Ikpeazu tasks traditional rulers on security, unity
Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has urged traditional rulers in the state to evolve ideas that would enhance security and unity. Ikpeazu said this on […]
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NDE trains 540 youths in Jigawa
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE), says it has begun the training of 549 youths in Jigawa, to enable them to acquire skills on various […]
New CoS to Gov. Mohammed pledges unwavering commitment to duty
Mr Aminu Gamawa, the newly appointed Chief of Staff to the Bauchi state governor, has pledged his unwavering commitment and diligence to work with all […]
FCTA partners with NOSDRA on oil, gas disasters prevention
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), says it is partnering with the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) on oil and gas disasters […]
June 12: Group cautions youths against undemocratic practices
A group, Committee of Youth on Mobilisation and Sensitisation (CYMS), has advised against violent protests and raising of unnecessary alarms by youths as the country […]
NECO: We’ll not extend registration for 2021 SSCE internal candidates
The National Examinations Council (NECO) says it will not extend the registration period for the 2021 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for internal candidates. Mr […]
FG says digital technology key to reducing crude oil production cost
The Federal Government says deployment of digital technology is key to reducing the Unit Operating Cost (UOC) of producing crude oil in Nigeria to $10 […]
CITAD expresses shock over ‘ill-advised’ suspension of Twitter
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), has expressed shock over what it described as the ill-advised suspension of Twitter by the Federal Government. […]
Facebook suspends Trump for 2 years
Facebook has suspended former U.S. President Donald Trump, on Facebook and Instagram platforms for two years effective Jan. 7. Facebook, in a statement by Nick […]
Kogi SC FRSC urges Nigerians to embrace bicycles
Mr Solomon Agure, the Kogi Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has called on Nigerians to embrace cycling to promote well-being as […]
Council pledges effective implementation of plant variety protection law
The National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC) on Monday, expressed commitment towards effective implementation of the Plant Variety Protection (PVP) Bill. Director-General of the Council, Dr […]
Again, pandemonium in Umuahia as gunmen attack police station
Unidentified gunmen on Saturday torched the Police Criminal Investigation Department in Abia, causing panic and pandemonium in Umuahia, the state capital, and its environs. The […]
Insecurity: Vendors decry delays of vehicles conveying newspapers to Anambra
Newspaper vendors in Awka, Anambra capital have decried the stoppage of vehicles conveying newspapers from Lagos to the state at River Niger Bridgehead, Onitsha on […]
Stakeholders laud INEC for creating 1,349 additional polling units in Bauchi
Election stakeholders in Bauchi on Tuesday lauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for converting 1,349 voting points to polling units across the state. This […]
Bill to repeal pension law for ex-governors, deputies scales second reading in Lagos
A bill to repeal the Public Officer Holder (Payment of Pension Law 2007) has scaled second reading at the Lagos State House of Assembly. The […]
NDDC audit: FG donates 33 vehicles to forensic auditors
The Federal Government said that it had donated 33 utility vehicles to the security committee working with the forensic auditors currently appraising projects executed by […]
Malaria: WHO issues new standards for research on genetically modified mosquitoes
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued essential standards for future research and development of genetically modified mosquitoes as part of efforts to make the […]
NHRC receives 58 complaints in Gombe in Q1 of 2021
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) received 58 complaints of human rights violations in Gombe State in the first quarter of 2021. The Gombe State […]
FG aggressively implementing nationwide gas infrastructure blueprint — Sylva
Chief Timipre Sylva, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, says the Federal Government is aggressively implementing the nationwide gas infrastructure blueprint to deepen gas utilisation […]
Insecurity: Army desirous of meeting expectations of Nigerians — COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt- Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, said the Nigerian Army under his leadership was desirous of meeting the expectations of Nigerians […]
Immigration boss decorates 15 ACGs, others, tasks them on dedication
The Comptroller-General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Muhammad Babandede, on Tuesday, decorated 15 newly promoted Assistant Comptroller Generals as well as some controllers with their new […]
Don seeks introduction of Digital Health into Pharmaceutical training
Dr Felicia Williams, the Coordinator of the Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Ilorin, has advocated for the introduction […]
COVID-19: WHO urges countries to reconsider vaccinating children, adolescents
World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday urged some countries to reconsider vaccinating their children and adolescents, calling on them to donate vaccines to COVAX for […]
Handwashing still best to prevent viral disease, says Community nurse
A community health nurse, Mrs Toyosi Ogunkunle, says handwashing with soap and water, is still the best method of hygiene to minimise the chances of […]
Flooding: Environmentalist harps on clean drainages, effective waste management
An environmentalist, Mr Emmanuel Emechete, has called for adequate drainage clearing and effective waste management ahead of the rainy season to prevent flooding. Emechete made […]