Police confirm death of hoodlum enforcing IPOB’s Sit-at-Home order
Police in Ebonyi on Monday confirmed the death of a suspected hoodlum in Abakaliki. Police spokesperson, DSP Loveth Odah, told the News Agency of Nigeria […]
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LASG seals Chinese firm, declares zero tolerance for safety violations
The Lagos State government has sealed a Chinese firm, Mingy Trading Company Ltd., for violating safety precautionary measures, that led to death of a 17-Year-old […]
Kwara, Plateau top open defecation population – FG
The Federal Government has identified Kwara and Plateau as the states with the highest population in open defecation. The Director, Water Quality Control and Sanitation, Ministry […]
Fintiri declares 3-day mourning in honour of Mbula Traditional Ruler
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has declared a three- day mourning period in honour of Mbula Traditional Ruler, Joel Joram-Fwa, who died on Sunday. This […]
Education: Senate President’s aide buys JAMB forms for 220 students in Ondo
Mr Oluwafemi Fadairo, Director of Administration to the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, on Monday purchased Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms for 220 candidates […]
Osinbajo has not declared interest in 2023 presidential race—Aide
The Office of the Vice President says permutations around 2023 presidential race is a distraction as Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has not declared interest to […]
Osinbajo graces Museveni’s inauguration in Kampala
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, alongside presidents of 11 countries on Wednesday in Kampala, attended the inauguration of re-elected Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni. The event, held […]
Cleric urges FG to declare state of emergency on drug abuse
A Zamfara-based Islamic scholar, Sheik Umar Kanoma, has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on drug and substance abuse in […]
AMAC Chairman denies sponsoring a protest against APC leadership
Mr Abdullahi Candido, Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) has denied sponsoring a protest against the leadership of All Progressives Congress (APC) over the party’s […]
Kaduna Assembly declares former Speaker’s seat vacant, suspends 4 members
The Kaduna State House Assembly has declared the seat of former Speaker, Aminu Abdullahi-Shagali, vacant. Abdullahi-Shagali who represents Sabongari constituency was removed as Speaker in […]
2023: INEC begins training personnel in Adamawa ahead elections
Ahead of the 2023 General Elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has commenced training of senior staff in Adamawa, in preparation for the polls. […]
Russian diplomat’s expulsion from Poland, Czech Republic serves U.S. interests – Moscow
Russian Foreign Ministry’s spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, on Monday said the expulsion of Russian diplomats serves the interests of the U.S. and not Poland’s or the […]
Prince William says “I will miss my grandpa” after Prince Philip’s death
The Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, has issued a statement in commemoration of Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, Prince Philip, who died this past Friday, saying […]
Insecurity: NSCDC trains 200 officers on CCTV surveillance
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Oyo State Command, on Tuesday began training of 200 officers on the use of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) […]
Free education policy has increased school enrolment in Ogun, Commissioner
Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, the Ogun Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, says the free education policy in the state has increased the enrolment of pupils […]
APC condemns attack on members in Kwara
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara has condemned the rising wave of violence in the state and series of attacks on its members. This […]
Ondo State not part of sovereign Yoruba nation – Akeredolu
Ondo State will not be part of the sovereign Yoruba State being agitated for by some groups, Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu declared in Monday in Akure. […]
Anti-corruption: Group urges three tiers of govts to partner EFCC
The Global Integrity Crusade Network (GICN), has urged the three tiers of government to partner with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to fight […]
Makinde inaugurates 11-man security taskforce in Oyo
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Monday inaugurated an 11-man state security taskforce, as part of measures to address the security challenges in the […]
FG to put mechanism to sustain innovation in public service
The Federal Government says it has taken a number of cautious steps to ensure a mechanism to support and sustain innovation in the public service […]
Troops Injured, ISWAP Fighters Killed in ‘Deadly Battle’ at Kukawa, Gudumbali
Some soldiers of the Nigerian military were feared ‘critically’ injured when terrorists belonging to the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) sect, yesterday, ambushed […]
APC S/Africa lauds FG, UK over Ibori loot, challenges Delta State government
APC, South Africa Chapter, on Thursday, commended the Federal Government and the UK for the planned repatriation 4.2 million Pounds (N2.4 billion) looted by James […]
2023: Ebonyi stakeholders harp on sustaining zoning arrangement
Stakeholders in Ebonyi have called for the sustenance of zoning arrangement in the distribution of key elective offices in the state for the 2023 general […]
FG declares Zamfara `no fly zone’, announces total ban on mining activities
The Federal Government has announced a complete ban on mining activities in Zamfara, declaring the state as “no fly zone’’. The National Security Adviser (NSO), […]
Activities resume at Ondo State’s varsity as non teaching staff suspend strike
Activities resumed fully at the Ondo state-owned Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, on Tuesday. This followed the suspension of a three-week […]