Senior advocate urges FG to introduce wealth tax to reduce poverty
Mr Ahmed Raji, (SAN), an Abuja based legal practitioner has called on the Federal government to introduce a Wealth Tax Policy that will make very […]
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Decent Nigeria: Bagudu harps on building sound families
Gov. Abubakar Bagudu ofKebbi State has advocated building of sound families to achieve a decent country. Bagudu made the call at a wedding ceremony on […]
Be careful, don’t die because of politicians – Makinde
..as gov attends Fayose’s son’s wedding Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, reiterated his belief in politics without bitterness, warning that no one should […]
Kano widow touched by gift of food items, breaks down in tears
A widow in Kano, Maryam Abdullahi, evoked emotions on Wednesday when she broke down in tears while receiving gift of food items donated by a […]
UNDP trains, empowers 525 youths, women in Adamawa
UNDP has trained up to 525 youths and women in Adamawa in different skills and empowered them. Dr Mohammed Sulaiman, Executive Secretary, Adamawa State Emergency […]
Imo area council did not inform police about meeting where two traditional rulers were killed – Police
Njaba Local Government Council in Imo did not inform the police about its Tuesday’s meeting with traditional rulers where gunmen killed two of the rulers. […]
Canada chapter lauds APC on successful congress in Rivers
The Ontario, Canada chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated the Rivers chapter of the party on the successful of its congress after […]
Reps C’ttee to conclude investigation into Saki, Oyo State, killings on Oct. 20
The House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise has set Oct. 20 as the date to conclude investigations into alleged killing of two residents […]
Enugu consumers groan as prices of cooking gas, food items continue to soar
Residents of Enugu State have decried the continuous hike in the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and staple food items such as rice and […]
Oyeyemi warns drivers against night journeys
Tanker and trailer drivers have been urged to always drive safely to remain alive in the interest of their families and loved ones. Corps Marshal […]
COAS charges troops to be alert, vigilant on duties
By Chimezie Godfrey The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has charged troops to be alert and vigilant while discharging their duties. […]
Nigerian Army decries report by Sahara Reporters
By Chimezie Godfrey The Nigerian Army says report by Sahara Reporters that it mandates soldiers to purchase torches for their units before proceeding on leave […]
Teachers’ Day: Association seeks improved welfare for teachers
The Association of Nursery and Primary Education Instructors in Nigeria (ANPEIN) has appealed to governments, school owners and stakeholders to increase and improve teachers’ welfare […]
Buhari mourns Dr Chike Akunyili
President Muhammadu Buhari says he is deeply saddened by the gruesome killing of Dr Chike Akunyili, the husband of the late former Director-General of National […]
Sanwo-Olu compensates families of 2 dead RRS officers with N20m
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has compensated families of two operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) who died in the cause of duties […]
Aisha Buhari counsels parents to encourage the Girl-Child to embrace Football
The first lady, Aisha Buhari, has expressed the need for parents to encourage their children, especially the girl-child, to venture into the game of football […]
FEC approves N38.4bn for completion of road projects in 5 States
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N38.4 Billion for the completion of some inherited road projects in five States of the federation. Minister of […]
Edo govt. promises to collaborate with POWA on empowerment, skills
The Edo government, on Monday in Benin, promised to collaborate with the Police Officers Wives Association (POWA) towards achieving the association’s three-point agenda. Edo Gov. […]
Food Security: NDE trains 50 unemployed persons on Agricultural Extension in Ebonyi
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE), has engaged 50 unemployed persons in Ebonyi, in its Agricultural Extension programme, aimed at enhancing food security. Mr Abubakar […]
AUN-API reconvenes, pays condolence visit to Ahmed Joda’s family
After a four-and-half year hiatus, members of the Adamawa Peacemakers Initiative (AUN-API) have reconvened. On Saturday 28 August, the internationally recognized peacebuilding organization, made up […]
Lagos State Govt. evacuates 3-week-old baby, Lagos students from Plateau
Lagos State Government has evacuated a three-week-old baby, the mother and undergraduate students of the state’s extraction studying at the University of Jos (UNIJOS), from […]
Tears, trauma as families, colleagues remember victims of 2011 UN House bombing
Amid tears, wreath-laying, and tales of trauma, survivors, families, and colleagues of the 23 victims of the 2011 UN House bombing, on Thursday held a […]
Senator Nnamani mourns Ironsi, Okpara wives
Former Governor of Enugu State and Senator representing Enugu East in the Senate, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani has condoled the families of first Nigeria military Head […]
Insecurity:NCWS urges empowerment of vigilantes, hunters to complement security agencies’efforts
The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS),Plateau chapter, has urged the Federal Government and State Governments to empower vigilantes and hunters to complement the efforts […]
Lalong condemns attack in Jos North LGA
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has condemned an attack perpetrated on Tuesday night at Yelwa Zangam community in Jos North Local Government Area of the […]