Army hands over arrested robbery suspects to police in Calabar
The 13 Brigade, Nigerian Army in Calabar, has handed over three suspected armed robbers to the Police Command in Cross River for further investigation and […]
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Foundation trains, empowers 240 persons in alternative livelihoods in Edo
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has trained and empowered 240 persons on alternative means of livelihoods in Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo. […]
Kwara Govt imposes curfew on Offa, Erinle
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has imposed an indefinite curfew on Offa and Erinle towns from 6 p.m to 8 a.m. This is contained in […]
FG inaugurates FCCPC, consumer tribunal boards, warns against corrupt practices
The Federal Government has inaugurated boards of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT) to ensure […]
COVID-19: Arik Air seeks priority vaccination for aviation workers
Capt. Roy Ilegbodu, Chief Executive Officer, Arik Air, has called for the immediate vaccination of aviation workers as COVID-19 frontline workers. Ilegbodu made this call […]
Foodstuff traders end supply embargo to Southern Nigeria
Cattle and foodstuff traders have agreed to resume foodstuff supplies to southern Nigeria, following the intervention of Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi and a former […]
NDDC to begin work on abandoned 24km Imo-Rivers road project
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) on Wednesday directed the contractor handling the 24 kilometres dual carriage way linking Imo and Rivers back to site. […]
FG Approves Establishment of SIM Swap Centres by MNOs, Extension of Enrolment Licence Tenure
The Federal Government has given approval for the establishment of dedicated SIM Swap Centres across the Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Nigeria. Also […]
End to pandemic not likely in 2021 – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) believes it is unlikely the Coronavirus pandemic （COVID-19）will come to an end by the end of 2021. “I think it […]
FG declares Zamfara `no fly zone’, announces total ban on mining activities
The Federal Government has announced a complete ban on mining activities in Zamfara, declaring the state as “no fly zone’’. The National Security Adviser (NSO), […]
FRSC commences special operation against rickety vehicles in Anambra
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) ,Anambra Command, says it has started a special operation against rickety vehicles on roads in the state. The FRSC […]
FG declares Zamfara `no fly zone’, announces total ban on mining activities
The Federal Government has announced a complete ban on mining activities in Zamfara, declaring the state as “no fly zone’’. The National Security Adviser […]
Bello mourn demise of emir of Kagara
Abubakar Sani- Bello of Niger has mourned the demise of Alhaji Salihu Tanko, Enir of Kagara, describing his death as a great shock. Bello […]
Just In: 279 abducted Zamfara school girls released
Latest reports indicate that 279 abducted Zamfara school girls have been released. The students arrived Government House, Gusau, at about 4a.m. on Tuesday, the News […]
Work with UN special envoy to reach peaceful resolution in Yemen – Guterres
UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres on Monday urged the parties in Yemen to work with Special Envoy Martin Griffiths to find a peaceful solution to the […]
Kebbi State University shut down over student’s death — Official
The Management of the Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, (KSUSTA), Aliero , has announced the indefinitely closure of the institution over the […]
Ganduje sacks aide for making unguarded social media comment
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano, has relieved his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Salihu Tanko of his appointment for making unguarded social media comment. This […]
Ganduje sacks media aide, Salihu Tanko Yakasai
Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State has sacked his media aide, Salihu Tanko Yakasai. His sack was announced in a statement by Commissioner for […]
UN amplifies condemnation of Zamfara schoolgirls’ abduction
President of the UN General Assembly Amb. Volkan Bozkir has added his voice to the growing condemnation of Friday’s abduction of hundreds of […]
UN amplifies condemnation of Zamfara schoolgirls’ abduction
President of the UN General Assembly Amb. Volkan Bozkir has added his voice to the growing condemnation of Friday’s abduction of hundreds of schoolgirls in […]
Senate President condemns abduction of Zamfara secondary schoolgirls
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has condemned the attack on Friday on Government Secondary School, Jangebe in Zamfara State, where hundreds of schoolgirls […]
Humanitarian Minister worries over Zamfara school girls abduction
By Chimezie Godfrey The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq, has condemned in totality the abduction of hundreds of female […]
USAID donates textbook in local language to pupils in Oyo
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has donated over 10,000 textbooks tagged: ‘Je Ka kawe’ (let’s read) to pupils in Oyo State […]
Plateau United condole with Gyang, over father’s death
The Management of Plateau United FC of Jos has condoled with one of its players, Amos Gyang, over the death of his father. The condolence […]
Finally, Bawa clears Senate hurdle, states vision for EFCC
The Senate on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 confirmed the appointment of Abdurasheed Bawa as the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. […]