NCC surpasses revenue projection, records N150bn spectrum fees in 5 months
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has exceeded its N36 billion projected revenue from spectrum license fees for 2021. The Commission said that it had recorded […]
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CBN committed to supporting farmers for improved yield – Emefiele
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, says the apex bank will support small holder farmers to boost food production. […]
Positive criticism needed to strengthen democracy – Sule
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has reiterated his administration’s openness to constructive criticism, saying it will deepen democracy and good governance. Sule said this […]
Buhari mourns Dogonyaro, describes him as ‘a thorough-bred soldier’
President Muhammadu Buharihas expressed sadness over the death of the former Chief of Defence Staff, retired Lt. Gen. Joshua Dogonyaro. The president made his feelings […]
Consumer Rights Violation: FCCPC investigates death of 2 patients.
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it has opened an investigation of possible consumer rights violation, that led to the death of […]
WAEC, NECO exams: Teachers, parents unite for good results
Ahead of WAEC and NECO examinations, parents and teachers at Ogudu Senior Secondary School, Kosofe in Lagos, have united to ensure good performance of the […]
Why we held town hall meeting on national security–Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the recent town hall meeting on national security in Kaduna was to address the […]
Kumuyi storms FCT, 19 northern states with 6-day crusade
The General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Worldwide, Pastor William Kumuyi, is set to visit the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the 19 Northern […]
FG pledges commitment to Universal Health Coverage
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has expressed the Federal Government’s commitment to the implementation of Universal Health Coverage for all Nigerians. The minister […]
Buhari meets WTO D-G, OKonjo-Iweala
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with the newly appointed Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. […]
Court remands man, 21, over alleged rape
An Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday remanded a 21-year-old man, Desmond Okudili, in the correctional centre in Ado-Ekiti, over an alleged rape of a […]
PDP Southwest congress : Makinde decries activities of “reactionary elements”
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has decried calls by some ‘’reactionary elements ‘’ within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the postponement of the […]
USAID to train 100,000 health workers in Nigeria by 2025
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is to produce a cadre of 100,000 new health workers competent to respond to current and future health […]
NBS Report: Minister says economy poised for stable growth
Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Dr Zainab Ahmed has attributed the recent exit of the nation from recession to diversification efforts of the […]
Nasarawa Gov’t trains public officers on implementation of procurement law
The Nasarawa State government on Monday began a two-week training for political and public office holders on procurement laws. The training is geared towards effective […]
Cryptocurrency ban: SEC, CBN to provide level field for investments
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have agreed to collaborate and conduct research with a view to finding […]
Before We Crucify Bala Mohammed, By Emma Agu
Many will remember the rhetorical question posed by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu when accusing fingers started pointing at the Fulani, as the […]
FG urges independent monitors of NSIP programme to be sincere, responsible
The Federal Government has urged independent monitors of National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) to display diligence, sincerity and sense of responsibility while discharging their national […]
Nasarawa: Police arrest alleged killer of APC chairman, 27 others
The Police Command in Nasarawa State, has arrested another suspect linked to the killing of Mr Philip Shekwo, the former state Chairman of the All […]
ACF congratulates Yahaya, Gombe State on development plan
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has congratulated the Governor of Gombe State, Alhaji Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya and the people of the state on the […]
NDLEA, Shippers Council collaborate for better service delivery at the ports
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA and the Nigerian Shippers Council, NSC, have agreed to collaborate on ridding the Nigerian Ports of criminality, […]
APC: Irepodun stakeholders dismiss Lai’s claims
Stakeholders from Irepodun LGA have faulted claims made by Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, concerning the APC registration exercise in Kwara State. A statement […]
WTO: Women entrepreneurs say Okonjo-Iweala’s appointment ‘a milestone achievement’
Some women entrepreneurs have described the emergence of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General, World Trade Organisation, as a milestone achievement for women, particularly, African women. […]
Kogi Police Commissioner’s visit to Kupa Community
By Abdulmalik Saidu Mohammed The Kogi State Police commissioner’s familiarization visit was to understand the people’s problems and fashion out solutions to their security […]
APC: Blueprint Publisher, Idris Malagi registers at polling unit
…Canvasses active participation in politics Chairman/CEO Blueprint Newspapers Limited, Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi, has registered as a member of the All Progressives Congress, APC […]