GBV: FG calls for increased awareness on violence against women, girls
The Federal Government on Thursday called for increased awareness on violence against women and girls aimed at ending the scourge. Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, Wife of […]
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Ijaw youths commend Buhari over Ex-IYC’s scribe’s appointment
Ijaw Youths have commended President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing Mr Alfred Kemepado as Head of Re-Integration of the Niger Delta Presidential Amnesty Programme. In statement […]
Niger govt. solicits legislative support on infrastructure
The Niger Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure Development, Alhaji Mamman Musa, has solicited legislative support to fast-track construction of road projects across the state. He […]
FRSC to deploy body cameras for operations
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), says it will soon deploy body cameras for use by its operatives on patrol to reduce possible assault on […]
Communal clash: Gombe Govt sets up early warning, response systems – Commissioner
The Gombe State Government has set up early warning and response systems to communal clashes in some parts of the state.Alhaji Adamu Dishi, the Commisioner […]
Osinbajo test drives Nigeria’s first electric car
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has test driven a locally assembled electric car, Hyundai Kona, on Tuesday in Abuja. Osinbajo drove the car while on exhibition […]
Nigeria to move away from dependence on crude oil —NEPC
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) says Nigeria will soon move away from total dependence on crude oil to exporting non-oil resources and products. Mr […]
Obaseki inaugurates Renal Dialysis Centre in Auchi
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has inaugurated Renal Dialysis Centre in Auchi for the diagnosis and treatment of kidney-related diseases. The News Agency of Nigeria […]
JUSUN commends Ngige for support during strike
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has commended the Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, for his intervention during its industrial action […]
Lalong tasks clergymen on prayers, spiritual guidance for leaders
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau, has urged clergymen to engage in prayers and spiritual guidance for Nigerian leaders to discharge their duties diligently. The governor […]
Hunters dislodge bandits in overnight raid in Kogi, arrest four
….As Governor Bello Declares “No Mercy” for criminals in the state Professional hunters in Kogi State during a night raid on a daredevil camp of […]
Danbatta seeks stakeholders’ support for ubiquitous ICT adoption
…As Huawei donates ICT Lab to Alma Mater The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has urged […]
Senate President felicitates former Head of State Gen. Abubakar at 79
The President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, has felicitated a former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, on the occasion of his 79th birthday. […]
PDP Reps harp on justice, dialogue to secure Nigeria
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), House of Representatives members have enjoined Nigerian leaders to tow the path of justice, equity, dialogue, and rule of law […]
FG flags off construction of Farin-Ruwa dam in Nasarawa State
The Federal Government on Saturday flagged off the construction of Farin-Ruwa Hydropower Multipurpose Dam in Wamba Local Government Area (LGA) of Nasarawa State. Speaking at […]
June 12: Coalition tasks Buhari on rule of law
The Coalition for a Better Nigeria, a civil society organisation, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to do more in promoting the rule of law to […]
Gbajabiamila urges dialogue in resolving political challenges
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, has called for dialogue in resolving all the challenges facing Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement […]
APC’s Litmus Tests: ‘9th Senate, not rubber stamp,’ says Lawan’s Representative
By Chimezie Godfrey The 9th Senate is not a rubber stamp for the executive arm of government as perceived by some Nigerians says Sen. Sadiq […]
CAN elects new executive for South East
The Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN) Southeast zone has elected Very Rev Fr. Abraham Nwali as its Chairman. Nwali, who is from the Catholic Secretariat of […]
FG signs Brass Petroleum Products Terminal agreement to tackle illegal refining
The Federal Government has signed shareholders agreement for the construction of Brass Petroleum Products Terminal Ltd (BPPT) to curb illegal refining and stabilise products price […]
FCTA partners with NOSDRA on oil, gas disasters prevention
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), says it is partnering with the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) on oil and gas disasters […]
NGO distributes food items, supplies to 50 widows in FCT
The Smile Attracts Smile Foundation has donated food and other items to 50 widows in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. NAN reports that the event […]
Lawyer commends JUSUN over suspension of 2 months strike
The Vice Chairman, Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Gwagwalada branch, Ebosetale David, has commended Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), over the suspension of its two […]
We `re expecting bumper harvest, say Ebonyi rice farmers
Some rice farmers in Ebonyi have expressed the hope of recording bumper harvest in 2021 with the current level of rainfall. They told the News […]
Yobe Govt tasks UBA plc on Corporate Social Responsibility
The Yobe Government has charged the United Bank for Africa (UBA) to execute corporate social responsibility projects and programmes in the state. He gave the […]