FG restates resolve to return refugees to Nigeria
By Chimezie Godfrey The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Farouq says the federal government is determined to ensure that Nigerian […]
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UNICEF urges Oyo residents to dismiss myths, misconception about COVID-19 vaccine
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged residents of Oyo State and the country in general to dismiss myths and misconceptions being spread about […]
12.5m Nigerians have access to potable water — FG
No fewer than 12.5 million Nigerians have improved access to potable water in the last six years of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. The Minister of […]
FG to intensify massive awareness on Ozone layer protection
The Federal Government on Thursday expressed commitment to intensify efforts in creating massive awareness on importance of ozone layer protection through effective collaboration with relevant […]
AfCFTA: Public, private partnership important for Nigeria’s success — Minister
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Niyi Adebayo, has emphasised the importance of public/private partnership to drive Nigeria’s success in the Africa Continental […]
NAN MD seeks amendment of agency’s 45-year-old Act
Mr Buki Ponle, Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), has appealed to the National Assembly to amend the Act establishing the agency. […]
Delay in passing anti-opengrazing law coup against our people – Igbo Elders
By Chimezie Godfrey The Igbo Elders Consultative Forum has decried the tactical delay and reluctant of some states in the South-East to pass anti open […]
Indian military seeks to strengthen ties with Nigerian Army
A delegation Indian Scoping has expressed the readiness of the Indian Armed Forces to strengthen defence ties with the Nigerian Army in furtherance of the […]
NEDC flags off construction of 500 housing units in Bauchi
North-East Development Commission (NEDC) in collaboration with the Bauchi State Government has commenced the construction of 500 mass housing units in Bauchi, to address housing […]
Adamawa SIEC fixes Dec. 4 for LG elections
Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC) has fixed Dec. 4, for the local government council elections in the state.Mr. Daniel Zira, spokesman of the commission […]
Our objective is to promote women’s football – Aisha Buhari
The First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, says the objective of the ongoing Aisha Buhari Invitational Women’s football tournament was to promote football among women and […]
Electoral Hub calls for sustained efforts to promote democracy
By Chimezie Godfrey The Initiative for Research, Innovation and Advocacy in Development (IRIAD) and The Electoral Hub has urged governments around the world to make […]
Legislature: El Rufai advocates financial autonomy, sends bills to KDHA
Governor Nasir El Rufai has submitted a bill to Kaduna State House of Assembly to ensure autonomy of the legislative arm of government, to enable […]
Let’s ensure that ‘when President is a man, VP should be a woman …’ – Lois Auta
Lois Auta, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cedar Seed Foundation,speaks on gender issues in an interview with Taiwo Adeleye of Women Radio.Excerpts: Why is […]
Ban on Twitter to be lifted soon – FG
The Federal Government says the ban on microblogging giant Twitter will soon be lifted. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, confirmed this […]
CSCAN Verifies 115 NDDC Projects, claims Commission unable to account for N15.3bn
By Chimezie Godfrey The Civil Society Coalition on Audit in Nigeria (CSCAN), says it has physically verified 115 projects of 176 NDDC contracts highlighted in […]
‘Nigerian law enforcement system, aiding impunity of human traffickers’ – House of Rep Committee Chair, Akande-Sadipe
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has berated the Nigerian law enforcement agencies, the Police Force and the weak Judicial […]
Senate passes bill to establish medical sciences varsity in Iyin-Ekiti
The Senate on Wednesday passed a bill for the establishment of the Federal University of Health and Medical Sciences, Iyin-Ekiti, in Ekiti. The passage followed […]
7 people killed over witchcraft in Adamawa – Police
Police in Adamawa have confirmed the killing of seven people over allegation of witchcraft at Dasin Bwate village in Fufore Local Government Area (LGA) of […]
Lawyer urges Buhari to appoint FCT indigene as minister
President Muhammadu Buhari has been urged to consider the appointment of an indigene of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, as a cabinet minister.A constitutional […]
Jonathan urges African Leaders to protect continent’s democracies
The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) has called on African leaders to safeguard democracies in the continent through the adherence to the rule of law and […]
NCAA moves to tackle shortage of safety inspectors
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says it has taken steps to tackle the shortage of safety and airworthiness inspectors to meet the growing demand […]
Security, peaceful coexistence my priority in Osun — Oyetola
Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun says his administration is committed to peaceful coexistence as well as security of lives and property in the state.Oyetola said […]
Don urges FG to re-introduce handwriting in schools
A Don, Dr Solomon Mangvwat, has urged the Federal Government to re-introduce handwriting in the curricula of Nigerian schools, at all levels. Mangvwat, who is the Dean […]
Tallen calls for support for families, communities to end GBV
The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen, has called for stakeholders’ collaboration to support families and communities to respond adequately to Gender Based Violence […]