Boko Haram: Breaking the conflict trap in the Lake Chad basin,By Jibrin Ibrahim
Following a Special Report General Saleh Bala and I had written for the United States Institute for Peace (USIP) entitled “Civilian-led Governance and Security in […]
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Ondo Govt. to address maternal, perinatal deaths
The Ondo State Government (ODSG) on Thursday said that it had mapped out strategies to address maternal and perinatal deaths in the state. Mrs Folukemi […]
NLRC asks lottery operators to avoid inappropriate advertising
The National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) has advised operators in the gaming industry to market and advertise responsibly to avoid portraying the sector in a […]
APC government not a failure: PGF DG
Mr. Salihu Lukman, Director-General Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) says the current All Progressives Congress (APC) led Federal Government is not a failure, contrary to believe […]
PenCom develops automatic pre-retirement verification, enrolment application
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) on Tuesday announced that it had developed an online application to automate pre-retirement verification and enrollment. A statement signed by […]
PDP alleges rigging at Lagos Councils polls, APC says PDP is shameless
Lagos State chapter of the PDP on Monday rejected results of Saturday’s council elections in the state. PDP chairman, Deji Doherty, alleged in a statement […]
NGO deploys members as observers to Lagos LGs election
The Yiaga Africa, an NGO, says it has deployed observers to the election process across the 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council […]
Calabar garment factory to produce 10,000 costume for 2021 green carnival
The Central Planning Committee for the Cross River 2021 Green Carnival says it has contracted the Calabar Garment Factory to produce about 10,000 costume for the […]
Masari donates wheelchairs to 200 physically challenged persons
Gov. Aminu Bello-Masari of Katsina State has donated wheelchairs to 200 physically challenged persons across the 34 Local Government Areas of the state. The governor […]
INEC sensitises Plateau residents on CVR
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Thursday, organised a roadshow to sensitise Plateau residents on the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR).The News Agency of […]
1,187 farmers to cultivate rice in Delta – RIFAN
The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) says it has profiled 1,187 farmers to participate in this year’s wet season in Delta state. Chief Sylvanus […]
I did not stab my husband’s mistress’ 17-year-old son to death- Defendant tells court
A 36-year-old housewife, Rukayat Abdulkareem told an FCT High Court in Kubwa that she did not stab her husband’s mistress’ 17-year-old boy to death. The […]
Rail dev’t an important economic driver in Nigeria- Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari said that his administration would continue to accord priority to railway infrastructure development due to its economic importance. Buhari made the remarks […]
2,530 driving licences ready for collection in A’Ibom
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says 2,530 driving licences are ready for collection in Akwa Ibom. The FRSC’s state Sector Commander, Mr Matthew Olonisaye, […]
INEC converts 1,750 voting points to polling units in Katsina, says REC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has converted 1,750 voting points in Katsina state to polling units, according to Alhaji Jibril Ibrahim-Zarewa, INEC’s Resident Electoral […]
Avoid dissemination of classified information – COAS charges army clerks
The Chief Of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya, on Tuesday charged Nigerian Army (NA) chief clerks to avoid contravening the Official Secret Act. Yahaya […]
China expects over 560m 5G users by 2023- Guideline
China says it expects to see the number of 5G users exceed 560 million by 2023, according to a recent guideline on Tuesday. By then, […]
Eid-El-Kabir: JNI urges sustained prayers, virtuous acts
The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has urged for sustained prayers and upholding virtuous acts of devotion to overcome numerous adversities facing by Nigeria, as Muslims […]
Police arrest alleged mastermind of Haiti president’s murder
Haiti’s national police on Sunday announced the arrest of the suspected mastermind in the assassination of President Jovenel Moise. A Haitian doctor living in the […]
African ministers advise rich nations to invest $30bn from IMF cash
African finance ministers have urged rich countries to reallocate at least 30 billion dollars from the International Monetary Fund money toward investments in Africa. They […]
Drivers license: FRSC commences computer-based test for applicants
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has ordered the commencement of Computer-Based Test (CBT) for fresh applicants of the National Drivers License in all Driving […]
Support Operation Show Your Licence – FRSC urges motorists
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged motorists in Borno, to cooperate with its personnel to facilitate smooth conduct of the ongoing “Operation Show […]
Senate passes N982.7bn 2021 Supplementary Appropriation Bill
The Senate has passed the N982.7 billion 2021 Supplementary Appropriations Bill. This followed the adoption of the report of its Committee on Appropriations at Wednesday’s […]
NiMet predicts 3 days sunshine, thunderstorms from Tuesday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has predicted sunshine and thunderstorms from Tuesday to Thursday across the country. NiMet’s weather forecast released on Monday in Abuja […]
Food sufficiency: FG, CARI partner on sustenance of local rice production
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) and Competitive African Rice Initiative (CARI) are collaborating to sustain rice production through national and international platforms. Mr […]