Drug abuse, enabler of criminality – Marwa
The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd.), on Monday, said drug abuse was an enabler of all forms of […]
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Labour Party Executive in C’ River defects to APC
The Executive members of the Labour Party in Cross River on Monday defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Chairman of the labour party, […]
Lagos-Abeokuta expressway: TRACE cautions truck drivers against speeding
The Ogun state Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), has cautioned truck drivers against excessive speeding to stem incessant cases of accidents on the Lagos-Abeokuta […]
Fire fight as troops rescue some kidnapped Yauri College Teachers, Students, girl dies
Nigerian Army troops operating under the auspices of Operation Hadarin Daji who have been on a hot pursuit of kidnappers and bandits following an unfortunate […]
Ijaw youths commend Buhari over Ex-IYC’s scribe’s appointment
Ijaw Youths have commended President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing Mr Alfred Kemepado as Head of Re-Integration of the Niger Delta Presidential Amnesty Programme. In statement […]
5G will become fastest adopted mobile generation in history- Report
Ericsson, a multinational telecommunications company says that 5G will soon become the fastest adopted mobile generation in history. Ericsson made this known in a statement […]
New Edo NSCDC Commandant assumes office in Benin
Mr Udoeyup Aniekan, the new Edo Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has assumed office in Benin. This is contained in […]
Single currency: ECOWAS Parliament adopts Stability Pact
The ECOWAS Parliament on Thursday moved a step closer toward achieving a single currency for the sub-region as it adopted the draft resolution on the […]
Biden to challenge Britain’s Johnson on N. Ireland Brexit dispute
U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to tell British Prime Minister Boris Johnson not to let the row over Northern Ireland’s Brexit arrangements put the […]
Gov aide sues for peace, unity among herdsmen in Kwara
The Special Assistant to Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq of Kwara on Herdsmen and Community Outreach, Hajia Aisha Yusuf, has called on herdsmen to always leave in […]
Insecurity: North Central Forum demands Presidency in 2023
The North Central Peoples Forum (NCPF) has demanded for the President to come from the zone in 2023, because according to the forum, the zone represents […]
NAFDAC partners Global alliance to enhance ease of doing business
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has commenced partnership with Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation (GATF) to put […]
New NEMA D-G assumes office in Abuja
Mr Mustapha Ahmed, newly appointed Director-General of National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has assumed office in Abuja. Mr Manzo Ezekiel, Head of Media and Public […]
FRSC seizes 373 vehicles with expired documents in Kaduna
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has seized 373 vehicles with expired vehicle documents, old number plates and without driver’s licence in Kaduna State. The […]
Nigeria rallies global community to combat corruption
Nigeria on Thursday in New York, called on the global community to take measures to prevent and combat corruption as well as strengthen international cooperation […]
POWA pledges to support police officers to actualise their mandate
The Kano State Chapter of the Police Officers Wives Association (POWA) has pledged to support police officers to succeed in their mandate. The pledge is […]
Child Rights bill ready for assent in Borno — Zulum
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has announced that the bill to domesticate the Child Rights Act is almost ready for his assent to become a […]
We remain grateful to UNFPA, KOICA — Gov. Zulum
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has commended the efforts of UN Population Fund (UNFPA) and Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) toward providing humanitarian assistance to […]
I am happy with UNFPA services in Borno, says Country Representative Ulla Muller
The Country Representative of UN Population Fund (UNFPA), Ms Ulla Elisabeth Mueller, has expressed satisfaction with quality of services being rendered to Internally Displaced […]
OYSIEC chairman appreciates contributions of security agencies
The Chairman, Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), Alhaji Isiaka Olagunju, has appreciated the contributions of security agencies in the state in the conduct of […]
FG seeks global efforts against terrorism, condemns illicit financial flow
The Federal Government has called on world leaders to strengthen international cooperation as part of efforts to successfully combat terrorism and drug trafficking, among other […]
NAPTIP detains Lebanese over alleged defilement of minors
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it has detained a Lebanese national accused of defiling minors in Plateau capital, […]
UN Security Council concerned about COVID-19 impact on Africa, urges greater cooperation
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has expressed grave concern about the devastating impact of the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) on Africa. A presidential statement of […]
China’s ambassador cancels meeting with German lawmakers over Uighurs
China’s ambassador to Germany on Thursday cancelled a meeting with members of parliament in response to a hearing in the Bundestag’s human rights committee on […]
Jigawa Govt lauds NNPC, Shell for perimeter fence, other projects in school
The Jigawa Government has commended NNPC and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) for constructing a 430m perimeter fence in Government Girls Junior […]