NSCDC lauds establishment of Citizens’ Rights Commission in Kogi
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Command in Kogi, has lauded the state government for establishing the Office of the Public Defender and Citizens’ […]
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Kerosene, cooking gas prices increase in August – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says average price per litre paid by consumers for household kerosene increased to N400.01 in August from N397.34 in […]
NCDC calls for vigilance, adherence to COVID-19 protocols as schools resume
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has called for vigilance and adherence to safety regulations in the face of coronavirus (COVID-19) as students return […]
Akeredolu eulogises Gabriel Igbinedion at 87
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has eulogised the Esama of Benin Kingdom, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion at 87. Akeredolu, on the sidelines of the thanksgiving […]
Annual lecture to proffer solutions to Enugu economic challenges – Publisher
The Publisher of The Starlite newspapers, Nsukka, Chief Harrison Ogara, says the 2nd edition of the Starlite Annual Lecture Series will proffer solutions to the […]
Delta PCRC donates cash to 7 deceased officers’ families
The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Delta chapter, has presented cash donations to seven families of deceased police officers in the state. A statement signed […]
NCF to educate over 2000 youths to champion ecosystem restoration
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) in Lagos has announced plans to educate over 2000 youths to champion ecosystem restoration. “There have been consistent galvanized efforts […]
Collation of election results ends late in Somolu, Bariga
Declaration of results for the Chairmanship and Councilorship elections ends late in some polling units in Somolu and Bariga, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) […]
Kidnap: Niger community seeks support for Chief, wives release
The Zungeru community, Wushishi Local Government Area, Niger has appealed for financial assistance from the Victims Support Fund (VSF) to release a chief kidnapped along […]
World Blood Day: 7m African patients need blood yearly – WHO
The Would Health Organisation says blood stocks in the African region have declined over the last year as fewer people have been donating blood during […]
Cleric urges Nigerians to eschew tribalism, ethnicity
Nigerians have been urged to shun all acts of tribalism, ethnicity and religious discrimination so as to build peace and progress in the country. Ven. […]
Sulaiman-Ibrahim assumes office as head refugees’ commission
Mrs Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, former Director-General of National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), on Friday assumed office as the Federal-Commissioner, National Commission for […]
Children’s Day: FG moves to end incessant kidnappings, violence against children
President Muhammadu Buhari has Says several interventions have been put in place to ensure that all children are protected from incessant attacks, kidnappings, violence, abuse […]
EU forces train Malian soldiers to strike jihadists from afar
The long barrel of a howitzer cannon aims into scrubland around a military base in conflict-hit central Mali. After a countdown, a soldier pulls the […]
INEC creates 924 additional polling units in Ondo
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ondo State says it has created additional 924 polling units across the 18 Local Government Areas of the […]
Exploit minerals with international value, Oyetola urges FG
Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun has called on the Federal Government to explore and exploit minerals that have international value. Oyetola made the call on […]
Abiodun restates commitment to complete roads abandoned by Amosun
The Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, at the weekend, reiterated his administration’s commitment to complete road projects awarded but abandoned by the immediate past administration. […]
NOA urges religious leaders to love and tolerate one another
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Wednesday urged religious leaders to love and tolerate one another in order to ensure peaceful coexistence among religious groups […]
New Police Commissioner assumes duty in Sokoto
The new Commissioner of Police, posted to Sokoto State, Mr Kamaldeen Okunlola has resumed, becoming the 45th CP in the state. This is contained in […]
Finally, Bawa clears Senate hurdle, states vision for EFCC
The Senate on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 confirmed the appointment of Abdurasheed Bawa as the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. […]
Photo News: Perm Sec handing over Ambulance to State House Medical Director
AMBULANCE: Permanent Secretary, State House, Mr Tijjani Umar handing over the keys and documents of a fully kitted ambulance donated by the Office of […]
Former Nigeria First Lady urges FG to complete Yar’Adua’s e-library project
The wife of late President Umar Musa Yar’Adua, Hajiya Turai Yar’ Adua, has appealed to the Federal Government to complete the e-library initiated by her […]
Niger abduction: Victims recount ordeal, say bandits beat, starve
The freed passengers of the Niger State Transport Authority, who were abducted by armed bandits, say the abductors humiliated them while in captivity. The victims […]
Buhari’s new ADC, Yusuf Dodo, assumes duty
Lt.-Col. Yusuf Dodo, officially assumed duty as Aide-de-Camp to President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja, as Col. Mohammed Abubakar, departed for a promotional course […]
Go after criminals, not innocent civilians, commander charges troops
Maj.-Gen. Chukwuemeka Okonkwo, the Commander of the Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), which is maintaining peace in Plateau and environs has warned troops […]