Kogi, Nigeria’s new construction hub, says Commissioner
Mr Kingsley Fanwo, Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communication, says Kogi is Nigeria’s new construction hub, citing the massive construction works going on in […]
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Visually impaired newspaper vendor seeks assistance to treat Glaucoma
A visually impaired newspaper vendor, Mr Hakeem Olukerede, has appealed to corporate organisations and philanthropists for financial assistance to treat Glaucoma. The 50-year-old vendor, who […]
FG inaugurates NEITI’s governing board
The Federal Government has inaugurated the governing board of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) to enhance the smooth running of its administration. Mr Boss […]
Banditry: A tale of worms and reptiles,By Majeed Dahiru
With the recent abduction of the Emir of Kajuru, Alhaji Alhassan Adamu from his palace in Kaduna state along with 12 members […]
Nigeria records 159 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death
Nigeria on Thursday recorded 159 new cases of COVID-19. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) disclosed this on Friday morning. The News Agency of […]
Local fish farmers threaten protest over fish prices –NAN Survey
Some local fish farmers have hinted at their decision to shut down fish production in order to boost produce profitability and regulate their market. The […]
NCDC confirms deadly Delta variant of COVID-19 in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has detected a confirmed case of the SARS-CoV-2, known as the Delta variant in Nigeria. The NCDC Director-General, Dr […]
Uzodinma condoles with families of slain soldiers in Imo
Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo, has condoled with families of slain soldiers at the 34 Artillery Brigade, Nigerian Army, Obinze.The governor said this when he […]
Rivers waste management agency to clamp down on scavengers
The Sole Administrator, Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA), Mr Felix Obuah, has warned that the agency will clamp down on scavengers who have continually […]
Association targets distribution of 5,000 free cooking gas cylinders
The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) says it is working towards distributing 5,000 6kg cylinders with burners to Nigerians free of charge […]
Zulum suspends French iNGO, ACTED, over ‘shooting training at Maiduguri Hotel’
…Police Recover Toy Pistols, Investigates Two Trainers Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has directed the immediate suspension of ACTED, an international Non-Governmental Organization […]
Lagos leads chart as Nigeria records 44 new COVID-19 infections
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC), has recorded 44 new COVID-19 cases with Lagos state leading the daily infection chart. The NCDC disclosed this […]
Poultry association to seek CBN’s intervention on maize procurement
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Lagos chapter, has expressed its readiness to seek the CBN’s intervention in procuring maize, so as to reduce the […]
Community Development: Epe Club lauds Sanwo-Olu’s impacting projects
Club Seventies Epe, a community-based apolitical group in Lagos State, has commended Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led administration for entrenching good governance by executing pro-people projects in […]
Troops arrest suspected Chadian kidnapper, eliminate terrorists
The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested one Mohammed Maki, who claims to be a Chadian, coordinating a kidnapping syndicate […]
Sule restates commitment to address infrastructure deficit in Nasarawa State
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has restated his administration’s continued commitment to address infrastructure deficit in the state. Sule made this known on Wednesday […]
Cleric admonishes Nigerians on examplary lives
An Islamic cleric in Nasarawa, Malam Mohammed Bala, has admonished Nigerians, irrespective of their religious beliefs, to live examplary lives in order to inherit the […]
Hong Kong welcomes IMF report reaffirming its position as global financial hub
The government of China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Wednesday welcomed a report of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that reaffirmed its position […]
Capital market should be taught in secondary schools – operators
Some operators have advocated introduction of capital market studies in secondary schools in Nigeria. They said the introduction would adequately equip younger Nigerians for equitable […]
Military achieving appreciable success against insecurity – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says the military has continued to achieve appreciable successes in all the theatres of operation against criminal element across the country. The […]
COVID-19: NCDC discharges additional 1,154 people, recoveries increase to 159,935
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has discharged additional 1,154 people who tested negative to the COVID-19 virus after receiving treatment. The NCDC disclosed […]
Killings: Group urges Plateau Govt. to ban grazing at Jos wildlife park
A group, under aegis of Concern Youth of Tudun Wada and Dong communities of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau has called on the […]
Customs generates N799bn in 5 months
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has generated N799 billion revenue between January and May 2021. The Public Relations Officer of the Service, Mr Joseph Attah, […]
Only 73% govt. agencies complying are FOI Act compliant, say Reps
The House of Representatives has said that only 73 of the over 900 public institutions in the country were complying with the provisions of the […]
Kalu salutes new Chief of Army Staff, Major General Yahaya
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has charged the newly appointed Chief of Army staff, Major-General Farouk […]