FRSC decries repeated attacks on personnel by hoodlums
The Ifo Unit Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has decried repeated attacks on its personnel on duty by ‘Area boys’ otherwise known […]
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Poor governance structure bane of insurance coy- NAICOM
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) says poor governance structure was a major factor for the failure of most insurance companies. Mr Sunday Thomas, the Commissioner […]
i-FAIR will fast-track Nigeria’s knowledge economy – TETFund boss
The Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Prof. Suleiman Bogoro, says establishment of Innovation Fellowship for Aspiring Inventors and Researchers (i-FAIR) Centre will […]
FG wants youths to harness opportunities in plastic waste management, says minister
The Federal Government says it was creating an enabling environment for youths to harness the opportunities in plastic waste management in the country. Chief Sharon […]
Facebook suspends Trump for 2 years
Facebook has suspended former U.S. President Donald Trump, on Facebook and Instagram platforms for two years effective Jan. 7. Facebook, in a statement by Nick […]
Families of Ikire, Apomu bank robbery victims cry for justice
Relatives of victims of Wednesday attempted bank robbery in Apomu and Ikire Towns, Osun, have demanded for justice, calling on the police to apprehend the […]
COVID-19: inadequate oversight led to diversion of funds, says Dep. UN Chief
Nigeria’s Amina Mohammed and UN Deputy Secretary-General, on Wednesday, identified inadequate oversight and transparency during the COVID-19 crisis as having led to diversion of funds […]
Hoodlums attack Kwara Fire Service personnel
Scores of suspected hoodlums on Saturday attacked personnel of the Kwara Fire Service, Mr Rafiu Yahaya, while performing his official assignment in llorin, the stste […]
Ugwuanyi inaugurates Enugu Unity Park with 42-feet giant lion sculpture
Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on Saturday, inaugurated the Unity Park, Enugu, a tourist attraction and place for relaxation for public use. Performing the ceremony, […]
Only 73% govt. agencies complying are FOI Act compliant, say Reps
The House of Representatives has said that only 73 of the over 900 public institutions in the country were complying with the provisions of the […]
Lawyers call for domestication of Child Rights Acts in all states
Legal practitioners in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have called for urgent action by states yet to domestic the Child Rights Act to do so […]
Delta to checkmate activities of orphanages
The Delta state Ministry of Women Affairs, Community and Social Development, says it is poised to checkmate the illicit activities of orphanages. The Permanent Secretary of […]
Emir tasks subjects on birth spacing in Nasarawa State
The Emir of Awe, in Nasarawa State, Alh. Isah Abubakar-Umar II has admonished the people to adopt childbirth spacing for the general well-being of their […]
FG donates 100m tomato seedlings to farmers in Ogun
The Federal Government on Saturday in Abeokuta donated 100 million improved tomato seedlings to farmers in Ogun. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that […]
Don seeks introduction of Digital Health into Pharmaceutical training
Dr Felicia Williams, the Coordinator of the Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Ilorin, has advocated for the introduction […]
UNHCR committed to protecting victims of trafficking in Nigeria, says Dep. Country Rep
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) says it is committed to supporting Nigeria in ensuring protection and assistance for victims of human trafficking. […]
Police debunk report of attack on Modakeke Town
The Police Command in Osun has described as false, a report that Modakeke Town in Osun was attacked by gunmen on Sunday. “The news is […]
Kano State orders schools resumption
Kano State government directed on Sunday that pupils and students should return to school on Monday, May 17 since the Eid el-Fitri holiday is over. […]
Clark cautions against calls for Nigeria’s breakup
Elder statesman Edwin Clark has cautioned against calls for cessation in some parts of the country. Clark told the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) in Abuja […]
Muslims pledge to support security efforts in Ebonyi
Muslims in Ebonyi on Thursday pledged to support efforts made toward ensuring adequate security of lives and property in Ebonyi. Alhaji Abbas Egwu, Chairman of […]
Anambra Govt tasks communities on support for PHCs
Dr Chioma Ezenyimulu, Executive Secretary, Anambra State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (ASPHCDA), on Friday urged communities in the state to take responsibility for their Primary […]
NAPTAN begs abductors of Kaduna Greenfield University students not to execute the students
Following the ultimatum issued by the abductors of students of the kaduna greenfield school, the National Association of Parents/Teachers Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN) is begging […]
Oyetola expresses commitment to workers’ welfare in Osun
Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun, on Saturday, expressed his administration’s commitment to the welfare of workers in the state. Oyetola, however, urged the workers to approach […]
Don calls on NASS to pass Metallurgy bill
Prof. Benjamine Adewuyi, Department of Metallurgical Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Akure, has called on the National Assembly to pass the Nigerian Metallurgical Industrial Bill […]
C/River to develop policy on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
The Cross River Government says plans are ongoing to develop a state specific policy on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR). The State Commissioner for […]