NUT election: Candidate cries “foul“ over disqualification
Mr Felix Aiyenigba, Chairmanship candidate for Ijumu Branch of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Kogi Wing, has petitioned the national and state executives over […]
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NCDC pledges to facilitate equitable COVID-19 vaccine access
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has pledged to work with relevant stakeholders to facilitate equitable COVID-19 vaccine access. Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu gave the […]
Kyari tasks NNPC Greenfield Refinery Ltd Board on fuel importation
(Photo: The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari (middle) flanked by members of the Board of the NNPC […]
FG moves to declare Day for Senior Citizens
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, has given assurance that a special national day for senior citizens […]
Women urge Kaduna State Govt. to improve maternal, newborn healthcare services
Some women in Kaduna North Senatorial District on Tuesday urgedthe state government to improve healthcare services for women and children in Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs). […]
Sen. Dickson says petition against him frivolous
Sen. Seriake Dickson has described the allegations contained in the petition over which he was questioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on […]
Marketers kick as DPR explains why FG reimposed VAT on LPG importation
The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM), has appealed to the Federal Government to reconsider the imposition of Value Added Tax on imported […]
Man ends marriage over wife’s alleged witchcraft
An Igando Customary Court in Lagos on Tuesday dissolved the 29-year- old marriage of a 60-year-old trader, Mr Femi Olatunde, who accused his wife of […]
Cholera: Springs Aid Foundation embarks on door-to-door campaign in FCT
As Cholera continues to ravage some communities in the country, Springs Aid Foundation has embarked on a door-to-door campaign to stem the spread of the […]
Cross River North senatorial district bye-election judgment: CSO urges investigation
The Global Centre for Conscious Living Against Corruption, has urged the relevant authorities to investigate the judgment delivered on Cross River North senatorial district bye-election. […]
Rivers LG declares wild elephants, hippos endangered species
Mr Erastus Awortu, Chairman, Andoni local government area in Rivers has declared wild elephants, hippopotamus and other forest reserves in the area as endangered species. […]
LG polls: PDP suit challenging our power is a nullity – PLASIEC tells court
The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) on Thursday described the suit by the PDP challenging its power as a “nullity”. Chief Garba Pwul, SAN, […]
UNICEF urges proactive measures to end FGM
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for more proactive measures to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Imo. Victor Atuchukwu, the fund’s Child Protection […]
Appeal Court declares Rep. Agom-Jarigbe Senator-elect for C/River North
The Court of Appeal in Calabar on Friday declared Rep. Jerigbe Agom-Jerigbe as the duly elected Senator for Cross River North senatorial district. The Court […]
ESWAMA caution residents against cash payments of sanitation fees
Enugu State Government has cautioned residents of the state against making cash payments of sanitation fees to unauthorized persons who posed as its contractors.The Managing […]
LG poll: Adesina wins Ikorodu LG chairmanship election
The returning officer, Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission(LASIEC), Mr Olumide Metilelu, on Saturday declared All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of chairmanship election in Ikorodu Local […]
2020 Tokyo Olympics: Patriotic and political lessons for Nigeria and Africa, By Dr Ogbonna Onyeisi
Today, Friday, July 23, 2021, athletes and officials from 189 countries will gather in Tokyo Japan for the opening ceremony of 2020 Tokyo Olympics. This […]
IPMAN says tanker driver’s strike can cause petrol scarcity in Rivers
Mr Joseph Ebele, Chairman, Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Rivers chapter has said that the ongoing Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union (PTD) strike can […]
NCS confirms 3 personnel, soldier injured in attack by smugglers
Three officers of the Nigeria Customs Service(NCS), and a soldier were injured in an attack by smugglers at Igbo Ora area of Ibarapa Local Government, […]
Eld-el-Kabir: FRSC deploys 1,170 officials in Anambra
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra says it will deployed 1,170 personnel on patrol of highways during the Eld-el-Kabir celebration. The state’s FRSC […]
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 […]
Fertility rate in Nigeria too high – Don says
Prof. Josiah Mutihir, a consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with the University of Jos Teaching Hospital, has said that Nigeria’s fertility rate was too high and […]
Committal proceeding: Court fixes Sept. 8 to hear JB GM’s objection
An FCT High Court has fixed Sept. 8 to hear a preliminary objection filed by Lars Richter, General Manager, Julius Berger Plc in a committal proceeding. […]
Lai Mohammed funded Kwara Assembly members’ election – Fin Sec
The Financial Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara, Mr Mohammed Tajudeen, on Monday declared that Alhaji Lai Mohammed funded the election of […]
2 Cross River PDP lawmakers defect to APC
Two members of the House of Representatives from Cross River, Rep. Legor Idagbo and Rep. Michael Etaba have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) […]