Increase budgetary allocation to agriculture, Stakeholders urge FG
Stakeholders in the agriculture and financial sectors have called on the Federal Government to increase yearly budgetary allocation to agriculture to fast track the nation’s […]
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PDP NWC says Dan Orbih’s suspension, a nullity
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP has described the purported suspension of the party National Vice Chairman, South-South, Chief Dan Orbih, by the […]
LG polls: Lalong urges Plateau people to shun hate speech, fake news
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has urged the people of the state to avoid over-heating the polity by shunning hate speech, fake news and “toxic […]
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 […]
Senate President assures of commitment to well-being of Nigerians in diaspora
Senate President Sen. Ahmed Lawan has assured of the Assembly’s commitment to the welfare and well-being of Nigerians living anywhere in the Diaspora, according to […]
NNPC records crude oil, gas sales of $219.75m in May
…Posts ₦295.72bn from Sale of Petroleum Products The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it recorded a total crude oil and gas export sales of […]
CISLAC calls for adoption, implementation of national action plan on business, human rights
By Chimezie Godfrey The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called for the adoption and implementation of the National Action Plan on Business and […]
Moro condemns killing of pastors in Ochoro community
The Senator representing Benue South Senatorial District, Comrade Abba Patrick Moro, condemns the killing of two pastors in Ochoro community on Saturday. Pastors Moses Ijoko […]
Violent attacks: Police arrest IPOB, ESN ‘militants’ spy girl’
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, working with the Military and other security forces, have arrested one 22-year-old female suspect, Gloria Okolie, for her complicity […]
Col Sakaba died fighting gallantly, not assassinated – Nigerian Army
By Chimezie Godfrey Nigerian Army has denied allegations that late Col. Ibrahim Sakaba was assassinated for refusing to loot funds meant for fighting Boko Haram […]
Messi gets hero’s welcome in France after agreeing to join PSG
Six-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi received a hero’s welcome after flying to France on Tuesday to join Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) following his shock departure […]
External forces plotting to destabilize APC in Taraba – Chieftain
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba, Mr Ezekiel Afukonyo has alleged that some external forces are trying to destabilize the party […]
Counter-Terrorism: NIA, DIA upgrade spy facilities to intercept mobile calls, chat messages
(PRNigeria) In an effort to tackle cybercrime and counter-terrorism, the National Assembly has approved budgets for the upgrade and provisions of spy facilities at the […]
FG approves payment of outstanding pension liabilities
The Federal Government has given presidential approval for payment of outstanding pension liabilities under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The Head of Corporate Communication at […]
UNDP trains 200 youths, women in vocational skills, SMEs in Ekiti
The UN Development Programme (UNDP) in its bid to complement government’s efforts of addressing insecurity and unemployment has trained 200 women and youth, victims of […]
90% of cult-related deaths not documented – Anambra CP
The Commissioner of Police in Anambra, Mr Chris Owolabi, says about 90 per cent of cult-related deaths in the state are not documented. Owolabi made the […]
Police confirm explosion at popular market in Port Harcourt
The Police Command in Rivers has confirmed an explosion at the popular Mile 3 Market in the early hours of Monday in Port Harcourt. SP […]
Violence, manipulations mar APC LG primaries in Lagos
The All Progressives Congress [APC)’s primaries were truncated in many parts of Lagos on Saturday by hoodlums and party officials allegedly favouring particular candidates ahead […]
AbdulRazaq releases fund for NG-CARES preparatory activities
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has released fund for the State Fadama Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) to carryout preparatory activities. The […]
Plane crash: Defence minister mourns late army chief, 10 others
The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, has described as a rude shock the death of the 21st Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim […]
Afaka Abduction: Police handover 27 students to college
The Police, on Friday handed over the 27 freed students of Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation Afaka, to officials of the school. The students who […]
NLC warns against politicising nation’s security challenges
The Ebonyi chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned against any attempt by leaders to politicise the country’s increasing security challenges. The state […]
Litigants lament as judiciary workers’ strike persists
Some litigants in Kaduna are lamenting the effect of the strike embarked upon by members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) across the […]
Attacks in S/East: Nigeria Army promises to secure NYSC camps, lodges
The Nigerian Army has pledged to protect all orientation camps and corps lodges of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in the South-East amidst current […]
National Sports Festival has rekindled spirit of unity, togetherness, Obaseki says
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo says the hosting of the 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) tagged “Edo 2020” has rekindled the nation’s spirit of unity […]