JUSUN strike: NBA to engage relevant stakeholders
As the industrial action by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) enters its fifth week, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has resolved to engage relevant […]
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Tanzania pledges to strengthen trade ties with Nigeria
Dr Benson Bana, Tanzanian High Commissioner to Nigeria, has pledged his government’s commitment to boost volume of trade with Nigeria to promote intra-Africa trade. Bana […]
NGO offers food, free medical check ups for resident PWDs in FCT
An NGO, Gallant Women Ability Foundation (G-WAF), on Monday, distributed food items and offered free medical check ups for some Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in […]
Tinubu harps on Nigeria’s unity
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Bola Tinubu, has called on those clamouring for secession to jettison such idea. Speaking at the […]
Bill for more seats for women in National, State Assemblies scales second reading
A bill for an Act to alter the provision of the 1999 Constitution to create additional special seats for women in the National and State […]
Osinbajo to represent Nigeria at Sierra Leone’s independence event
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will on Tuesday depart Abuja for Freetown to represent Nigeria at Sierra Leone’s 6oth Independence celebration. Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant […]
Association urges increased funding to cashew farmers to boost production
The National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), has called for increased funding to cashew farmers to improve productivity of the crop. The group’s Secretary-General, Mr […]
Buhari mourns music producer, instrumentalist, Chris Ajilo
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the entertainment industry, particularly musicians and producers, over the passing of renowned music producer, instrumentalist and instructor, Pa Chris […]
NATO chief warns of thousands of Russian troops amassed near Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has condemned a build-up of thousands of combat-ready Russian troops at Ukraine’s borders as unexplained, unjustified and deeply concerning, following […]
NBA decries poor state of infrastructure in courts
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Benue branch, has decried the poor state of infrastructure in most Nigerian courts, blames it on poor funding of the sector This is […]
Kaduna lawyers, litigants express diverse views as JUSUN begins strike
, Some lawyers and litigants in Kaduna on Tuesday expressed diverse views on the strike by Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) which led to […]
China urges U.S. to prudently handle issues regarding Taiwan question
China urges the U.S. not to attempt to break China’s bottom line and to prudently handle issues involving the Taiwan question, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson […]
Community leader urges Kwara govt to build general hospital in Patigi
Alhaji Idris Muazu, a Patigi Community leader, on Wednesday, said that a health facility manned by three doctors, built before Nigeria’s independence, still served Patigi […]
PASAN strike: Accord Party backs legislative financial autonomy
The Lagos State Chapter of Accord Party on Tuesday declared support for the ongoing nationwide industrial action by the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN). […]
Lagos legislative workers begin strike over non-implementation of financial autonomy
Lagos State House of Assembly Chapter of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) has embarked on an indefinite strike over non-implementation of financial autonomy […]
2023: Group to set up alternative political party
The Alternative Political Summit (T-PAPS), a coalition of pressure groups, on Wednesday said it would set up an alternative political party for revolutionary participation in […]
CODE, ICPC partner on constituency projects in Kaduna
An NGO, Connected Development (CODE) on Friday sought the partnership of the Independence Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to track constituency projects […]
Biden: U.S. on track to give 100m jabs in first 60 days of presidency
President Joe Biden says the United States is on track to deliver 100 million jabs to Americans in his first 60 days in office. “When […]
Digital Inclusion: NITDA begins ICT training for PLWD in Enugu
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), on Tuesday said it is consolidating on digital inclusion and has commenced the ICT training for Persons Living […]
Bala and Ortom: Time for Statesmanship, By Issa Aremu
It amounts to saying the obvious to accept that Governor Bala Mohammed (born 5 October 1958) is the 4th democratically elected governor of Bauchi State. […]
Further notes to the Nigerian Left, By Edwin Madunagu
The Nigerian Left has largely neglected, if not deliberately avoided a renewed ideological struggle which has become a strong factor in both the general […]
Facemasks vendors in Kaduna worry over decline in patronage
Most facemasks vendors in Kaduna metropolis have expressed worry on the decline in the patronage of the item, stressing that the dwindling in sales had […]
Daniel urges Nigerians to focus on unity
A former governor of Ogun, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has urged Nigerians to concentrate more on things that unite the nation, rather than issues that […]
Report on New Electoral Bill ready for consideration February 9 – NASS
The National Assembly has assured that it would consider and pass the new Electoral Law upon resumption for plenary by February 9, 2021. To this […]
Buhari directs NASENI to bridge gaps in COVID-19 research, technology
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja directed the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) to work towards bridging the gaps in research and […]