Let’s ensure that ‘when President is a man, VP should be a woman …’ – Lois Auta
Lois Auta, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cedar Seed Foundation,speaks on gender issues in an interview with Taiwo Adeleye of Women Radio.Excerpts: Why is […]
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How to address emerging security threats -Gbajabiamila
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has said that all efforts must be made to articulate a political, economic, military and […]
Yiaga Africa to deploy 548 observers for Anambra governorship poll
Yiaga Africa, a Civil Society Organisation, said on Wednesday in Awka that it would deploy 548 observers to the Nov. 6 governorship election in Anambra. […]
Message to Tonto Dike, By Hawwah A. Gambo
Every celebrity’s life is everyone’s business; hence they are always in the news for even the clothes they wear much less their relationships. Hence almost […]
NDIC Boss lauds ICPC for reducing Corruption in Public Sector
…New ACTU inaugurated in the Corporation The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Mr. Bello Hassan, has commended the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Units […]
Jigawa State to expand existing grazing reserves, cattle route
Jigawa is poised to expand its existing cattle grazing reserves, Gov. Muhammad Badaru has said. The assurance is contained in a statement issued by in […]
Police rescue 8 passengers kidnapped by sea pirates in Rivers
The Police Command in Rivers said it has rescued eight passengers kidnapped recently by sea pirates in Rivers. The command’s Spokesman, SP Nnamdi Omoni, confirmed […]
IPAC says, Lagos assembly’s passing of VAT, anti-open grazing bills will aid development
The Lagos state chapter of the Inter Party Advisory Council of Nigeria (IPAC) has commended members of the Lagos state House of Assembly for passing […]
NAFDAC advocates proper export product registration
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has advised export stakeholders to always seek proper registration of their products to prevent […]
Senator blames insecurity on inadequate funding for police
Sen. Nicholas Tofowomo (PDP-Ondo), has blamed the current security challenge on inadequate funding by successive government for the Nigeria Police Force. Tofowomo said this when […]
FG reiterates commitment to sustainable transport infrastructure to boost economy
The Federal Government, on Monday, reiterated its commitment to providing sustainable transportation infrastructure to boost economic development in the country. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry […]
Buhari to insurance coys: take advantage of diversification to expand your operations
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged insurance firms in Nigeria to take advantage of ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to grow the non-oil sector of […]
Nasarawa deputy gov. donates N1m to 100 women to boost their business
Dr Emmanuel Akabe, the Nasarawa state Deputy Governor, has donated N1 million to 100 women petty traders from the ten electoral wards of Doma local […]
Association congratulates youths for peaceful conduct at Kaduna LG polls
The Youth Wing of Moro’a Development Association on Monday commended youths in Manchok for peaceful conduct in the just-concluded elections in Kaura Local Government Area […]
IPMAN urges govs. to intervene in Imo petrol crisis to avert energy crisis in southeast
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has called on Imo government to quickly resolve its disagreement with Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD). IPMAN, Enugu […]
Diri rewards 30 retired permanent secretaries
Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa on Friday announced a cash reward of N1 million each to the 30 retired permanent secretaries in appreciation of their […]
Naval Chief calls for stakeholders’ collaboration on maritime security
Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu-Gambo, Chief of Naval Staff (CONS), has called for greater collaboration among stakeholders and inter-agency cooperation, towards ensuring maritime security in the […]
Organised labour urges Nasarawa govt to implement pensioners’ promotions
Organised Labour in Nasarawa has called on the state government to implement the promotions of pensioners, while computing their retirement benefits.The leaders of the organised […]
Anti-Corruption: ENetSuD accuses EFCC of sabotage over failure to deal with petitions after 2 years
The Elites Network for Sustainable Development (ENetSuD) has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of sabotage for its failure to appropriately deal with […]
LASTMA impounds 3,850 vehicles in 3 months
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said it impounded 3,850 vehicles between May and July this year. LASTMA Assistant Director, Public Affairs, Mr Olumide […]
Centre to cohost global STI conference in Dubai
The National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM) will co-host the global Science, Technology and Innovation community conference schedule to take place in Dubai in October. […]
NAFDAC to clampdown on illegal herbal medicine dealers in Kaduna
The National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it will clampdown on unethical and illegal advertisement of herbal medicines in Kaduna State.The […]
Nigerian refugees: TWG presents draft tripartite agreement for voluntary repatriation
By Chimezie Godfrey The Technical Working Group on the repatriation of Nigerian Refugees in Cameroon has presented a draft tripartite agreement for the voluntary repatriation […]
Armed Forces will never allow Nigeria to disintegrate – Sawyerr
The Director Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Benjamin Sawyerr, says the Armed Forces under the leadership of Gen. Lucky Irabor, will not allow Nigeria to disintegrate. Sawyerr […]
COREN amendment Act will salvage industry — Rabiu
Mr Ali Rabiu, the President, Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), has said that the recent amendment of its Act has allowed […]