Sierra Leone’s road safety authority seeks FRSC’s support
The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has called on its Nigerian counterpart to assist it in strengthening and building its road management authority. The […]
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Federal University Dutsin-ma dispels rumour of attack, abduction of students
The Federal University, Dutsin-ma, in Katsina State, has debunked social media report of an attack on the institution and abduction of students by bandits.Mr Habibu […]
1 in 4 Nigerians suffer mental disorder, says physiologist
Prof. Bamidele Owoyele, the President, the Ilorin Neuroscience Group (ING) says one out of every four Nigerians suffer one form of mental disorder or the […]
NCAA tasks airline operators on safety procedures
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has called on airlines operating in the country to intensify their efforts at complying with the industry’s safety procedures […]
NIHOTOUR DG mourns FTAN president
Alhaji Nura Kangiwa, Director-General, National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has mourned Alhaji Saleh Rabo, President, Federation of Tourism Association of Nigeria (FTAN). Kangiwa […]
Fire guts Oro central market in Kwara
Fire has gutted about 30 shops at the Oro Central Market in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports […]
Ramadan: Matawalle congratulates Muslims, calls for prayers
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has congratulated the Muslim faithful as they begin this year’s Ramadan fast on Tuesday. This is contained in a statement […]
Relapse, major challenge in treatment of psychiatric ailments – Expert
Dr Oluwayemi Ogun, Medical Director, Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Yaba, has identified relapse as a major challenge in the management and treatment of psychiatric ailments. Ogun, […]
Kebbi Emirs laud President Buhari on HYPPADEC take-off
Emirs in Kebbi State have lauded President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration for ensuring the take-off of the Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC) to address […]
NSF 2020: Lagos State athlete dedicates medal to team, coaches, officials
Arinola Abdullateef, who won a gold medal in Taekwondo at the ongoing 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) has dedicated the medal to the Lagos State […]
Disability group mourns Chukwuma Innocent
Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has expressed shock over the death of Mr Chukwuma Innocent, describing it as a huge […]
Troops rescue 5 abducted Kaduna college students – Army
Troops of I Division FCC Nigerian Army has rescued five of the students of the College of Forestry Mechanisation, Afaka, Kaduna who were kidnapped by […]
Military, security agencies dislodge criminal elements in Akwa Ibom – Army
The Nigerian Army says the military and other security agencies have successfully dislodged criminal elements that had been terroririsng Ntak Ikot Akpan area in Akwa […]
Wreckage of crashed NAF Alpha Jet not found in Bama – NAF
By Chimezie Godfrey The Nigerian Air Force has said that the wreckage of the crashed NAF Alpha Jet was not found in Bama as reported […]
CHRICED mourns Odumakin, Chukwuma, describes deaths as irreparable loss
By Chimezie Godfrey The Resource Centre for Human Rights & Civic Education (CHRICED) deeply mourns the passing of Comrades Yinka Odumakin and Innocent Chukwuma. This […]
Army denies lopsidedness in recruitment — Brig.-Gen. Yerima
The Nigeria Army has dismissed allegations of lopsidedness in its recruitment and enlistment processes, saying that it fully complied with the Federal Character principle in […]
Kwara fire service cautions motorists against panic buying of petrol
The Director of the Kwara Fire Service, Mr John Olumuyiwa, has cautioned commercial vehicle operators in the state to desist from panic buying of petrol […]
Medical Director urges Epe residents to embrace state’s health scheme
Dr Bamidele Mustapha, the Medical Director of Epe General Hospital, has urged the residents of Epe Division to subscribe to the Lagos State Health Insurance […]
COVID-19: Biden urges Americans to maintain precautions amid signs of new surge
U.S. President Joe Biden implored Americans to maintain precautions and expanded federal efforts to vaccinate the country as signs of a potential new surge in […]
Buhari, Osinbajo, Sylva for “Decade of Gas” conference
By Chimezie Godfrey President Muhammadu Buhari, alongside Vice President Yemi Osibajo and the Minister of Stater for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva will feature in the […]
Buhari reappoints Dikko Radda as SMEDAN D-G
President Muhammadu Buhari has reappointed Dr Dikko Radda as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria(SMEDAN) for another […]
Defence Chief seeks more legislative support for armed forces
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, has solicited the support and trust of the National Assembly for the Armed Forces of Nigeria […]
NPHCDA to NEC: COVID-19 vaccines delivered to 35 states
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), updating the National Economic Council (NEC) on the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, says the Oxford-Astrazeneca vaccines had been […]
NYSC, symbol of unity- Director says
The Director of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Southwest Area Office, Mr Emmanuel Attah has described the NYSC as one of the symbols of unity […]
Navy releases list of successful candidates for DSSC Course 28
The Nigerian Navy (NN) has released the list of successful candidates for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 28. The Director of Information, Naval […]