Governors committed to autonomy for legislature, judiciary – Lalong
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau says governors are committed to autonomy for the Legislature and Judiciary. Lalong, who is the Chairman of the Northern Governors’ […]
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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, […]
Ganduje seeks higher consideration for Kano by FCC on employment
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has urged the Federal Character Commission (FCC) to give the state a much higher consideration in its employment formula, […]
DG PGF urges support for APC caretaker committee
The Director-General of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), Dr Salihu Lukman, has urged APC members and leaders to ensure that the caretaker committee completes the […]
Easter: NSCDC deploys 1,500 operatives in A’Ibom
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Akwa Ibom says it has deployed 1,500 operatives to ensure adequate security for lives and property […]
China pledges vigorous efforts for high-quality education
China was committed to ensuring high-quality development throughout various stages and the entire process of education during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), a senior […]
COVID-19: NGO distributes PPE to 3 Sokoto rural health centres
Freedom For Life Initiative (FFLI), a Non-Government Organisation, on Monday, distributed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) against COVID-19 to three Primary Health Care (PHC) centres in […]
Lagos govt. warns against road abuse during rainy season
The Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC) on Friday, warned residents against road abuse ahead of the rainy season to reduce man-made inflicted road damage […]
Police nab suspected cultist with pistol in Ikorodu
The police in Lagos on Friday arrested a suspected member of Aye cult group at Igbogbo area of Ikorodu, armed with one barreta pistol. The […]
Jigawa Golden Stars draw 2-2 with hosts FC IfeanyiUbah
FC IfeanyiUbah of Nnewi on Tuesday drew 2-2 with visiting Jigawa Golden Stars of Dutse in a rescheduled Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Match Day […]
Group says low uptake of preventive services increasing HIV infection among newborns
The New HIV Vaccine and Microbicides Advocacy Society (NHVMAS) says the low uptake of the Prevention from Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) services is increasing new […]
U.S. envoy promises support for Plateau peace initiative
U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria Mary Leonard has promised to support the peace initiative put in place by Plateau government sustain peaceful coexistence among the residents […]
No adverse effect of COVID-19 vaccine on people vaccinated in Ekiti – Govt
The Ekiti Government says none of the 280 persons that have so far received the AstraZeneca vaccine against COVID-19 in the state shows any adverse […]
NEPC seeks Edo govts. support on pineapple exportation
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has solicited support from the Edo government to enable local farmers in the state to boost pineapple exportation. Mr […]
NAFDAC trains health Regulatory Officers in Kaduna
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has commenced training for health regulatory officers in Kaduna State on reporting violations of International […]
Niger Govt. directs closure of public schools
Niger State Government has announced the closure of all secondary schools in the state for two weeks, from March 12 to March 26. A statement […]
DPR assures availability of petroleum products in Warri during Easter
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has assured availability of petroleum products to last throughout the Easter season and beyond in Warri and environs. Mr […]
Zamfara Assembly confirms 3 commissioner nominees
The Zamfara State House of Assembly on Wednesday confirmed the three commissioner nominees forwarded to it by Gov. Bello Matawalle. The News Agency of […]
Suspect was killed in cultists, police gunfire – Policeman tells panel
ASP Ameh Agbo told the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) panel that Edward Dumisara was killed during an exchange of gunfire between the police and […]
Assembly urges Kano State Govt. to establish nursing school in Tsanyawa LGA
The Kano State House of Assembly has urged the State Government to establish a nursing school in Tsanyawa Local Government Area (LGA) of […]
Zamfara abducted school girls will be released soon–Matawalle
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara state has said that the abducted students of Government Science Secondary School, Jangebe, will be released very soon. Matawalle stated […]
UPDATE: Kagara students regain freedom – NAN
The abducted students of Government Science College, Kagara in Rafi Loval Government Area of Niger, have regained freedom. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
UPDATED: 24 Kagara Students, 14 Others Regain Freedom from Bandits in Niger State
The kidnapped staff and students of Government Science College Kagara have finally regained freedom from the armed bandits in Niger State. A top […]
Reps want incorporation of human papillomavirus vaccination in routine immunisation programme
The House of Representatives has urged the Ministry of Health to incorporate the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in the national routine immunisation programme. This followed […]
NOA urges religious leaders to love and tolerate one another
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Wednesday urged religious leaders to love and tolerate one another in order to ensure peaceful coexistence among religious groups […]