Sports Ministry appoints Mikel Obi as Ambassador
The Minister for Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, on Friday commended the dedication of former Super Eagles Captain, John Mikel Obi. He also announced […]
developmen
APC Nasarawa stakeholders drum support for Sule
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Wakama community, Nasarawa State have drummed support for Gov. Abdullahi Sule in his development strides. They said […]
NCoS, NGOs to ensure inmates write 2021 UTME – Spokesman
Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) in Lagos says it is working with NGOs to ensure that the inmates for 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) at Ikoyi Custodial […]
Malnutrition: Kaduna Govt. challenges LG nutrition officers on improved indices
The Kaduna State Government on Friday challenged the Nutrition Focal Persons in the 23 Local Government Areas on commitment to duty and improve the nutrition […]
SOSG Approves N27 B 2021 Supplementary Budget
Sokoto state executive council under the chairmanship of Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal on Thursday approved over N27 billion for 2021 supplementary budget. The state Commissioner […]
IFAD lifts 1,040 farmers out of poverty in Enugu
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) says it directly lifted no fewer than 1,040 dry season farmers out of poverty in Enugu State. The […]
Nasarawa health workers will not call off strike – Official
The Coalition of Nasarawa State Health Professionals Association (CNSHPA)will mot call off its strike inspite of signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the state government to end the […]
Don’t borrow money without State Govt.’s approval, Wike warns new LG Chairmen.
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Thursday warned newly sworn-in Chairmen of Local Government Areas in the state againt borrowing money from financial institutions without […]
Group protests alleged multiple taxes in Ebonyi Rice Mill
Millers Association in Ebonyi Thursday protested against the alleged state government’s multiple taxes in the Rice Mill Market.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that […]
Okowa sends names of 18 commissioner nominees to Delta assembly
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Thursday forwarded the names of 18 nominees for appointment as commissioners to the state house of assembly for screening […]
FRSC appeals to Ogun govt. to repair bad roads
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ifo Unit Command, has appealed to the Ogun government to urgently repair bad roads around the area to ease […]
UNICEF supports Kaduna with over 3m vitamin A capsules
The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has supported Kaduna State with more than three million Vitamin A capsules for distribution during the Maternal, Newborn and […]
NLNG Train 7 project, game changer for gas utilisation- IPMAN
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) says the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) ‘Train 7’ project, is a game changer for gas utilisation […]
Don’t reassign Abdulrasheed Maina’s case to another judge, EFCC urges Chief Judge
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court (FHC), Justice John Tsoho, not to reassign Abdulrasheed […]
JOHESU-UITH embarks on 3-day warning strike
Members of the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU), University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) chapter, on Wednesday embarked on a three-day warning strike to press […]
Forum says monitoring of govt projects key to effective service delivery
Nigerians have been urged to own and monitor government projects in their vicinities for effective service delivery. The stakeholders made the call at a “Peering […]
NDPHC, Ministry collaborate on small, medium hydro projects
The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) says it is seeking the support of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources to develop small and medium […]
Governing Council promises to take FCE, Technical to next level
Alhaji Adamu Muazu, Chairman of the newly inaugurated Governing Council of the Federal College of Education (FCE) Technical, Akoka, Lagos, has assured of improving the […]
Buhari’s administration encourages local entrepreneurs through technological initiative – SGF
Mr Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for the efforts of his administration to encourage […]
Cleric cautions Nigerians against inflammatory statements
Rev. Kufre Abasi-Eyo, Lead Pastor, Winners House of Faith Church International (WIHOFA), has urged Nigerians to assume ownership of the country and contribute towards its […]
SON, NESREA collaborate on environmental standards
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) will strengthen collaboration to regulate electronic waste in the […]
FG flags-off sensitisation ahead of airborne geophysical survey in Kwara
The Ministry of Mines and Steel Development flagged off its airborne geophysical survey activity sensitisation programme in Kwara on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria […]
Governors to hold virtual meeting on judicial, legislative autonomy
The Governors of the 36 states of the federation plan to hold a virtual meeting on Wednesday to further discuss the issue of financial autonomy […]
Police arrest 7 suspected cult members in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State has arrested seven suspected cult members and recovered some dangerous weapons from them. This is contained in a statement […]
Nigeria needs unifying, proactive leaders — Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the current challenges affecting the country require proactive leaders who are prepared to bring Nigerians together. Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, […]