NSCDC is doing well, but needs to do better — Belgore
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Shuaib Belgore has commended the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for security of lives and properties […]
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Edo Govt. promises to use equity funds to offset bills of indigent patients
The Edo government says it plans to use equity funds from the state Health Insurance Scheme to offset bills of indigent patients at the University […]
FG to reconsider South East candidates who missed 2021 WASSCE
The Ministry of Education has assured that candidates who missed the 2021 West Africa Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) in the South East, will be […]
Driver jailed 24 months for absconding with employer’s car
A Zuba Upper Area Court in Abuja on Tuesday sentenced a 35-year-old driver, Ibrahim Abubakar, to 24 months imprisonment for absconding with his employer’s car […]
Don’t set Nigeria ablaze with incendiary rhetoric, FG warns leaders
The Federal Government has admonished political, religious leaders and opinion moulders to stop spewing incendiary rhetoric capable of setting the country ablaze. The Minister of […]
KEDCO decries revenue losses over meter bypass in Kano, Katsina, Jigawa
The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) said the company was recording revenue losses due to meter bypass and illegal connection in Kano State, Katsina State […]
NIMASA donates materials to empower IDPs in FCT
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) on Friday donated some relief materials to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to empower Internally Displaced Persons […]
Private medical professionals canvass FG, state governments support –official
The Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria, (AGPMPN), has called on both the Federal and state governments to give maximum support to […]
Corps members replace striking Doctors in FMC Yola – NAN
Corps members on Thursday replaced the striking doctors in the Federal Medical Centre, Yola, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. NAN reports that the […]
We have laid solid foundation for long-term security in Cross River – Fmr. CP
Outgoing Cross River Commissioner of Police, CP Sikiru Akande, on Wednesday disclosed that the force has laid a solid foundation in Cross River that will […]
GMD NNPC to brief Senate on Thursday on PIB
Mr Mele Kyari, Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), is expected to brief the Senate on Thursday on technical aspects of the Petroleum […]
Sanwo-Olu’s two-year record commendable, appreciable – Bagudu
•As Lagos Hosts Progressives Governors Meeting With APC Information Managers The chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) and Kebbi State Governor, Senator Atiku Bagudu […]
We are doing rehabilitation, not turnaround maintenance – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said on Monday that the 1.5 billion dollars approved for the Port Harcourt refinery was for complete rehabilitation and […]
Sasha and the Shashasha Amongst Us, By Jibrin Ibrahim
Nigeria’s core problem is the license to kill at will without accountability, the license to kidnap for ransom and increasingly the kidnappers are paid […]
2023 Elections: Benue’s rumour mills, made-up crisis and negative narratives
By Fred Igbayima Although it is literally a long way off to real 2023 politicking for anyone to imagine any serious political squabble when […]
One life lost is one too many, By Majeed Dahiru
By Majeed Dahiru On Sunday morning, the 14th day of February 2021, a day that is annually celebrated as the day of love, I […]
Senate confirms Adolphus as Auditor General of the Federation
By Haruna Salami The Senate Wednesday confirmed Aghughu Adolphus as the Auditor General of the Federation. This followed the report received from the Committee on […]
Shasa crisis: We will ensure justice for all victims – Makinde
Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State declared on Monday that his government will ensure that justice is served on all the victims of the crisis […]
Lassa fever killing more Nigerians than COVID-19, DIG Katsina warns
By Chimezie Godfrey The Chairman/CEO Musharak Esteem Nigeria Limited, DIG. Muhammed Katsina(rtd), mni has called on the government and all stakeholders to prioritize the fumigation […]
Boardroom crisis: Obasanjo’s ex- aide, directors’ legal tussle threatens oil firm
A former Special Adviser on Energy in the Olusegun Obasanjo administration, Prof. Anthony Adegbulugbe, and two directors of Green Energy International Ltd have dragged […]
As Abdalla Uba Adamu bows out of NOUN… By Ibrahim Sheme
When Professor Abdalla Uba Adamu reported for work as Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in February, 2016, he came cracking several […]
Some interesting facts on Nigeria’s economy, By Salisu Na’Inna Dambatta
As Nigeria’s economy reportedly grew in size from a GDP worth $404 billion in 2016 to a hefty $505 billion in 2020 under the watch […]
2020 TI-CPI rating not true reflection of Nigeria’s anti-corruption agenda – Lai
The Federal Government has said Nigeria’s low rating in the 2020 Transparency International Corruption Perception Index (TI-CPI) does not truly reflect the great strides by […]
Buhari deserves credit for diminishing corruption in public service – Presidency
The Buhari administration deserves credit for diminishing corruption in the public service and will continue to vigorously support prevention, enforcement, public education and enlightenment activities […]
Oyo govt officials, CP tour troubled spots in Ibarapa, Oke-Ogun
…51 suspects on trial for kidnapping, other offences in Oke-Ogun, Ibarapa areas – Owoseni …traditional rulers demand justice, peaceful coexistence …as Fulani leaders seek peace […]