Insecurity: El-Rufai calls for inter-agency cooperation
Gov. Nasir El-Rufai has said that tackling insecurity requires cooperation of all states and for security managers as well as intelligence agencies to share information. […]
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Census: NPC commences pre-test exercise in Kogi
The National Population Commission (NPC) in Kogi on Tuesday began the Pre-test exercise in the state as part of its preparations to create good foundation […]
FG plans scaling up nutrition for children, adolescents
The Federal Government says plans are underway to scale up nutrition for children and adolescent towards improving the well being of Nigerians. The Director Nutrition, […]
Federal lawmaker charges youths to protect government properties
The member representing Ndokwa and Ukwani Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Nicholas Ossai, has charged youths to protect government establishments in their communities. […]
Twitter’s suspension : Makinde appeals FG to reverse its decision
Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has appealed to the Federal Government to reverse its suspension on Twitter for the greater good of Nigerians. Makinde […]
Lawyers groan as JUSUN strike lingers on
Some lawyers in Abuja on Thursday expressed concern over the prolonged strike by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN). The News Agency of Nigeria […]
Sit-at-Home: Economic activities halt in Imo as travelers stranded in Onitsha
Economic and social activities have halted in Imo over the Sit-At Home order by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) for fear of possible […]
Africa urgently needs 20m second doses of COVID-19 vaccine – WHO
World Health Organisation (WHO) says Africa needs at least 20 million doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in the next six weeks to get second doses […]
APC stakeholders in Kwara reaffirm support for Bolarinwa as caretaker chairman
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara on Thursday reaffirmed their support for Bashir Bolarinwa as chairman of the party’s caretaker committee. The […]
Constitution Review: El-Rufai advocates devolution of powers for faster growth
Gov. Nasiru El -Rufai of Kaduna State on Wednesday advocated for devolution of powers to states and local governments to stop overburdening Federal Government with […]
Children’s Day: Group tasks parents on good parenting
Women of Inestimable Values (WIVs), a Non-Government Organisation (NGO), has called on parents and guardians to pay heed to their responsibilities of monitoring and guiding […]
Institute cautions food handlers on proper hygiene
Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) FCT Chapter has appealed to food handlers and sellers to adhere to proper hygiene to avoid illnesses […]
Lagos LG poll: PDP shifts primaries to May 28
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State says it has shifted primaries for its councillorship aspirants to May 28 to enable the party to […]
Partial power restoration fails to stop community protests at Agip’s Brass terminal
Economic activities at Twon Brass, hosts to Agip’s Oil Export Terminal in Bayelsa have remained grounded as residents continued to occupy the premises of the […]
Enugu CP urges residents to support `Operation Restore Peace’
The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Mohammed Aliyu, has urged residents to support `Operation Restore Peace’ to deal with criminal elements in the […]
Gaza: UN urges immediate end to fighting, says children living in hell
UN Secretary General, António Guterres on Thursday said the past 10 days had witnessed a “dangerous and horrific” surge in deadly violence in the Occupied […]
Millers protest multiple taxation in Ebonyi Rice market
Millers in Abakaliki, Ebonyi, have protested over what they claimed to be multiple taxation in the state’s mill market. The millers, who decried alleged extortions […]
FCT bakers express concern over high cost of baking materials
Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria (AMBCN), FCT chapter has expressed concern over increase in prices of baking materials, saying it will cripple […]
JUSUN strike: Low patronage hits business owners near court premises
Operators of businesses near court premises on Lagos Island have decried harsh effects of the ongoing nationwide strike by judicial workers. The News Agency of […]
Kaigama blames politicians, stakeholders over shoddy elections in Nigeria
Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja on Sunday blamed politicians, the electoral body and other stakeholdersover shoddy manner elections were conducted in the country. […]
Group charges southeast politicians to close ranks to produce next president
A political group has urged southeast politicians to close ranks so as to install one of them as president come 2023. The group, the Movement […]
Kumapayi assumes duty as Zonal Commander FRSC, zone 5
Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM), Ayodele Kumapayi, on Friday, assumed duty as Zonal Commanding Officer (ZCO), zone 5 of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). Mrs […]
COVID-19: WHO urges countries to reconsider vaccinating children, adolescents
World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday urged some countries to reconsider vaccinating their children and adolescents, calling on them to donate vaccines to COVAX for […]
Onuigbo preaches national unity, commissions electricity project in Abia
A Federal lawmaker, Chief Sam Onuigbo has called on Nigerians to put aside sentiments and resist any attempt to destroy the unity of the Nation. […]
Eid-el-Fitr: FCT fun seekers call for more recreation spots
Some fun seekers in Kuje Area Council, FCT, on Friday called on the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the Council for the establishment of […]