Masari donates wheelchairs to 200 physically challenged persons
Gov. Aminu Bello-Masari of Katsina State has donated wheelchairs to 200 physically challenged persons across the 34 Local Government Areas of the state. The governor […]
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Psychiatrist tasks religious leaders, communities on suicide cases
Prof. Peter Ajiboye, a consultant psychiatrist at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), says that religious leaders and other members of the society have […]
Speaker mourns late Etsu Chikun of Kaduna, describes him as exemplary leader
The Speaker, Kaduna State House of Assembly, Alhaji Yusuf Zailani, has expressed deep sadness over the demise of his royal highness, Dr Danjuma Barde, the […]
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 […]
Drumbeats for the Green Khaki-and-Agbada Lion of the Kukuruku Hills at 80
By Omowumi Ekundayo, PhD Lee David Daniels says that ‘Greatness is attainable. Greatness is multiple small achievements built over a period of time.’ One of […]
AfDB fund raises total capital of $274m since 2011
The African Development Bank (AfDB) fund has raised a cumulative total capital of 274 million US dollars since 2011, Dr Kevin Kariuki, Vice President Power, […]
NAPTIP, CLEEN task security agencies on synergy to tackle human trafficking
CLEEN Foundation, a non-governmental organisation and the National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have tasked security agencies on synergy to tackle the […]
Gap created by death of Bala-Bantex, too wide to fill – Moro Traditional Council
The Moro’a Traditional Council of Moro’a Chiefdom in Kaduna State, said on Tuesday that the gap created as a result of the demise of ex-deputy […]
Senate okays establishment of Electoral Offences Commission
The Senate on Tuesday, approved the National Electoral Offences Commission to prosecute electoral offenders. The approval of the commission followed the consideration during plenary, of […]
COVID -19 as fresh threat to girl-child education in Northern Nigeria
Girl-child education is faced with numerous challenges especially in Northern Nigeria, where economic barriers, social cultural norms and practices, among other factors, discourage parents/guardians from […]
Kano govt dissolves leadership of community development associations –official
The Kano State Government has dissolved the state’s Central Working Committee on Community Development Associations, as well as all the coordinating committees in the 44 […]
State Police Bill scales 2nd reading at House of Reps
A Bill for an Act to provide for state police in Nigeria, on Tuesday scaled second reading at the House of Representatives.Rep. Onofiok Luke (PDP-Akwa-Ibom) […]
Buhari felicitates movie star Mofe-Damijo at 60
President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the entertainment industry in celebrating with renowned actor, writer and movie producer, Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), on his 60th birthday. The […]
Prices of agricultural inputs stable in Adamawa – Survey
The prices of agricultural inputs, such as fertilisers, herbicides and varieties of improved seeds for 2021 farming season have remained stable in Adamawa, the News […]
Man drags thrift collector to court for allegedly calling him gay
A 30-year-old man, Shamsudeen Ibrahim, on Monday dragged a thrift collector, Hannatu Aliyu, before a Shari’a court sitting in Rigasa , Kaduna for allegedly calling […]
APC leader urges women to forge united front, occupy more elective posts
Ms Stella Okotete, the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Women Leader has called on women to forge a united front to ensure they occupy more […]
Senate passes Uba Sani’s amended Illegal Firearms Bill 2021
…With stiffer penalties for offenders The Nigerian Senate has on Wednesday unanimously passed the Firearms Act Cap F28 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 […]
NGO advocates for adequate protection of girl-child’s rights
Mr Ibrahim Victor-Akawu, Founder of a Nasarawa-based NGO, Relate Youth Initiative for Positive Impact, has called for adequate protection of child’s rights for the betterment […]
Tinubu hails Tunji Bello on attaining 60
All Progressives Congress National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has congratulated celebrated journalist, lawyer and politician, Mr. Tunji Bello, current Lagos State Commissioner for The Environment […]
Fernandinho signs new one-year deal at Manchester City
Manchester City captain Fernandinho insists he has unfinished business at the club after signing a one-year contract extension. The 36-year-old will stay on at the […]
Sanwo-Olu felicitates Fashola at 58
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Monday felicitated former governor of the state, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN), on his 58th birthday. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement […]
Ogoni people want FG to build contaminated soil management center
Ogoni Liberation Initiative on Monday called on the Federal Government to build a contaminated soil management centre of excellence in Ogoni land in Rivers. It […]
Kwara NSCDC seeks solution to conflict between farmers, herders
The state Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mr Iskil Ayinla, said he had waded into the crisis between farmers and […]
NYSC medical outreach handled 2m indigent rural dwellers nationwide, says DG
The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, has said that two million indigent rural dwellers across the country had […]
Addressing Nigeria’s power sector challenges, opportunity to boost economy — World Bank
The World Bank says addressing power sector issues offers Nigeria an opportunity to tackle longstanding challenges and give the economy a boost. The bank said […]