Insecurity: Mohammed accuses state’s traditional rulers of compromise
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state, on Tuesday, accused some members of the traditional institution in the state of being compromised, thereby posing threats to […]
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UNICEF to supply AU states 220 million COVID-19 vaccines
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has signed an agreement with Janssen Pharmaceutica NV to supply up to 220 million doses of the J&J single-dose vaccine to all 55 member-states […]
Matawalle assents to Zamfara legislative, judiciary autonomy bills
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara on Thursday, signed the state’s Legislative and Judiciary Autonomy Bills into Laws. This is contained in a statement signed by […]
PDP takes protests against Lauretta Onochie to National Assembly
By Haruna SalamiThe leadership of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP led by the party National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus on Wednesday stormed the National Assembly to […]
Our Efforts In Sports Development Will Soon Produce Olympics Winners, Zailani Assures
By Chimezie Godfrey The Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly/Chairman Northern Speakers Forum, Hon. Yusuf Ibrahim Zailani is optimistic that in no distant […]
2021 UTME: Mixed reactions trail exercise in Lagos
Mixed reactions trail the conduct of the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), which started in all centres across Lagos on Saturday. The News Agency […]
Democracy: Bello of Niger reassures residents of continuous growth
Gov. Abubakar Sani-Bello of Niger has reassured residents of the state of his continued commitment to fast-track development at all sectors. Bello disclosed this in […]
Insurgency: Yahaya urges army to keep close watch on Gombe
Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has urged the Nigerian Army to keep close watch on the state to contain the activities of criminals, and […]
Niger governor decries bandits attack on 3 LGs
Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger has decried the recent attacks by bandits in three local government areas of Rafi, Wushishi and Lavun where innocent people […]
Air Peace apologises to passengers over flight delay from Abuja to Lagos
The Management of Air Peace has apologised to passengers whose Abuja-Lagos flight was delayed on May 20 night, making them to arrive Lagos some minutes […]
CBN mulls 1m hectares of rice cultivation in 2021 – Emefiele
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, says the apex bank plans the cultivation of one million hectares of rice […]
Strike: KDSG won’t succumb to blackmail
The Kaduna State Government (KDSG), has reacted to the notice of strike issued by labour unions, saying it would not succumb to blackmail. The News […]
Buhari urges more commitment to NIN registration
President Muhammadu Buhari has enjoined Nigerians to fully participate in the ongoing synchronisation of National Identification Number (NIN) with SIM cards across the country. The […]
Tallen urges childless Nigerians to consider adoption
The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen, has called on Nigerians with child bearing related challenges to go for adoption through legal processes. Tallen […]
Development : Nasarawa lawmaker tasks communities on peace, unity
Alhaji Mohammed Muluku, member representing Nasarawa Eggon East constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has sued for peace, tolerance and unity among his […]
IGP lauds Mohammed for supporting security agencies
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, on Saturday commended Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state for ‘constantly’ providing logistic support to security agencies […]
Police rescue kidnapped farmer in Kwara
The Commissioner of Police (CP) in Kwara, Mohammed Bagega, has confirmed the rescue of a 69-year-old farmer, Alhaji Alaga Olayemi, kidnapped on Wednesday by a […]
FG needs N1.89trn to tackle malaria, says Health Minister
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, says Nigeria needs over a trillion naira to effectively combat malaria in the country. Ehanire noted that the […]
C/River LG chairmen urge PDP to conduct state congress
The Cross River Local Government Chairmen Forum of the PDP on Wednesday urged the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) to urgently organise the state congress […]
Police rescue 15 kidnapped persons in Kaduna
The police command in Kaduna State has rescued 15 kidnapped persons and recovered 32 cows. The command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed Jalige, said this […]
Auditor General’s appointment, Obaseki lauds Buhari for considering merit
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo, on Sunday, commended President Muhammadu Buhari for considering merit above everything in appointing the new Auditor General of the Federation, […]
NIMASA, NPA assure on modular floating dock deployment
Dr Bashir Jamoh, Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration Safety Agency (NIMASA) says the agency’s modular floating dock is in the process of being deployed. Jamoh disclosed […]
WWD: Plateau Govt. reiterates commitment to provide potable water to residents
The Plateau State Government has reiterated its commitment to provide potable water to residents in urban and rural areas. Mr Sa’ad Bello, Commissioner for Water […]
Reps assure armed forces of improved funding
The House of Representatives has pledged support for the armed forces via approval of additional resources, toward achieving success in the ongoing fight against insurgency […]
Enugu community applauds FG for constructing road linking Kogi
Okutu Community people in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State have commended President Muhammadu Buhari administration for constructing the Nsukka-Idah road which connects the […]