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 […]
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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 […]
AFAN raises alarm over corn earworm attack on maize plants
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Niger State has raised alarm over the destruction of maize planted by farmers across the state by […]
COVID-19: Nigeria’s cases surge again, as infections contract in Lagos
Nigeria’s latest surge in coronavirus infections gathered pace on Wednesday with new confirmed cases rising above 500 for the first time in four months following […]
Rivers executive council approves ban on open grazing bill — Attorney General
The Rivers’ State Executive Council has approved the proposed bill that will provide legal backing to the ban on open rearing and grazing of livestock […]
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 […]
Domestic violence: NGO calls on victims to speak out
An NGO, Tabitha Empowerment Centre, on Wednesday advised victims on domestic violence to always speak out to relevant authorities to enable them access justice. Mrs […]
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 […]
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 […]