FCTA evacuates 93 street beggars,17 children use for begging in Abuja
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Wednesday evacuated no fewer than 94 street beggars, imainly old men, women and 17 children […]
in Abuja
NPHCDA to host PHC transformation summit in Abuja
By Abujah Racheal The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), says it will be holding the Primary Health Care Summit to launch a bold […]
NNPC Weekly: 24-hour operation in petrol filling stations in Abuja
By Edith Ike-Eboh and Emmanuel Afonne The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) started its week with the introduction of 24-hour operation for over […]
FG orders closure of roads, Federal Secretariat to celebrate Armed Forces Day
The Federal Government has ordered the closure of roads accessing Arcade, the phase I, II and III of the Federal Secretariat complexes and the Ministry […]
NAWOJ congratulates new NUJ FCT council executive
The National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter, has congratulated the newly elected Executive of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), […]
Aisha Buhari lays foundation of AFLPM Secretariat in Abuja
The President, African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM) and Nigeria`s first lady, Aisha Buhari, on Monday laid the foundation of a befitting secretariat for the […]
Aisha Buhari receives Burundian first lady ahead of AFLPM Summit
First Lady Aisha Buhari, on Saturday received the Burundian first lady, Madam Angeline Ndayubaha, ahead of the 9th General Assembly of the African First Ladies […]
Don urges FG to deploy technology to check gas flaring
A Professor of Environmental Management and Control, Christian Madu, has urged the Federal Government and energy (oil and gas) companies to deploy technology to check […]
Fuel Supply: Don’t panic, NNPC tells motorists, others
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has advised the public not to engage in panic buying of Premium Motor Spirit, commonly known as petrol. The […]
KNSG sets up committee to regulate activities of International Islamic humanitarian organisations
The Kano state Executive Council has approved the constitution of a Committee to regulate the humanitarian activities of International Islamic religious foundations operating in the […]
Freight forwarders condemn incessant attacks on Customs operatives
The Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON) has condemned the incessant attacks on operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). […]
JAMB defends remittance of operating surplus, says it is global best practice
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has vowed to continue its practice of remitting its operating surpluses to government, saying that the remittances were […]
NiMet predicts 3-day thunderstorms, sunshine from Monday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) predicted on Sunday that there would be three days of thunderstorms and sunshine across the country from Monday to Wednesday. […]
NDLEA arrests notorious drug dealer behind London-bound multiple consignments
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says it has arrested a suspected notorious drug dealer, Mr Okoli Ikenna, described as the mastermind of recent […]
NURTW urges FG to deploy e-tracking device to tackle insecurity
National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has urged the Federal Government to deploy software such as the union’s e-tracking platform to help tackle insecurity […]
Anambra Guber: CLEEN Foundation decries poor welfare package for security personnel
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya The Election Security Support Centre (ESSC) of Center for Law Enforcement Education, CLEEN Foundation, in collaboration with the Police Service Commission,PSC, and […]
Osinbajo attends ECOWAS extraordinary summit
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will depart Abuja on Sunday for Accra, Ghana to represent Nigeria at an Extraordinary Summit of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads […]
Explosion: ECOWAS Parliament commiserates with Sierra Leone, pledges solidarity
The parliament of the Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS) has commiserated with the government and people of Sierra Leone over the explosion of […]
NDLEA will train NANTA members on tracking drug couriers – Marwa
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) will provide training support for members of the the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) in order […]
Osinbajo grateful to Cote d’Ivoire for supporting Adesina, Okonjo-Iweala
)Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has expressed appreciation to Cote d’Ivoire for lending its support to Dr Akinwumi Adesina, and Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, both Nigerians, in […]
5 dead, scores injured as kerosene tank explodes at Kubwa Market
No fewer than five people have died while several other persons sustained varying degree of injuries as a kerosene-laden tank exploded at popular Kubwa Village […]
Committee of Pro-Chancellors, others praise FG for rescue of UniAbuja staff
Pro-Chancelors and Vice-Chancellors of both federal, state and private universities have commended the Federal Government for the prompt release of kidnapped University of Abuja staff. […]
NCWS seeks partnership with NDLEA on drug war
The National Council of Women Societies, NCWS, On Friday, called for partnership with National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) to curb drug abuse by the […]
W/ African power pool to complete North Core transmission line by 2023 –Chairman
Mr Sule Abdulaziz , the Chairman, Executive Board of the West African Power Pool (WAPP), has reiterated the commitment of the pool towards completing the […]
Ikoyi building collapse: Osinbajo condoles with affected families, distances self from property
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo expressed sadness over the collapse of a high-rise building under construction on Gerrard Road, Ikoyi, Lagos State, on Nov. 1. The […]