Jide Adebayo’s remains for burial Saturday in Omu-Aran
Remains of the late Chief Jide Adebayo, a former Acting Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), will be interred in Omu-Aran, Irepodun […]
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Anambra residents urge FG to regulate cooking gas price
Some residents of Awka and its environs on Saturday called on the Federal Government to address the current hike in the price of cooking gas […]
I-G approves police candidate for labour ministry’s agency
Inspector-General of Police, Mr Usman Alkali, has approved the nomination of CSP Ebere Amaraizu as member representing Nigeria Police on the board of the National […]
2021 tourism transportation summit to complement AU’s integration efforts –organisers
The Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN), organisers of the tourism transportation summit and expo, has said that the 2021 edition aimed to complement […]
Osinbajo charges AU member states on AfCFTA protocols
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has called on African Union (AU) member states to ratify and implement protocols on free movement of persons, right of residence and […]
Police confirms attack on Nasarawa lawmaker
The Police Command in Nasarawa State has confirmed an attack on a member of the state House of Assembly on Wednesday, Mr Samuel Tsebe. The […]
NNPC ₦287bn profit: Kyari explains facts behind the figures
Following the Presidential applause for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on its posting of ₦287bn profit after tax in the 2020 financial year, the […]
Ember months: FRSC soon to launch “Operation Zero Tolerance” to curb crashes
Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has said that the corps would soon launch “Operation Zero Tolerance” to curb road […]
Buhari congratulates Labour Minister, Chris Ngige at 69
President Muhammadu Buhari, has extended best wishes to Labour and Employment Minister, Dr Chris Ngige, as he turned 69 on Aug. 8, 2021. This is […]
Farmers seek creation of fish markets in Oyo LGAs
Catfish and Allied Fish Farmers Association of Nigeria (CAFFAN), Oyo State Chapter, has appealed to the state government to facilitate fish markets in local government […]
Olubadan sends delegation to Cotonou over Sunday Igboho’s trial
Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, has sent a delegation to Cotonou, Republic of Benin, to observe court proceedings in the case involving an activist, […]
Banditry: Police foil attack, rescue 8 victims in Katsina
The Katsina State Police Command says it has foiled bandits attack at Kabobi village in Batsari Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public […]
Insecurity: CDS interacts with retired officers from North West
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, has solicited for inputs from all stakeholders to contain the security challenges across the country. Irabor […]
Troops eliminate 11 terrorists, recover arms, fuel
Troops of the Joint Task Force in the North-East have eliminated 11 terrorists and recovered a cache of arms, ammunition and a truck laden with […]
UK to support Jigawa with £90m in development areas – FDCO
The Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) of the UK Government has announced a commitment to support Jigawa with £90 million over the next five […]
COVID-19: NCDC records lowest infection figure in more than 1 year
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said Nigeria recorded only seven additional Coronavirus (COVID-19) infections, the lowest daily figure recorded since April 15, 2020, […]
Buhari raises alarm over activities of unpatriotic elements
President Muhammadu Buhari has again raised alarm over the activities of some unpatriotic elements who are bent on wreaking havoc on the nation’s socio-economic fabric. […]
30,000 academic staff benefit from TETFund training — Chairman
Over 30,000 academic staff in public tertiary institutions across Nigeria have benefited from trainings sponsored by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) within and outside […]
Acting I-G tasks PTF on barracks’ renovation, modern buildings
The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr Usman Baba, has called on the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (PTF) to provide befitting accommodation for the increasing number […]
NUT holds foundation-stone laying ceremony for FCT multimillion naira secretariat
The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Kuje Branch has held the foundation-stone laying and fund-raising ceremony for the construction of its proposed N76 million secretariat […]
PDP candidate wins Delta Assembly by-election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Sunday, declared the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Jude Ogbimi, winner of Saturday’s by-election in Isoko […]
Few security personnel at Lagos City elite marathon
Fewer police personnel and other security agencies provided security for the 300 athletes that participated in the 2021 edition of the Access Bank Lagos City […]
Atiku advocates increased investment in youth
Former Vice President Atiku Abubaka has advocated increased public and private investment in youth development and empowerment to break vicious circle of illiteracy, unemployment, poverty […]
Ebonyi judiciary joins nationwide strike — JUSUN Chairman
Judiciary workers, under the aegis of Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Ebonyi chapter, Tuesday joined the group’s indefinite nationwide strike. The union called out […]
I-G orders arrest, prosecution of perpetrators of Imo attack
The Inspector General of Police (I-G), Mr Mohammed Adamu has ordered the arrest and prosecution of perpetrators of Monday attack on security operatives and formations in […]