Jide Adebayo’s remains for burial Saturday in Omu-Aran
Remains of the late Chief Jide Adebayo, a former Acting Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), will be interred in Omu-Aran, Irepodun […]
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Ex-NAN Acting MD, Jide Adebayo, dies at 66
A former Acting Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Chief Jide Adebayo, is dead.Adebayo died in a Lagos Hospital on Thursday at […]
NAN Senior Editor appointed International Society of Diplomats’ Special Emissary
The International Society of Diplomats (ISD) has appointed Mr Victor Asije, a Senior Editor at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), its Special Emissary in […]
FEC approves N1.5bn for Nigeria Customs to procure operational vehicles
The Federal Executive Council(FEC) has approved the procurement of 46 units of vehicles for operational and administrative use by the Nigeria Customs Service(NCS). The Minister […]
FRSC Special Marshals roll out plan to attract more road safety volunteers in Kaduna
Special Marshals of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kaduna Sector Command, plan to open websites to encourage more volunteers to join its 25 units […]
IPOB Sit-at-home order forces Abia transporters to seek palliatives
Transporters in Abia have appealed to the enforcers of the weekly sit-at-home order, in the South East to give them palliatives to cushion the effects […]
Borno to close all IDP camps by Dec. 31
Borno says it will close all Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps located within Maiduguri, by Dec. 31. Gov. Babagana Zulum made this known while addressing […]
Kaduna residents laud suspension of train services on Abuja to Kaduna route, urge speedy restoration
Some residents of Kaduna have lauded the decision of the Nigerian Railway Cooperation (NRC) to suspend train services on Abuja to Kaduna route for security […]
CBN says banks remain stable, resilient despite pandemic
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says banks in the country have remained stable, robust and resilient in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Director, […]
ISWAP: NSA confirms killing of Abu Musab’s successor, Malam Bako
By Ismaila Chafe (NAN) The National Security Adviser to the President, Maj. Gen. Babagana Mongonu (rtd) has announced the killing of Malam Bako, the successor […]
Drug abuse, trafficking in Nigeria under control – Marwa
The problem of drug abuse and trafficking in Nigeria is “on its way to being under control”, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency […]
Senate concurs with the House, asks NCAA to suspend issuance of AOC to NG Eagle
The Senate has directed the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to stop forthwith the issuance of an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) to NG Eagle, an […]
Buhari welcomes Anambra Dep Gov Okeke to APC
President Muhammadu Buhari has formally welcomed the Deputy Governor of Anambra, Nkem Okereke, who defected last week from the All Peoples Grand Alliance (APGA), into […]
Correspondents’ chapel congratulates Isiguzo on re-election as NUJ President
The Correspondents‘ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Lokoja have congratulated Mr Chris Isiguzo on his re-election as President of the union. The News Agency […]
UNILAG Crisis: Gen Agwai-led Panel didn’t exonerate Babalakin – FG
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Finally, the Federal Government has reacted to another heated crisis in the University of Lagos, maintaining that embattled former Pro-Chancellor and Chairman […]
Be patriotic when discussing Ajaokuta Phenomenon – Attah, CSO Convener on ASCL
In furtherance of his commitment to ensure every citizens of Nigeria enjoys the benefits of the endowed natural resources, the Convener of CSO Coalition for […]
UNDP Africa Bureau Chief, Eziakonwa, visits Nigeria Oct. 7
The United Nations Assistant Secretary-General, UN Development Programme’s Assistant Administrator and Director of the Regional Bureau for Africa, Ms Ahunna Eziakonwa, will travel to Nigeria […]
FEC approves 14 days paternity leave for public servants
By Chijioke Okoronkwo The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the introduction of 14 days paternity leave for public servants in the new Public Service […]
NUJ kicks against owing journalists several months salaries, seeks improved welfare
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), on Tuesday described as criminal and callous, a situation whereby certain media houses continually owe their workers across the […]
INEC begins display of newly registered voters’ details
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has started the nationwide display of details of newly registered voters in the first quarter of the ongoing Continuous […]
Enugu royal father alleges invasion of his residence
Igwe Christopher Okwor, the Traditional Ruler of Ihekwuenu Aku Community of Enugu State, has cried out over an alleged invasion of his residence by suspected […]
UNGA 76: Buhari seeks vigorous enforcement of Arms Trade Treaty
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in New York called for the world wide application of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) to codify accountability in conventional […]
Reps urge Fashola to begin repairs of failed portion of Onitsha-Owerri expressway, others
The House of Representatives has called on the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, to start emergency repairs of the failed portion on […]
FEC approves N836m augmentation for 38 COVID-19 oxygen plants
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N836million as augmentation for the establishment of oxygen production plants for COVID-19 pandemic intervention across the country. The […]
COVID-19: Nigeria to push for global vaccine equity at UNGA76
The Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the UN, Prof. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, says Nigeria will join other world leaders to push for global COVID-19 vaccine equity […]