Qatar stage spectacular World Cup opening ceremony
By Muhyideen Jimoh Qatar’s Bedouin roots, embodied in a tent-shaped stadium, were on display on Sunday as the country’s emir opened the World Cup opening […]
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Gunmen kill 8 at naming ceremony
State-owned news agency AIB, on Tuesday reported that gunmen stormed into a naming ceremony and killed eight people in Sandiaba village, central-east province Koulpelogo of […]
ASUU strike: UNICAL postpones convocation ceremony
By George Odok The University of Calabar says it has postponed its 35th Convocation ceremony scheduled for March 25 and 26. In a statement on […]
Kaduna Electric MD Turbaned Garkuwan Kabi
The Managing Director of Kaduna Electric, Engr. Garba Haruna, will be turbaned Garkuwan Kabi on Friday, November 5th. The turbaning ceremony is expected to be […]
SystemSpecs Boss, Obaro, Okonjo-Iweala, Others Bag Honorary Fellowship
29 years after resigning from his job in the banking industry to start SystemSpecs, a renowned indigenous software technology firm, John Obaro has been conferred […]
FG’s Gas Expansion Project: The journey begins with training programme in Abuja -See photos
As part of efforts to actualize the gas expansion project of the Federal Government, a training programme has commenced on how to convert vehicles to […]
AGF seeks universities bursars’ inputs on management of treasury
By Rosemary OgbonnayaThe Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Alhaji Ahmed Idris, has called on the Association of Bursars of Nigerian Universities (ABNU) to put […]
OPSH organises marathon competition to foster peace in Plateau
The Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) maintaining peace in Plateau and environs, has organised a 15-kilometer marathon competition to foster peace in Mangu […]
National Security: Roles of Traditional and Religious Institutions
By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi Since independence, Nigeria has witnessed various political crises that escalated insecurity, destroyed lives and properties, as well as facilitated the disruption […]
MNJTF further confirms killing of Boko Haram, ISWAP leaders, vows to go after ‘any successor’
The Headquarters, Multinational Joint Taskforce (HQ MNJTF), in Camp Farcha, N`Djamena Republic of Chad has further confirmed the killing of key BHT/ISWAP leaders; Abu Musab […]
Omo-Agege tasks Igbos on dialogue
The Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, has urged the Igbos to imbibe dialogue rather than confrontation in the pursuit of their grievances. Omo-Agege, Senator […]
Your welfare, satisfaction paramount to us, NOUN vice-chancellor tells 14,953 matriculating students
Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Professor Olufemi A. Peters, has said that the welfare and satisfaction of students are of utmost […]
FG to facilitate industralisation by developing capital goods market-Minister
The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, says it is set to facilitate Nigeria’s industralisation by developing capital goods market, using innovation and reverse engineering. […]
Oyo Govt. Promises Integration of Local Farmers Into Development Plan
Oyo State Government has reassured smallholder farmers of improved support and integration into the development plan of the state, in accordance with the four points agenda […]
Mining institute to hold maiden public lecture, investiture Nov.10 – Manager
The Nigerian Institute of Mining and Geosciences (NIMG) said it has concluded arrangements to hold the maiden edition of its annual public lecture, investiture and […]
Japanese Govt. earmarks $260,000 to combat piracy, kidnapping in Gulf of Guinea
The Japanese government has earmarked 260,000 dollars in its bid towards combating piracy and kidnapping in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG), especially Nigerian waterway.The UN […]
EFCC, NOUN sign MoU of Cooperation
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the National Open University of Nigeria NOUN, Wednesday, October 13, 2021 formalized their collaboration with the signing of […]
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, […]
Buhari’s 2 years in 2nd term, productive, remarkable, says SGF
Mr Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) has described the last two years of President Muhammad Buhari’s administration as productive and […]
Police confirm release of Permanent Secretary in Niger
The Police Command in Niger has confirmed the release of Dr Ibrahim Garba, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport along with his grandson, Faisal Ibrahim. Garba […]
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 […]
Abia Customary Court President tasks judicial officers on commitment
Justice Okey Nwamuo, the acting President of Abia Customary Court of Appeal, has charged newly appointed judicial officers to show commitment and diligence to duty. […]
327 military athletes to compete in Sahel games in Abuja – OSMA president
The President, Organisation of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA), Brig.-Gen. Mikado Abdullahi, says 327 athletes from 14 countries are expected to participate in the maiden […]
Buhari attends Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s inauguration
President Muhammadu Buhari will attend the inauguration of the Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for a second five-year term in office on Monday in Addis […]
Insecurity: Ex-President Jonathan calls on Nigerians to join hands in securing Nigeria
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, has called on Nigerians, stakeholders, civil societies, among others, to join hands in securing the country against the activities of insurgency […]