2023: Group demands Muslim-Christian ticket in Niger
By Rita Iliya The Niger State Youth Wing of Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN) has demanded a Muslim-Christian ticket in the governance of the state, […]
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Ex-minister’s son wins PDP House of Reps ticket in Niger
By Mohammed Baba Busu Mr Joshua Gana,the eldest son of the former Minister of Information, Prof. Jerry Gana, has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party’s […]
Police arrest 2 suspects over alleged culpable homicide in Niger
The Niger police command has arrested two suspects over allegedly culpable homicides in different parts of the state. Police spokesman in the state, DSP Wasiu […]
Buhari does not support impunity, crime against Journalists, says Adesina
President Muhammadu Buhari does not support crimes or impunity against Journalists in Nigeria. Mr Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to Buhari on Media and Publicity, made […]
UNICEF, Airtel Africa accelerate digital learning in Nigeria, 12 African countries
Airtel Africa and UNICEF have announced a five-year pan-African partnership to help accelerate the roll-out of digital learning through connecting schools to the internet and […]
FG to inaugurate `Made-in-Nigeria Barite’ to save US$300m annually
The Federal Government says it will be inaugurating “Made-in-Nigeria barite” on Oct. 28, to save US$ 300 million being spent annually on barite importation. Mr […]
Insecurity in Nigeria is going down – Ndume
Sen. Ali Ndume, Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, has said that insecurity in Nigeria is reducing with hope that it will completely be eliminated. Ndume, […]
Fund bane of mathematics development in Nigeria says Maths Centre boss
Prof. Promise Mebine Director/Chief Executive, National Mathematical Centre (NMC), says inadequate funding is the bane of mathematics development in the country. Mebine disclosed this during […]
Projects: Buhari directs MDAs to give priority to indigeneous professionals
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA) to give priority to indigenous professionals for planning, design and execution of national projects. The […]
EFCC Advises Youths Against Cyber Crime
As part of efforts to engage the student community in the campaign against cybercrime, the Ibadan Zonal Commander of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Assistant Commander […]
Borno NARD president, residents hail malaria vaccine breakthrough
Dr Abubakar Kaka-Sanda, the Borno branch President of Nigeria Association of Resident Doctors (NARD),has lauded the announcement of malaria vaccine by World Health Organisation (WHO), […]
Use social media for nation building- Group charges Nigerian youths
Project One, a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) has charged Nigerian youths to use the social media positively as a tool for nation building. Mrs Bisayo […]
NBC urges broadcasters to promote national security, development
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has urged licenced radio and television stations not to be agents to destroy the country. The Director-General, National Broadcasting Commission […]
Centre calls for collaboration to reduce Alzheimer’s
Pastor Victoria Onu, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Grace Nursing Care Centre (GNCC) on Sunday called for stronger collaboration to reduce Alzheimer’s among older persons. Onu […]
Gunmen kill 3 in attack on Emir’s palace in Niger
The Police Command in Niger has confirmed the killing of three people by gunmen who attacked the palace of the Emir of Kagara in Rafi […]
Anti-graft War: UK, EFCC to Deepen Cooperation
The United Kingdom and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have restated their resolve to further strengthen the existing cooperation and partnership between them […]
Arms proliferation: Navy urges FG to build walls across borders
The Nigerian Navy has urged the Federal Government to build a wall across the country’s borders to stop proliferation of arms and ammunition. Commodore Jemima […]
ISWAP attack on military base in Sokoto repelled, as troops eliminate scores of terrorists – DHQ
Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji in conjunction with other security agencies, have successfully repelled an attack by suspected Islamic States for West African Province (ISWAP) […]
In Nigeria, lady justice wears no blindfold
By Osmund Agbo Friday, August 20th was unlike any regular day for the over 4 million residents of the Kano metro area. More than 70 […]
NBS, others begin research on opportunities, challenges of small businesses
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says it is joining other partners to begin research on understanding the opportunities and challenges faced by small businesses […]
SystemSpecs Canvasses for Manpower Development to Serve Booming ICT Sector
As Nigeria’s ICT Industry continues to experience rapid growth, indigenous technology giant, SystemSpecs, has urged the private sector to ramp up manpower development to meet […]
FAO trains 30 veterinarians from 26 states to curb animal diseases
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of United Nations (UN), through the Emergency Centre for Trans-boundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD) programme, has trained 30 veterinarians to […]
FG directs IT practitioners to register with computer professionals’ registration council
The Federal Government has directed individuals and corporate organisations involved in Information Technology (IT) practices to register with the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria […]
Recruitment:Police service commission, police hierarchy resolve dispute – IGP
The Inspector-General of Police, Alkali Baba, says the dispute between the Police Service Commission and the Police hierarchy over who should recruit policemen into the […]
Let’s ensure that ‘when President is a man, VP should be a woman …’ – Lois Auta
Lois Auta, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cedar Seed Foundation,speaks on gender issues in an interview with Taiwo Adeleye of Women Radio.Excerpts: Why is […]