APC ward congress: Consensus ‘ll fail in Lagos— Oki
Factional Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Fouad Oki, says any attempt to endorse consensus arrangement for the congress in the state […]
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UTME: JAMB holds mop up exams Aug. 6
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has scheduled a mop up UTME for 18,000 candidates for Aug. 6 in some selected locations in Nigeria. […]
Forex: CBN directs commercial banks to set up teller points
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) to set up teller points in designated branches for the sale of Foreign […]
Food Security: NDE engages 50 persons on Sustainable Agriculture in Ebonyi
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has engaged 50 persons in Ebonyi in its 2021 Post Sustainable Agricultural Development Training Scheme (SADTS) aimed at enhancing […]
Lagos LGAs Poll: Police deploy resources, warn against violence
The Police Command in Lagos State has deployed human and material resources to provide adequate security before, during and after the local government elections scheduled […]
Calabar garment factory to produce 10,000 costume for 2021 green carnival
The Central Planning Committee for the Cross River 2021 Green Carnival says it has contracted the Calabar Garment Factory to produce about 10,000 costume for the […]
Plateau: APC mobilises members ahead of ward congresses
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau on Thursday said it had started mobilising members that would participate in its forthcoming ward congresses slated for […]
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 […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Police assure Osun residents of adequate security
The Police Command in Osun on Friday says it has put in place adequate security arrangements to enable residents celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festivities peacefully. Police […]
2,530 driving licences ready for collection in A’Ibom
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says 2,530 driving licences are ready for collection in Akwa Ibom. The FRSC’s state Sector Commander, Mr Matthew Olonisaye, […]
Yobe rehabilitates cemeteries washed by flood
The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (YoSEMA) has begun rehabilitation of the low cost and central cemeteries washed away by rainstorm in Gashua, the headquarters […]
NGF launches peace initiative to tackle insecurity, conflicts, violence
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has launched a Peace and Inclusive Security Initiative (PISI) to tackle insecurity, conflicts and violence in the country. The Chairman […]
Osinbajo advocates improved synergy in tapping Nigeria’s mining sector
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says improved collaboration between government and communities is crucial in tapping the potential of Nigeria’s mining sector. Osinbajo disclosed this during […]
Passengers to perform PCR test 3 days before boarding – PSC
The Presidential Steering Committee, (PSC), said incoming passengers must now perform a COVID-19, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), test three days before boarding. The test detects the […]
Alleged N900m fraud: ICPC to arraign ex-JAMB Registrar, Prof. Dibu Ojerinde July 6
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) will, on July 6, arraign Prof. Dibu Ojerinde, former Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), […]
NNS LANA to facilitate improved charting, maritime activities – Navy Hydrographer
The Hydrographer of the Nigerian Navy, Rear Admiral Chukwuemeka Okafor, says the recently acquired Hydrographic ship, Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) LANA, will enhance the charting […]
JAMB/UMTE: Candidates laud smooth exercise in Bauchi
Some candidates sitting for the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) have commended the smooth conduct of the examination in Bauchi. The News Agency of […]
WHO to immunise 958,000 children against malaria in Adamawa – Official
World Health Organisation (WHO) has concluded arrangements to immunise 958,000 children against malaria across 21 local government areas of Adamawa. Dr IniAbasi Ngass, WHO’s National […]
UNILORIN engages landlords association on student safety
The Management of the University of Ilorin says the institution is interacting with the Association of Landlords within its communities to ensure the protection of […]
Court fixes July 5 for definite hearing in alleged abduction case against 5 friends
An FCT High Court, Kubwa, on Tuesday fixed July 5 for the definite hearing in a case of alleged abduction filed against five friends. The […]
Buhari confesses: Fighting corruption in democratic setting difficult
President Muhammadu Buhari says fighting corruption in democratic setting is a difficult task to accomplish. The president disclosed this during an interview with Arise Television […]
Biden to challenge Britain’s Johnson on N. Ireland Brexit dispute
U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to tell British Prime Minister Boris Johnson not to let the row over Northern Ireland’s Brexit arrangements put the […]
We’ll enforce national character on Federal Colleges’ admissions – Minister
The Federal Ministry of Education has said it would enforce national character for admission of students into Federal Unity Colleges. The Minister of Education, Mallam […]
Ekiti Govt launches campaign for female students to access sanitary towels
The Ekiti Government has launched a”Pad Bank”, an intitiative that would ensure that female students have access to reusable sanitary protection monthly. Gov. Kayode Fayemi, […]
Ex-CDS Dogonyaro for burial June 4
The remains of the late former Chief of Defense Staff, Lt-Gen. Joshua Dogonyaro will be buried on June 4 at Langtang, Jos, a family member […]