Stakeholders urge FG to wade into onions supply blockage
Stakeholders in the Agricultural sector has appealed to the Federal Government to wade into plan by the Onions Farmers Association to block supply of onions […]
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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 […]
Abductors of UniJos lecturer, Ella, demand N10m ransom
Abductors of Dr Dan Ella, a lecturer in the Department of Theatre Art, University of Jos, have demanded a ransom of N10 million to secure […]
NDLEA arrests 2 drug peddlers, seizes codeine, diazepam
The operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two drug dealers, Martins Ejiofor, 31 and Bala Mohammed, 33, with 24.450 kilogrammes […]
IRIAD joins global efforts to #EndCorruption
The Initiative for Research, Innovation and Advocacy in Development (IRIAD) has joined the international community in supporting the 2021 Special Session of the United Nations […]
Nasarawa Assembly confirms Yahaya NUDB boss
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Mr Mohammed Wada Yahaya as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of […]
Seplat pledges support to FG’s gas-to-power programme
Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc says it is making huge investments to increase gas production to support Nigeria’s gas-to-power programme. Mr Roger Brown, Chief Executive […]
Insecurity: local hunters advocate orthodox policing
A group of local hunters in Osun have called for collaboration with government at all levels on the use of orthodox policing system to tackle […]
JUSUN Strike: CSOs decry deplorable condition of prison inmates, suspects
Some Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Enugu State have decried the deplorable condition of awaiting trial inmates in correctional centers and police custody following the […]
Ex-envoy faults senate for rejecting clamour for brand new constitution
A former Nigerian envoy, Dr Nnamdi Onochie, has criticised members of the Senate for rejecting calls for lawmakers to push for the writing of a […]
We must eliminate HIV/AIDS by 2030 – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has called for a renewed global action to decisively address the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the African region and eliminate the disease by […]
FG designates 4 international airports special economic zones
The Federal Government has announced the designation of four international airports, as Special Economic Zones. The Minister of Aviation, Capt. Hadi Sirika, made this disclosure […]
Hong Kong welcomes IMF report reaffirming its position as global financial hub
The government of China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Wednesday welcomed a report of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that reaffirmed its position […]
Badaru appoints SA on media content
Gov. Muhammad Badaru of Jigawa has approved the appointment of Malam Habibu Muhammad, as his Special Assistant (SA), on media content development.Alhaji Adamu Fanini, Secretary […]
FG issues travel advisory to Nigerians
The Federal Government has issued travel advisory to Nigerians to Brazil, India, Turkey, citing risks from COVID-19. Mr Boss Mustapha, Chairman of the Presidential Steering […]
Niger Govt inaugurates 2021 fertilizer sales for farmers
The Niger Government has began the official sales and distribution of fertilizer for the 2021 wet season at the cost of N8,000 per bag. Gov. […]
Insecurity: North Central Forum demands Presidency in 2023
The North Central Peoples Forum (NCPF) has demanded for the President to come from the zone in 2023, because according to the forum, the zone represents […]
Bill to unbundle NIPOST passes 3rd reading in Senate
Senate on Tuesday at plenary passed the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) repeal and re-enactment bill, 2021. The bill, which seeks to unbundle NIPOST for efficient service […]
CAN, lawmaker condemn abduction of children over land dispute in Ebonyi
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Ebonyi on Tuesday condemned the abduction of children in Enyigba community in Abakaliki Local Government Area over a […]
Badagry council boss promises inclusive administration if re-elected
The Chairman, Badagry Local Government Area, Mr Olusegun Onilude, has promised inclusive administration if re-elected for second term in office. Onilude clinched the chairmanship ticket […]
Ondo FA urges coaches to acquire more knowledge
The Ondo State Football Association has urged coaches in the state to invest in training and retraining themselves to be abreast of the latest knowledge […]
Aide says no rift between Sylva, Akpabio over NDDC board
Mr Julius Bokoru, an aide to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, says there is no rift between the minister and that […]
Kaduna University suspends undergraduate academic activities indefinitely – Registrar
The Kaduna State University (KASU) on Tuesday, suspended academic activities for its undergraduate students indefinitely. KASU Registrar, Mr Samuel Manshop, disclosed this in a statement […]
UNDP to support Yobe on conflict de-escalation, resolution
The United Nations Development Project (UNDP) on Tuesday pledged to support Yobe government on conflict de-escalation and resolution.UNDP’s Community Engagement Analyst, Mr Ismail Bukar, disclosed […]
Akeredolu begins disbursing N97m bursary to over 7,000 students
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo, on Tuesday began disbursing N97 million as bursary to 7,449 students of the state origin in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions for […]