Osun govt. approves 28 games for State Sports Festival
Osun Government has approved 28 different games for competition at the proposed Osun Sports Festival expected to hold in August, an official said on Wednesday. […]
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USAID partners centre in campaign against GBV
The Nigeria Early Recovery Initiative (NERI), a component of the United States Agency for International Development Office Transition Initiative (USAID/OTI), is collaborating with the Salama […]
Delta Speaker tasks councillors on effective representation
The Speaker of the Delta House of Assembly, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged councillors to effectively represent their area councils. Oborevwori made the call on […]
National stability a collective responsibility — Senator Basiru
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Mr Ajibola Basiru says the unity and stability of the country is a collective responsibility of […]
Plateau speaker lauds Lalong over infrastructure development
The Speaker, Plateau State House of Assembly, Mr Abok Ayuba, has commended Gov. Simon Lalong for providing critical infrastructure and purposeful leadership to the people […]
20 parastatals affected by EndSARS — Lagos Govt
The Lagos State Government through its Parastatals Monitoring Office on Tuesday said 20 of its parastatals were affected by the EndSARS destruction in October 2020. […]
S’West APC leaders support ban on open grazing, condemn separatist agitations, support restructuring
The All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in South West Nigeria on Sunday met in Lagos to deliberate the way forward over the unabated kidnapping and […]
Jigawa Govt lauds NNPC, Shell for perimeter fence, other projects in school
The Jigawa Government has commended NNPC and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) for constructing a 430m perimeter fence in Government Girls Junior […]
NIN: Senate mandates Ministry of Education, NIMC to review policy
The Senate on Tuesday, mandated the Ministry of Education, the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to review […]
Education: Senate President’s aide buys JAMB forms for 220 students in Ondo
Mr Oluwafemi Fadairo, Director of Administration to the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, on Monday purchased Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms for 220 candidates […]
AMAC chairman urges community radio to give voice to ordinary people
)Mr Abdullahi Candido, the Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), has urged the Grassroots Community Radio to give a voice to the ordinary […]
Lagos LG polls: Accord Party unveils Steering C’ttee
The Accord Party on Friday unveiled guidelines for aspirants contesting on its platform for chairmanship, vice chairmanship and councilorship positions in the July 24 local […]
How PDP can win elections in Lagos – Chieftain
Prince Wale Gomez, a Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Lagos State, says the party can only win elections in the state if […]
INEC to create 956 additional polling units in Sokoto State
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) plans to create additional 956 polling units in Sokoto State. INEC’s National Commissioner, Mr Festus Okoye, made the disclosure […]
ADC expresses optimism of winning seats in Lagos LG poll
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed optimism of winning many chairmanship and councillorship seats in the July 24 Lagos State local government councils poll.Mr […]
Lalong tasks council chairmen on security, inclusiveness
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has tasked management committee chairmen of local government areas to ensure security and inclusiveness in their governance. The governor gave […]
NALDA plans reactivation of farm estates for youths engagement
The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) says it will reactivate its abandoned farm estates across the country to engage youths at the grassroots. Prince […]
PDP welcomes LG polls in Lagos State
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State on Wednesday said it welcomed the conduct of local government polls in July as announced by Lagos […]
LG autonomy not for NASS to address – Gbajabiamila
Speaker of House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said that the issue of local government autonomy is not for the National Assembly to address. Gbajabiamila […]
Empowerment: Abeokuta Chamber of Commerce visits Agege LG, seeks partnership
The Abeokuta Chamber of Commerce Industry Mines and Agriculture (ABEOCCIMA) on Thursday visited Agege Local Government seeking partnership in youth empowerment and skill acquisitions among […]
Maduekwe urges mass mobilisation for nation’s innovative entrepreneurship
Dr Chidia Maduekwe, the Managing Director, Nigerian Film Corporation, has advocated mass mobilisation of the citizenry for the promotion of creative and innovative entrepreneurship. Maduekwe […]
NGO seeks support to end GBV in Ebonyi
Connected Development (CD), a Non-Governmental Organisation, has urged critical stakeholders in Ebonyi to rise up against all forms of gender based violence (GBV) in the […]
NLO mourns Coach Laloko
The National Nationwide League One (NLO) has condoled with the family of the late Coach Kashimawo Laloko, former Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation […]
LG polls: Tambuwal, deputy hail voter turnout
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State and his Deputy, Alhaji Manniru Dan’iya have expressed satisfaction over Saturday’s local government elections in the state. The News […]
C’River begins statewide COVID-19 vaccination
Dr Janet Ekpenyong, the Director-General, Cross River State Primary Health Care Development Agency (PHCDA), says the state has started official administration of AxtraZeneca vaccine to the […]