Gombe motor park project to be completed soon – Yahaya
Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has assured that the Gombe Mega Motor Park project would soon be completed. Yahaya stated this while inspecting ongoing […]
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Adamawa govt. committed to restoration of Sukur cultural landscape–Fintiri
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa says his administration is committed to the development and restoration of the Sukur cultural landscape in the state. Fintiri said […]
TETFund spends N9bn on research – Executive Secretary
Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) says it has spent N9 billion on public tertiary institutions in the country to enable them undertake research in various […]
INEC schedules Lere Federal Constituency by-election in Kaduna State for Aug.14
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Aug. 14 for Lere Federal Constituency by-election in Kaduna State. Mr Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner and […]
FG hands over 7 rehabilitated irrigation sectors to Kano farmers
The Minister of Water Resources, Mr Suleiman Adamu, has handed over seven completed irrigation sectors to farmers under the Kano Irrigation Scheme (KRIS). The Minister, […]
Family to Police: Go beyond Chidinma’s arrest in Ataga’s murder
The family of late Michael Usifo Ataga has issued a statement calling for an in-depth investigation of the murder of Usifo Ataga and urged the […]
CAF says media should be free to report football matches
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) says there is the need for the media to be free to report matches on the continent without fear […]
Lagos leads chart as Nigeria records 44 new COVID-19 infections
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC), has recorded 44 new COVID-19 cases with Lagos state leading the daily infection chart. The NCDC disclosed this […]
June 12: Lalong administration constructs 200 schools in 2 years
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau says is administration has established and constructed more than 200 schools spread across 17 local government areas of the state […]
Federal High Court issues new practice direction for filing of processes as workers resume
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court (FHC), Justice John Tsoho, has issued a new practice direction on exemption of payment of default fees […]
CP enforces suspension of tinted permit
The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State, Mr Mohammed Aliyu, has ordered police operatives to strictly comply with the order suspending the issuance of spy number […]
China steps up efforts to protect minors
A circular has been issued by the state council to enhance the protection of juveniles in China, a senior official said on Tuesday. The move […]
Herdsman rescues Chinese ultramarathon survivor, shelters victim in cave
A Chinese herdsman rescued long-distance runner, Zhang Xiaotao, who was in the leading pack of the ultra-marathon race in China in which 21 people died. […]
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 […]
Long work hours increase death risk from heart disease, stroke—-WHO, ILO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO), say 745, 000 deaths from stroke and ischemic heart disease occurred in 2016. WHO, […]
Forum demands probe of Prof. Akintoye’s letter on alleged plans to attack S/West
The Yoruba Appraisal Forum (YAP) has urged Security Agencies to probe Prof. Banji Akintoye’s claim of alleged plans by some terrorists to attack the South […]
INEC slates June 19 for Gwaram Federal Constituency by-election in Jigawa
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has slated Saturday, June 19 for Gwaram Federal Constituency by-election in Jigawa. Mr Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner and […]
WHO publishes recommendation on maximum salt levels in foods
The World Health Organisation (WHO), on Wednesday, recommends that personal daily salt intake should not exceed five grammes. The recommendation is based on the fact […]
Lagos govt. adopts wet season technology for road maintenance
The Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC) says it now uses cold mix asphalt to ensure uninterrupted road maintenance during the rainy season. The General […]
FRSC mulls review of spy, covered numbers to curb criminality
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, has proposed the redesigning of spy number plates and stoppage of covered number plates […]
Sanwo-Olu constructs 51 roads, rehabilitates 632 others in 2 years
The Lagos State government on Tuesday said it built 51 roads within two years of the governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration with 43 more ongoing across […]
Meningitis: 50% of patients will die if untreated – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says 50 per cent of meningitis patients will die if untreated. Dr Pricillia Ibekwe, the Director of Special […]
New Police AIG Zone 5 assumes office
Mr Isaac Akinmoyede has assumed office as the new Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police in charge of Zone 5. The zone covers Edo and […]
Why NDLEA is going after illicit drugs’ production labs – Marwa
The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) retired, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, has justified the agency’s offensive action against illicit drugs’ production laboratories and […]
Osinbajo inaugurates ESP’s solar power programme in Jigawa
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will on Friday inaugurate the Solar Power Naija programme in Jigawa, commencing with the Jangefe community which will get 1,000 Solar […]