UPDATE: Eid-ul-Mawlid: Lawan preaches peace, love and tolerance
By Haruna Salami Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has reminded Muslim Ummah and all people of faith of the virtues of peaceful coexistence, love and tolerance […]
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Oyo State Government has reiterated its commitment to support Farmers and youths in the state, in a bid to achieve food sustenance and sufficiency.
This was contained in a statement by the Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Honourable Adeniyi Adebisi, to commemorate World Food Day today.He noted that […]
Eid-el-Maulud: FG declares Tuesday Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday October 19th, 2021 as Public Holiday to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Mawlid Celebration in commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet […]
FG seeks collaborative efforts to promote handwashing culture
The Minister of Water Resources, Mr Suleiman Adamu, on Friday called for collaborative efforts from all stakeholders to promote the culture of handwashing in the […]
9 out of 10 schools in Nigeria have no hand-washing facility for children – UNICEF
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says nine out of 10 schools in Nigeria have no place for children to wash their hands. This, according to […]
Military more determined to end insecurity – Magashi
The armed forces are more determined now to end terrorism in the Northeast, the Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, said in Abuja on […]
Orji Kalu salutes Alaafin of Oyo at 83
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has congratulated the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyem III on the occasion of his […]
Disaster Risk Reduction: Farouq moves to reduce vulnerabilities, build resilience
….calls for increased international partnership By Chimezie Godfrey The Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Sadiya Farouq has said that the ministry is working on reducing vulnerabilities and […]
NGO organises arts exhibition to promote peace in Plateau
An NGO, the Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria (CCFN), organised an arts exhibition on Wednesday in Jos to promote peace and peaceful coexistence in Plateau.Mr. […]
Lagos Assembly commemorates International Girl-Child Day
The Lagos State House of Assembly has commemorated the International Girl-Child Day which focuses on the rights, safety and education of girls in the world. […]
Oba of Benin postpones own anniversary ceremony in honour of late Capt. Hosa
The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has postponed all activities marking his fifth coronation and birthday anniversary in honour of the late business and philanthropist, […]
25m Nigerians risk job losses over poultry industry crisis —PAN
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has said that the current feed challenges facing the multi-billion naira poultry industry may take almost 20 to 25 […]
Orji Kalu greets Obi of Onitsha over 2021 Ofala festival
Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has congratulated the Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe on the occasion of 2021 Ofala festival. Kalu in […]
Lagos govt calls for more investments in agric sector
The Lagos State Governments says concerted efforts and increased investments are needed in the agricultural sector to improve food production, food security and bridge the […]
Wife of Adamawa governor advocates girl child education
Hajiya Lami Fintiri, Wife of Adamawa Governor, has assured of the state government’s commitment to promote girl child education across the 21 local government areas […]
FRSC FCT Command deploys radar guns, intensifies campaign against speeding
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Sector Command, has deployed radar guns to check over speeding by motorists in the territory. […]
Don’t give up on Nigeria, Nigerians in Diaspora urge compatriots
Nigerians in the Diaspora Organisation (NIDO), Singapore Chapter, on Sunday night urged compatriots not to give-up hope on their fatherland, but work closely together to […]
COAS flags off exercises Golden Dawn, Enduring Peace, Still Water Nation Wide
By Chimezie Godfrey The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Faruk Yahaya will on Monday 4 October, 2021, perform the flag-off of Exercises Golden Dawn, […]
Yoruba Forum urges agitators, Nigerian youths to embrace peace
A coalition under the aegis of the Yoruba Appraisal Forum (YAF), on Sunday cautioned Nigerian youths not to allow themselves to be used by some […]
MNJTF commander assures of Nigeria’s continuous commitment to regional security
The Force Commander, Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Maj.-Gen. Abdul-Khalifah Ibrahim, says Nigeria will continue to cooperate with her neighbours, to mitigate regional security challenges. […]
Nigeria at 61: We have no reason to lose hope – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says there is no reason for Nigerians to lose hope in the country, even in the midst of challenges. […]
Runsewe emerges President, Nigeria Golf Federation, harps on grassroots devpt
Sunday Runsewe on Thursday in Abuja emerged as the new President of the Nigeria Golf Federation promising to promote grassroots development of the support. The […]
Kalu applauds commitment of Nigerians to nation building
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has applauded Nigerians for their perseverance, patriotism and commitment to nation building. Kalu, in a goodwill […]
Independence Day: FRSC assures of free flow of traffic
The Federal Road Safety Corps has assured the motoring public of a free flowing traffic during the Independence day celebrations, and called on commuters to […]
Independence anniversary: I-G orders AIGs, CPs to lead security operations
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Usman Baba, has ordered Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs) to lead security operations during […]