Aide denies negative social media comments attributed to Osinbajo
Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President, has denied negative social media comments attributed to […]
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NIWA to train boat captains, skippers – Official
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) on Wednesday reiterated its commitment to build capacity for boat captains and skippers operating in the Lagos waterways. The […]
Kano Fire Service saves 197 lives, properties worth N75m in May
The Kano State Fire Service says it saved 197 lives and property worth N75 million in 68 fire incidents recorded in the state in May. […]
Insecurity: NGE tasks governments on national dialogue
The outgoing President, Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Mr Mustapha Isah, has urged government to embrace constant national dialogue to address social, economic and security […]
Association decries poor response to Niger state boat mishap
The Association of Tourist Boat Operators and Water Transporters of Nigeria (ATBOWATON) has decried the poor response of relevant agencies to the boat mishap in […]
Task force warns Plateau, S/Kaduna residents against illegal possession of arms
The Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) maintaining peace in Plateau and parts of Kaduna and Bauchi states, has warned residents of the areas […]
Consolidate on late Attahiru’s legacies, cleric advises army
A cleric, PastorTimothy Owoeye, on Tuesday advised the Nigerian Army to consolidate on the achievements recorded by late Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru as the Chief of […]
Akwa Ibom govt. blames flooding on violation of city masterplan, residents’ attitudes
Akwa Ibom government has attributed the perennial flooding and erosion in Uyo and its environs to violation of the City Drainage Masterplan by developers and unhealthy […]
WHO, partners call for 30 km/h urban streets speed limit
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and its partners have called on policy makers to limit speeds to 30 kilometre per hour (km/h) on urban streets […]
Prices of root and tuber crops increase in FCT markets
The prices of root and tuber crops like yam and Irish potatoes have gone up in some markets in the FCT ahead of Sallah celebration. […]
Lawyers urge KDSG to boost entrepreneurship training for inmates
Some Kaduna based lawyers have called on the Kaduna State Government to boost entrepreneurship training for inmates to reduce their chances of going back to […]
Ramadan: Sanwo-Olu urges Nigerians to intensify prayers for peace
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Nigerians to intensify prayers for the peace of God to reign over the nation. Sanwo-Olu stated this […]
Customs FOU Zone “B” seizes N51m contraband in 2 weeks
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘B’, says it has seized items with duty paid value of N51.44 million within two weeks. […]
Easter: Prices of perishables soar in Lagos markets
Two days to the Easter Celebration, prices of perishable food items have soared in major markets in Lagos, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. […]
Kano Fire Service saves 122 lives, N81.3m in March
The Kano State Fire Service says it saved 122 lives and property worth N81.3million in 116 fire incidents recorded in the state in March. Saminu […]
Insecurity a major cause of rising inflation — Emefiele
Mr Godwin Emefiele, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has attributed the country’s rising inflation to worsening insecurity in parts of the country. […]
Nasarawa Assembly Speaker’s achievements due to his leadership style – Predecessor
a former Speaker of Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Dr Musa Ahmed- Mohammed has attributed the modest achievements of his successor, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi, to his leadership […]
PIB will guarantee robust upstream fiscal framework — Sylva
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, says the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) currently before the National Assembly will guarantee a robust […]
JOHESU attributes deaths on expressways to poor road maintenance culture
The President, Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), Mr Josiah Biobelemoye, has attributed deaths on expressways to poor road maintenance culture across the […]
FIRS still in charge of Stamp Duties Collection — Official
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) says it is still in charge of Stamp Duties collection in the country. The FIRS Director, Communications and Liaison, […]
Okomu Oil Palm wants CBN to review Anchor Borrowers Programme
Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc. wants a review of CBN’s Anchor Borrowers Programme (ABP) to accommodate more farmers and to shore up the […]
NDLEA seizes 46.8 kg of Tramadol capsules worth N50m in Adamawa
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized 46.8 kilograms of suspected Tramadol capsules worth N50 million in Mubi, Mubi North Local Government area […]
Undertake regular exercise for fitness, longevity, NMA tells patients, stakeholders
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has reiterated the need for regular exercise as a means of promoting longevity. Dr Joe Amodu, Chairman, NMA, Federal Capital […]
Runsewe urges Envoy designates to promote Nigeria’s cultural economy abroad
Chief Segun Runsewe, Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), has called on Ambassador designates to promote Nigerian cultural economy in their new places […]
33 years of Road safety Administration, Traffic Management in Nigeria: Journey so far
By Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM( Bisi Kazeem fsi The ugly narrative of Road Traffic crashes in the early 70s changed through Federal Government’s resilience […]