Religious Organisations: Gov. Emmanuel harps on service to humanity
Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has lauded religious organisations in the country for identifying and empathising with the needy, especially in the Coronavirus (COVID-19) […]
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Students’ union parliamentarian urges NDLEA to intensify campaign against drug abuse
The Pan-African Students Union Parliament (ASUP) has urged the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to adjust its mandate to focus more on preventing drug […]
PWDs laud APC’s inclusiveness, demand 15% representation in parliament
By Chimezie Godfrey A Physically Challenged Woman and the Chief Executive Officer of Cedar Seed Foundation, Lois Auta has commended the All Progressive Congress (APC) […]
FG begins digital payment of conditional cash transfer in FCT
By Chimezie Godfrey The Federal Government has begun payment of the second phase of the Conditional Cash Transfer in the Federal Capital Territory. At the […]
CJN urges Ag FCT CJ, others to be impartial, fair to all
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Tanko Muhammad has urged the Acting Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Justice Husseini Baba-Yusuf to be impartial, fair […]
World Elephant Day: NCF tasks FG on Ecotourism
The Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF) has urged the Federal Government to initiate laws to preserve the country`s elephant population. Mr Shitu Usman, Project Officer, Finima […]
Mohammed Fawehinmi’s death leaves void in Ikeja NBA – Chairman
The Ikeja branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) said the death of Mohammed Fawehinmi, son of late Chief Gani Fawehinmi (SAN), left a huge […]
NIMR tackles hypertension in HIV patients
The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has instituted a research work that would help reduce the burden of high blood pressure on people living […]
Delta COVID-19: Unilorin advises students to avoid crowded areas
Dr. Rasheed Odunola, the Director of Health Services, University of Ilorin (Unilorin), on Tuesday advised students to avoid congregating at a location to stem the […]
NAPTIP unveils 3 projects to fight human trafficking
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has unveiled three new projects to fight human trafficking across the country. NAPTIP’s Director-General, […]
Rotary club set to rehabilitate schools, healthcare centre in FCT
The Rotary Club of Abuja Wuse Central, says plans are ongoing to rehabilitate schools and healthcare centre in its host community during the present rotary […]
Democracy Day: Movement urges Nigerians to recommit to strengthening democracy
The Nigerian Diaspora Movement (NDM) on Friday urged Nigerians to recommit to strengthening democracy in the country, irrespective of their economic challenges. The NDM is a […]
Insecurity: Activist urges politicians to be mindful of utterances
A human right activist, Mr Christopher Ukaegbu, has urged politicians to be mindful of their utterances in order not to escalate tension in the country. […]
Imo NBA moves to collate data on unjust arrests
The Nigerian Bar Association, Imo branch, has set up a help desk to collate data of persons allegedly arrested and detained unjustly by the police […]
FRSC will not tolerate carrying of passengers in car trunks – Official
FRSC Zonal Commanding Officer in Kaduna, ACM Godwin Omiko, says he will not tolerate the packing of passengers on car trunks. Speaking with newsmen on […]
UN chief calls on all parties to ‘immediately cease’ fighting in Gaza, Israel
The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres on Friday issued an urgent appeal for all parties involved the escalation of violence in the occupied Palestinian enclave of […]
Ukrainian experts say nuclear process at Chernobyl NPP under control
The fission reactions in uranium fuel masses of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), reported earlier by foreign and local media, pose no danger. The […]
Association advises women Engineers to dress responsibly to avoid being sexually harassed
Dr Temitope Odetoye, Chairman of the Ilorin Branch of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), on Tuesday advised Professional women to dress responsibly, be goal-oriented […]
Startups ecosystem critical to Nigeria’s Future – Osinbajo
The Vice President of Nigeria, His Excellency Professor Yemi Osinbajo, said that startup ecosystem is one of the vital tools in finding solutions to Africa’s […]
World Veterinary Day: Association pledges commitment to disease surveillance
The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) has pledged its commitment to infectious disease surveillance and response in order to mitigate the burden of zoonotic diseases […]
Ogun honours Maths genius, Faith Odunsi, 33 others
The Ogun State Government is rolling out the drums, Thursday, to honour Miss Faith Odunsi, the 15-year-old student of Ambassadors School, Ota who last month […]
NITDA calls for entries for creativity, innovation challenge
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called on Nigerians to submit entries for an challenge to commemorate the 2021 World Creativity and Innovation […]
Alleged Attacks in South East: ACF cautions against reprisal killings in the North
(Updated) The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF has cautioned those spreading messages calling for reprisal killings against Ibos in the North to desist from such. This […]
Troops Desertion Story Not True, Says Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army has debunked reports that some soldiers have deserted the battle field in the North East where the Boko Haram insurgency rages. Army […]
Boosting Tourism, Entertainment: I’ll Not Neglect Real Identity of Lagos – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday reiterated his administration’s commitment to the actualisation of the six pillars of development tagged T.H.E.M.E.S. agenda for […]