NAPTIP rescues 54 victims, arrests 53 suspects in Kano
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it rescued 54 victims in Kano State form January to to date.Mr Abdullahi […]
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COVID-19: NCDC confirms 84 new infections from 13 States
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 84 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 163,736 […]
NSF: MOC member gives Edo Govt pass mark
Mr Bode Durotoye, the Chairman, Game Services, Edo 2020, has scored the Edo Government high in the organisation of the 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) […]
Stop using smoking scenes in movies, NGOs urge entertainment stakeholders
Two Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) have called on relevant stakeholders in the entertainment industry to stop using smoking scenes in movies, music videos and product placements. […]
JUSUN strike: Kano, Oyo State, Lagos courts shut
In compliance with the nationwide strike embarked on by judiciary workers under the aegis of Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), all courts in Kano, […]
NMA pleads with FG to respond to doctors’ needs
Dr Enema Amodu, the Chairman of Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), FCT chapter, on Sunday, pleaded with Federal Government to respond to the needs of health […]
Easter: Oyetola urges Christian faithful to emulate Jesus’ virtues of love, humility
Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun has urged Christian faithful to emulate Jesus’ virtues of love, sacrifice, humility and perseverance, as they celebrated Easter. Oyetola said […]
Cleric urges Nigerians to unite, build peaceful country
The Archbishop of Lagos, Bishop Adewale Martins, on Saturday charged Nigerians from all walks of life to unite and work assiduously to build a peaceful […]
Easter: Group urges Nigerians to pray for Armed Forces
The Tinubu Support Group (TSG) has urged Nigerians to use the Easter celebration to pray for the safety and wellbeing of the Armed Forces and […]
COVID-19: NCDC records 106 new infections, total now 162,997
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 106 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 162,997. […]
APC Diaspora members demand zonal level recognition of chapter in party’s constitution
The All Progressives Congress (APC) members in the Diaspora have demanded full Zonal Caucus Level Recognition, equivalent to that of geo political zones in Nigeria, […]
COVID-19: NCDC registers 48 new infections, total now 162,641
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has registered 48 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 162,641. […]
Sani Bello eulogizes APC stalwart, Tinubu at 69
Niger State Governor and Chairman North Central Governors Forum Abubakar Sani Bello has described Senator (Dr.) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a visionary and transformative […]
Insecurity: NYCN advises President Buhari to convene national dialogue
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), on Thursday appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to assemble a comprehensive stakeholders’ national dialogue as a necessary stride […]
APC ‘ll take over Enugu in 2023 – Zwingina
Sen. Jonathan Zwingina, Chairman, All Progressive Congress (APC) Registration and Revalidation Committee in Enugu State, has expressed confidence that the party will take over the […]
China issues guide for compulsory education evaluation
Chinese authorities have issued a document on the guide for evaluation of the quality of the country’s compulsory education. This is in a bid to […]
NEPC seeks Edo govts. support on pineapple exportation
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has solicited support from the Edo government to enable local farmers in the state to boost pineapple exportation. Mr […]
No fund missing in military pensions, says Military Pensions Board
The Military Pensions Board (MPB) has dismissed the allegation of missing N2.5 billion military pensions fund, describing the publications as outrageous and spurious. The Public […]
Don’t scrap equalisation fund, IPMAN tells FG
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), has appealed to the Federal Government not to yield to calls to scrap the Petroleum Equalisation Fund […]
Group supports orphans, vulnerable children in 2 states
An NGO, the Green Pasture and Home Initiative (GPHI), says it has offered support for orphans and vulnerable children in Kano and Ondo States. The […]
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) […]
Buhari congratulates Amaju Pinnick on FIFA Council election
President Muhammadu Buhari has applauded Mr Amaju Pinnick, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), on his election into the FIFA Executive Council, the […]
Biden: U.S. on track to give 100m jabs in first 60 days of presidency
President Joe Biden says the United States is on track to deliver 100 million jabs to Americans in his first 60 days in office. “When […]
13 CSOs vow to tackle water scarcity in Enugu State
No fewer than 13 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have resolved to tackle and end water scarcity in Enugu State, especially within the metropolis. The News […]
Biden marks pandemic anniversary with first prime-time speech
US President Joe Biden delivered his first prime-time address on Thursday to commemorate one year since the pandemic began shutting down much of the nation’s […]