Group demands end to supply, sale of substandard goods
An Abuja based NGO, Save Our Heritage Initiative (SOHI) on Tuesday demanded an immediate end to supply and sale of substandard goods especially foods and […]
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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 […]
2020/2021 academic session: Lectures begin at Ondo varsity
The Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State, was full of activities on Monday as students began to receive lectures in […]
Troops eliminate 6 terrorists, recover equipment in North East-Official
The Nigerian Army says the troops of the Joint Task Force, North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have eliminated six terrorists and recovered cache of […]
COVID-19 3rd wave: Death toll rises to 11 in Edo
Edo has recorded three more COVID-19-related deaths with 92 new confirmed cases, the state COVID-19 Incident Manager, Dr Andrew Obi, said on Monday in Benin. Obi, […]
Police kill 2 suspected kidnappers in Ogun
The Police Command in Ogun said that two suspected kidnappers were killed in a shoot-out with its personnel around Itori area of Ewekoro of the […]
Nigeria: Our collective amnesia, our bane, By Hassan Gimba
The way things are happening at almost the speed of light in Nigeria is alarming. Most of them trace their roots to injustice and the […]
NDLEA nabs 96-year-old ex-soldier for illicit drugs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 96-year-old retired soldier, Mr Joseph Owherhi in Suleja area of Niger state for dealing in […]
BBNaija: Arin, Princess evicted
(NAN) Two housemates, Arinola Olowoporoku, popularly known as Arin and Francis Princess were on Sunday evicted from the 2021 BBnaija reality TV Show titled ‘Shine […]
New Jigawa CP assumes duty
Mr Aliyu Sale, the new Commissioner of Police, Jigawa Police Command, has assumed duty, according to its spokesman, ASP Lawan Shiisu. In a statement on […]
Implement law prohibiting money-spraying at social gatherings, Experts urge FG
Some experts have called on the security agencies to enforce the law prohibiting money-spraying at social gatherings in the country. They told the News Agency […]
FG resolute on child-friendly justice system — Malami
Abubakar Malami, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has assured Nigerians of the Federal Government’s unwavering dedication to improving children’s access to […]
Eid-el Kabir: Unilorin V-C advises Muslims to emulate Prophet Ibrahim
Prof. Sulyman Abudlkareem, the Vice-Chancellor, University of Ilorin (Unilorin), on Monday advised Muslims to emulate the obedience and faithfulness of Prophet Ibrahim in their daily […]
62-year-old widow, 19 others compete for N50m talents contracts in Delta
A 62-year-old widow, Mrs Elizabeth Okagbere, has made it to the semi-final of the “Made-in-Delta’’ Talent Search. She is one of 20 semi-finalists, 10 of […]
Rotary Club president urges FG to prioritise education
Mr Wale Bogunjoko, President, Rotary Club of Ibadan Gold District, on Saturday charged government at all levels to prioritise education by securing the lives of […]
Rotary club set to rehabilitate schools, healthcare centre in FCT
The Rotary Club of Abuja Wuse Central, says plans are ongoing to rehabilitate schools and healthcare centre in its host community during the present rotary […]
No place for children in conflict, UN chief tells Security Council
The disregard for children’s rights amid war and upheaval “is shocking and heartbreaking,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday during a high-level open debate […]
Gunmen abduct another Ekiti traditional ruler, spare wife
Armed men believed to be kidnappers have abducted another traditional ruler in Ekiti, Oba Benjamin Oso, the Eleda of Eda Ile, in Ekiti East Local […]
Pension: Court dismisses ex- acting gov’s suit for lack of merit
The National Industrial Court in Abuja on Tuesday declared as lacking in merit, a suit filed by a former Speaker Cross River House of Assemcly, […]
Democracy Day: Fayemi felicitates Nigerians, as Ekiti residents shun violence
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti has urged Nigerians to be more determined in ensuring that democracy works in the country. Fayemi, who is also the […]
CSOs in Katsina have no plans for any protest on June I2 – leaders
The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Katsina State has declared that it had no intention to be part of any protest on June […]
APC will clear Anambra guber poll- Moghalu
Dr George Moghalu, one of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirants for Nov.6, Anambra poll, has expressed optimism that the party would record a […]
Obaseki mourns TB Joshua
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has mourned the passing of the General Overseer of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Pastor Temitope Balogun Joshua, […]
AFAN wants Kaduna govt to adopt FG’s Anchor Borrowers Programme
Alhaji Mohammed Salihu, Acting Chairman, All Farmers’ Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Kaduna State Chapter, has urged Kaduna state government to adopt the Federal Government’s Anchored […]
Lawan, Akume urge communities to monitor constituency projects
Senate President Ahmed Lawan and the Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Sen. George Akume, have urged communities to monitor constituency projects. Lawan and […]