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 […]
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Sea piracy drops by 80% on Nigerian waters – NIMASA DG
The Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Bashir Jamoh, says sea piracy has declined by 80 per cent in Nigeria’s territorial […]
White House backs Milley after reports he called China
The White House on Wednesday, backed Gen.. Mark Milley, Chair of the Joint Chiefs, after a prominent Republican called for his resignation following reports of […]
Workers stranded as Edo begins enforcement of COVID-19 vaccination card
Some workers were on Wednesday prevented from getting to their offices as Edo Government began enforcement of the `no vaccination card, no access to its […]
EU, SCI support 10,000 pregnant, lactating women in Yobe
An NGO, Save the Children International (SCI) with funding from the European Union (EU), says it has supported 10,000 expectant and lactating mothers in Yobe. […]
Jonathan urges African Leaders to protect continent’s democracies
The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) has called on African leaders to safeguard democracies in the continent through the adherence to the rule of law and […]
Tallen calls for support for families, communities to end GBV
The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen, has called for stakeholders’ collaboration to support families and communities to respond adequately to Gender Based Violence […]
‘KDSG tops financial management, transparency rating’ – Official
Kaduna State Government has been ranked as the first subnational in terms of financial management and transparency in public finance management in the country, for […]
I-G appoints new PPRO for FCT
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Usman Baba, has approved the appointment of DSP Josephine Adeh as the new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for […]
Buhari’s outreach to the Southeast, By Dakuku Peterside
Symbolic gestures are particularly evident in Africa. Ndigbo or south easterners, more than any other group ,attach importance to symbolic gestures. It is ingrained in […]
Nigerian Navy relocates Logistics College, Armament School, others to hinterland
In its effort to decongest its presence in Lagos and other maritime environments, the Nigerian Navy Board has approved the establishment and relocation of non-military […]
End communications shutdown in Zamfara, Katsina, SERAP tells Buhari
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “direct the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, and the Nigerian Communications […]
Bandits beg for peace talks, Zamfara Governor rejects overtures
The sustained military offensive has forced bandits to seek for a peace talks with the government of Zamfara State. However, Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara who […]
New National Commission on Disability Affairs will foster social inclusion -Aremu
The establishment of the National Commission on Disability Affairs (NCDA) by President Muhammadu Buhari would foster inclusion of millions of people living with disabilities in […]
FG approves 5G deployment in Nigeria
The Federal Government has approved the deployment of the Fifth Generation Network, otherwise called 5G in Nigeria. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. […]
COVID-19: Men taking more vaccines than women in Kano health facility – Official
More men are taking COVID-19 vaccine than women at Mohammed Abdullahi Wase Teaching Hospital, Nasarawa, Kano State, the COVID-19 Vaccination Ward Focal Person, Mr Shehu […]
Stakeholders commend FG’s approval of 5G network
Stakeholders have been commending the Nigerian government for approving the deployment of 5G (Fifth Generation) digital network in the country. The Federal Executive Council approved […]
Ex-leaders condemn coup in Guinea, seek stability
Former presidents in the West African subregion, under the auspices of West African Elders Forum (WAEF), on Friday condemned the coup in Guinea and expressed […]
International Beauty Day: Google reveals Nigeria’s top beauty, fitness searches
Google on Thursday revealed that how to grow natural hair’,reduce belly fats’ were top beauty and fitness searches as the world celebrateed International Beauty Day. The News […]
SON distributes confiscated phones worth N100m to security agencies in Kano
Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has distributed confiscated phones and accessories worth N100 million to security agencies in Kano. Speaking at the occasion, Director-General of […]
FG, UNICEF mobilise journalists to create demand for COVID-19 vaccines
The Child Rights Information Bureau, Federal Ministry of Information and Culture in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is mobilising journalists to create […]
AfCTA : Osinbajo urges AIO to develop home-grown insurance conglomerates
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged Africa Insurance Organisation (AIO) to develop home-grown insurance conglomerates that will compete internationally and enable the continent to harness […]
Rwanda’s Tutsi are Nigeria’s Hutu, By Majeed Dahiru
Frustrated by the mass killings in his state, which has resulted into thousands of death and the displacement of millions of people, Samuel […]
FEC directs deployment of 5-G Network
By Ismaila Chafe The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the policy on deployment of Fifth Generation network, popularly known as 5-G The Minister of […]
Fund local innovators to reduce $9bn machinery imports, expert advises FG
Convener of the Hardware Convention 2021, Mr Tochukwu Chukwueke, has advised the Federal Government to fund local equipment innovators to reduce capital flight on Nigeria’s […]