Arrest of kidnap kingpin excites Gov. Umahi
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has expressed happiness over the arrest of the leader of a kidnap gang which abducted some residents of Enyigba community […]
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Gunmen attack Imo lawmaker’s home, behead security guard – Police
The Police in Imo have confirmed an attack on the country home of Mr Ekene Nnodimele, lawmaker representing Orsu constituency in the Imo House of […]
Plateau LG chairmanship aspirant tasks supporters on peaceful conduct
Alhaji Dayyabu Garga, Chairmanship aspirant for Kanam Local Government of Plateau has urged his supporters to conduct themselves peacefully ahead of the October 9, local […]
Governing Council promises to take FCE, Technical to next level
Alhaji Adamu Muazu, Chairman of the newly inaugurated Governing Council of the Federal College of Education (FCE) Technical, Akoka, Lagos, has assured of improving the […]
Niger governor counsels vigilante corps on operational conduct against bandits
Gov. Abubakar Sani-Bello of Niger, on Tuesday, counselled 161 special vigilante corps on the need to exercise caution in their anti-banditry operations to enable them […]
Sanwo-Olu inaugurates Yaba Bus Terminal
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday inaugurated the Yaba Bus Terminal, located along the Muritala Mohammed Way, Yaba Local Council Development Area in […]
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 […]
I will execute projects, others with IGR-LG chairmanship aspirant
Alhaji Dayyabu Garga, Chairmanship Aspirant, Kanam Local Government in Plateau, says if elected, his administration will use Internally Generated Revenue(IGR) to execute projects and other needs […]
Retirees’ online enrolment application: PENCOM trains desk officers
The National Pension Commission (PENCOM) has commenced a four-day workshop for Pension Desk Officers (PDOs) on online enrolment application for retirees. Declaring the workshop for […]
Attacks: CP orders immediate deployment of more personnel to Zaria
Mr Umar Muri, Commissioner of Police, Kaduna State Command has ordered the immediate deployment of more personnel to Zaria in an effort to tackle the […]
Capacity building key to efficient, effective performance of workforce – OYSG
Oyo state government says capacity building for public and civil servants is key to ensuring efficient and effective performance of any workforce. The Oyo State […]
Food security: IITA, France support women entrepreneurs in Nigeria
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, French Government, in collaboration with Oyo and Kaduna state governments, on Friday inaugurated a project to support […]
Bandits abduct 2 lecturers, 8 students at Bamalli Poly – KDSG
The Kaduna State Government has confirmed the kidnap of two lecturers and eight students by bandits in an attack at the Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria. […]
UN, Kebbi govt engage stakeholders on infant mortality reduction
he Kebbi State Government in collaboration with UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have engaged various stakeholders on how to reduce infant mortality and improve lives of […]
Kwara Govt sets up committee on transport, security, revenue
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has constituted a four-man Transport Sanitisation Committee to coordinate the activities of the sector for public safety and harmonisation of […]
Democracy Day: Gov. Lalong inaugurates water supply projects
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau on Thursday inaugurated the Pankshin Water Treatment Plant in Pankshin Local Government Area of the state, as part of activities […]
Osun Govt. shuts 600 illegal nursery, primary schools
The Osun Government says it has shut more than 600 nursery and primary schools operating without minimum standard requirements in the state. The Commissioner for Education, […]
Kaduna Govt. backs women’s rights to own body
The Deputy Governor, Kaduna State, Dr Hadiza Balarabe, on Wednesday said that the state government would support women and girls in the state to be […]
Oyo govt. inaugurates 50 mobile toilets to eradicate open defecation
The Oyo State Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has inaugurated 50 units of mobile toilets in order to eradicate open defecation in the state.The […]
2022 Census: NPC assures of accurate head count in Nasarawa
Mr Silas Agara, Commissioner, representing Nasarawa state at the National Population Commission (NPC) has assured the state of accurate population figure during the proposed 2022 […]
Osun govt. approves 28 games for State Sports Festival
Osun Government has approved 28 different games for competition at the proposed Osun Sports Festival expected to hold in August, an official said on Wednesday. […]
Niger Govt inaugurates 2021 fertilizer sales for farmers
The Niger Government has began the official sales and distribution of fertilizer for the 2021 wet season at the cost of N8,000 per bag. Gov. […]
NESREA tasks public, governments on ecosystem restoration, save environment
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency, has tasked members of the public and government at all levels on ecosystem restoration to save the […]
Ondo FA urges coaches to acquire more knowledge
The Ondo State Football Association has urged coaches in the state to invest in training and retraining themselves to be abreast of the latest knowledge […]
Asking TV, radio stations to deactivate Twitter accounts unlawful, SERAP tells NBC
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned “the patently unlawful and unconstitutional directive by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to all broadcast stations in […]