I lied about my gay status- Nollywood Actor Uche Maduagwu
Controversial Nollywood actor, Uche Maduagwu, on Monday, shocked and surprised his fans when he announced that he lied about himself being a gay. Maduagwu took […]
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Unilorin dons win multimillion naira grant
Two University of Ilorin dons, Prof. Joshua Olaoye and Dr Musliu Sunmonu, have won a research grant of £233,780 from the Innovate UK African Agriculture […]
Union decries FG’s selection of colleges of education principal officers
The Senior Staff Union in Colleges of Education (SSUCOEN) has said that there were infractions in the selection of principal officers for six Colleges of […]
Foundation to distribute electronic canes to 10,000 blind persons
The Disability Resource Foundation of Nigeria says it plans to distribute electronic canes to 10,000 blind persons in the country. Mr Salisu Ibrahim, the Chairman […]
NGO urges CBOs to explore other sources of funding
The Challenge Initiative (TCI), Nigeria, an health-based NGO, has called on Community Based Organisations (CBOs) to explore other sources of funding to sustain their activities […]
HIV/AIDS: Group urges FG to prioritise PrEP access for adolescents
The New HIV Vaccine and Microbicides Advocacy Society (NHVMAS) has advised the Federal Government to prioritise oral Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) access for adolescents. Mrs Florita Durueke, […]
Farmers to resuscitate coffee production through improved seeds — Association
The National Coffee and Tea Association of Nigeria (NACOFTAN) says farmers are resuscitating coffee production through improved seeds and seedlings from the Cocoa Research Institute […]
Group urges media support for fight against tuberculosis
The National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme has urged the mass media to assist in sensitising the public on the causes, prevention and treatment of […]
FG to sanction violators of Expatriate Quota rules – Aregbesola
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has said that the Federal Government was set to sanction any foreign organisation who breached the country’s Expatriate Quota […]
Bunker fuel: NIMASA, modular refinery operators deliberate on availability
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and modular refinery operators, on Wednesday, deliberated on the availability of 0.5 per cent Sulphur Compliant bunker […]
COVID-19: Traditional ruler tells Nigerians to set aside fears, take vaccine
Eze Samuel Ohiri, former chairman of Imo Council of Traditional Rulers, on Wednesday urged Nigerians not to entertain fears about safety of the COVID-19 vaccine. […]
Nutrition: 67,500 pregnant women to get supplements in Kaduna State
The Kaduna State Primary Health Care Development Board (PHCB), says it will provide supplements to 67, 500 pregnant women in the state, to boost their […]
Franco-Nigeria bilateral trade drops by $2.2b dollar in 2020 — Minister
France, on Tuesday, announced that its volume of trade with Nigeria in year 2020 dropped to $2.3 billion dollars, from $4.5 billion in 2019, as […]
ALERT: JAMB says some varsities are offering illegal admissions
The Jont Admissions and Matriculation Board,JAMB has alerted to the offer of admissions by some universities without its approval. A statement Tuesday by Fabian Benjamin, […]
Ramadan: A time ro reflect on building a better society
Former Vice President of Nigeria and Wazirin of Adamawa, Atiku Abubakar has congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and across the globe for witnessing yet again, the […]
Ramadan: Gov. Makinde urges Muslims to pray against insecurity
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo has called on Muslim faithful to pray against insecurity in Nigeria during this year’s Ramadan fast. This is contained in […]
Sanwo-Olu’s wife calls for prompt approval of Lagos Nutrition Policies
Wife of Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has called for prompt approval and implementation of the state’s Policy on Food and Nutrition, and the […]
Unity Bank restates commitment to improved performance
Unity Bank Plc has expressed commitment to improved performance to boost stakeholders fortunes through engagements in various key sectors of the economy. The bank in […]
Hajj: Ogun vaccinates over 600 intending pilgrims against COVID-19
Over 600 intending pilgrims in Ogun have been vaccinated against COVID-19 as part of requirements for the 2021 Holy pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. Alhaji Dauda […]
Environmentalist attributes increasing erosion, desertification to constant deforestation
Ms Gloria Bulus, an environmentalist, has blamed the increasing rate of erosion and desertification in the country to constant deforestation. Bulus, the founder of Brigde-that-gap […]
Nigeria leads West Africa in organic agriculture promotion – ECOWAS official
The Head of Agriculture Division, ECOWAS Commission, Abuja, Mr Ernest Aubee, has said that Nigeria was leading in the promotion of Organic Agriculture in the […]
NCF intensifies campaign against illegal wildlife trade
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) on Saturday restated its commitment to tackle the menace of illegal wildlife trade in the country. The NCF said this […]
Buhari salutes Dangote at 64, commends his exemplary efforts during pandemic
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Aliko Dangote on his 64th birthday, describing him as a key partner and ”a ‘Corona Warrior’, who continues to show […]
NPA establishes ICT centre in ATBU, Bauchi
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has established an Information Communication Technology (ICT) Centre at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ABTU) Bauchi. The News Agency of Nigeria […]
Prof. Gana, 3 others rejoin PDP in Makurdi
Former Information Minister Jerry Gana, Amb. Esther Audu, Humphrey Abah and Adakole Ijogi, all former members of the PDP, formally rejoined the party and were re-admitted […]