NCos boss inaugurates e-learning centre for Suleja inmates
The Controller, Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), FCT Command, Mr Abdul-Rahman Maiyaki, has inaugurated an e-Learning centre for inmates of the Suleja Medium Custodial centre. The […]
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AANI congratulates Hajiya Zaliha’u Ahmed on appointment as acting Executive Secretary FCDA
The Alumni Association of the National Institute,AANI has hailed the appointment of Hajiya Zaliha’u Ahmed, mni on her appointment as the Acting Executive Secretary,FCDA. The […]
COVID-19: Nigeria’s active cases surpass 7,000
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) says the number of active COVID-19 cases in Nigeria increased to 7,657, with 31 confirmed additional cases. The […]
Sit-at-Home: Economic activities halt in Imo as travelers stranded in Onitsha
Economic and social activities have halted in Imo over the Sit-At Home order by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) for fear of possible […]
NSCDC to deploy 2,800 personnel for Oyo state LG poll
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) command in Oyo State, says it plans to deploy about 2,800 personnel for the state local government […]
Iran promises Hamas support in the fight against Israel
Iran has promised the Palestinian Hamas movement its support in the fight against Israel in the Gaza conflict. In a telephone conversation with Hamas leader […]
Again FCTA cancels Eid-il-Fitr public prayer
The Federal Capital Terriory Administration (FCTA) has declared that there would be no Eid-il-Fitr prayers at the National Eid prayer ground along the Umaru Musa Yar’adua Expressway […]
Easter: FRSC deploys 1,635 personnel in Ogun
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun command, says it will deploy 1,635 personnel for Special Patrol during the Easter period. Mr Ahmed Umar, the […]
COVID-19: NCDC announces 149,882 recoveries as at March 25
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that the number of COVID-19 recoveries from 36 states and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) stood at 149,882 […]
Man jailed 6 months for threatening business partner’s life
A Wuse Zone Six Magistrates’ Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday sentenced a 44-year-old businessman, Mahmud Suleiman, to six months’ imprisonment for threatening his business […]
China aims to improve family doctors’ services
China will increase services provided by contracted family doctors to issue long-term prescriptions to the elderly and people with disabilities, the National Health Commission (NHC) […]
Petrol: Expert urges FG to be firm on deregulation of oil downstream sector
Wumi Iledare, Professor of Petroleum Economics, has urged the Federal Government to show political will to achieve deregulation of the downstream Petroleum sector for economic […]
Customs intercepts smuggled goods worth N79m in Katsina
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Area Command in Katsina, says it intercepted smuggled goods worth N79million between February and March 2021.Mr Adewale Aremu, the state […]
FCTA issues 7-day ultimatum to banks to vacate Maitama
The FCT Administration has issued a seven-day ultimatum to banks and other business organiations operating in Maitama area, Abuja to vacate and relocate to the […]
NAFDAC has made progress with COVID-19 intervention fund – DG
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Monday disclosed that it had made some progress with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) […]
Kano task force intercepts suspected fake drugs worth N1m
The Kano State Task Force on Counterfeit and Fake Drugs has intercepted suspected fake drugs worth one million naira at two different locations. The Chairman […]
Tobacco control regulation: Commission to confiscate cigarettes sold in sticks
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it will not hesitate to confiscate cigarettes sold in sticks at the expiration of the moratorium […]
Humanitarian Ministry sends SOS to Maiduguri IDP camp fire victims
By Chimezie Godfrey The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development has activated the National Emergency Management Agency humanitarian response mechanism to ensure […]
Ebonyi University Teaching Hospital to generate 10,000 jobs-Commissioner
Mr Ukie Ezeali, the Ebonyi Commissioner for Project Monitoring and Evaluation says the State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH) when completed will provide jobs for 10,000 […]
NAFDAC seals 13 fake dairies and water factories in Kano – official
The National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed 13 illegal dairies and water factories in Kumbotso and Nasarawa Local Government areas […]
Valentine Day: YOWICAN preaches peace, warns against immorality
The national chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (Youth Wing), Belusochukwu Enwere, on Saturday called on Nigerian youths to reunite the country during the […]
Kaduna’s Social Protection Policy, Persons with Disabilities to benefit-Official
Kaduna State Government has announced plans to introduce a disability benefit programme, as part of its Social Protection Policy Implementation Plan, in order to […]
Don advocates regional security outfit in North Central Region
Dr Aver Theophilus of Department of Sociology, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria has urged North Central Governors to emulate security outfit region like the Amotekun in […]
Feb 14 : Cleric advises youths to beware of COVID-19
Chika Madubuko, Founder of Highway to Grace Assembly Ministry Nsukka, Enugu State has advised youths to beware of COVID-19 pandemic as they celebrate this […]
Herdsmen and the Security Challenge, By Dakuku Peterside
In the South West ,Sunday Adeniyi Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho has recently been in the news. The self-styled Yoruba activist gained popularity (or […]