REPORT: Examining effects of hard drugs on youths and remedy
On many occasions, concerned citizens have expressed worry about the pronouncement of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) that more than 20 million Nigerians […]
agency
Police taekwondo championships kicks off July 28
The 9th IGP Senior, Junior and Cadet Taekwondo Championships will hold in Lagos from July 28 to July 30 this year, says Stella Ebikefe, Chairperson, […]
NEMA lauds Lagos, Ogun collaboration on traffic management
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has lauded the governments of Lagos and Ogun states for the support in resolving the traffic challenges being experienced […]
Eid-El-Kabir: FRSC in Kaduna deploys 800 personnel, 250 special marshals
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kaduna State, says it has deployed 800 Regular and 250 Special Marshals across the state during the Eid-El-Kabir […]
LG polls: Sule emphasises merit, says he has no candidate
Gov Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has said that he has no anointed candidate in the forthcoming local government elections and the party congresses. According […]
FG/IFAD programme to support 616 farmers with N26m inputs in Niger
The Federal Government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development Programme (IFAD) -Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) will support 616 farmers with N26 million inputs in […]
FG fully equipped to fight torture says Solicitor- General
Mr Dayo Apata, (SAN) Solicitor-General of the Federatlon and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice has said that the Federal Government is fully equipped to end […]
Eid-el-Kabir: FRSC targets high visibility, deploys 35,000, others
Arising from the need to ensure enhanced visibility and guarantee safe travels for all road users before, during and after the 2021 Eid-El Kabir celebrations […]
Agency hails NMA’s moves to tackle quackery in Enugu
Dr George Ugwu, Executive Secretary of the Enugu State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ENS-PHCDA, has commended the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) for the fight […]
DPR seals 7 filling stations in Nasarawa State for under-delivery,others
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) in Nasarawa State has sealed 7 filling stations for various offences from January to date. Alhaji Ahmed Gwaram, the […]
ILO seeks support of media, NOA on elimination of child labour
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has called on media practitioners and the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to support its campaign on the total elimination of […]
Rotary Club president urges FG to prioritise education
Mr Wale Bogunjoko, President, Rotary Club of Ibadan Gold District, on Saturday charged government at all levels to prioritise education by securing the lives of […]
Six states register I,786 suspected cases of cholera
Six states reported 1,786 suspected cases of cholera between June 20 and June 26, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), said in Abuja on […]
FG inaugurates committee to end Kaduna govt., NLC dispute
The Federal Government has inaugurated a 10-man committee to resolve the dispute between Kaduna State government and Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and ensure industrial harmony […]
Economic empowerment: Foundation donates money to widows, orphans in Kwara
The Prophet Agbana Foundation on Friday in Ilorin, Kwara State, donated various sums of money to 36 emerging entrepreneurs to enable them engage in their […]
Livestock Transformation Programme bill passes first reading at Plateau Assembly
A bill for the establishment of Plateau State Livestock Transformation Programme and Other Matters Connected has passed first reading at the state House of Assembly. […]
Equitable distribution of vaccines, equipment only way out of COVID-19- WHO chief
Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General says equitable distribution of equipment and medicines to fight the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is the only way out […]
NiMet predicts 3 days sunshine, thunderstorms from Tuesday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has predicted sunshine and thunderstorms from Tuesday to Thursday across the country. NiMet’s weather forecast released on Monday in Abuja […]
COAS donates N2m to veteran actor Usmañ Baba-Pategi
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, on Monday, donated two million naira to veteran actor, Usman Baba Pategi, popularly known as Samanja […]
Nigeria records 71 new COVID-19 infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 71 new COVID-19 infections, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 167,803, as […]
Diri inaugurates 12-man Ecumenical Centre board in Bayelsa
Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa, on Friday, inaugurated a 12-man board of the State Ecumenical Centre, with Bishop Dortimi Amatare as Chairman. Speaking at the inauguration […]
Rivers waste management agency to clamp down on scavengers
The Sole Administrator, Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA), Mr Felix Obuah, has warned that the agency will clamp down on scavengers who have continually […]
Gunmen abduct another Ekiti traditional ruler, spare wife
Armed men believed to be kidnappers have abducted another traditional ruler in Ekiti, Oba Benjamin Oso, the Eleda of Eda Ile, in Ekiti East Local […]
Osinbajo, Marwa attend premiere of movie, `The Silent Baron’ in Abuja
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Buba Marwa, Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on Friday in Abuja attended the premiere of the movie, “The […]
Bayelsa Governor hails partnership with Nigerian Airforce
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa, has lauded the partnership between the state government and the Nigerian Airforce, saying it contributed to the prevailing peace in […]