Guber poll: ADP vows to takeover from major parties in Anambra
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Action Democratic Party, ADP, has said it is making an unequivocal expression of its determination not only to participate in the election, […]
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Plateau LG polls: NCPC boss expresses satisfaction over peaceful election
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya In spite of the high rate of insecurity in Plateau State, the Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev. Yakubu Pam has […]
Insurgency: Theatre Commander tasks War College to design effective operations plan
The Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force “Operation Hadin Kai”, Maj. Gen. Christopher Musa, has urged participants of Army War College to come up […]
In Nigeria, lady justice wears no blindfold
By Osmund Agbo Friday, August 20th was unlike any regular day for the over 4 million residents of the Kano metro area. More than 70 […]
China manufacturing sector shrinks slightly in August
China’s manufacturing sector contracted slightly in August, driven by a renewed drop in output and a further fall in new work, survey results from IHS […]
Nigeria: Our collective amnesia, our bane, By Hassan Gimba
The way things are happening at almost the speed of light in Nigeria is alarming. Most of them trace their roots to injustice and the […]
ActionAid applauds FG’s commitment to increase education budget
An NGO, ActionAid Nigeria, has commended the Federal Government for its commitment to increase the budget of the education sector. In a statement, signed by […]
IGP recommends suspension of DCP Abba Kyari over FBI indictment, Hushpuppi
….As 4-man Special Investigative Panel begins probe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has recommended the immediate suspension of DCP Abba Kyari, the […]
Kano Hisbah arrests pharmacist for taking young woman to his house
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested one Yahaya Zakari for allegedly taking a young woman to his house at Sabuwar Gandu in Kano metropolis. […]
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 […]
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. […]