Buhari restates Nigeria’s call for UN Security Council reforms at UNGA
President Muhammadu Buhari has renewed Nigeria’s position on the urgent reforms of the UN Security Council, saying the 15 years intergovernmental negotiations on the issue […]
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World Peace Day: CIVIC engages community, CSOs, Govt, to protect, mitigate civilian harm
By Chimezie Godfrey The Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC) says it is working with the community, CSO platforms and the government of Nigeria at the state […]
Ekiti records 41 deaths from road crashes in 8 months -FRSC
ACM Hygenius Omeje, Zonal Commanding Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) R8HK Headquarters, Ilorin, Kwara , says the corps recorded 41 deaths from road crashes, […]
ECOWAS restates commitment to fighting money laundering, terrorism financing
The Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) says it will continue to strengthen regional efforts against money laundering and terrorism financing. […]
Iraq to host OPEC 60th anniversary Q1 2022 – Barkindo
Mohammad Barkindo, the Secretary General, Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), says Iraq will host the organisation’s 60th anniversary in first quarter of 2022. Barkindo […]
Osinbajo canvasses transparent, fair democratic processes in Africa
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says Africans must continue to make extra efforts to ensure that elections, through the democratic process, remain transparent and fair. Osinbajo’s spokesman, […]
Ondo govt tasks elected LG officials on security
Ondo State Government on Wednesday, urged local government political office holders to chart a new course towards strengthening the security system at their level of […]
Cybercrime: EFCC Warns Hoteliers
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has warned hotel owners across the country to be wary of allowing internet fraudsters to congregate or hibernate […]
Kogi extends data capturing to public schools for effective planning
The Kogi Government on Monday commenced the data capturing of pupils in public primary schools in the state to ensure effective educational planning. The Kogi […]
Why Regional Development Banks Should Manage Seized Assets
By Bolaji Owasanoye and Yu Yongding “Escrow Accounts, managed by Regional Development Banks, should be used to manage frozen/seized assets until they can be legally […]
Insecurity: SOSG donates 143 patrol vehicles, 550 bikes In 15 months
Sokoto state government has donated 143 operational patrol vehicles and 550 motorcycles to security agencies within the state in less than two years. Part of […]
Niger Govt confiscate 500 bags of charcoal in fight to save forests
The Niger state Task Force on forest exploitation on Wednesday auctioned 500 bags of charcoal confiscated from dealers of the commodity in the state, according […]
Why Buhari called National Security Council meeting – Defence Minister
President Muhammadu Buhari has again reiterated the commitment of his administration to safeguard the lives and property of all citizens irrespective of their socio-economic status […]
New AIG Zone 15 assumes office in Maiduguri
The newly appointed Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Zone 15, Mr Bello Makwashi, has assumed office in Maiduguri. ASP Geoffrey Atsache, the Zonal Police Public Relations […]
Chief of Defence Staff calls for cooperation to end insecurity in Plateau
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, on Wednesday in Jos called for cooperation from stakeholders and residents of Plateau to end insecurity […]
IGP harps on manpower development for police
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Baba, on Wednesday, emphasised the importance of manpower development and training for policemen. The IGP at a 3-day […]
Bauchi NUJ appreciates NAN for factual reportage
Bauchi State council of the NUJ on Wednesday expressed appreciation to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) for factual reportage. Council chairman, Malam Umar Said, […]
Xi says China willing to walk together with Cuba in building socialism
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that China was willing to walk together with Cuba in building socialism and be partners in pursuing common […]
Kebbi Assembly pledges harmonious relationship with Executive
The Kebbi House of Assembly says it will maintain the cordial relationship existing between the legislature and executive to fast-track development in the state.The New […]
Armed forces reviewing operational engagements in troubled areas -Irabor
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, says the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) is currently reviewing its operational engagements in various theatres […]
Nigerian refugees: TWG presents draft tripartite agreement for voluntary repatriation
By Chimezie Godfrey The Technical Working Group on the repatriation of Nigerian Refugees in Cameroon has presented a draft tripartite agreement for the voluntary repatriation […]
Climate change: FG hails UNDP support to develop Investment, Financial Flow
The Federal Government on Thursday hailed the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) commitment to support the country in developing Investment and Financial Flow (I&FF) to […]
2021 Floods: NEMA calls for stakeholders’ effective response
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has called on stakeholders to work together to strengthen community resilience and response to floods in the country. Mr […]
Do not panic about mass surrendering of Boko Haram members – CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Leo Irabor, has allayed the fears of Nigerians on the ongoing mass surrendering by members of the dreaded […]
Oloyede resumes duty, tasks staff on re-dedication, commitment to work
Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) has urged members of staff of the board on re-dedication and commitment to work […]