Evans: Selection of judgment date stalled
Selection of a judgement date in the case of kidnapping brought against Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike alias Evans and five others was on Friday stalled at the […]
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Court adjourns ex-Sokoto NUJ Chairman’s defamation suit
A Sokoto State High Court has adjourned the defamation case of a former Sokoto State Council Chairman of Nigerian Union of Journalist (NUJ), Malam Labaran […]
TETFund proposes N10bn for 2022 Research Grants
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has expressed hope that the annual allocation to the National Research Fund (NRF) will hit N10 […]
ECOWAS Parliament recommends adoption of regional instrument to prohibit tenure elongation
The ECOWAS Parliament has recommended the revision of the ECOWAS Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance to prohibit all forms of political manoeuvring to hold […]
2022 Budget: Reps seek inclusion of Ajase-ipo, Omu-Aran, Eruku road in Kwara
The House of Representatives has called for urgent inclusion of Ajase-Ipo, Omu-Aran, Eruku-Egbe and Kabba road in the 2022 budget to address the deplorable condition […]
Ex-President Jonathan rates Nigeria’s democracy high
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has observed that the country has made tremendous progress in deepening democratic values since the inception of the Fourth Republic. Jonathan, […]
AfCFTA: Bank chief urges Africa to grow trade finance
Managing Director, Coronation Merchant Bank, Mr Banjo Adegbohungbe, has charged member states in Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to leverage resources and synergies to […]
Reps probe NYSC over alleged advice for ransom payment to kidnappers by corps members
The House of Representative has ordered investigation into alleged insertion of the advice for payment of ransom into the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) pamphlets containing […]
Electoral Bill Harmonisation: CSOs seek adoption of Senate version of Clause 43
By Chimezie Godfrey The Nigerian Civil Society Situation Room has called for the adoption of the Senate version of Clause 43, which recognizes voting devices […]
Ward Congress: PDP adopts option A4, records rancor-free conduct in Ebonyi
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi has recorded a rancor-free ward congress in the state as the party adopted option A4. Members of the […]
Reps to probe alleged leakage of classified security documents
The House of Representatives has called for full investigation into alleged leakage of classified security documents to the public This followed the adoption of a […]
Reps urge FG to secure release of Nigerians detained illegally in prisons abroad
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to intervene and secure the release of Nigerians who are being detained illegally in prisons abroad. […]
LCCI reinforces need for Nigeria to leverage blockchain technology
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has reinforced the need to position Nigeria strategically to leverage on blockchain technology for rapid economic growth, […]
UNGA: Argentina seeks FG’s support for White Helmets Resolution adoption
By Chimezie Godfrey The government of Argentina has sought the support of the federal government in endorsing the White Helmets Resolution at the forthcoming UN […]
GBV on increase in Cross River in spite of VAPP- Official
The Cross River government says violence against women has continued to rise in the state, in spite of the adoption of the Violence Against Person […]
Fund local innovators to reduce $9bn machinery imports, expert advises FG
Convener of the Hardware Convention 2021, Mr Tochukwu Chukwueke, has advised the Federal Government to fund local equipment innovators to reduce capital flight on Nigeria’s […]
Kaduna State LG polls: Victory for democracy, boost for unity —El Rufai
Governor Nasir El Rufai has said that the results of the last local government elections have demonstrated that the APC government of Kaduna state stands […]
GBV: Osinbajo urges states to adopt Child Rights, VAPP Acts
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says adoption of Child Rights Act and Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act by all states of the federation is key […]
Operator canvases PPP for Zoo Management
Mr Andy Ehanire, Chief Executive of Ogba Zoo and Nature Park, Benin, has recommended the adoption of a Public Private Partnership (PPP) in the management […]
‘Coup d’etat by some lawmakers against the people
By Andrew A. Erakhrumen* Nigeria! Oh! Nigeria! Oh! Nigeria! What is happening to this geographical entity whose potential was (and still is) a source of […]
Immigration Service goes paperless with new platform
As part of efforts to reduce paper work bureaucracy, cost and unnecessary waste of man-hours in moving bulky files from table to table around the […]
OFAB Nigeria calls for entries for journalism award
Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) in Africa, Nigeria Chapter, has called for applications from journalists covering agriculture, biotechnology and biological sciences for its 2021 […]
Federal character knocks off Onochie, as Senate confirms 5 INEC Commissioners
The Senate has declined the confirmation of Ms Lauretta Onochie for appointment as National Commissioner representing Delta State, at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). […]
Reps urge FG to support FCT IDPs
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to support the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The resolution followed […]
PIB passage: Product of executive, legislature synergy – Lawmaker
Rep. Sergius Ogun (PDP-Edo) in the House of Representatives has attributed the success recorded in passing the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) to effective synergy between […]