NLC dissociates self from groups plotting to destabilize Nigeria
By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has dissociated itself from clandestine groups organising to destabilise the country as alleged by the Department of […]
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Nasarawa State youth groups plan to give Buhari rousing welcome
The coalition of youth groups on the platform of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Nasarawa State chapter, has called on the public to […]
UPDATE: INEC accredits 51 observer groups for FCT area council elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has accredited 51 observer groups for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, scheduled for Feb. 12, 2022. […]
NOA tasks religious groups on peace
The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Kaduna State Directorate, on Tuesday called on leaders of religious organisations to preach messages of peace to achieve national security. […]
Kebbi Govt. trains 40 cross-border pastoralist women groups on production of homemade yoghurt
Kebbi Government in collaboration with German Cooperation (GIZ) has trained 40 cross-border pastoralist women groups on hygienic processing and production of fresh milk to homemade […]
Insecurity: SOSG Proscribes Self-Styled Vigilante Groups
In order to drive the efforts to curb the proliferation of banditry and sundry crimes bedeviling the eastern flank and other parts of Sokoto state, […]
Ayade commisserates with Coscharis Group’s president over wife’s death
Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River, has commiserated with Mr Cosmas Maduka, President, Coscharis Group, over the death of his wife, Charity. Ayade, in a […]
Community leaders urge Kaduna govt. to fund vigilante groups
Community leaders in Kaduna State have urged the state government to provide funding to vigilante groups to strengthen community policing. They made the call in […]
FG distributes 190 improved post-harvest storage facilities to farmers’ groups in Oyo
The Federal Government through the Nigerian Storage Products Research Institute (NSPRI), on Tuesday, distributed 190 improved post-harvest storage facilities to farmers’ groups in Oyo state. The […]
Aremu urges women to speak out for financial inclusion, slams military coups
As debate continues on 2022 , N16.39 national budget announced by President Muhammadu Buhari, Women Economic Collectives ( WECs), have been urged to speak out […]
Insecurity: NGE resolves to be part of solution
By Haruna Salami The Nigeria Guild of Editors, NGE has x-rayed the security situation in the country and resolved to be part of the solution […]
China begins seasonal influenza vaccination
China on Monday said that it has kicked off its annual seasonal influenza vaccination. It said that Medical workers, participants of major events, vulnerable people […]
2023: Bello hasn’t dropped presidential ambition –Group
Insinuation that Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has jettisoned his presidential ambition for the position of vice-president is a lie from the pit of hell, […]
NHRC, Centre partner to promote rights of people with disabilities
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed its readiness to partner with the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CDD), an NGO to protect and […]
My 61st Birthday Reflections, By Tony Iyare
Happenings in these states of the federation have always been dear to my heart. Lagos, Edo, Ogun, Osun, Kaduna, Plateau, Adamawa and Taraba. In a […]
Insecurity: KDSG shuts telecoms services in parts of the state
The Kaduna State Government on Wednesday announced the closure of telecommunications services in some part of the state, with effect from Sept. 30.The Commissioner of […]
Electoral Act: Saraki urges NASS Panel to act in National Interest
Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has advised members of the Joint Conference Committee of the National Assembly to move fast in considering the […]
China outlines development of women, children
China’s State Council on Monday unveiled outlines for the development of women and children for the next decade. The outlines, which set goals and tasks […]
These reckless comments on 2023 presidency, By Fredrick Nwabufo
Power. It excites and incites. It can excite hope and strength, or incite tension, hate and bitterness. Why should the regional background of the next […]
Drug war: Assets confiscation ‘ll weaken cartels – Marwa
Chairman/ Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has charged other other Heads of National Drug […]
Police confirm killing of 4 in alleged cult clash in Benue
No fewer than four persons were killed in a clash between rival cult groups in Gboko Local Government Area, Benue, on Wednesday. An eyewitness, who […]
Let’s ensure that ‘when President is a man, VP should be a woman …’ – Lois Auta
Lois Auta, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cedar Seed Foundation,speaks on gender issues in an interview with Taiwo Adeleye of Women Radio.Excerpts: Why is […]
UNFPA donates PPEs to support fight against COVID-19 in Sokoto
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), on Tuesday donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs), and assorted items to Sokoto State to contain the COVID-19 pandemic UNFPA […]
Insecurity: CNG, Ulama kick off prayer sessions in the North
The Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG on Friday in collaboration with the Ulama Council of Kano kicked off a prayer session for God’s intercession to […]
NDLEA intercepts N5.8b illicit drugs at Apapa-Port Lagos, arrests one
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on Wednesday announced the seizure of large quantity of Captagon, a brand of Amphetamine drug, valued at N5.8 […]