Universities to get N30bn revitilisation fund soon – FG
The Federal Government says it will commence the disbursement of the N30 billion revitalisation fund to public universities soon. The Minister of Labour and Employment, […]
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Military more determined to end insecurity – Magashi
The armed forces are more determined now to end terrorism in the Northeast, the Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, said in Abuja on […]
Gbajabiamila celebrates Alaafin Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi at 83
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, on Friday in Abuja celebrated Alaafin Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III as he clocked 83 […]
Guber poll: ADP vows to takeover from major parties in Anambra
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Action Democratic Party, ADP, has said it is making an unequivocal expression of its determination not only to participate in the election, […]
CSO extols Buhari’s investments in youths, science, tech
Centre for Peace Transparency and Accountability (CPTA) on Wednesday commended President Muhammadu Buhari for investing resources on Youths, Science and Technology in the country. The […]
Nigeria determined to target drug cartels’ assets, Marwa assures at UN
Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has assured the international community of Nigeria’s preparedness and […]
Kano Govt affirms commitment to end drug abuse, other vices
The Kano State Government has reaffirmed it’s commitment towards eradicating drug abuse and other vices. The State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr […]
Senate committee lauds CAC Registrar General on reforms
The Senate Committee on Trade and Investment, has commended Alhaji Garba Abubakar, the Registrar General of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for introducing reforms in the […]
Omo-Agege makes case for girl-child development
By Haruna Salami Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege has joined other Nigerians and the rest of the world to call for every girl-child should be […]
Why Ogun assembly is successful — Speaker
The Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly, Mr Olakunle Oluomo, says the existing mutual relationship among the legislature, judiciary and the executive arms of […]
FG approves genetically modified maize for open cultivation
The Federal Government has approved the environmental release and open cultivation of ‘Tela’ Maize, a new maize variety developed by researchers at the Institute for […]
FG approves open cultivation of TELA maize
The Federal Government has granted environmental approval for evaluation and open cultivation of TELA Maize in the country. TELA Maize is a new maize variety developed by researchers […]
A. D. Yahaya: Advocate for the Talakawa is Gone, By Jibrin Ibrahim
We lost Professor A. D. Yahaya on Saturday. For me, he was a teacher, mentor, guide and inspiration. He was my Head of Department and […]
UNHCR recommends end of refugee status for Ivorians by June
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has recommended that countries hosting Ivorians end their refugee status, and help them to voluntarily repatriate, obtain […]
Buhari’s 2022 Budget Speech
2022 BUDGET SPEECH Budget of Economic Growth and Sustainability Delivered By: His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari President, Federal Republic of Nigeria At the Joint Session […]
Budget 2022: Lawan decries level of deficit
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has decried the level of deficit of the 2022 Budget. He made this known at the presentation of the 2022 Budget […]
Police rescue 6 kidnap victims in Kaduna
The Police Command in Kaduna State, says its operatives have rescued six kidnap victims, along Barde/Keffi Road in Kafanchan Local Government Area (LGA), of the […]
Strike: Patients urge doctors to stand by oath of saving lives
Some patients at University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) on Thursday thanked members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD)for resuming work after the […]
Sokoto govt to develop multidimensional approach to tackle child poverty – Commissioner
Sokoto State Government says it is committed to partner with donor agencies and other institutions, on developing multidimensional approaches to combat child poverty in the […]
Abia Customary Court President tasks judicial officers on commitment
Justice Okey Nwamuo, the acting President of Abia Customary Court of Appeal, has charged newly appointed judicial officers to show commitment and diligence to duty. […]
NCPWD plans to host 2021 International Disability Day
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, NCPWD, has disclosed its resolve to host this year’s International Disability Day by December. The Executive […]
How Yakubu’s INEC broke a 25-year jinx at the Commission
..And why it is reason enough to legalize electronic transmission of election results By Dan’asabe Gana In the last three months or so the Independent […]
Union seeks end to killings, insecurity in Anambra
The Anambra union in the United Kingdom (UK) and Northern Ireland (ASUUK) has called for an end to the incessant killings and rising insecurity in […]
Seplat Energy commissions project for power supply to Oben Cottage Hospital
Seplat Energy Plc, a leading Nigerian independent energy company listed on both the Nigerian and London stock exchanges, has commissioned the project for power supply […]
DHQ honours late Abu-Ali posthumously, others for gallantry
The Defence Headquarters on Saturday night, honoured the late Lt.-Col. Abuh Ali, who died while fighting Boko Haram terrorists in North East on Nov. 4, […]