Zobe dam: Buhari urges passage of water resources bill
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the National Assembly to pass the National Water Resources Bill, to make potable drinking water more accessible to the public. […]
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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 […]
Students laud army’s selflessness in tackling security challenges
Students of Diasies Academy, Abuja, have expressed their appreciation to the Nigerian Army (NA) for selfless sacrifice rendered to the nation in the face of […]
3.2 bn people under threat of desertification, drought, says UN chief
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that a combination of land degradation from climate change and the expansion of agriculture, cities and infrastructures, are undermining […]
Use culture to re-brand Nigeria, generate revenue – Expert
A U.S.-based culture and tourism expert, Ms Joyce Adewumi, has advised the Nigerian government to prioritise investment in the tourism sector to rebrand the country […]
COVID-19: Unilorin gets molecular lab for testing infectious diseases
The University of Ilorin (Unilorin) has flagged-off the construction of an ultra-modern Molecular Diagnostic and Research Laboratory sponsored by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). […]
APC appoints Yahaya Bello, others to reconcile aggrieved FCT members
The National leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed Gov. Yahaya Bello, of Kogi as the chairman of a seven-man committee to reconcile […]
Police arrest 8 suspected kidnappers in Osun
The Police Command in Osun said it has arrested eight suspected members of a kidnap syndicate who relocated to hide in the state after operating […]
Banditry, terrorism will not take over Nigeria – Traditional ruler
The Chairman of Umuahia Traditional Council in Abia, Eze Nnamdi Ofoegbu says bandits and terrorism will not take over Nigeria. Ofoegbu is also the traditional […]
Abia Govt. confirms abduction of ABSU students
Abia Government has confirmed Wednesday’s reported abduction of some students of the Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu Okigwe by gunmen operating on the university road. […]
Governance: PDP to commence zonal stakeholders’ consultations
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it is set to commence consultations with critical stakeholders across the six geo-political zones in furtherance of its democratic […]
NAF neutralises bandits congregating to carry out attacks in Kaduna
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has neutralised bandits congregating to carry out attacks in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State. Mr Samuel […]
Matawalle appoints new Permanent Secretary, D-Gs
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has approved the appointment of his Director-General of Protocol, Alhaji Kabiru Yusuf, as Permanent Secretary. The appointment was announced in […]
Guber poll: PDP says ’ll win, revamp Anambra
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it is optimistic of winning the Nov. 6 Anambra governorship election and revamp the state. PDP National Publicity Secretary, […]
APC charges Nigerians to pray for leaders at Easter
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has charged Nigerians to dedicate themselves to more prayers during the Easter to seek divine intervention and guidance for the […]
GPE COVID-19 response grant targets 12m children, teachers – UNICEF
The United Nations Children Education Fund (UNICEF) on Thursday said the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) COVID-19 response grant given to Nigeria was aimed at […]
CLO calls for more development at the local govt level
The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) on Saturday called for more development at the local government level to encourage mass participation in democracy. The Chairman of […]
Okowa congratulates Secondus at 66
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, on Monday, congratulated the National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, as he clocked 66. The governor’s […]
‘Our duty is to enforce the law, not negotiate with bandits’ — El- Rufai
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state has reiterated his administration’s stance not to negotiate with bandits, saying that his job as governor is to enforce […]
Anti-corruption: CHRICED congratulates new EFCC Chairman, tasks Commission
By Chimezie Godfrey The Resource Centre for Human Rights & Civic Education (CHRICED) has congratulated Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa on his appointment, and subsequent confirmation as […]
NOA urges religious leaders to love and tolerate one another
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Wednesday urged religious leaders to love and tolerate one another in order to ensure peaceful coexistence among religious groups […]
2020 Budget: Senate approves N11.35bn for Police Trust Fund
By Haruna Salami The Senate on Wednesday approved the sum of N11,352,457,101.70 as the budget for Nigeria Police Trust Fund, NPTF in the 2020 fiscal […]
Orlu: Army dismisses ‘video’ as calculated smear campaign
The Nigerian Army has debunked the content of a video being circulated on social media about its operation in Orlu, Imo State. A […]
Apapa gridlock: Lagos govt, NPA talk tough
.. Sanwo-Olu Meets Hadiza Bala Usman Ahead of The Launch Of Digital Call-Up System In Ports Lagos State Government and the leadership of Nigerian Port […]
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