UNHCR records 100m refugees, says it’s highest since World War II
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has counted 100 million people worldwide who have been forced to flee their homes. The figure is the highest number […]
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Kaduna State records highest number of online registrants in northern Nigeria – INEC
INEC says Kaduna State came tops in the northern part of Nigeria in the on-going online voters registration with 486, 589 registrants. The Resident Electoral […]
Our servers are fully optimised at highest international security levels, says NIMC
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says its servers have not been breached but operating at the highest international security levels. This is contained in […]
Ogun, Nasarawa top states with highest COVID-19 Vaccination
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) says the states of Ogun, Nasarawa, Oyo, Osun and Ekiti have been ranked top in ramping up […]
The Climate Crisis Will Not be Fixed by Causing an Energy Crisis in Africa, By Muhammadu Buhari
Dire warnings of the end of the world are as old as civilization itself. But each year as the countdown to United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP) […]
NASS promises enhanced allocation for security in 2022 budget
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has assured that the National Assembly would ensure that the security sector is allocated the lion share in the […]
Biden heads to Europe to help shape key decisions at G20, COP26 summits
The United States (U.S.) President Joe Biden will embark on a five-day tour of Europe on Thursday to attend two crucial global summits, according to […]
Prison Fellowship Nigeria set to support vulnerable children in Nasarawa State
Prison Fellowship Nigeria (PFN), a faith-based NGO, says it is set to support 47 vulnerable and “at-risk’’ children in Nasarawa State on education, safety, healthcare, social […]
Nigeria records 159 new COVID-19 cases, zero death
Nigeria on Tuesday recorded 159 new cases of COVID-19 in 13 States and the FCT. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control(NCDC) disclosed this on its […]
Anambra poll: NSA tasks security agencies on professional conduct, warns trouble makers
The National Security Adviser, retired Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno, has tasked the security agencies to exhibit professionalism and self restraint against provocation by trouble makers during […]
INVESTIGATION: #EndSARS: ‘I beg you in the name of God,’ Wife of dead victim, others plead with FCT Minister on compensation
By Idris Ibrahim (UPDATED) Mrs Joy was greeted with physical and emotional trauma on April 27 when she lost her husband, late Joel Irabor whose […]
FG approves genetically modified maize for open cultivation
The Federal Government has approved the environmental release and open cultivation of ‘Tela’ Maize, a new maize variety developed by researchers at the Institute for […]
PDP’s zoning of Chairmanship to North, threat to consolidation of democracy-CNG
The Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG has frowned at the resolution taken at the National Executive Committee meeting of the People’s Democratic Party zoning the […]
Benue records 181 road crashes in 9 months – FRSC
The Benue Command of the Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says 181 road crashes were recorded in the state between January and September 2021. The State […]
NAFDAC shuts down 4 yoghurt production companies over non-compliance
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) office in Kaduna State has closed four illegal facilities engaged in the production of unregistered […]
UNDP Africa Bureau Chief, Eziakonwa, visits Nigeria Oct. 7
The United Nations Assistant Secretary-General, UN Development Programme’s Assistant Administrator and Director of the Regional Bureau for Africa, Ms Ahunna Eziakonwa, will travel to Nigeria […]
Independence anniversary: Report suspicious persons, movements around you – CP
In preparation for the celebration of Nigeria’s 61st Independence anniversary, the Nigeria Police Force in Adamawa has called on the people to report suspicious persons and […]
Traditional rulers, Kogi residents laud Yahaya Bello over projects
The traditional rulers and residents of the Central Senatorial District of Kogi have commended Governor Yahaya Bello (GYB) for his giant strides in the execution […]
Fernandes misses late penalty kick as Aston Villa stun Manchester United
Bruno Fernandes blazed a stoppage-time penalty kick over the crossbar as Aston Villa earned a shock 1-0 victory at a below-par Manchester United in the […]
Nigeria determined to be major global player in space technology – Minister
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu has said that the Federal Government will continue to support the development of key and […]
Reps urge FG to secure release of Nigerians detained illegally in prisons abroad
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to intervene and secure the release of Nigerians who are being detained illegally in prisons abroad. […]
COVID-19: Nigeria’s infections hit 203,081
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC), says the country’s COVID-19 cases rose to 203,081 on Wednesday, recording additional 377 new infections. The NCDC, via […]
NCDC reports 1,182 suspected cholera cases in one week
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced that 1,182 suspected cases of cholera had been recorded in 13 states, within one week. The […]
Eurozone inflation accelerates to decade high in August as estimated
Eurozone inflation accelerated as initially estimated in August to a near decade high, final data from Eurostat showed on Friday. Inflation rose to 3 per […]
We’ll use football to promote unity, national devt, says President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has declared his administration’s commitment to use football for the development of the girl-child, inspiring young people to have rewarding careers in […]