Kebbi state to hold LG poll on Feb. 5
The Kebbi State Independent Electoral Commission (KESIEC) has scheduled the state local government councils poll for Feb. 5, 2022. Alhaji Aliyu Mera, Chairman, KESIEC said […]
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COVID-19: FG’s delegation visits Katsina to assess compliance in schools
A 3-man team from the Federal Ministry of Education has visited Katsina State to assess the level of compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols in schools […]
FCT Minister warns traditional rulers against harbouring foreign miners
The Federal Capital Territory Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, has cautioned graded traditional rulers in the territory against habouring any foreigner in the guise […]
Rivers State Govt assures eradication of preventable diseases
Dr. Tammy Danagogo, Secretary to the Rivers State Government (SSG), has assured the US Centre for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) of Gov. Nyesom Wike’s […]
More than12million children traumatised, afraid to go to school- Buhari
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya As Nigeria hosts fourth International Conference on Safe Schools Declaration with the theme “Ensuring Safe Education for All: From Commitment to Practice”,President […]
CAC boss tasks journalists on fair reportage
The Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Alhaji Garba Abubakar has tasked media practitioners to always abide by their professional ethics in their reportage. The Registrar […]
FCT VIO to punish personnel caught demanding bribe
The FCT Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO), says it will punish any of its personnel caught demanding bribes from motorists during road traffic control and vehicle […]
PDP Convention: Group calls for free, fair exercise
The Abubakar Atiku Town-to-Town Movement, a political youths group has called for free and fair conduct of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention slated […]
Gombe United FC targets continental action, recruits 12 players
Gombe United FC plans to finish among the top four in the 2021/2022 season of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), its Chairman, Dr Larry […]
VIO decries assault on its vehicles and men
Mr Wadata Bodinga, Director of FCT Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO), on Friday in Abuja cautioned hoodlums against attacking VIO’s vehicles during motorcycles and vehicles impoundment […]
Rice farmers commend FG for boosting dry season farming in Gombe
Some beneficiaries of the Anchor Borrowers Programme (ABP) under the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) Special Project have commended the Federal Government for boosting […]
Police confirm killing of Estate Agent during church service in Ilorin
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the killing of an Ilorin-based Estate Agent, Sina Babarinde. Spokesperson of the command, SP Okasanmi Ajayi, who confirmed […]
NEMA calls for proactive measures to prevent disasters in Niger, Kwara
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has called for proactive measures to forestall the occurrence of natural and human induced phenomena that result in disasters. […]
APGA: Oye lauds S’Court judgement, says ‘we need everybody on board’
Dr Victor Oye, National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), on Thursday commended the Supreme Court for dismissing the suit brought to it […]
NLC seeks better migration governance
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for better migration governance to support returning and reintegration of migrant workers in the midst of COVID-19 in […]
Ayu emerges as consensus candidate for PDP National Chairman
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), northern stakeholders, have endorsed former President of the Senate, Sen. Iyorchia Ayu, as its consensus candidate for the party national […]
LG Chair dismisses video of attack on Military in Enugu
The Chairman of Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, Cosmas Ibeziako Ugwueze, has dismissed a trending video of attack on military personnel by indigenes […]
Nigeria: Women, Girls, and the Power of Technology
By Hawwah Abdullahi Gambo “I always say the future is female, but indeed technology is the future.” On this International Day of the Girl Child, […]
APC forum lauds Buhari’s development initiative for North-East
The North East Consultative Forum of All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for showing concern towards the development of the sub region. […]
Pandora Papers: CISLAC, PTCIJ call for investigation of indicted people, companies
By Chimezie Godfrey The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), the National Chapter of Transparency International (TI) has called on the federal government and all […]
Group empowers vulnerable women on vocational skills in Kogi
The South East Yagba Development Association Women wing (SEYDAW), a socio-cultural group says it has trained and empowered over 27 vulnerable women on vocational skills. […]
Stakeholders task governments on accountability for gender-specific projects
Some stakeholders have called on various levels of governments to ensure accountability of their budgets, particularly those for gender-specific projects. The stakeholders made the call […]
‘We will ensure irreversible stage on Ajaokuta’ – Adegbite
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Arc. Olamilekan Adegbite has said the ongoing efforts by the Buhari administration will ensure an irreversible stage on […]
I’m passionately committed to youth, sports devt. in Osun, Oyetola
Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun says his administration is committed to sports and youth development in the state. Oyetola made the remarks on Thursday at […]
Guards Commander decorates officers, tasks them on loyalty
The Commander, Guards Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Usman, on Tuesday, decorated the 10 newly-promoted army officers with their new ranks of Major and urged them to […]