Eidel-Kabir: FG declares Tuesday, Wednesday Public Holidays
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday July 20 and Wednesday July 21, as Public Holidays to mark 2021 Eid-el-Kabir celebration. A statement by the Permanent […]
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Senate passes 2021 Electoral Act Amendment Bill, empowers NCC,NASS to determine electronic voting process
The Senate on Thursday passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2021. The passing of the bill followed clause by- clause consideration and adoption of recommendations […]
CBN may launch digital currency end of 2021 – official
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Thursday in Lagos said that its digital currency might be launched by the end of 2021. Mrs Rakiya […]
LG financial autonomy key to sustainable development – NGO
A non-governmental organisation, Initiative for Leadership Development and Change, says local government autonomy is not only key to sustainable development but capable of galvanising equitable […]
FCT primaries: APC group calls for fairness, transparency to ensure unity
The All Progressives Congress (APC) support group has urged its Caretaker and Extra-Ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) to ensure fairness and transparency within the party.Malam […]
KDSG appoints new permanent secretaries
Kaduna State Government has announced the appointment of five new permanent secretaries and redeployment of others to various ministries. A statement issued on Tuesday in […]
Atiku inaugurates 1st fly-over in Adamawa
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has inaugurated the Total Junction fly-over bridge in Jimeta, Yola, which is the first of its kind in the North […]
Children’s Day: FCTA reiterates commitment to protection, welfare of children
The FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, has reiterated the administration’s commitment to the protection and general welfare of children in the territory. Aliyu […]
Anambra guber: INEC loses 50% of non-sensitive materials in fire attacks
Fifty per cent of non-sensitive materials for Nov. 6 Anambra governorship election has been lost, following attacks on Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office by […]
Senate decries foreign dominance in diving sector
)Senate on Thursday decried dominance of foreign operators in the employment of personnel in the nation’s diving sector. Chairman, Senate Committee on Local Content, Sen. […]
Security forces raid terrorists operational base – Army
The Nigerian Army says a team of security forces led by troops of the Nigerian Army have raided the operational headquarters of terrorists in Awomama […]
Troops foil kidnap attempt at Turkish school in Kaduna
Troops of Quick Response Force of 1 Division, Nigerian Army, has foiled attempt by bandits to kidnap some students of Turkish International Secondary School located […]
Just In: 279 abducted Zamfara school girls released
Latest reports indicate that 279 abducted Zamfara school girls have been released. The students arrived Government House, Gusau, at about 4a.m. on Tuesday, the News […]
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 […]
UPDATE: Troops arrest 6 Army imposters in Asaba
By Chimezie Godfrey The troops of Operation Delta Safe have arrested six suspected Army imposters in Delta State. This was disclosed in a statement by […]
Kaduna to establish Social Protection Agency, launches policy
Kaduna State Government will establish a Social Protection Agency to ensure that all social protection programmes are delivered in an integrated, inclusive and sustainable […]
IGP decorates Tijani Baba, Zanna Ibrahim, Moses Jitoboh as DIGs
The newly promoted Deputy Inspectors General of Police, DIG Tijani Baba, DIG Zanna Mohammed Ibrahim, mni and DIG Moses A. Jitoboh, mni were on Monday […]
Aremu tasks Governors on governance, demands for impeachment for security lapses
In the wake of serial attacks, abduction of students by some bandits in the country, a front line trade unionist has advised state governors […]
From Kankara to Kagara: The deification of banditry, By Dakuku Peterside
The recent abduction of 27 pupils and 15 workers of Government Science College, Kagara, Niger State by armed bandits is another demonstration of the […]
Imo Governor’s SA on SDGs, Ude speaks on cash transfer to the poor, vulnerable
The Special Adviser to the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Humanitarian Services, Hon. Princess Christina Ude on Thursday […]
Senator Kalu urges Gov. Wike to join APC
Chief Whip of the Senate and former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on Thursday beckoned the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, […]
Nigerien run-off polls: Buhari praises outgoing govt
Outgoing President Mahamadou Issoufou of Republic of Niger and his government deserve accolades for keeping scrupulously to their country’s Constitution with respect to run-off polls […]
Nasarawa: Police arrest alleged killer of APC chairman, 27 others
The Police Command in Nasarawa State, has arrested another suspect linked to the killing of Mr Philip Shekwo, the former state Chairman of the All […]
One life lost is one too many, By Majeed Dahiru
By Majeed Dahiru On Sunday morning, the 14th day of February 2021, a day that is annually celebrated as the day of love, I […]
Kwara APC Registration Crisis: Lai’s accusations against DPO baseless, callous, says Party Chieftain
By Chimezie Godfrey Allegations by Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed against the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Shao over the ongoing APC registration […]