Imo Security Challenges: Buhari receives briefing from Uzodinma
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja received briefing from Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo on security challenges as well as socio-economic developments in the […]
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N-Power: 550,000 applicants qualify for final selection
The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development says no fewer than 550,000 out of the 1.8 million Batch C applicants have been […]
Agege LG Poll: Aspirant seeks intervention on APC chairmanship primaries crisis
Mr Sola Osolana, the Chairmanship Aspirant in Agege Local Government, has tasked the National Leader of All Progressive Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, to intervene […]
FG offers health workers enhanced hazard allowance, says Ngige
The Federal Government has made an offer to increase hazard allowance for all health workers in government health establishments in the country. Minister of Labour […]
INEC records 41 attacks on its facilities in 2 years — Yakubu
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it had recorded 41 deliberate attacks on its facilities across the country within the last two years. INEC […]
Yobe spends N330m on water projects
Yobe State Ministry of Water Resources said on Wednesday that it spent about N330 million on provision of potable water for residents of the state […]
USAID steps up efforts to improve nutrition for stunted children in Kebbi
The United States Agency for International Development ( USAID) has stepped up efforts to reduce the menace of malnutrition deficiencies in Kebbi.The Country Head, Eatsafe […]
Minister, women coalition demand critical amendment of constitution
The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen and a coalition of women groups have called for amendment in the review of the 1999 constitution […]
Kaduna: Troops rescue two abducted victims in Jema’a LG
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have reported the rescue of two victims who were abducted by armed bandits along Gidan Waya-Godogodo-Jagindi road in Jema’a […]
Kano digital switchover takes off June with 30 TV stations – NBC
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) says the Kano digital switchover will commence in June, with 30 television stations in the state. The Acting Director General […]
NIPR to confer honorary fellowships on Mohammed, Bauchi Emir –official
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state and the Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Adamu, are to be conferred with honorary Fellowships of the Nigeria Institute […]
Eid-el-Fitr: Ganduje urges Muslims to pray for peace
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has urged Muslims to use the period of Eid-el-Fitr to pray for peace and stability of the country. Ganduje made […]
VSF assesses damages in Geidam after insurgents attack
The Victims Support Fund (VSF) has assessed damages caused by the recent attack in Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe by insurgents. Prof. Nana Tanko, […]
WHO inaugurates appeal for purchase of oxygen, others in India
World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday inaugurated ”Together for India” appeal to help fund the UN agency’s work in India, including the purchase of oxygen, […]
NBMA: Nigerian fruits, beans not genetically modified – Ebegba
By Chimezie Godfrey The Director General/CEO, National Biosafety Management Agency, Dr. Rufus Ebegba has said that fruits and beans in the Nigerian market are not […]
Workers Day: NLC urges Abia Govt. to clear salary, pension arrears
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Abia chapter, has charged the state government to clear the outstanding salaries of workers in the parastatals and agencies. The embattled […]
Kaduna govt. to spend N1.6b on school uniforms – Commissioner
The Kaduna State Government said on Monday that it would spend N1.6 billion on provision of school uniforms to pupils and students in 2021. The […]
Umahi orders vigilantes to enforce open grazing ban in Ebonyi
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has ordered vigilantes and the Local Government Areas leadership to immediately enforce the ban on open grazing across the state. […]
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. […]
NATO chief sounds alarm over Russian activity in eastern Ukraine
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has voiced concern about recent Russian military activity in and around Ukraine as well as ceasefire […]
We’ve so far registered 51m for NIN, 189m SIM cards – Minister
The Federal Government says it has so far enrolled 51million citizens for the National Identification Number (NIN) as at March 31, 2021. Minister of Communication […]
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 […]
Buhari to inaugurate N16bn new NDDC office Thursday
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday inaugurate the N16 billion newly-completed office complex of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) which work started in 1996. […]
Buhari receives briefing on Zamfara schoolgirls’ abduction
Leader of the Federal Government delegation to sympathise with the people and government of Zamfara over kidnapped Jangebe schoolgirls, Hadi Sirika, has briefed President Muhammadu […]
January 2021 Allocation: FCTA disburses N3.8bn to 6 Area Councils, others –Minister
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) had disbursed a total sum of N3,825,254,760.45 billion to the six Area Councils and other stakeholders, as their share […]