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 […]
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World Bank to construct 13.16km Lagos farm roads
Lagos State Government says its World Bank-assisted Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement, Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS) Project will construct 13.16km Farm Access Roads (FARs) in four cluster […]
AbdulRazaq, Sulu-Gambari, others worship at Ilorin Eid praying ground
Gov AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara and the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji lbrahim Sulu-Gambari were among thousands of Muslim faithful who observed the Eid prayer, commemorating […]
Edo govt. dissolves AAU Governing Council, appoints Osadolor acting VC
Edo government has announced dissolution of the Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma. This is contained in a statement issued by Secretary to […]
Tambuwal pledges commitment to encourage graduating students to become entrepreneurs
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Monday reiterated his administration’s commitment towards encouraging students to be able to stand on their own after the […]
WHO inaugurates appeal for purchase of oxygen, others in India
World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday inaugurated ”Together for India” appeal to help fund the UN agency’s work in India, including the purchase of oxygen, […]
DSS writes Peoples Gazette, threatens to sue, if..
The Department of State Services has written a letter to Peoples Gazette, in protest against one of the online newspaper’s stories. Titled: “RE: WE RECEIVE […]
Insecurity: Lagos to demolish shanties, takeover abandoned buildings
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday said that the government would continue to demolish shanties across the state. Sanwo-Olu said this during the […]
Police recover stolen car within 3 hours in Ebonyi
The Police in Ebonyi on Monday said it recovered a car that was snatched from its owner at gunpoint within three hours of the incident. […]
Cross River partners firm to distribute medical supplies with drone
The Cross River Government has partnered with Zipline, a national-scale drone delivery service, for on-demand delivery of medical supplies to health facilities across the state. […]
Benue: APC strong in spite defection of 5 ward chairmen
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue has said the party is still stable and strong in the state in spite of the recent defection […]
Lagos CP orders arrest of 13 leaders over Mile 12 crisis
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has ordered the arrest of 13 leaders of warring groups of Gengere Community, Mile 12, […]
Accident claims 6 on Sagamu-Benin expressway
No fewer than six persons were confirmed dead in a Tuesday morning accident involving three vehicles on Sagamu-Benin expressway.Mr Ahmed Umar, the Sector Commander, Federal […]
Police parade 4 suspected kidnappers in Kaduna
By Chimezie Godfrey Police officers of the Kaduna State Police Command have arrested 4 suspected kidnapers who abducted a 6 -year old boy on the […]
Okowa tasks FG on Gas Revolution Industrial Park Project
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has called on the Federal Government to resume work on the Gas Revolution Industrial Park project in Ogidigben, Warri South-West […]
Smuggling: Customs decry communities’ dwindling collaboration
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘B’, has decried lack of cooperation of some Nigerians in border communities to efforts of the […]
SEPLAT Q1 2021 results show strong cash position of $236.3 million
Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc, a leading Nigerian independent energy company listed on both the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE), […]
Don calls on NASS to pass Metallurgy bill
Prof. Benjamine Adewuyi, Department of Metallurgical Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Akure, has called on the National Assembly to pass the Nigerian Metallurgical Industrial Bill […]
Address challenges of irrigation, climate change, Expert urges FG
Mr Africafarmer Mogaji, Chairman, Agriculture and Agro-Allied Group, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has urged Federal Government to formulate policy that will address the […]
Wike applauds Rivers Angels for winning NWFL
Gov. Nyesom Wike has applauded Rivers Angels Football FC for winning the 2021 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership title. This is contained in a […]
Lift suspension of Channels TV or face legal action, SERAP tells FG
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the government of President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to immediately reverse the arbitrary, […]
FCT councils poll: ADC wants INEC to reconsider timetable
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reconsider its timetable and schedule of activities for the FCT Area […]
NSCDC arrests 45-year-old man for raping 10-year-old in Kwara
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara Command, has disclosed that it had received a suspected rape case against one Muhammadu Mailemu. The […]
Umahi orders vigilantes to enforce open grazing ban in Ebonyi
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has ordered vigilantes and the Local Government Areas leadership to immediately enforce the ban on open grazing across the state. […]
Police arrest 15 suspects over criminal conspiracy
The Police Command in Kaduna State has arrested 15 suspects for alleged conspiracy, inciting disturbances and cruelty to animals. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP […]