NGO trains Kebbi food processors on basic nutrition, food safety
Scaling Up Nutrition Business Network (SBN), an NGO, has organised a two-day training for food processors in Kebbi State on basic nutrition and food safety. […]
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World Bank, AU to deploy vaccines for 400m Africans
The World Bank (WB) and the African Union (AU)’s COVID-19 Africa Vaccine Acquisition Task Team (AVATT) have announced a decision to work together to deploy […]
We must sustain democracy we fought for, Uba Sani vows
Senator Uba Sani representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District has said that Nigeria’s democratic journey has been tortuous, and vowed that it must be protected. The […]
Deep Blue project: Benchmark for maritime security – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari said the Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection Infrastructure Project, popularly known as the Deep Blue project, was the benchmark for maritime […]
NLC kicks against privatisation of education
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has kicked against the privatisation of education in the country. The NLC President, Mr Ayuba Wabba made this known at […]
President Buhari extols late Gen. Dogonyaro’s virtues
President Muhammadu Buhari has extolled the military qualities of late Lt.-Gen. Joshua Dogonyaro, a one-time Chief of Defence Staff, days after describing him as one […]
I’m fine, Charly Boy says after surviving scooter accident
Maverick showbiz man and social activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, says he is now hale and hearty after media reports that he […]
COVID-19 Vaccination: OYSG rolls out 2nd soon – official
The Oyo State Government says it will roll out the second phase of the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination campaign in the last week of May. […]
Ukrainian experts say nuclear process at Chernobyl NPP under control
The fission reactions in uranium fuel masses of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), reported earlier by foreign and local media, pose no danger. The […]
Group urges appointment of career civil servants as Permanent Secretaries
The New Era for Sustainable Leadership and Accountability Initiative (NESLAI), an NGO has urged the Federal Government to appoint career civil servants as Permanent Secretaries for efficiency. The […]
You’ll have nothing to worry about, if you’re upright, Group tells Wike
The Movement for the Survival of the Ijaw Ethnic Nationality in Niger Delta (MOSIEND), says Governor Nyesom Wike will have nothing to worry about if […]
End to pandemic not likely in 2021 – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) believes it is unlikely the Coronavirus pandemic （COVID-19）will come to an end by the end of 2021. “I think it […]
Bala and Ortom: Time for Statesmanship, By Issa Aremu
It amounts to saying the obvious to accept that Governor Bala Mohammed (born 5 October 1958) is the 4th democratically elected governor of Bauchi State. […]
NOA urges religious leaders to love and tolerate one another
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Wednesday urged religious leaders to love and tolerate one another in order to ensure peaceful coexistence among religious groups […]
Benin Stormwater Project: Situating Godwin Obaseki’s self-indicting verdict in the proper context
By Osaro Osayande On Monday, February 22, 2021, Edo Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki decided to remind Nigerians that there is a government in the state’s […]
Zulum lauds Army onslaught to recover Marte from insurgents
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has lauded the latest onslaught by the Nigerian Army to recapture Marte, the headquarters of Marte Local Government Area of […]
From Kankara to Kagara: The deification of banditry, By Dakuku Peterside
The recent abduction of 27 pupils and 15 workers of Government Science College, Kagara, Niger State by armed bandits is another demonstration of the […]
2023 Elections: Benue’s rumour mills, made-up crisis and negative narratives
By Fred Igbayima Although it is literally a long way off to real 2023 politicking for anyone to imagine any serious political squabble when […]
33 years of Road safety Administration, Traffic Management in Nigeria: Journey so far
By Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM( Bisi Kazeem fsi The ugly narrative of Road Traffic crashes in the early 70s changed through Federal Government’s resilience […]
NOA tasks religious leaders on messages of COVID-19 safety protocols
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Jigawa has appealed to religious leaders in the state to continue to mainstream messages of COVID-19 safety protocols […]
NDLEA, Shippers Council collaborate for better service delivery at the ports
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA and the Nigerian Shippers Council, NSC, have agreed to collaborate on ridding the Nigerian Ports of criminality, […]
Improve case definition for Ebola, Expert urges FG
Health expert, Dr Iorhen Akase, has urged the Federal Government to update and publicise the case definition of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) to aid […]
Judiciary, enforcement critical in corruption fight- Customs boss
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), retired Col. Hameed Ali, says the Nigerian judiciary is a critical element in the fight against corruption. […]
Lagos Community stages protest at Assembly complex, demands compensation over demolished property
No fewer than 200 residents of Oke-Egan Community, Eleko Area of Ajah in Lagos, on Friday stormed the state House of Assembly complex, demanding […]
FEC approves N9.4bn to complete digital switch-over
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday approved N9.43 billion to complete the digital switch over, which had […]