Published debt figures not for FG only- DMO
The Debt Management Office (DMO) says its published debt stock for the country is not for the Federal Government alone. The Director-General of DMO, Mrs […]
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Agency seeks support of non-state actors to curb conflicts in Plateau
The Plateau Peace Building Agency (PPBA), has called on non-state actors and other critical stakeholders to support its efforts towards curbing the circle of violence […]
1 dies, others injured as 2 rival cult groups clash in Bayelsa
The Police in Bayelsa, on Tuesday, confirmed the death of a suspected cultist during a clash by two rival cult groups in Yenagoa, Bayelsa capital. […]
Insurgency: Zulum lauds army for renewed operational vigour in Borno
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has commended the Army for its renewed vigour in counter-insurgency operations by troops of Operation Lafiya Dole, in the North […]
Oyo: NDLEA intercepts N12m worth of illicit drugs in 1Q
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has intercepted illicit drugs worth over N12 million within the first quarter of 2021. The NDLEA […]
We’re committed to making Bells University world-class institution – VC
The Vice-Chancellor, Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun, Prof. Jeremiah Ojediran, has expressed the institution’s committed to providing enabling environment for students to thrive. Ojediran, […]
N3bn Agric loan suit against ex-Radio Bayelsa GM suffers setback
Hearing in the case against a former General Manager of Radio Bayelsa, Mr John Idumange, who raised alarm over alleged diversion of N3 billion Agric […]
483 illegal migrants rescued off Libyan coast: UN migration agency
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said on Sunday that 483 illegal migrants had been rescued off Libya’s western coast. The UN migration agency said […]
NGO working with families to tackle drug abuse in Kaduna State
Eye Opener Women and Youth Foundation, a Non Governmental Organization (NGO), says it is working with families to tackle drug abuse in Kaduna State. The […]
NGO donates agro-processing centres to small holder women farmers in 2 states –Official
The Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN), an NGO, has donated fully equipped agricultural centres for smallholder women farmers in two states, in celebration of the […]
Agency to train 600 recruits to reduce traffic congestion in Kano, says official
The Kano State Road Traffic Agency says it will train 600 new recruits on how to decongest traffic within Gabasawa Local Government Area of the […]
NCDC records 287 new COVID-19 infections, total now 159,933
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 287 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 159,933. […]
No state will be left out of Digital Switch Over – Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has assured that no state will be left out of the Digital Switch Over (DSO) – […]
Inland Dry Ports: Bello warns against past mistakes
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has urged the nation to avoid the mistakes of non-linkage of the nation’s seaports to rail and bad access roads […]
Reps, NNPC disagree on revenue remittance
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts on Tuesday, disagreed with the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on the interpretation of its Act. The […]
Video attached: Why l switched to food hawking – journalist
Twenty-six-year-old Miss Ugonma Johnson had always wanted to write. She loved writing so much as a child that she began to dream of becoming a […]
Army trains 65 wounded soldiers on computer, CCTV operation
The Nigerian Army on Friday graduated 67 soldiers wounded on the frontline in the North East, who were trained on computer and CCTV operation. The […]
Buhari decorates Service Chiefs with New ranks, urges them to restore peace
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed Service Chiefs to deploy competent officers and men to restore peace and order in troubled areas across the country. […]
COVID-19: Governors, deputies to be vaccinated March 10
State governors and their deputies are to take the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday (March 10). Dr Kayode Fayemi, the Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum […]
Coronavirus: More African countries receive vaccines under COVAX facility
More African countries have continued to receive life-saving COVD-19 vaccines through the UN-led COVAX facility with Sudan and Rwanda becoming the latest beneficiaries on Wednesday, […]
Zamfara Assembly confirms 3 commissioner nominees
The Zamfara State House of Assembly on Wednesday confirmed the three commissioner nominees forwarded to it by Gov. Bello Matawalle. The News Agency of […]
18 ships discharge petroleum products, other items at Lagos ports
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said 18 ships were discharging bulk wheat, fertiliser, bulk gypsum, general cargo, frozen fish, bulk clinker, container, petrol and automobile […]
Banditry In Nigeria: Inside the Illegal Arms Supply Network (Part 1) – The WHISTLER INVESTIGATION
By Tajudeen Suleiman On Mar 3, 2021 Shehu Rekep, deputy of an armed group of “bandits” in Nigeria’s northwestern Zamfara state, contends they have taken up crime […]
Kaduna Govt to enlarge citizen’s input in 2022 budget – Official
The Kaduna State Government has begun preparations for the 2022 budget and promised to open more spaces for citizens to engage in the process. Mr […]