Bagudu calls for urgent collective action against drug abuse
Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi on Tuesday called for urgent collective action to effectively tackle the menace of drug abuse. Bagudu made the when the […]
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Registrar calls for collaboration among regulatory bodies to promote traditional medicine
Mr Olorunkemi Kadiku, the Registrar of the Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board on Monday called for effective collaboration among regulatory bodies to promote herbal medicine […]
NANS calls on stakeholders to intensify collaboration against insecurity
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on stakeholders in the security sector to intensify collaboration to prevent spread of violence and insurgency […]
Kebbi state to hold LG poll on Feb. 5
The Kebbi State Independent Electoral Commission (KESIEC) has scheduled the state local government councils poll for Feb. 5, 2022. Alhaji Aliyu Mera, Chairman, KESIEC said […]
FCT Minister warns Nigerians against forces of disintegration
FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, on Thursday in Abuja urged Nigerians to stand firm against forces out to disintegrate the country. Bello gave the advice […]
Buhari desires unity, peace across Nigeria, says Adesina
The desire of President Muhammadu Buhari is to see that peace and unity reign in all parts of the country. Speaking Friday while receiving some […]
FIRS Proposes Road Infrastructure Funding Scheme For Nigeria
The Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, says it is proposing the introduction of Road Infrastructure Tax in Nigeria, to make the informal sector contribute to […]
Eid-ul-Maulud: Buhari felicitates Muslims, says gains being recorded in combating insecurity
President Muhammadu Buhari felicitated the Muslim Ummah as well as Nigerians of all faiths on the occasion of the Maulud-Un-Nabiyy, the birthday of the Holy […]
IPAC appeals to Senate on direct primaries
The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has appealed on the Senate to review its stand on direct primaries in the interest of Nigeria’s emerging democracy. […]
Lalu advocates Copyright Bill amendment for disability inclusion
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Mr. James David Lalu, has said that the amendment of the copyright bill […]
Bello presents appointment letter to new Emir of Kontagora
Governor Abubakar Sani-Bello of Niger, on Friday, presented a letter of appointment to the new Emir of Kontagora, Alhaji Mohammed Barau. Represented by Mr Emmanuel […]
FG inaugurate 2021 malaria indicator survey to generate appropriate data
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, on Wednesday said that the 2021 Nigeria Malaria Indicator Survey (NMIS) would generate the much needed data to […]
2023: Bello hasn’t dropped presidential ambition –Group
Insinuation that Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has jettisoned his presidential ambition for the position of vice-president is a lie from the pit of hell, […]
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 […]
What would Tafawa Balewa say? By Dan Agbese
Email: [email protected] SMS: 08055001912 Saturday, October 1, 1960. The Union Jack came down from the flag pole and yielded a permanent place to a new national […]
Atiku urges unity, bemoans declining standard of living
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerians to remain united despite their current existential challenges and struggles for economic survival. He also […]
Insecurity: KDSG shuts telecoms services in parts of the state
The Kaduna State Government on Wednesday announced the closure of telecommunications services in some part of the state, with effect from Sept. 30.The Commissioner of […]
UNODC commends NIMASA, Navy over sustained efforts in fight against maritime crime
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), has commended the Federal Government and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for sustained […]
FRSC urges synergy with Journalists to reduce road traffic crashes
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has called for a workable synergy between the corps and Journalists in Niger to further reduce road traffic crashes […]
Customs intercepts 202 motorcycles from suspected bandits in Katsina
The Nigeria Customs Service (NSC) has intercepted 202 motorcycles from suspected bandits and their collaborators in Katsina State between August and September. The Acting Controller […]
No arrests so far in alleged Adamawa witchcrafts killings, say Police
The Police in Adamawa have confirmed that three days after the murder of seven persons over allegations of witchcraft at Dasin Bwate village, Fufore Local […]
Upheavals in Guinea, Mali endangering democracy in W/Africa – ECOWAS court president
Justice Edward Asante, President of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has warned that the recent political upheavals in Guinea and Mali portend grave danger […]
EFCC Plans Workshop to Eradicate Pension Fraud in Nigeria
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in collaboration with stakeholders in the Pension Industry, is organizing a two day Sensitization Workshop with the theme: Eradication […]
Akeredolu urges RMAFC to support Ondo State Seaport project
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, has enjoined the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to support the state seaport project. Akeredolu said this […]
FCT Minister commends ICPC for being Innovative, Professional, Effective
The enduring efforts of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in improving corporate governance through innovative, professional and effective mechanisms in […]