Alleged impeachment: I’m firmly in control – Speaker
The Speaker, Kogi House of Assembly, Mr Prince Matthew Kolawole, on Sunday described as “mere rumour” his alleged impeachment as leader of the parliament. “My […]
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Road users commend FRSC over traffic control in Anambra
Some road users in Awka metropolis have commended the swift intervention of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) sector in Anambra, for bringing relief to […]
Lawyers laud CJN’s call on National Assembly to confer CCT, CCB control on NJC
Some Abuja-based lawyers have expressed divergent views on the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Tanko Muhammad’s proposal to proposal to the National Assembly to […]
Reps pass infectious diseases control bill for 3rd reading
A bill for an Act to repeal the Quarantine Act and enact the Control of Infectious Diseases Act, has passed third reading in the House […]
FG launches National Drug Control Master plan 2021- 2025
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Federal Government has officially launched the National Drug Control Master Plan,NDCMP, 2021-2025. Developed with the support of the European Union funded, and […]
FG promises improved vegetation control, grey areas on Abuja-Kaduna road – Perm Sec
Alhaji Babangida Ussaini, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, has promised improved grey areas, including vegetation control, on the Abuja-Kaduna road whose construction […]
FG says Nigeria’s population projection scary, needs urgent control
The Federal Government says Nigeria’s population projection is scary, hence the urgent need to put in place control measures to keep the country’s population growth […]
With 74 new infections, Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases rise to 211,961
With 74 new cases recorded on Sunday, Nigeria’s COVID-19 infections have risen to 211,961. The 74 new cases reported on Sunday indicated a decrease of […]
Senate condemns $200 m loan to buy nets
By Haruna Salami The Senate has roundly condemned the proposal by the Federal Ministry of Health to borrow 200million dollars under the Malaria programme to […]
Abolongo jail break: We’ll recapture all escaped inmates – Aregbesola
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has promised to recapture all inmates who escaped from the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) Custodial Centre, Abolongo, Oyo State. […]
COVID-19: NCDC records 167 new infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said the country recorded 167 new coronavirus infections as of Oct. 20. Data released by NCDC on Thursday […]
Uzodimma sues for peace after mayhem in oil-bearing community
Imo’s Gov. Hope Uzodimma on Tuesday called for a peaceful resolution of the crisis that engulfed Izombe community in Oguta Local Government Area of the […]
Alleged 6.9bn fraud: Court to resume trial of Fayose Dec. 1
A Federal High Court in Lagos, on Monday, further adjourned until Dec 1, Dec. 2 and Dec. 3, continuation in the trial of former Governor […]
Nigerian Army begins promotion exercises in Bauchi Oct.11 –APRO
The Nigerian Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) will from Oct. 11 to Oct. 15 begin its annual Captain to Major Promotion Examination (CMPPE) in […]
How Yakubu’s INEC broke a 25-year jinx at the Commission
..And why it is reason enough to legalize electronic transmission of election results By Dan’asabe Gana In the last three months or so the Independent […]
NCDC lauds Airtel for support towards COVID-19 response
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday lauded Airtel for its role and support towards the COVID-19 pandemic response in Nigeria. Airtel in […]
Jesus goal earns Manchester City win over Chelsea
A second-half goal from Gabriel Jesus earned Premier League champions Manchester City a deserved 1-0 win over Chelsea on Saturday and inflicted a first defeat […]
NAFDAC arraigns man, 37, for allegedly producing, labelling fake drugs
A 37-year-old man, Adebayo Ismail, who allegedly manufactured and labelled fake drugs, was on Wednesday brought before a Federal High Court in Ibadan.Ismail is facing a […]
NATO working ’round-the-clock’ to maintain operation of Kabul airport – Stoltenberg
NATO is making every effort to maintain the functioning of the Kabul airport amid ongoing evacuations of the remaining foreign personnel, as well as Afghan […]
Nigeria logs 610 additional COVID-19 infections – NCDC
Nigeria on Tuesday logged 610 additional COVID-19 infections, the second highest in nearly six months, said the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said on its […]
NAFDAC flags – off campaign against falsified medical products, unwholesome food
The National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on Tuesday in Sokoto flagged – off a nationwide sensitization campaign to combat falsified medical […]
You can’t remain analogue, manual mode, INEC Chairman tells staff
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says no staff of the commission should remain analogue and manual mode but all should […]
NGO to distribute 3.7m mosquito nets in Ogun
The Society for Family Health (SFH) says it has concluded plans to distribute 3.7 million Long Lasting Insecticide Treated mosquito nets in Ogun.Mrs Adeyinka Olamide, […]
Defence minister pledges support for arms control centre
The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, has pledged support for the National Centre for Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) toward […]
Nigeria needs to re-evaluate its policy on subsidy – Don
Prof. Uchechi Ogbuagu of the Department of Economics, University of Calabar, on Monday, called on the Federal Government to re-evaluate its policy on subsidy of […]