NAN gets award for promotion of peace, peaceful coexistence
Zaman Tare (Living Together) Project of the Caritas Foundation of Nigeria, has given an award to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) for promotion of peace and peaceful […]
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NEMA calls for proactive measures to prevent disasters in Niger, Kwara
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has called for proactive measures to forestall the occurrence of natural and human induced phenomena that result in disasters. […]
The Essential Buhari: VP Osinbajo got it!
By Femi Adesina Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is an honest man. Whatever he tells you, please take it serious. You can even take it to […]
Matawalle charges local govt. administrators, prioritises security
Governor Bello Matawalle has warned the 14 newly-sworn in Local Government of the need to work hard in securing their respective areas from the menace […]
Conflict: EU, UNICEF project supports over 5,129 out-of-school children in Borno
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Through the European Union, EU-funded Support to Early Recovery and Resilience Project, implemented by UNICEF, at least 5,129 conflict-affected out-of-school children in […]
NGO organises arts exhibition to promote peace in Plateau
An NGO, the Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria (CCFN), organised an arts exhibition on Wednesday in Jos to promote peace and peaceful coexistence in Plateau.Mr. […]
Lagos Deputy Gov. says Lagos/Ogun Joint Development Commission will bring succour to border communities
Dr Obafemi Hamzat, Deputy Governor of Lagos State, on Wednesday, said that the Lagos/Ogun Joint Development Commission would create a harmonious relationship that would be […]
MASPAN hosts Strategic Discourse on Maritime Security at 2021 AGM
Maritime experts are set to converge from the public and private sectors in a bid to proffer a holistic approach via partnership to address the […]
IRIAD tasks govt, stakeholders on digital transformation for the girl child
By Chimezie Godfrey The Initiative for Research, Innovation and Advocacy in Development (IRIAD) has called for the provision of access to the internet and digital […]
COVID-19: Lagos records 2 deaths, 68 infections in 2 days
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says the state recorded two COVID-19 related deaths and 68 infections from Oct. 9 to Oct. […]
AfDB to design, implement bonds to tackle insecurity in Nigeria
The African Development Bank (AfDB) says it is ready to assist Nigeria in the design and implementation of “Security-Indexed Investment Bonds to raise more resources […]
WHO calls for ambitious climate targets to avoid “health catastrophe”
Ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has made a strong call for ambitious new climate-change […]
Hoodlums terrorising Kwara community – NSCDC
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says some hoodlums are terrorising residents of Alapa in Asa Local Government Area of Kwara. This is […]
Wike bags NSA Award for best performing governors
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers, has won the 2021 Nigeria Service Awards (NSA), as the best performing governor in the country. Cletus Akhimien, Convener of […]
Group empowers vulnerable women on vocational skills in Kogi
The South East Yagba Development Association Women wing (SEYDAW), a socio-cultural group says it has trained and empowered over 27 vulnerable women on vocational skills. […]
Zulum: Seeing nightlife in Banki, one of my happiest moments as Governor
… Approves additional N50m for night traders Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Thursday night, went out on the streets, to see first hand, how the […]
Phase II vaccination: 27,000 residents in Enugu receive COVID-19 vaccine
The Enugu State Government says no fewer than 27,000 residents have so far received COVID-19 vaccines in the ongoing second phase of the nationwide vaccination. […]
PIA: Buhari receives NNPC Certificate of incorporation, challenges management
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja received the certificate of incorporation of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited from the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). […]
International Day of the girl child: UNICEF trains 30 Katsina schoolgirls on ICT
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the Katsina State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), has commenced ICT training for 30 schoolgirls in […]
Hunters Council rescues 186 kidnapped persons in 7 months- Official
The Nigerian Hunters Council says it has rescued no fewer than 186 kidnapped persons across Nigeria between January and July this year. The council has […]
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 […]
Orji Kalu greets Obi of Onitsha over 2021 Ofala festival
Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has congratulated the Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe on the occasion of 2021 Ofala festival. Kalu in […]
FG inaugurate 2021 malaria indicator survey to generate appropriate data
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, on Wednesday said that the 2021 Nigeria Malaria Indicator Survey (NMIS) would generate the much needed data to […]
Senate President faults Minority Leader on PIB
Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has faulted claims by Minority Leader, Eyinnaya Abaribe, alleging that the All Progressives Congress (APC) took a party position on the […]
Plateau Crises: FG hands over relief items to five communities
… .Lalong calls for relocation, rehabilitation of IDPs affected by crisis By Chimezie Godfrey The Federal government has delivered food and non food items to […]