‘New loan should focus on Ajaokuta Steel Project’ -Attah
President Muhammadu Buhari has been urged to implement his government’s industrialization Agenda by reviving the Ajaokuta Steel project. Speaking to newsmen in Abuja recently, Mohammed […]
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Why Buhari called National Security Council meeting – Defence Minister
President Muhammadu Buhari has again reiterated the commitment of his administration to safeguard the lives and property of all citizens irrespective of their socio-economic status […]
FG trains castor farmers on new production techniques in Kano
The Federal Government has trained castor farmers drawn from the 44 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Kano on new production techniques and good agricultural practice. […]
FCTA advocates legislation to empower traditional rulers
The FCT Administration has advised local, state and Federal Governments to enact legislations that recognise traditional rulers as stakeholders and instruments of conflict management and […]
Buhari greets ex-President Ibrahim Babangida at 80
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent birthday greetings to former President Ibrahim Babangida, wishing him a “long and healthy life”, as he marks his 80th birthday. […]
Police arrest 8 suspects over vandalism, other criminal offences in FCT
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) said it arrested eight suspects over vandalism, “one chance”, impersonation, cultism and drug peddling in one […]
11 hostages escape from bandits’ camps in Kaduna – Commissioner
The Kaduna State Government says 11 hostages escaped from bandits’ camps as security operations progress in the state. Mr Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner for Internal Security […]
Ikpeazu’s aide urges Abia Assembly to pass disability bill
Mr Samuel Ekeoma, Senior Special Assistant to Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia, on Disability Matters, has urged the Abia State House of Assembly to expedite […]
Police record zero crime in Niger during Eid-el Kabir
The Police Command in Niger says it recorded no crime during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations in the state. Police Commissioner Adamu Usman disclosed this to the News Agency […]
Yobe to spend N1.6bn on maternal, newborn complex, says Health Commissioner
The Yobe government is to spend N1.6 billion on the ongoing construction of a Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Care Complex at the Yobe University […]
Girl, 15, gets Masari’s automatic scholarship for art paintings
Miss Amina Abdullahi, a 15-year-old Senior Secondary student of Gobarau Academy, Katsina, has been awarded automatic scholarship by Gov. Aminu Masari for her exceptional talent […]
Police arrest 22-years-old suspected kidnap kingpin in Edo
The Police Command in Edo on Friday said that it had arrested a 22-year-old suspected kidnap kingpin in the state. This is contained in a […]
China provides anti-epidemic assistance to 151 countries- white paper
China says it has provided anti-epidemic assistance to 151 countries and 14 international organisations by April 2021. A white paper released by the State Council […]
COVID-19 Palliative: Govs Still Waiting On World Bank, FG
State governments that signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Bank and the Federal Government for the N750 million performances/results-based NG-CARES COVID-19 relief […]
BUA cement donates N230m infrastructures to relocated Sokoto communities
BUA Cement Company has donated a school, hospital and other infrastructures worth N230 million to two relocated communities, Gidan Bailu and Gidan Datti, in Wamakko […]
Eid-el-Fitr: Police assure Katsina residents of adequate security
Police Command in Katsina State has assured people of the state of adequate security during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. The police also called on resident of […]
Corruption remains Nigeria’s greatest Challenge – Owasanoye
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Professor BolajiOwasanoye, has said that corruption was the greatest challenge of the country […]
Insecurity in the country is surmountable, says APC chieftain, Jaji
Alhaji Aminu Jaji, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has said that issues of insecurity in the North East and other parts of […]
We’ll continue working with security agencies to secure Oyo – Makinde
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Tuesday, reiterated his administration’s commitment to continue working with the Nigerian Police Force and other security agencies in […]
Ministry partners media to check TB spread
The Federal Ministry of Health says it is partnering the media to ensure that the advocacy on Tuberculosis (TB) gets equal publicity given to COVID-19 […]
North central governors decry attack on Gov. Ortom of Benue
Gov Abubakar Bello of Niger and Chairman North Central Governors Forum (NCGF) has decried the attempted assassination of Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue and called […]
FG approves $526m for power projects, N190m for UI microscope
The Federal Government on Wednesday approved 526 million dollars for power projects in Abia, Imo and Benue. The Federal Executive Council at its weekly meeting […]
Deliver on your statutory responsibilities, Group tells FRSC
An Abuja based Non governmental Organisation (NGO), Initiative for Leadership Development and Change (ILDC), on Saturday urged the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to deliver […]
Bauchi Govt, dev. partners renovate 325 PHCs
The Bauchi State Commissioner for Health, Dr Aliyu Maigoro, says the state government and development partners have renovated 325 Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) across the […]
Air Missions intensify efforts across Kaduna, neutralize bandits
Air platforms conducted armed reconnaissance over locations spanning Birnin Gwari, Giwa, Igabi and Chikun local government areas. Locations covered include Sabon Birni, Maidaro, Ngade Allah, […]