Nigeria to host UNWTO Conference in 2022 —–Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says Nigeria will host the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Regional Conference in 2022. The minister […]
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Diffa Gov hails MNJTF on fight against insurgency
The Governor of Diffa Region in Niger Republic, Issa Lamine, has commended the effort of the troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), at […]
Insecurity:NCWS urges empowerment of vigilantes, hunters to complement security agencies’efforts
The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS),Plateau chapter, has urged the Federal Government and State Governments to empower vigilantes and hunters to complement the efforts […]
Buhari reviews flood situation in 32 states, asks for better coordination with FG
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his sympathy to families and other victims of floods following continuing heavy rainfall over the last weeks which has affected […]
Kogi signs hosting right for 2021 Media Merit Award
The Kogi Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with administrators of the Nigeria Media Merit Award (NMMA), to host the 29th edition of the […]
Court grants man divorce whose wife elopes with another
An Igando Customary Court in Lagos, has granted a 40-year-old transporter, Mr Muri Olashiyan, divorce on grounds that his wife absconded with another man to […]
NUJ urges members to support Gov. Mohammed of Bauchi
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bauchi State Council, on Monday, urged journalists to support Gov. Bala Mohammed’s administration, to fast track rapid social and […]
NYSC D-G consoles families of 5 corps members, A’ Ibom Govt
The Director-General (D-G), National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig -Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, on Thursday in Uyo, commiserated with the families of five corps members who […]
LG Polls: Elderly, community leader seek Govt. intervention on welfare, roads
Elders and community leaders at the Ward E, Unit 29A, Moba, Eti-Osa East Local Government Area(LGA), have urged government to address the welfare of the […]
Community leaders in FCT decry lack of basic amenities
Some community leaders in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Friday decried the lack of basic amenities in their communities.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
Politics: Decentralisation not permanent solution – Political scientist
A renowned political scientist, Prof. Adele Jinadu, says decentralisation of power among the federating units is never a challenge to good governance as it’s being […]
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 […]
IITA donates improved seed varieties to FCTA
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has donated improved seed varieties to the FCTA Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat to enhance agricultural production. The […]
Lawyers seek support for constitution review
Some lawyers in Lagos State have called on Nigerians to support the ongoing process toward the review of the 1999 Constitution. The lawyers, in interviews […]
2Baba, Chike to perform at NGX Group’s launch
Nigeria’s renowned musicians, Innocent ‘2Baba’ Idibia and Chike, ‘boo of the booless’ crooner, are to perform at the launch of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX […]
Attacks on police: Drivers in South – East worry about highway safety – NAN survey
Following recent attacks by gunmen in the South – East, motorists have expressed mixed reactions over the sudden disappearance of security personnel on major highways […]
Chelsea see off Porto to reach semis despite Taremi stunner
Chelsea hung on to reach the Champions League semi-finals with a 2-1 aggregate win, despite Mehdi Taremi’s stunning overhead kick in added time handing Porto […]
Osinbajo to Ag. I-G: You must restore confidence, dignity of NPF
The Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has challenged the newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, to restore confidence and the dignity of the Nigeria […]
NSF: Edo Govt. pledges better welfare to volunteers
The Edo Government has pledged to do its best to take care of the volunteers who will help in the hosting of the 20th National […]
NYSC calls for better water supply to FCT orientation camp
The FCT Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Alhaji Suleman Abdul, has called for better water supply to the orientation camp. Abdul made […]
Group says low uptake of preventive services increasing HIV infection among newborns
The New HIV Vaccine and Microbicides Advocacy Society (NHVMAS) says the low uptake of the Prevention from Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) services is increasing new […]
At last, Ikpeazu opens up on ‘drunkard’ saga, hits Adeyemi
By Haruna Salami The Governor of Abia state, Okezie Ikpeazu has taken a swipe at Senator Smart Adeyemi who recently called him a drunkard. Ikpeazu, […]
USAID to train 100,000 health workers in Nigeria by 2025
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is to produce a cadre of 100,000 new health workers competent to respond to current and future health […]
New Police Commissioner assumes duty in Sokoto
The new Commissioner of Police, posted to Sokoto State, Mr Kamaldeen Okunlola has resumed, becoming the 45th CP in the state. This is contained in […]
‘Nigeria is not a mistake’, says Tambuwal
Amidst the intractable conflicts being witnessed across Nigeria, Gov. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has reaffirmed that the country is prominent and […]