National Assembly to re-consider discarded gender bill- Ikpeazu
Ms Linda Ikpeazu, a lawmaker representing Nigeria at the ECOWAS Parliament, has said that the five Gender Equity Bills that were initially discarded by the […]
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Anambra poll: Women Arise tasks INEC on free, fair, credible election
The Women Arise for Change Initiative has tasked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to consolidate on the nation’s electoral evolution by ensuring fair, credible […]
Alleged passport seizure: Court to hear El-Zakzaky, wife’s N4bn suit against DSS, AGF Jan. 19
A Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed Jan. 19, 2022, for hearing the suit filed by Leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Sheik […]
Alleged N1.7bn Fraud: Court Dismisses First Nation Airways MD, Kayode Odukoya’s No-case Submission
Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, has ordered Kayode Odukoya, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of First Nation Airways Limited, who is […]
Gridlock on Enugu-Onitsha expressway may hinder fuel supply to S’East – IPMAN
Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) says movement of petroleum products within the South-East zone is being greatly hindered by the condition of some […]
Senate seeks Improved Funding for ICPC
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes, Senator Suleiman Abdu Kwari, has emphasized the need for improved funding for the Independent Corrupt Practices […]
Onyema calls for upward review of salaries of NCAA staffers
The Chairman of Air Peace, Mr Allen Onyema, has called for an upward review of salaries of staff of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) […]
Nigeria records 159 new COVID-19 cases, zero death
Nigeria on Tuesday recorded 159 new cases of COVID-19 in 13 States and the FCT. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control(NCDC) disclosed this on its […]
Media undermining its watchdog role – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says the Nigerian media is undermining its watchdog role by engaging in some activities preventing it […]
Economic Summit: Lalong says inclusive governance critical to peace, development
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has stressed that inclusive governance is critical to peace and development across the nation. The governor stated this during his […]
NCDC announces five additional COVID-19 deaths, 176 new infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has registered five more COVID-19 deaths and additional 176 new infections in 11 states and the FCT. The […]
Human Trafficking: NAPTIP solicits more cooperation of the international community
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has called for more and continued support of the international community in the fight […]
Eid-Eid-el-Maulud: FCT Minister urges Muslims to be peaceful
The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, has urged Muslims in the territory to adhere to the cardinal principle of peace upon which the religion of […]
SERAP sues Buhari, wants court to declare ‘plan to monitor WhatsApp messages illegal’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari, asking the court to “declare illegal and unconstitutional the plan by […]
Kwara NSCDC armed personnel undergo psychological evaluation
Officials from National headquarters of the Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Forensic and Behavioral Unit have conducted a psychological profiling and forensic evaluation […]
COVID-19: Lagos records 2 deaths, 68 infections in 2 days
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says the state recorded two COVID-19 related deaths and 68 infections from Oct. 9 to Oct. […]
NPC issues 188,352 birth certificates in Adamawa
The National Population Commission (NPC) in Adamawa issued no fewer than 185,352 birth certificates to children under five years between January and August. Mr Abubakar […]
COVID-19: NCDC registers 9 deaths, 284 new infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has registered 284 additional COVID-19 infections with nine related deaths across 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory […]
APC strategises ahead of Osun guber poll
The Osun chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) says it is working towards boosting its membership base, to ensure victory at the state 2022 governorship […]
Kalu commends NUJ for re-electing Isiguzo as president
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has congratulated the re-elected President of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr Chris Isiguzo, on his […]
Okowa felicitates Enabulele, WMA President-Elect
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has congratulated Dr Osahon Enabulele on his emergenceas President-Elect of World Medical Association (WMA). The felicitation message is in a […]
Senate confirms appointment of 4 nominees for Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission
The Senate has confirmed President Muhammadu Buhari’s four nominees for appointment as Chairman, Chief Executive and Executive Commissioners of the Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission (NURC). […]
PDP reinstates Sa’idu as Kebbi State Chairman
The National Headquarters of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has restored the embattled Kebbi State Chairman of the party, Malam Haruna Sa’idu, to his position. This […]
Deploy advanced artificial intelligence to combat insecurity, Reps tasks DSS
The House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence has urged the Department of State Security (DSS) to explore artificial intelligence and other advanced […]
USAID donates ICT equipment to support Kaduna emergency response
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), under Nigeria Early Recovery initiative (NERI ), has donated Information Communication Technology (ICT) equipment to the Kaduna […]