Humanitarian Ministry inaugurates steering committee on NASIMS
By Chimezie Godfrey A steering committee for the Implementation of the National Social Investment Management Systems Project has been inaugurated. At the inauguration which took […]
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N35bn arrears: Pensioners appeal to President Buhari
Nigeria pensioners, who retired from the electricity sector, have urged President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene in the lingering issue of N35 billion arrears owed them. […]
Senate screens Salamatu, Beatrice Jedy-Agba, other NHRC board nominees
By Haruna Salami Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, Wednesday screened nominees for Chairman and members of board of National Human Rights […]
NASS Legislative Aides protest non-payment of arrears
The National Assembly Legislative Aides Forum on Tuesday in Abuja protested the non-payment of their 20 months’ salary arrears. Zebis Prince, who spoke on behalf […]
APC to set up registration appeal committee
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it will set up a registration appeal committee to consider complaints from members on the conduct of its ongoing […]
FG pledges commitment to environmental projects
The Federal Government on Friday pledged to ensure that environmental projects and programmes were effectively implemented to promote a safe and healthier environment in the […]
We projected standard gauge rail for Edo Dry port- official
The Atlantique Marine Engineering Services (AMES), promoters of the AMES-Edo Inland Container Dry Port, has disclosed that it projected a standard gauge rail for the […]
Senate appeals to resident doctors to call off strike
The Senate on Thursday appealed to members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to call off its nationwide industrial action. The Chairman, Committee […]
Rochas Okorocha as the Sardauna of our time, By Mairo Muhammad Mudi
The first thing that came to my mind when the committee of Sardauna Of Our Time nominated Sen. Ethelbert Anayo Rochas Okorocha the recipient of […]
APC’s Litmus Tests, By Salihu Moh. Lukman
Given that the term progressive is used loosely in Nigerian politics, it is important that APC leaders and members are able to functionally decide what […]
National Theatre’s masterplan massive, futuristic, says GM
The General Manager of the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, Prof. Sunday Ododo, shed more light on the ongoing restoration project at the theatre, describing the […]
Committee begins collation of out-of-school children, says Minister
By Chimezie Godfrey The National Steering Committee on Alternate School Programme has commenced collation of data of all out-of-school children in the country. The Minister […]
Kano State appoints 11-man taskforce committee on Zakkat collection — Commission
The Kano State Zakkat and Hisbah commission has inaugurated an 11-man taskforce committee to ensure collection of Zakat from organisations and the wealthy in the […]
APC ‘ll take over Enugu in 2023 – Zwingina
Sen. Jonathan Zwingina, Chairman, All Progressive Congress (APC) Registration and Revalidation Committee in Enugu State, has expressed confidence that the party will take over the […]
It’s abnormal to produce Nigerian passports abroad, Reps tell NIS
The House of Representatives has said that it was abnormal to produce Nigerian passports outside the country in view of its security features.Rep Timehin Adelegbe, […]
Edo APC chairman takes COVID-19 vaccine, commends FG
Retired Col. David Imuse, chairman, Edo State Caretaker Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday in Benin received his first shot of the […]
APC constitutes 61-member contact, strategy committee
)The All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC)has approved the constitution of a 61-member Contact and Strategy Committee for the party. […]
Buhari welcomes former Gov Daniel, ex-Speaker Bankole to APC
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday received former Gov. Gbenga Daniel of Ogun State and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole ,who recently […]
Senate expresses commitment towards addressing decay in tertiary institutions
The Senate has expressed commitment towards addressing infrastructure decay in tertiary institutions across the country. Sen.Ahmed Kaita, Chairman, Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and Tetfund gave the […]
Arms deals: Reps Commitee summons COAS, CBN
The House of Representatives ad hoc Committee on Arms and Ammunition, has summoned the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Attahiru Ibrahim to appear before […]
Group celebrates Ugwuanyi’s birthday with free medical outreach
An Enugu-based nongovernmental organisation (NGO), Dynamic Women for Good Leadership, on Saturday celebrated Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s birthday with a free medical outreach. The outreach was […]
APC Constitution Review Committee seeks inputs from party members
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on party members to submit inputs for the ongoing constitution review excercise aimed at taking the party to […]
Rape: Katsina Assembly investigates petition against 2 ‘Customs officers’
The Katsina State House of Assembly has commenced investigation into a petition against two Customs service personnel, who were alleged to have sexually assaulted and […]
Diri constitutes 23-man committee to implement anti-open grazing law
Bayelsa’s Gov. Douye Diri constituted a 23-member committee on Wednesday in Yenagoa to implement the Livestock Breeding, Rearing and Marketing Regulation Law to which he […]
Hijab controversy: Kwara grant-aided schools flouts government’s order on reopening
The 10 grant-aided schools ordered by the Kwara Government to reopen on Wednesday allowing students use Hijab have remained closed. The News Agency of Nigeria […]