Don’t abandon COVID-19 protocols, FCT CP advises personnel
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police, Bala Ciroma, has advised officers and men of the command not to abandon the use of face […]
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I abandoned my vile wife because she starves me of sex, man tells court
A sparepart dealer, Abdulahi Abdulsalam, on Thursday told a Customary Court sitting in Ile-Tuntun in Ibadan to dissolve his 10-year-old marriage to estranged wife, Aminat […]
Buhari to declare open National Sports Festival in Edo on April 6
President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to virtually declare open the 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) scheduled to commence in Edo on April 2. Musa Ebomhiana, […]
Unanswered Questions in 2020 Finance Act and Implications for Procurement, By Mohammed Bougei Attah
A couple of weeks ago, I presented a position paper on the controversies surrounding the Finance Act 2020 as it affect the term ‘Confirmation of […]
NACA empowers 180 people living with HIV in Jigawa
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has empowered 180 people living with HIV/AIDS in Jigawa on six income-generating trades. The Director General […]
$1.4bn fertilizer plant to engage 7,000 youths — Gov. Emmanuel
Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom says no fewer than 7,000 youths would be trained and engaged when the proposed $1.4 billion Fertilizer and Ammonia plant […]
Man jailed 6 months for threatening business partner’s life
A Wuse Zone Six Magistrates’ Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday sentenced a 44-year-old businessman, Mahmud Suleiman, to six months’ imprisonment for threatening his business […]
NGO seek police collaboration to curb arms proliferation in Kaduna
A Non-Governmental Organisation, Connected Development (CODE), on Wednesday sought the support of the Nigeria Police to curb the proliferation of illegal arms in Kaduna State. […]
You’ve Got Short Time To Deliver, Buhari Charges Newly Promoted Service Chiefs
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja charged the newly appointed service chiefs to speed up their actions in freeing the country from the current state […]
ActionAid urges journalists to report security issues accurately
ActionAid has called on journalists to report security issues accurately to avoid spurring hatred that can result to violence around the country. Director, Organisational Effectiveness, […]
NDDC ‘ll be platform for rebirth of Niger Delta Region – Tunji-Ojo
By Haruna Salami The chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Honourable Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has expressed optimism that the NDDC will […]
FG should maximise use of social media for peace, development – Kwamoti
By Haruna Salami A lawmaker, Kwamoti Bitrus Laori representing Numan/ Demsa/Lamurde Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to […]
UPDATE: Senate confirms Buhari’s appointment of Service Chiefs
By Haruna Salami The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of the Service Chief with a strong message that expectations of Nigerians are high for […]
How we intercepted over N60bn worth of drugs in six weeks – Marwa
Adamawa State Governor, Umaru Ahmadu Fintiri has called on governments at all levels in the country to join hands with the National […]
C’River to deploy drones to supply healthcare materials
The Cross River Health Insurance Agency plans to use drones to deliver health materials to rural areas, the Director-General, Mr Godwin Iyala, […]
Osinbajo gives kudos to managers of Nigeria’s economy
…. calls for regulation of blockchain technology The Vice President, professor Yemi Osinbajo has given the Central Bank of Nigeria thumbs up for […]
Jigawa Govt. approves N22.5m to coach students for SSCE
The Jigawa State Government has approved over N22 million for coaching of students who registered for the 2021 Senior Schools Certificate Examinations (SSCE) in […]
We’re committed to buying, promoting Made in Nigeria vehicles, others – FG
The Federal Government says it is committed to buying made in Nigeria products including locally made vehicles to boost the nation’s manufacturing sector and provide […]
PDP Southwest congress : Makinde decries activities of “reactionary elements”
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has decried calls by some ‘’reactionary elements ‘’ within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the postponement of the […]
APC berates Delta Govt. over concession of Asaba Int’l Airport
The Delta Chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC), on Thursday, berated the state government over the concession of Asaba International Airport to a […]
PIB: Expert recommends priviatsation of NNPC for optimal efficiency
Mr Joe Nwakwue, an expert in the petroleum sector has recommended the priviatiosation of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to ensure efficiency and attain […]
CISLAC congratulates new EFCC boss, urges him to stay away from political influence
By Chimezie Godfrey The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has congratulated the newly appointed Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC). […]
Reps reassure on Electoral Bill
The House of Representatives has reassured that it will pass the Electoral Bill before the end of June. Spokesman for the House, Rep. Benjamin Kalu […]
Osinbajo canvasses all-inclusive global battle against hunger, diseases
As the global community mobilizes resources towards addressing hunger and reducing diseases, the conversations in Nigeria and other developing countries must be all-inclusive.They must […]
Nasarawa Gov’t trains public officers on implementation of procurement law
The Nasarawa State government on Monday began a two-week training for political and public office holders on procurement laws. The training is geared towards effective […]