Group lauds Alakija’s entrepreneurship skills at 70
A group of youths under the aegis of Africa’s Young Entrepreneurs (AYE) has described Mrs Folorunso Alakija as a woman whose sterling qualities and entrepreneurship […]
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Saraki is blocking us from probing him, EFCC tells court
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, told a Federal High Court, Abuja, that the action of the former Senate President, Bukoka Saraki, […]
1, 040 marriages conducted in 6 months – AMAC
No fewer than 1,040 marriages have been conducted at the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) registry in the first half of 2021 . Mr Akinwumi […]
NCDC records 154 new COVID-19 infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control(NCDC), has recorded 154 new COVID-19 cases. The NCDC disclosed this on its official website on Wednesday morning. The News […]
COVID-19: Nigeria records 161 new infections – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 161 new cases of COVID-19 in the country as of July 12. The NCDC said on […]
FG sets August 2022 for full return of 1,130 stolen Benin Bronzes from Germany
The Federal Government says the full return of the 1,130 stolen Benin Bronzes from Germany should be completed by August 2022. The Minister of Information and […]
Yobe govt sells Gashua Hotel at N80m – Commissioner
The Yobe Government on Friday said it had sold its hotel in Gashua to ONY Architects Ltd, Abuja at the cost of N80 million. The […]
Nomadic Education: FG generates data on farmer-herder conflicts
The National Commission for Nomadic Education says on Thursday it intends generating quality data on farmers-herders conflict for evidence-based solution to the problem across the […]
Licence renewal: DPR issues ultimatum
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has given a three months window for owners of petroleum products retailing outlets in Lagos Zone to renew and […]
Traditional ruler commends NSCDC for quick response to combating crimes
The traditional ruler of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade, has commended the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ondo State for its continuous display […]
Buhari to inaugurate Kano-Kaduna rail project in few weeks – Minister
President Muhammadu Buhari will inaugurate the construction of Kano -Kaduna rail project in the next weeks, the Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi disclosed on Friday […]
Lagos tops infection chart as Nigeria records 75 new COVID-19 infections
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control(NCDC), has recorded 75 COVID-19 new infections, with Lagos state leading the daily infection chart. The NCDC disclosed this on […]
Army holds 40-Day prayer for late COAS Attahiru, others
A 40-day prayer was observed for the repose of the soul of late Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt,-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru and other officers who […]
Traditional ruler urges Ekiti Govt to boost IGR through tax holiday
To woo new investors, Oba George Akande, the Olusi of Usi Ekiti has urged the Ekiti State Government to grant tax holiday incentives. This, he […]
Tearful Serena forced out through injury at Wimbledon
Serena Williams is out of Wimbledon in the first round after injury forced her to retire in the early stages of her match with Aliaksandra […]
Kano Govt to sponsor education of physically challenged persons
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State, on Monday urged physically challenged persons to acquire education in order to improve their wellbeing. Ganduje made the appeal […]
KDSG records 2,103 new TB cases
The Kaduna State Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme recorded 2,103 newcases of tuberculosis (TB) in the first quarter of 2021. The Programme Manager, Dr Abubakar […]
Customs arrests 2, intercepts 45,000 litres of adulterated diesel
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has arrested two suspects with 45,000 litres of adulterated Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), known as diesel. Mr Hussein Ejibunu, Deputy […]
Group commends Akeredolu for promoting Yoruba heritage
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Friday promised to partner with the Yoruba Heritage Group to further promote the Yoruba heritage among the youths. […]
Prices of foodstuffs continue to soar in Enugu major markets
Prices of some foodstuffs, particularly eggs, beans and tubers of yam have continued to increase in Enugu major markets, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
NYSC tasks NUJ on nationalism, unity, peaceful co-existence
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has called on Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and media practitioners to allow the spirit of nationalism and unity […]
WHO launches anti-malarial campaign, targets 958, 000 Adamawa children
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday inaugurated the Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) campaign which would target 958,000 children in Adamawa. Speaking at the occasion […]
APC Group mobilises support for military
The All Progressives Congress (APC)Legacy Awareness Campaign Group, has urged Nigerians to support the military in the fight against security challenges in the country. Alhaji […]
Candidates, parents express frustration on conduct of UTME at CBT exam centre In Kogi
Some parents, whose children sat for the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Saturday expressed their frustration and disappointment on the conduct of the […]
Nigeria records 8 new COVID-19 infections- NCDC
Nigeria recorded eight new COVID-19 infections on Wednesday, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)has said. The NCDC said that the new were reported in Rivers-four, […]