a cash gift of N100, 000 each as a way of building back a better livelihood from the […]
Nigeria will miss late Gen. Attahiru’s patriotism —Marwa
Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd), the Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, has described the death of Chief of Army Staff, Lt.- Gen. […]
Eid el-Fitr: Tinubu urges Muslims to be better
A National Leader of All Progressives Congress, Chief Bola Tinubu, has urged Muslims to be better and treat one another with greater compassion and understanding […]
Group urges NASS to conduct proper investigation of allegations before verdict
The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria (COCSON) on Thursday in Abuja appealed to the National Assembly to always ensure proper investigation of allegations […]
Police allay fears of security threat in Bwari, FCT
Police on Thursday urged residents of Bwari Area Council of the FCT to remain calm and not get tensed over rumours of security breach in […]
LCCI wants Govt. to take action for improved FDI
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has advised government to do more in addressing the nation’s security problems. This, it said, was necessary […]
Unity Bank restates commitment to improved performance
Unity Bank Plc has expressed commitment to improved performance to boost stakeholders fortunes through engagements in various key sectors of the economy. The bank in […]
ActionAid Nigeria calls for unity among women to end gender-based violence
Mrs Ene Obi, the Country Director, ActionAid Nigeria has called for the unity of Nigerian women to end Gender Based Violence (GBV) in the country. […]
UN agencies call for urgent action to avert famine risk in 20 ‘hunger hotspots’
Famine is already on the doorstep of millions of families in 20 countries, two UN agencies warned on Tuesday in a report that calls for […]
WHO calls for urgent action to ramp-up production of COVID-19 vaccines
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says urgent action is needed to increase production of COVID-19 vaccines that will be distributed through the global initiative making […]
PDP expels former Jigawa governorship candidate
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has expelled its former Jigawa governorship candidate, Malam Aminu Ibrahim, for anti-party activities. Alhaji Ibrahim Babandi, the state PDP Chairman, […]