Malnutrition: UNICEF, Agency to train 6,255 mothers in Adamawa
The Adamawa Primary Healthcare Development Agency (ADPHCDA), in collaboration with UNICEF, says it will train 6,255 mothers on how to assess the nutritional status of […]
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Soyinka’s shocker: Solving Maths problems saved me from insanity during incarceration
Photo:Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka presenting cash and laptop gift to Aishat Kareem of Aminat International College, Obantoko, winner of 2020 JET Competition, while Ogun […]
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 […]
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 […]
NASS to sustain synergy with executive, judiciary—Orji Kalu
Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Kalu, said on Tuesday in Abuja that the National Assembly would sustain its cooperation with the executive and judiciary […]
Capacity building: NSITF rolls out new plans, strategies for staff
The management of Nigeria Social Insurance Trustfund (NSITF) has revealed plans to review its training structure for more effective and inclusive results. Executive Director Administration […]
Counsel youth on menace of drug abuse, cultism, Akran of Badagry urges NGOs
The Akran of Badagry, Aholu Menu Toyi 1, on Wednesday urged non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Nigeria to visit schools and counsel the youth on the […]
APC Nat. Women Leader unveils Digital Academy to empower 20m women
Mrs Stella Okotete, the National Women Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled a Progressive Women Digital Academy, to empower 20 million women in two years. […]
Fire destroys 20 lives, N5.6 m property in Kano
The Kano State Fire Service says 20 persons were killed and property worth N5.6 million destroyed in different fire incidents in the state in August.Mr […]
Group urges parties to consider women as governorship candidates in 2023
The Nigerian Feminist Forum (NFF), a pressure group, has urged political parties in the country to consider women as their governorship candidates in states and […]
GIS software changes learning, COVID-19 vaccination in UI- Experts
The use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software has changed the learning experience at the University of Ibadan and the deployment of COVID-19 vaccines, stakeholders […]
Be more proactive, creative in security management, NGE tells Government
….Fixes All Editors Conference on security for October The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has described the recent compromise of the security at the the […]
Surrendering terrorists and the burden of justice
By Sumaila Ogbaje The recent wave of surrender by the members of Boko Haram and Islamic States West African Province (ISWAP) terrorist groups and their […]
Attendant docked for allegedly stealing employer’s N7.8m
A filling station attendant, Muritala Sedenu, who allegedly stole N7.8 million from his employer, on Monday appeared in a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. […]
Senator Nnamani goes to school
By Paul Mumeh The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has embarked on its 2021 annual recess. Barring any unforeseen circumstances that may warrant […]
Nigeria can remain one strong, united country, says Atiku
By Chimezie Godfrey Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says it is possible for Nigerians to live as one united nation despite present challenges. He made […]
FCTA advocates legislation to empower traditional rulers
The FCT Administration has advised local, state and Federal Governments to enact legislations that recognise traditional rulers as stakeholders and instruments of conflict management and […]
Anambra 2021: Group urges support for APC’s Sen. Uba
The Media Team, Local Government Areas (LGAs) Campaign Coordinators for Sen. Andy Uba of Anambra All Progressives Congress (APC), has appealed for support in the […]
Ondo APC hails ban on tippers association
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has described as “timely and appropriate“ the government’s ban on the activities of Tipper and Quarry […]
Buhari reviews flood situation in 32 states, asks for better coordination with FG
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his sympathy to families and other victims of floods following continuing heavy rainfall over the last weeks which has affected […]
Cititrust wins big at Global Banking Awards
Cititrust Holdings Plc has won a trio of honours at the Global Banking and Finance Awards for demonstrating agility and value creation across different sectors […]
NGOs rehabilitate 250 human trafficking survivors
The Media Coalition and Awareness to Halt Trafficking (MeCAHT) and EXSIST in partnership with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Progress (NAPTIP) […]
NCC impounds pirated books, arrests 3 suspects in Suleja
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), in collaboration with armed policemen have arrested three suspected pirates and impounded 250 pirated copies of the Holy Bible in […]
IYD: NGO inaugurates women parliament in Kaduna
The Empowering Women for Excellence Initiative (EWEI), on Thursday, inaugurated a Women Parliament, to amplify voices of women and young girls about issues affecting them. […]
NDLEA intercepts G3 rifle with 78 rounds of live ammunition
The Chairman, NDLEA, retired Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, who said this during a news conference on Thursday in Abuja noted that the suspect would be […]