CAC grants CCB access to database to probe fraudulent Coys – RG
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has began moves to grant the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) access to its database to probe fraudulent companies. The […]
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Minister pledges support for military widows of 1992 planes crash
The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, has pledged to support the widows of the military officers who were involved in the 1992 C-130 […]
Go beyond compensation, compel FG to quash charges, discharge Saro-Wiwa, others, Activist tells Shell
A Civil Society Activist, Vivian Bello, has called on Shell to go beyond agreeing to pay compensation and compel the Nigerian government to quash trumped […]
Zipline moves to eliminate barriers in medical delivery in Africa — Vice President
Mr Daniel Marfo, Vice President Africa, Zipline delivery service, saysthe company plans to revolutionise healthcare delivery in Africa using drones. Marfor made this known to […]
NASS urges transport ministry to check increased fares during festivities
The National Assembly (NASS) has urged the Ministry of Transportation to evolve strategise at checking arbitrary hike on transportation fares during festive periods. The Minister […]
FG directs NARD, JOHESU to withdraw strike notices
The Federal Government has directed the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) and the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) to withdraw their strike notices immediately. […]
Equitable distribution of vaccines, equipment only way out of COVID-19- WHO chief
Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General says equitable distribution of equipment and medicines to fight the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is the only way out […]
CWO advocates sex education to reduce child molestation
Mrs Victoria Ndupu, a member of the Catholic Women Organisation (CWO) has advised mothers to give their children sex education to reduce incidence of child […]
Niger Boat Mishap: 28 bodies recovered, 7 others missing
No fewer than 28 bodies have been recovered by divers from the scene of Saturday’s boat mishap in Tijana village of Munya Local Government Area […]
Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Juventus defend Super League after UEFA threats
Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and Juventus defended the European Super League (ESL) in a joint statement on Saturday after European ruling body UEFA threatened them […]
Busybodies Outside The Gates, By Azu Ishiekwene
Bill and Melinda Gates had barely finished saying the “D” word when all kinds of marriage counsellors and grief-mongers besieged social media with suggestions of […]
Fire claims lives of family of 2 in Kano
The Kano State Fire Service says two persons from same family died on Friday night fire incident at Zoo Road, Opposite Kano Zoological Garden, in […]
Sri Lanka lifts ban on burial of COVID-19 victims after protests
The Sri Lankan Government on Friday lifted the ban on the burial of bodies of people whose deaths were caused by COVID-19, a Health […]
NDLEA: Marwa asks Nigerians to take ownership of the fight against drug abuse
The Chairman/ Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. General Mohamed Buba Marwa has urged Nigerians to take ownership of the […]
Marwa inaugurates 31-man special committee to tackle drug menace
The Chairman/Chief Executive, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Muhammed Marwa, has inaugurated a 31-man Special Purpose Committee to support the agency […]
Orlu: Army recovers bodies of soldiers killed by IPOB
… Dismisses fake video on an impending attack on Market The Nigerian Army has recovered the corpses of four soldiers killed by IPOB Militias […]
New COVID-19 variant discovered in Nigeria, 15 countries
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control(NCDC), has said that a new variant of COVID-19 has been detected in Nigeria and 15 other countries. The new […]
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 […]
Lagos, Police halt planned #OccupyLekkiTollGate protest, counter rallies
…Individuals, Corporate Bodies Inciting Destruction To Be Prosecuted, Pay Damages – State Govt …CP Reads Riot Acts To Opposing Groups The Lagos State Government has […]
Rann: Troops eliminate 19 fleeing Boko Haram fighters in 5 gun trucks
… Two Nigerian Customs Personnel Missing at Geidam Nigerian Troops on Tuesday foiled an attack in Rann, destroying 19 terrorists in five gun trucks, after […]
Gombe to harness potentials of its 3 dams to boost its economy, says Commissioner
Gombe state Government says it will harness water bodies in the state for agricultural purpose, with a view to boosting the state’s economy, according to […]
Hunter commits suicide after killing wife, son in Anambra
A hunter, Mr Uchechukwu Nweke, 65, who allegedly killed his wife, Patricia, 55 and his 29 year-old son, Obinna in Anambra, has committed suicide. […]
Abuja to hosts Miss Heritage Global Pageant
Abuja, the Nigerian capital city, has been selected to host this year’s edition of the Miss Heritage Global pageant with beauty queens from 60 countries […]
Drug war: Marwa gives marching orders to NDLEA commanders
. Proposes drug tests for all tertiary institutions’ students, govt appointees Chairman/CEO of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Gen. Mohammed Buba […]
Pantami’s Dilemma, by Gimba Kakanda
Behind Nigeria’s problems, over the decades, have been the conspiracies of successive political elites to inflate and politicize population data for partisan agenda. Since those […]