I feel very strongly about NYSC, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his deep attachment to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), saying it broadens the horizon of citizens, opens up opportunities […]
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Lagos LG polls: PDP advises officials, voters against electoral malpractice
The Peoples Democracy Party (PDP) in Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area (AOLG) of Lagos State on Monday advised officials and voters against electoral malpractice in […]
Kebbi govt secures N1.7bn loan to improve livestock production, animal husbandry – Gov. Bagudu
The Kebbi State Government says it has secured N1.7 billion loan as part of efforts to improve livestock production and other forms of animal husbandry […]
Chinese hydro power workers among 9 dead in Pakistan bus blast
At least seven Chinese workers with a hydro power project were killed in northern Pakistan on Wednesday when a roadside bomb hit the bus carrying […]
Forum calls for citizens’ support to assist govt defeat insecurity
By Chimezie Godfrey The Non-State Actors Consultative Forum (NOSACOF) has called on Nigerians to support the government in the fight against separatist movements and other […]
Permit ban: Cars with factory-fitted tinted glasses exempted, says IGP
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, has said that the ban placed on the issuance of permits to vehicles with tinted glasses is not […]
Occupational hazards: NAN Managing Editor urges safety experts to uphold standards
(NAN) Mr Ephraims Sheyin, Head of Lagos Operations (HLO), News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), has appealed to the nation’s safety experts to intensify ongoing efforts […]
Kebbi State Govt. donates 6 vehicles, 30 motorcycles to Nigerian Army
The Kebbi State Government has donated six operational vehicles and 30 motorcycles to the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, Sokoto, towards fighting banditry in […]
Navy offers free medical services to 5,000 Calabar residents
Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital, Calabar, on Saturday, offered free medical services to more than 5,000 residents of the city, as part of its corporate social […]
Institute seeks laws to strengthen agencies on urban, regional planning
The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners, Nasarawa Chapter, has called on the state government to strengthen relevant agencies to ensure strict enforcement of laws on […]
Insecurity: Ondo govt. bans night clubs activities beyond 12 midnight
Ondo State government on Thursday reiterated its stand on ban on pubs and night clubs operating beyond 12 midnight over insecurity concerns. This is contained […]
Evolution of Citizens’ Quest for Truth Initiative
By Atonyesia Dimieari-Peterside When, in 2019, a non-governmental and non-profit organization – Citizens Quest for Truth Initiative, came on stream, not a few persons consigned […]
Security: Supply valid information to security agencies, COAS advises Nigerians
The Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has advised Nigerians to cooperate with the Nigerian Army and other security agencies in the country by […]
Police, DSS, military cordon off venue of OODUA rally
The Nigeria Police and some other security agencies have cordoned off Gani Fawehinmi Park in Lagos to prevent the planned rally of Oodua Republic agitators […]
Flooding may erode roads, bridges; high rainfal’ll expose nation to epidemic- NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has warned that flooding due to predicted above-normal rainfall can erode roads and bridges which may hinder the movement […]
Police foil attack on Katsina community, rescue 9
The Police Command in Katsina State said it foiled an attack on Kirijam village in Mahuta community, Dandume Local Government Area of the state. The […]
Senate passes Uba Sani’s amended Illegal Firearms Bill 2021
…With stiffer penalties for offenders The Nigerian Senate has on Wednesday unanimously passed the Firearms Act Cap F28 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 […]
FG approves payment of outstanding pension liabilities
The Federal Government has given presidential approval for payment of outstanding pension liabilities under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The Head of Corporate Communication at […]
NMA inaugurates digital card to check quacks
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Enugu State Branch, has inaugurated Doctor’s Intelligent Digital Identity Card Management Service in Enugu State to check activities of medical […]
CSO calls for women inclusion in ownership of palm trees, farmlands in Enugu
Solidaridad West Africa – Nigeria, a solution-oriented Civil Society organisation, has called for inclusion of women in the ownership of palm trees, farmlands and access […]
We’ve refunded $300m NNPC deposit – Polaris Bank
The Managing Director of Polaris Bank, Mr Innocent Ike, has said that the bank has refunded the $300 million lodged with the bank by the […]
Trafficking in persons, smuggling of migrants, motivated by financial incentives — EFCC
Abdulrasheed Bawa, Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),says most trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants into Nigeria is motivated by financial incentives. Bawa […]
NASFAT counsels women on self-reliance, education to halt gender violence
The Nasrul-lahi-li Fathi Society of Nigeria (NASFAT) has said that women’s self reliance would aid in checking gender violence against women. NASFAT Ikorodu, Lagos branch, […]
Stop destroying our banners Lagos PDP warns APC; You are attention seekers APC responds
Lagos State chapter of the PDP on Saturday decried the destruction of its campaign banners and posters allegedly by supporters of the ruling APC. Political […]
NEMA advises residents as another tanker crashes, spills content in Lagos
A tanker conveying 45,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) crashed on Saturday, spilling its content at Community Road, Ijegun-Imore by Navy Town, Lagos causing […]