Yoruba Forum urges agitators, Nigerian youths to embrace peace
A coalition under the aegis of the Yoruba Appraisal Forum (YAF), on Sunday cautioned Nigerian youths not to allow themselves to be used by some […]
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2023: Bugaje, Adeniran, others form new political group
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, some concerned Nigerians of diverse professional backgrounds have formed a non-partisan political group to address leadership problem in the […]
ICPC tracks N175m constituency projects in Ondo State
The Independent Corrupt Practices And Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Tuesday tracked two projects worth N175 million under its constituency project tracking in Ondo […]
China sees good autumn grain production despite disasters: official
China continued to see sound fundamentals to reap a bumper autumn grain harvest this year, in spite of severe disasters triggered by extreme weather in […]
Bayelsa Govt to complete ongoing projects – Commissioner
Bayelsa Government on Wednesday reiterated its commitment to prudent and transparent use of public funds to complete ongoing projects. Mr Ayeba Duba, the state Commissioner […]
Kano market traders pledge empowerment of 100 police officers’ wives
The Market Traders Association of Nigeria (MATAN), Kano Chapter, has pledged to offer entrepreneurship training and empower 100 members of the Police Officers’ Wives Association […]
Jos killings: Prevent escalation, PFN advises govt
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has called on the Federal Government to take preemptive measures to forestall another crisis the recent Jos killings may […]
Akeredolu mourns House of Reps member Omolafe
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, on Monday described the death of Adedayo Omolafe, member of the House Representatives, representing Akure South/North Federal Constituency, as […]
Customs impounds imported vehicles, rice in Katsina
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has said it impounded 13 vehicles, 314 bags of imported rice and some other goods, valued at more than N60 […]
Man dies in Anambra multiple crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra has confirmed that a man was killed in a road traffic accident involving three vehicles at Upper […]
Police record 25 cases of rape, defilement in Adamawa
The Police Command in Adamawa says it has recorded no fewer than 25 cases of rape and defilement between January and June 2021 in the […]
China opposes Australia’s blocking of vaccines to PNG
China on Monday expressed concern over and firm opposition to Australia blocking China’s COVID-19 vaccine aid to Papua New Guinea (PNG), calling it a breach […]
Sanwo-Olu consolidating on achievements of his predecessors—Orji Kalu
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has commended Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State for sustaining and consolidating on the achievements of […]
Nigeria’s Oligarchs and the Golden Fish metaphor, By Osmund Agbo
In 1845, the Illustrated London News ran an interesting story about a certain dog breed discovered in Newfoundland that was noted to act in some […]
Universities’ Finances: AGF Idris calls for transparency, accountability
The Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris FCNA has called on the leadership of Nigerian Universities to entrench the ideals of transparency, accountability and […]
NIS to profile herdsmen entering the country through Nigeria-Niger border
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) says it will henceforth profile herdsmen entering the country at Jigawa, through Nigeria’s common border with Niger Republic. Mr Isma’il […]
Children’s Day: Group tasks parents on good parenting
Women of Inestimable Values (WIVs), a Non-Government Organisation (NGO), has called on parents and guardians to pay heed to their responsibilities of monitoring and guiding […]
Expert says forest animals are beneficial
The Kwara Director of Forestry, Alhaji Babatunde Mahmud, has said that forest animals are beneficial to the people and should take good care of them. […]
NTF President scores DavNotch Tennis tournament high
Ifedayo Akindoju, the President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), has described as ”top notch”, the quality of the ongoing DavNotch National Open Tennis Championship, […]
Onaiyekan urges governments to support national dialogue
Archbishop Emeritus, His Eminence, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, on Thursday urged government at all levels to support a national dialogue that tilted toward restoring peace, development […]
Fintiri declares 3-day mourning in honour of Mbula Traditional Ruler
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has declared a three- day mourning period in honour of Mbula Traditional Ruler, Joel Joram-Fwa, who died on Sunday. This […]
Prices of root and tuber crops increase in FCT markets
The prices of root and tuber crops like yam and Irish potatoes have gone up in some markets in the FCT ahead of Sallah celebration. […]
Community decries 1month blackout in Kwara
Residents of Pipeline area in Ilorin, Kwara state capital, have decried the blackout in their community caused by a rainstorm, which occurred on April 8.Some […]
Ramadan: Minister distributes food items, clothing to women groups.
The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen, has distributed palliatives to Muslim women groups and associations to observe the last 10 days of the […]
Don calls on NASS to pass Metallurgy bill
Prof. Benjamine Adewuyi, Department of Metallurgical Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Akure, has called on the National Assembly to pass the Nigerian Metallurgical Industrial Bill […]