INEC to hold Anambra Governorship poll on Nov. 6
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the Anambra Governorship poll for Nov. 6. INEC disclosed the date in a Timetable and Schedule of […]
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Media Rights Agenda launches project to combat impunity for attacks against journalists
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today announced the launch of its project to combat impunity for attacks against journalists, warning that those who unjustifiably threaten or […]
Even You, Father Kukah? by Hassan Gimba
Most Reverend Mathew Hassan Kukah, Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, is a catholic priest that burst onto the public domain as a reverend father. Reverend Father […]
Sani Bello blames unskilled, half- baked graduates for Nigeria’s rising unemployment
Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State and Chairman North Central Governors Forum has attributed the astronomical rise in the number of unemployed, underemployed […]
Insecurity: Disclose security votes spending for 2021, SERAP tells Buhari, 36 governors
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent Freedom of Information requests to President Muhammadu Buhari and 36 state governors urging them to “disclose details […]
Hold kidnappers of Kankara schoolboys accountable, U.S. urges Nigeria
The United States (U.S.) on Thursday condemned the abduction of hundreds of children by gunmen from Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina State, on Dec. […]
AU to hold mini-Summit on African peace and stability
The African Union’s Peace and Security Council is holding its 11th High Level Retreat on the Promotion of Peace, Security and Stability in Africa, to […]
Put 2023 ambition on hold, Saraki advises politicians
Former President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki has advised politicians, irrespective of political parties, to put their 2023 political ambition on hold and focus on […]
4th Mainland Bridge: LASG hold Eti-Osa communities stakeholders Environmental Impact Assessment
The Lagos State Government on Monday said a lot of work and planning had gone into the planning for proposed 4th Mainland Bridge, to ensure […]
BOFI Act 2020: CBN to engage stakeholders soon as Buhari gives assent
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, November 12, 2020 assented to the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act 2020. According to a statement signed by […]
Hold public office holders accountable to citizens – Wike charges NGE
Members of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have been charged to always hold public office holders accountable to the people. The charge was made […]
Hold politicians accountable to campaign promises, monarch urges electorate
Oba Adeshina Kuti, the Eleru of Eru in Lagos, on Friday, advised Nigerian electorate to always hold politicians accountable to the promises made during the […]
S/African NGO urges Senate to hold public hearing on Lekki shootings
Nigerian Lives Matter, a South Africa-based NGO, has called on the Senate to immediately conduct public hearing into Lekki Toll Gate shootings to unravel what […]
#EndSARS: Civil Society Groups put protest on hold in Osun as looting, vandalism continue
Civil Society Groups in Osun, under the aegis of the Civil Society Coalition, on Tuesday said all their agitations and protests have been put on […]
Borno govt. fumigates schools ahead of resumption on Oct. 25
Borno Commissioner for Education, Alhaji Bello Ayuba, said his ministry had concluded the fumigation of public schools in the state preparatory to commencement of academic […]
Holding Company: Sterling Bank obtains CBN’s approval in principle
Sterling Bank Plc. has obtained Central Bank of Nigeria’s approval in principle to restructure as a holding company. The bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr […]
Oil prices hold near multi-week lows on demand worries
Oil prices edged up on Thursday, but held near multi-week lows hit overnight after U.S. data showed gasoline demand fell and recovery from the COVID-19 […]