Nigeria will remain a united, stronger nation – Infantry Corps Commander
Maj-Gen Victor Ezugwu, the Commander, Infantry Corps of the Nigerian Army, said Nigeria would remain indivisible and wax stronger in spite of challenges. Ezugwu stated […]
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Eid-el-Kabir: ALGON preaches unity, peaceful coexistence
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has preached unity, peaceful coexistence among citizens in its goodwill message to Muslims as they marked the […]
Sallah: Inter-religious council prays for peace in Nigeria
The Nigerian Inter-Religious Council (NIRIC) on Tuesday, felicitated with Nigerian Muslims as they celebrated the feast of Eild-el-kabir, urging brotherhood. The organisation in a statement […]
FG mulls expansion of N200m small scale miners fund
Considering the success of the N200 million fund disbursement to artisanal miners, the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development may expand the programme to benefit […]
COVID-19: NCDC issues public health advisory for Eid-el-Kabir
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has issued a 9-point public health advisory on its website to members of the public to prevent further […]
Healthcare providers in FCT showcase new technologies to curb medical tourism
To curb medical tourism in Nigeria, private sector healthcare service providers in the FCT, have showcased the latest technology and treatments obtainable in their facilities. […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Global peace tasks Muslims on sacrifices for healing Nigeria
The Global Peace Foundation of Nigeria (GPF), a non-governmental organisation, has called on Nigerians to make sacrifices that would move the country forward. Country Director […]
Ekwueme Federal Varsity to plant 100,000 trees
The Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi, is to plant more than 100,000 fast growing timbers by 2022, thereby creating as a source of internally […]
NASFAT Chief Missioner calls for joint efforts to improve nation’s security
The Nasru-Lahi-l-Fatih Society (NASFAT), has called for joint efforts of governments, traditional and religious leaders to improve the security situation in Nigeria. Its Chief Missioner, Imam […]
COVID-19: Nigeria records 1 death, 143 new cases on Monday
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced additional 143 new COVID-19 cases, with one death. In its official website handle on Tuesday morning, NCDC said the total […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Sanwo-Olu urges Muslims, residents to celebrate with caution
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Nigerians, especially Muslims across the country, on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir festival. Sanwo-Olu, while rejoicing with Muslims […]
Eid-el Kabir: Atiku tasks Nigerians on peaceful co-existence, mutual respect, tolerance
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has tasked Nigerians on peaceful co-existence, mutual respect and tolerance, as they celebrate 2021 Eid-el-Kabir festival. Abubakar made this call in […]
FG to take possession of looted Benin bronzes when returned – Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government says, in line with operative conventions and laws, it will take possession of the 1,130 looted Benin bronzes being expected from Germany. […]
COVID-19: PSC puts 6 states, FCT on red alert
The Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19 has put six states and FCT Abuja on red alert to ensure a safe and healthy nationwide Eid-el-Kabir […]
Chukuku: FCT community where frying of Akara is forbidden
Akara (Bean cake) is a popular street snack and staple food in Nigeria and some other African countries. Though its origin is said to be […]
AfCFTA: NFVCB, Nollywood stakeholders propose basis for implementation
The National Film and Video Censor Board (NFVCB) and film makers on Saturday submitted proposals for implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) […]
Organic produce must be certified – Don
Dr Olufemi AyanfeOluwa, a lecturer at the Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan says no agricultural produce should be termed organic unless certified by appropriate authorities. […]
Ihejirika to chair Nelson Mandela peace summit 2021
The National Chairman, Nelson Mandela Noble Peace Award Board, Dr Chuks Alozie, says the Former Chief of Army staff, (COAS) retired Lt. Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika, […]
Insecurity: Nigeria’s UK envoy meets Igbo, Yoruba leaders in London
The Nigerian High Commissioner to the UK, Amb. Sarafa Isola, met with eminent Yoruba leaders and Ohaneze Ndigbo in London on Friday to dialogue on […]
Kalu’s bill on hunger reduction,others scales first reading
A Bill seeking to establish of a specialised Bank to ensure food security in Nigeria, avail youths the opportunity to secure loan(s) through the bank […]
Drumbeats for the Green Khaki-and-Agbada Lion of the Kukuruku Hills at 80
By Omowumi Ekundayo, PhD Lee David Daniels says that ‘Greatness is attainable. Greatness is multiple small achievements built over a period of time.’ One of […]
FRSC Job: Group condemns alleged discrimination against persons with disabilities
A group, Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has condemned alleged discrimination against citizens with disabilities by the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) 2021 Recruitment […]
Abuja SMEs conference, expo will build capacity for AfCFTA – ACCI
The Policy Advocacy Centre (PAC) of Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) says the first Abuja Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Conference and Exhibition […]
Open defecation: Obaseki launches ” Clean Nigeria – Use the Toilet” campaign in Edo
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo, on Friday, in Benin, launched the “Clean Nigeria – Use the Toilet” campaign in Edo, in a bid to end […]
Indigenous solar cells will slash price of solar panels — Minister
Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, the Minister of Science and Technology, has said that local production of solar cells will slash the price of solar panels by […]