Migration: Adamawa, Borno record 2,298 movements in one week
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Between 27 September and 3 October 2021, a total of 2,298 movements were recorded in the states of Adamawa and Borno, said […]
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Conflict: EU, UNICEF project supports over 5,129 out-of-school children in Borno
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Through the European Union, EU-funded Support to Early Recovery and Resilience Project, implemented by UNICEF, at least 5,129 conflict-affected out-of-school children in […]
WHO Expert Jalal-Eddeen Saleh to discuss new Malaria Vaccine at AUN-Atiku Institute Lecture
The American University of Nigeria (AUN) announces the resumption of its Development and Leadership Lecture series under the auspices of the AUN-Atiku Institute. The first […]
Obi Cubana voted 2021 Man of the Year
A renowned Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Mr Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has been voted the 2021 Man of the Year by Nigerians […]
Buhari mandates establishment of disability- friendly institutional centres in education sector
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons With Disabilities, Mr. James David Lalu has announced that the Commission is targeting at least four […]
UN disarmament chief urges member states to enforce arms embargoes
UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Izumi Nakamitsu, has urged Member States to redouble efforts and enforce arms embargoes, saying the level of violations “remain […]
1 in 6 young Nigerians suffer impact of COVID-19 on mental health- UNICEF
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has said 1 in 6 young Nigerians aged 15- 24 often feel depressed or have little interest […]
Nigerian Army commences Operation Still Water, sets up Super-Camp in Bakassi
The 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Calabar, has commenced a three-month security operation in Cross River to check crime and criminality in the nation.The […]
Declare bandits terrorists, Senate tells FG
By Haruna Salami The Senate has urged the Federal Government to declare bandits as terrorists in order to wage total war against them including bombing […]
Nigeria’s Search for Solutions, By Hassan Gimba
“Our problems are man-made; therefore, they may be solved by man. No problem of human destiny is beyond human beings.” – John F. Kennedy Nigerians have […]
Buhari returns with ‘special assignment’ from UN Sec Gen
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja after a loaded weeklong engagements at the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly […]
UN Sec Gen to Buhari: Continue using your leadership for West Africa’s stability
Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his leadership roles in Africa as well as stabilization of the […]
UNGA 76: Buhari seeks vigorous enforcement of Arms Trade Treaty
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in New York called for the world wide application of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) to codify accountability in conventional […]
Insecurity, Zamfara and ‘busybodies’
By Jibrin Baba NdaceZamfara State prides itself as one of the states in Nigeria where citizens are proud to be farmers. And the state has […]
Don’t miss N-Power verification exercise, Umar Gital urges Nigerian Youths
–Commends FG Over Settlement of Arrears of Batches A and B Shortlisted candidates for the Batch C1 of the Federal Government’s N-Power programme have been […]
UNGA: Argentina seeks FG’s support for White Helmets Resolution adoption
By Chimezie Godfrey The government of Argentina has sought the support of the federal government in endorsing the White Helmets Resolution at the forthcoming UN […]
Fire Service saved property worth N15trn in Q2 of 2021- Aregbesola
The Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, said the Federal Fire Service (FFS) saved about 166 lives, rescued 82 persons in distress from fire and […]
Katsina winning war against banditry – Masari
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina says the new measures put in place to fight insecurity in the state are working and they are winning the […]
FG restates resolve to return refugees to Nigeria
By Chimezie Godfrey The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Farouq says the federal government is determined to ensure that Nigerian […]
Benue IDPs at risk of being recruited by terrorist – Official
The more than one million Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Benue are at risk of being trafficked or recruited for terrorism, the state government said in […]
Akeredolu eulogises Gabriel Igbinedion at 87
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has eulogised the Esama of Benin Kingdom, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion at 87. Akeredolu, on the sidelines of the thanksgiving […]
Not On Their Watch! By Abiodun Komolafe
“Good governance cannot remain merely a philosophy. Concrete steps have to be taken for realizing it. Narenda Mordi Adegboyega Oyetola and Olugbenga Babatunji are two […]
Bagudu approves N5 million assistance for NLC women wing
Kebbi Governor, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu, has approved N5 million cash assistance to the newly-elected Women Wing of the NLC in the state. This is contained […]
Orji Kalu greets Esama of Benin, Gabriel Igbinedion at 87
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Kalu, has described the Esama of Benin Kingdom, Sir Gabriel Igbinedion, as a rare gem with passion for […]
EFCC Charges International NGOs on Transparency, Accountability
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 charged the International and Local Non-Governmental Organizations to provide the anti-graft agency with the ‘‘lists […]