Insecurity in Nigeria is going down – Ndume
Sen. Ali Ndume, Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, has said that insecurity in Nigeria is reducing with hope that it will completely be eliminated. Ndume, […]
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Rivers Council boss pledges support for Opobo annual marathon
The Chairman of Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area of Rivers, Mr Enyiada Cookey-Gam, has pledged the council’s support for the 4th edition of Opobo Marathon scheduledfor January, […]
Alleged funds diversion: Court admits ex-chairman NSITF, Ngozi Olejeme to bail
An FCT High Court sitting in Jabi on Friday admitted the former board chairman of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Ngozi Olejeme, to bail. […]
Over 50% of cooking gas users have switched to firewood, charcoal – Retailers
The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Retailers (LPGAR), branch of National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), says over 50 per cent of cooking gas […]
Buhari reassures on security challenge
President Muhammadu Buhari has reassured that his administration will not rest until the current security challenges in the country are addressed. Buhari, represented by the […]
UPDATE: EFCC arraigns Olejeme, former NSITF Chairman for over N1bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC today, Thursday, October 21, 2021 arraigned a former Board Chairman of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Dr. […]
Media in Times of Crisis: Resolving Conflict, Achieving Consensus, By Dapo Olorunyomi
… My special gratitude to President Mustapha Isah of the Nigerian Guild of Editors for your kind invitation. Reviewing the guests list, I can see […]
NGE calls on media to stop giving publicity to insurgents
Mr Mustapha Isah, President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), has called on media houses in the country to reduce the rate at which […]
Ngige faults exclusion of labour ministry in draft social protection policy
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige has faulted the exclusion of his ministry in the draft National Social Protection Policy. Ngige said […]
Ember months: Exercise caution to prevent avoidable crashes, FRSC warns motorists
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Egbeda Unit Command, Ibadan, has called on motorists to always exercise caution during the ember months in order to […]
Police arrest 6 suspected kidnappers in Adamawa
The Police Command in Adamawa says it has arrested six suspected kidnappers who attacked Ngurore police station in Yola-South and kidnapped nursing a mother. The […]
Nasarawa lawmaker reiterates commitment to tackling youths restiveness
Mr Mohammed Omadefu, member representing Keana Constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, hasreiterated his resolve to initiate policies and programmes that will tackle […]
PDP Convention: Sen Nnamani lauds Ugwuanyi’s statesmanship
The former Governor of Enugu State, Sen. Chimaroke Nnamani has commended the state Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for “an outstanding maturity” in the discharge of his […]
Lalong inaugurates committee for Plateau Agenda 2050
Gov. Simon Lalong inaugurated a 17-man steering committee for “Plateau Agenda 2050’’, a long term development plan for the state on Wednesday in Jos. He […]
PDP screening committee pledges fairness, ahead of convention
The screening committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has pledged to be fair to all aspirants, ahead of the Oct. 30 national convention of […]
NE China coal producer opens new mines to boost energy supply
Longmay Mining Holding Group Co. Ltd, the largest coal producer in northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, started to build four new mines as announced on Wednesday. […]
APC Lagos factional group seeks end to grievances ahead of 2023
The Lagos4Lagos Movement, a factional group within the ruling APC in Lagos State, has called on the national body to address all grievances within the […]
Insurance companies pay N9bn of possible N20bn #EndSARS claims
Insurance companies will eventually pay about N20 billion in compensations to losses recorded at the October 2020 #EndSARS protests. Speaking with the News Agency of […]
Imo area council did not inform police about meeting where two traditional rulers were killed – Police
Njaba Local Government Council in Imo did not inform the police about its Tuesday’s meeting with traditional rulers where gunmen killed two of the rulers. […]
PDP National Convention: Aspirants submit nomination forms
Aspirants vying for various positions in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) forthcoming national convention, on Tuesday in Abuja, submitted their nomination and expression of interest […]
1 person dies in Youth-Ebubeagu shootout in Ebonyi community
The Ebonyi Government has said that only one person died in a shootout between Ebubeagu Security outfit and some youth in Amasiri community in Afikpo […]
Buhari greets ex-Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, on 87th birthday
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated former Head of State, retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon, on his 87th birthday, rejoicing with the leader and his family on […]
Katsina govt. partners travel agency for hitch-free lesser Hajj operations
The Katsina state government has said that it would partner Al-Rufaqa Travels and Tours to ensure the smooth conduct of this year’s Lesser-Hajj (Umrah) operations […]
Former President Jonathan pays tribute to Colin Powell
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, has paid tributes to former United States Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Colin Powell, […]
Masari commends organisers of APC congress in Katsina
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State has commended the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and the National Organising Committee (NOC) for a peaceful and successful conduct […]