Anambra poll: We shall be neutral – Police
The Police on Thursday said it would be neutral in carrying out its duties in Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra. Head of Police Election Duty […]
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Gender equality: NGO tackles barriers against gender inequality
A public health non-governmental organisation, Nigeria Health Watch (NHW), is bringing to the fore, the barrier that gender inequality continues to pose to the realisation […]
At COP 26, Buhari pledges net zero emissions by 2060
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Glasgow, Scotland pledged that Nigeria would cut its emissions to net zero by 2060. Delivering his national statement at COP26 […]
Plateau assembly logjam: Sanda declares self substantive speaker
The crisis in the Plateau State House Assembly has further escalated with Mr Yakubu Sanda declaring himself as the substantive Speaker of the Legislature, vowing […]
Drug addiction: NDLEA to establish 6 standard rehab centres in Nigeria –Marwa
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it will establish six standard rehabilitation centres in each geo-political zone of Nigeria starting from 2022. The […]
UN Women, WIFTI want an end to violence against women, girls
UN Women and Women in Film and Television International (WIFTI), Nigeria Chapter on Wednesday advocated for the ending of violence against women. The groups, in […]
Anambra poll: NSA tasks security agencies on professional conduct, warns trouble makers
The National Security Adviser, retired Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno, has tasked the security agencies to exhibit professionalism and self restraint against provocation by trouble makers during […]
More than12million children traumatised, afraid to go to school- Buhari
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya As Nigeria hosts fourth International Conference on Safe Schools Declaration with the theme “Ensuring Safe Education for All: From Commitment to Practice”,President […]
Senate faults NBTI 2022 budget over merger with incubation centres
Senate Committee on Science and Technology has faulted the National Board for Technology Incubation 2022 budget estimates , insisting on presentation of separate proposals for […]
NYSC assures safety of Borno corps members camping in Katsina
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has reaffirmed the security and general welfare of corps members posted to Borno, but deployed to a temporary camp […]
NDIC boss assures above 97% depositors of coverage in event of bank failure
Mr Bello Hassan, Managing Director of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), has assured depositors that in the event of failure of a bank, above […]
Sirika assures of aviation infrastructures’ expansion to improve security
The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, on Monday, assured that the Federal Government was ready to expand infrastructures in the aviation sector, to improve […]
Police nab 3 suspected kidnappers in Kogi, recover arms, POS machine –PPRO
The Police in Kogi have arrested three suspects believed to belong to a gang of kidnappers terrorising motorists on Itobe-Anyigba highway. They are Danlami Shauibu, […]
How we’ll re-engineer promotion of Esan Language, Culture – Esan Okpa
The newly floated Esan socio-cultural organization, Esan Okpa Initiative (EOI), has restated its strong resolve to promoting Esan language and culture, saying that it is […]
Oyo Govt. Promises Integration of Local Farmers Into Development Plan
Oyo State Government has reassured smallholder farmers of improved support and integration into the development plan of the state, in accordance with the four points agenda […]
Army operations have helped to return farming activities in Kebbi – Bagudu
Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi says the anti-banditry operations of the Nigerian Army have increasingly enabled farmers in the state access to their farms without […]
Eid-Eid-el-Maulud: FCT Minister urges Muslims to be peaceful
The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, has urged Muslims in the territory to adhere to the cardinal principle of peace upon which the religion of […]
Lagos CP lauds APC, PDP for peaceful congress elections
The Lagos Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has commended the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for their […]
Fund bane of mathematics development in Nigeria says Maths Centre boss
Prof. Promise Mebine Director/Chief Executive, National Mathematical Centre (NMC), says inadequate funding is the bane of mathematics development in the country. Mebine disclosed this during […]
Bolarinwa emerges Chairman of APC ‘loyal’ in Kwara
Mr Bashir Bolarinwa, former caretaker chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara, on Saturday emerged as Chairman of the party. Bolarinwa, who was […]
2022 budget’ll be ready before December 16, says Omo-Agege
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has assured that the National Assembly is determined to pass the 2022 budget before the year […]
BMO commends FG’s revert to development plan
The Federal Government’s decision to involve the private sector to bridge the estimated N350 trillion infrastructure gap across the country through a five-year Medium-Term National […]
Hand washing can reduce infections by 50%, respiratory diseases by 25% – Minister
Minister for State on Environment, Sharon Ikeazor, has urged Nigerians to always wash their hands with soap, as such would reduce infections by 50 per […]
NCC upbeat on plans for 5G deployment
The Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC’s) plan for Fifth Generation (5G) technology deployment in the country continues to gather momentum with the Commission confirming that its […]
Handwasing Day: Access to sanitation, hygiene safeguard public health- Ikeazor
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate the 2021 Global Handwashing Day, the Minister of State Environment, Chief Sharon […]