Rail Track Vandalism: Police arrest syndicate in Benue
By Chimezie Godfrey Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a criminal syndicate responsible for recent economic sabotage and vandalism of rail tracks in […]
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INEC fixes dates for 2022 Ekiti, Osun governorship polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed June 18, 2022 for Ekiti governorship election and July 16, 2022 for same exercise in Osun state.The […]
Twitter suspension: The gains and deprivations
As a rave in social media, Twitter compared to Facebook, has been deployed by users to reach millions of readers in the fastest time across […]
Full activities yet to take off in Abuja Federal High Court
Activities are yet to fully take off at the Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja, following the suspension of the 64 days strike embarked upon by […]
Twitter writes FG over suspension, seeks dialogue
The Federal Government on Tuesday confirmed that Twitter has formally written to seek for dialogue on issues leading to the indefinite suspension of its operations […]
Foundation calls for investment in elderly care
The Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation (ADF) has called on state governments, relevant authorities and philanthropists to invest in the upkeep and care of the elderly people in […]
Open letter to the most senior Biafran in Buhari’s government
By Rudolf Okonkwo and Chido Onumah Dear Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Jideofor Onyeama, We chose to write you instead of President Muhammadu […]
COVID-19: NCDC records lowest infection figure in more than 1 year
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said Nigeria recorded only seven additional Coronavirus (COVID-19) infections, the lowest daily figure recorded since April 15, 2020, […]
I will retire from active politics after my tenure as Governor – Masari
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State says he will retire from active politics after his tenure as Governor. Masari stated this while briefing newsmen as […]
Democracy Day: Residents lament power outage, call for power overhaul
Residents of Oke-Ogun community in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara, have called for restoration of electricity supply in the area as Nigeria marks Democracy Day. […]
Senate President visits wounded soldiers, donates N10m
The Senate President, Dr Ahmad Lawan on Saturday visited wounded soldiers receiving treatment at the 44 Army Reference Hospital Kaduna. The visit was part of […]
Organisations urge FG, stakeholders to collaborate for environmental remediation
Netview Environmental and Engineering Company Ltd and NRI Nigeria Ltd have called on Federal Government and other relevant stakeholders in environment sector to collaborate for […]
ASUU directs UniJos lecturers to boycott postgraduate activities
Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Jos chapter, says that its members will henceforth boycott all postgraduate (PG) activities in the institution. Chairman […]
Minister calls for more investment in coconut industry
The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and investment, Mariam Katagum, has called for more investment in the coconut industry for economic growth. Katagum made the […]
Insecurity: Alex Ekwueme varsity safe, secure for academic activities – VC
Prof. Sunday Elom, the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike Ikwo (AEFUNAI), says the institution is safe for academic activities. Elom […]
Institute urges concerted efforts on food security
The Nigerian Institute of Food, Science and Technology (NIFST), on Tuesday called on relevant stakeholders to be more committed to food security. The National President […]
Kaduna University students protest against shut down of institution’s gates
Some students of the Kaduna State University (KASU) on Monday staged a protest against the alleged shutting down of the institute’s gates by its authorities. […]
Unban Twitter, Catholic Bishop appeals to FG
The Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Umuahia, Most Rev. Lucius Ugorji, has appealed to the Federal Government to unban Twitter due to its socio-economic benefits […]
Bagudu vows more pungent measures against bandits
Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi has condoled with the people of Gaya community in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of the state over the recent […]
APC expels Ajasin’s daughter, another party stalwart over anti-party activities
Ondo State chapter of the APC has expelled Mrs Jumoke Anifowoshe-Ajasin, daughter of the first Executive Governor of the State, Chief Adekunle Ajasin, over anti-party […]
Enugu CP orders anti-cult unit to fish out gun-wielding cultists
The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Mohammed Aliyu, has ordered police anti-cult unit to fish out gun wielding cultists disturbing the peace of […]
COVID-19: NCDC discharges additional 1,154 people, recoveries increase to 159,935
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has discharged additional 1,154 people who tested negative to the COVID-19 virus after receiving treatment. The NCDC disclosed […]
Killings: Group urges Plateau Govt. to ban grazing at Jos wildlife park
A group, under aegis of Concern Youth of Tudun Wada and Dong communities of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau has called on the […]
COVID-19: NCDC records 28 deaths, 203 additional infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed additional 203 new COVID-19 infections, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 166,518. The […]
Lagos LG poll: Hoodlums disrupt APC primaries in Agege – Aspirants
Suspected hoodlums on Saturday disrupted the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairmanship and Councillors primary elections in all the seven wards of Agege Local Government Area […]