Biden raises refugee admissions cap to 62,500 after backlash
President Joe Biden has raised the cap for refugee admissions into the United States to 62,500, in a U-turn that more than quadruples the limit […]
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Anambra guber: PDP female aspirant urges electorate to shun inducement
A female aspirant in the Nov. 6 governorship election in Anambra, Mrs Chidi Onyemelukwe, has urged the electorate to guard against monetary inducement in making […]
HEDA calls for amendment of new Lagos Anticorruption Law
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has called on the Lagos House of Assembly to immediately review and amend the ‘Lagos State […]
Sen. Bassey lauds CAN for promoting peace
Sen. Gershom Bassey, the lawmaker representing Cross River South in the National Assembly, has commended the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Cross River chapter, for […]
New UN-led global immunization push aims to save more than 50 million lives
A UN-led global immunization strategy was unveiled on Monday to reach more than 50 million children who have missed life-saving jabs against diseases such as […]
Osun, Oyo, Ekiti govs honour Yinka Odumakin at funeral
The governors of Osun, Oyo and Ekiti states on Saturday said that the legacies left behind by the late Afenifere Spokesperson, Yinka Odumakin, would forever […]
Drug Fight: NDLEA takes campaign to homes
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has said that it is prepared to take its renewed campaign against the use of illicit drugs to […]
Presidency condemns smear campaign against Communication Minister, Pantami
The Presidency has dismissed the on-going smear campaign against the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, saying the Buhari administration stands behind […]
NOA urges youths to participate in National development
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Thursday tasked the youth in Kaduna State to participate in national development to take the country to greater heights. […]
NGOs call for increased political will to fight VAWG
Two Non-Governmental Organisations, Centre for Family Health Initiative (CFHI) and Girls Power Initiatives (GPI) Nigeria, have called for more political will to help fight Violence […]
Odumakin: Falana charges political class to solve masses problems to honour late activist
Human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), on Thursday charged the political class to address problems facing the masses as a marke of honour for […]
Council to give bursary award to 100 indigent students in Lagos
Mr Sesan Daini, Chairman, Igbogbo-Baiyeku Local Government Developmental Area, Lagos State, says the council will give 100 indigent students N10,000 each as bursary award. Daini […]
Biden administration releases billions in relief for Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico would receive more than eight billion dollars in Hurricane Maria recovery money withheld during former President Donald Trump’s tenure. The country would also […]
Ondo Deputy Governor promises Sunshine Queens N50,000 cash per goal
Ondo State Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Monday in Ijebu-Ode promised a cash reward of N50,000 per goal scored to players of Sunshine Queens Women […]
LASG, NITP advocate action against quackery in town planning
The Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Idris Salako, on Thursday advised Town Planners to eliminate quacks from the sector to […]
Stop using smoking scenes in movies, NGOs urge entertainment stakeholders
Two Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) have called on relevant stakeholders in the entertainment industry to stop using smoking scenes in movies, music videos and product placements. […]
Jailed INEC official not working for me, Akpabio breaks silence
Minister of Niger Delta Affairs Godswill Akpabio, has refuted claim that the jailed INEC Electoral Officer, Prof. Peter Ogban was convicted for rigging election in […]
EFCC and Gen. Jafaru: Is it Witch-Hunting or Fighting Corruption?
By Armiyau Isah It appears that the last has not been heard of the interim forfeiture order obtained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission […]
Game Reserve: Villagers partner Kano Zoo against illegal activities
Villagers from Gomo in Sumaila Local Government Area of Kano state will partner with the Kano zoo to tackle illegal activities within the Falgore Game […]
Africa’s COVID-19 vaccination gains pace, nearly 7m doses administered – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says nearly seven million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Africa. WHO Regional Office for Africa disclosed this in […]
NCC embarks on anti-piracy campaign in Lagos
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has embarked on an anti-piracy sensitisation campaign in Lagos. Mr Matthew Ojo, the Director of Lagos Office of the commission, […]
Bridge building, collaboration among sister states, the way to development – PDP Edo
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Edo chapter says bridge building, collaboration and partnership among sister states in the South-South will fast track development across the […]
Killing of spearfish: NCF appeals to Nigerians to protect marine lives
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has appealed to the public to see protection of biodiversity as everyone’s responsibility. Muhtari Aminu-Kano, Director General, NCF, made the […]
IWD: NGO advocates use of specialist hospital results as court evidence for rape cases
A gender-based NGO, the Peace Advancement Action Against Violence and Rape Foundation, (PAAAVRF), has called for the use of test results from specialist hospitals as […]
Zulum redeems campaign promise, begins construction of N2bn modern motor park
Borno Government is to expend over N2 billion in the construction of a modern motor park in Maiduguri metropolis, in fulfilment of a campaign promise, […]