NGO advocates stringent punishment against exam fraud
Exam Ethics Marshal International, a non-governmental organisation, on Friday called for stringent penalty for examination malpractice in the country. Mr Ike Onyechere, founder of the […]
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Court restrains union from strike sction, picketing FIRS offices
The National Industrial Court, Abuja Judicial Division has stopped the National Nigeria Civil Service Union (NCSU) from either picketing the offices of the Federal Inland […]
Eid-el-Kabir: ALGON preaches unity, peaceful coexistence
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has preached unity, peaceful coexistence among citizens in its goodwill message to Muslims as they marked the […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Sultan, Govs task leaders on selfless service, peace, unity
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged leaders in the country to […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Sanwo-Olu urges Muslims, residents to celebrate with caution
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Nigerians, especially Muslims across the country, on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir festival. Sanwo-Olu, while rejoicing with Muslims […]
Ooni confers a chieftaincy title Iyalaje Oodua on a business tycoon
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has conferred the prestigious title of Iyalode Oodua on a business tycoon of repute, Princess Toyin […]
Nigeria: A victim of its History, culture, by Abdullahi Musa
” I have little optimism that the present regime will end well”. This is from an article “Whither Nigeria” by one Omatayo Fakinlade. It was […]
Banditry: A tale of worms and reptiles,By Majeed Dahiru
With the recent abduction of the Emir of Kajuru, Alhaji Alhassan Adamu from his palace in Kaduna state along with 12 members […]
2023: Group advocates zoning of Presidency to North East
By Chimezie Godfrey A Coalition for Peace and Justice Advocates (COPJA), after a 3-day dialogue to deliberate on the situations bedeviling the nation, has canvassed […]
Kaduna Electric condoles with KDSG over demise of former Deputy Governor
The Managing Director of Kaduna Electric, Engr. Garba Haruna has condoled with the Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir Ahmed Elrufai over the death of […]
Don seeks law against defection
A public affairs analyst, Dr Adetokunbo Pearse, has described the act of taking mandates received from one political party to another through defection by elected […]
Ocean encroachment: 105 Bayelsa coastal communities risk extinction – Don
No fewer than 105 coastal communities in Bayelsa may face extinction in the next 30 years, if nothing is done to halt the rampaging effects […]
NGF mourns former deputy-governor of Kaduna state, Bala
The Northern Governors’ Forum has expressed sadness over the passing of former Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Mr Barnabas Bala. The Chairman of the forum […]
Cleric preaches tolerance, peaceful co-existence among Nigerians
Rev. Fr Francis Kusah, Priest-in-charge, St. Patrick Catholic Church, Akwanga, Nasarawa, has urged Christians and other Nigerians to continue to tolerate one another and engage […]
Lamido of Adamawa turbans district heads of Garkida, Suktu
The Lamido of Adamawa, Alhaji Muhammadu Mustapha, has turbaned Mr Simon Tarfa and Abba Aliyu as district heads of Garkida and Suktu, respectively. The News […]
Kano Govt sets up policing committee to monitor movement of ”strange people”
The Kano State Government is to set up a community-oriented policing committee to monitor the movement of ”strange people” in Rano Emirate neighbourhoods. Gov. Abdullahi […]
Yobe’s 32.6% sickle cell prevalence rate worrisome – Expert
Dr Aliyu Usman, Executive Director, Sickle Cell Disease Eradication Initiative (SCDEI), a Community Based Organisation in Yobe, has expressed concern at the current 32.6 per […]
Buhari calls for concerted efforts to end insecurity
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday called for concerted efforts to end insecurity currently bedevilling the country. The president made the call in a message which […]
46th Birthday: Stakeholders laud Bello’s giant strides in security, governance
Some stakeholders in Nigeria have commended Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi, for his giant strides in security and his approach to good governance as he […]
Twitter writes FG over suspension, seeks dialogue
The Federal Government on Tuesday confirmed that Twitter has formally written to seek for dialogue on issues leading to the indefinite suspension of its operations […]
Abiodun donates 55 vehicles, equipment to police
Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has donated 55 patrol vehicles and equipment to the police. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor […]
Igangan crisis: Makinde sues for peace, calm as CP, govt officials comb troubled spots
…calm has returned – Police Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, sued for calm following reports of late night attacks on the people of Igangan, […]
Northern women association says Nigeria can’t afford another civil war
The Amalgamation of Northern Women Association in Nigeria, has said the country cannot afford another civil war because of its attendant negative effects, especially on […]
Ebonyi: Group advocates continuous dialogue to end insecurity
The Human Rights and Conflict Resolution Centre (HRCRC), an NGO, has urged government at all levels and individuals to use negotiation as tool to ending […]
Group calls for PPP to address malnutrition in Nigeria
The Scaling Up Nutrition Business Network (SBN), has advocated for a Public Private Partnership (PPP) to address malnutrition challenges in the country. The SBN National […]