China’s progress exemplary to world, says Serbian parliament speaker
Serbia’s National Assembly Speaker Ivica Dacic has said that the Communist Party of China (CPC) has made the country’s progress exemplary to the whole world. […]
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Don urges FG to diversify energy mix with renewable energy source
A don, Prof. Adisa Bello has urged the Federal Government to diversify energy mix with renewable energy source. Bello, of Department of Mechanical Engineering, Abubakar […]
Politics: Decentralisation not permanent solution – Political scientist
A renowned political scientist, Prof. Adele Jinadu, says decentralisation of power among the federating units is never a challenge to good governance as it’s being […]
Police operational independence from political control unattainable – Retiring AIG
The retiring Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone XI, Osogbo, Mr Babatunde Ajani, has said that police operational independence from political control […]
Plateau:Gov. Lalong swears in acting president of customary court
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau on Tuesday sweared in the new Acting President of the Customary Court of the state, Mrs Blessing Dalyop. The swearing-in […]
Nigeria to move away from dependence on crude oil —NEPC
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) says Nigeria will soon move away from total dependence on crude oil to exporting non-oil resources and products. Mr […]
Litigants, lawyers, others express mixed reactions over JUSUN strike suspension
Some Abuja- based litigants, lawyers , court staff and vendors have have expressed mixed reactions over the suspension of the 64-day-old strike by the Judiciary […]
Lawyers disagree with CJN’s proposal on reduction of Supreme Court justices
Some lawyers have expressed divergent views on the submission of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Tanko Muhammad,for the reduction of Supreme Court Justices from […]
Constitution Review: NGO lauds CJN on proposal for judiciary reforms
The Initiative for Citizens’ Rights, Accountability and Development (ICRAD), a non-governmental organisation (NGO) has lauded the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Tanko Muhammad’s proposal […]
Asking TV, radio stations to deactivate Twitter accounts unlawful, SERAP tells NBC
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned “the patently unlawful and unconstitutional directive by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to all broadcast stations in […]
Smokers face 50% higher risk of developing COVID-19, other diseases – WHO
World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General, Dr Tedos Ghebreyesus, says smokers have up to a 50 per cent higher risk of developing severe diseases and death […]
NACCIMA confers award on Mohammed, Okonjo-Iweala, Adesina
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has conferred its Excellence Award on United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed. NACCIMA […]
1999 Constitution Review: NULGE wants INEC to conduct LG polls
The Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has urged the constitutional review committee to amend the constitution to allow the Independent National Electoral Commission […]
Jonathan foundation tasks African leaders on unity, good governance
The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF), has urged African leaders to prioritise unity and good governance in order to build a continent of peace and prosperity. […]
UK Culture Secretary says BBC must act fast to restore trust
Britain say the BBC must act fast to restore trust This was after a damning report into how it secured a 1995 interview with Princess […]
CLTC @70: Gowon harps on synergy with NYSC for growth of Youth
By Chimezie Godfrey Former Head of State and Elder statesman, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), has urged the Citizenship and Leadership Training Center (CLTC) to strengthen […]
TCN restores power in Kaduna as NLC suspends strike
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says it has restored power supply on most of its 33KVA feeders and that the Kaduna Distribution Company (KAEDCO) had indicated […]
CBN mulls 1m hectares of rice cultivation in 2021 – Emefiele
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, says the apex bank plans the cultivation of one million hectares of rice […]
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 […]
Osinbajo to represent Nigeria at Ugandan presidential inauguration
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will represent Nigeria at the sixth inauguration of President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda. Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant to the President on […]
Senator calls for adequate security to check kidnapping in schools
A former lawmaker, representing Kaduna Central, Sen. Shehu Sani, has called for adequate security around schools in the country to check the spate of kidnapping. […]
NGO offers food, free medical check ups for resident PWDs in FCT
An NGO, Gallant Women Ability Foundation (G-WAF), on Monday, distributed food items and offered free medical check ups for some Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in […]
NDE trains 360 unemployed Edo youths on apprenticeship
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has begun a three-month training of 360 unemployed youths in Edo as part of measures to reduce the nation’s unemployment […]
Bill for more seats for women in National, State Assemblies scales second reading
A bill for an Act to alter the provision of the 1999 Constitution to create additional special seats for women in the National and State […]
Osinbajo to represent Nigeria at Sierra Leone’s independence event
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will on Tuesday depart Abuja for Freetown to represent Nigeria at Sierra Leone’s 6oth Independence celebration. Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant […]