Seplat pledges support to FG’s gas-to-power programme
Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc says it is making huge investments to increase gas production to support Nigeria’s gas-to-power programme. Mr Roger Brown, Chief Executive […]
indigenous
Insecurity in Oyo: Reps want assailants of Igangan town prosecuted
The House of Representatives has urged the Inspector General of Police to arrest and prosecute assailants who invaded lgangan town in Ibarapa North Local Government […]
Tambuwal urges Diaspora students to sustain perseverance, decorum
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has urged Nigerian students studying abroad to ensure steadfastness and discipline while pursuing their studies. This advice is contained […]
Police confirm death of hoodlum enforcing IPOB’s Sit-at-Home order
Police in Ebonyi on Monday confirmed the death of a suspected hoodlum in Abakaliki. Police spokesperson, DSP Loveth Odah, told the News Agency of Nigeria […]
IPOB’s Sit-at-home order: Socio-economic activities crippled in Awka
Social and economic activities were grounded in Awka, Anambra State capital, on Monday following the Sit-at-home order (on May 31) given by the proscribed Biafra […]
Again, pandemonium in Umuahia as gunmen attack police station
Unidentified gunmen on Saturday torched the Police Criminal Investigation Department in Abia, causing panic and pandemonium in Umuahia, the state capital, and its environs. The […]
Oyetola commends non-indigenes for peaceful coexistence in Osun
Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun on Sunday commended non-indigenes in the state for peaceful coexistence. Oyetola said this during an engagement meeting with non-indigenous communities […]
India inaugurates 1st batch of indigenous anti-COVID-19 drug
The Indian Government, on Monday, launched the first batch of its indigenous anti-COVID-19 drug, 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG). The drug was developed by the Institute of Nuclear […]
SON to protect indigenous firms, consumers in Anambra
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has promised to protect indigenous manufacturers and consumers through a more robust and effective market surveillance. Mr Olanrewaju Onipede, […]
Lottery Commission deploys new strategy to increase revenue
The National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) said on Sunday in Abuja that its new strategy, the “Central Monitoring System’’ would boost government’s revenue collection. Its […]
ALERT: Pan Yoruba Groups worry over IPOB’s alleged plan to attack Lagos
By Chimezie Godfrey Pan Yoruba Groups have expressed worry over alleged plan by the Indegenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to attack Lagos. The Groups made […]
IPOB: Police clamp down on newspaper vendors, arrest 5 in Imo
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G) Intelligent Response Team (IRT) on Monday arrested five newspaper vendors in Owerri for allegedly promoting activities of the proscribed Indigenous […]
Operatives in Imo foil attack on police, kill 11 – Army
The Nigerian Army says a team of security operatives has foiled another attack on Police Area Command in Orlu, Imo, by suspected terrorists of the […]
Reps to investigate alleged illegal fishing worth $70m in Nigerian waters
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate alleged illegal fishing worth 70million dollars by Chinese and European trawlers in Nigerian waters. This was sequel […]
NITDA @20: FG unveils 4-year roadmap to consolidate digital economy
The Federal Government has unveiled new Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP), 2021 to 2024, for the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to align […]
Asylum to IPOB members: UK disrespectful, sabotaging terrorism fight- FG
The Federal Government says the reported decision of the United Kingdom to grant asylum to “persecuted” members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is […]
Abuja stadium will be ready by May — Contractor
The contractor handling the rehabilitation of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, Mr Adeniji Adesoji, has assured that the stadium would be completed and ready […]
Oyo State Junior Golf clinic commences April 12
The maiden edition of the Oyo State Junior Golf clinic will hold from April 12 to April 17, at the Ibadan Golf Club, a government […]
Stakeholders engages local seed coy to multiply PBR cowpea
Due to the high demand of the newly developed Pod Borer Resistant (PBR) Cowpea, Agriculture stakeholders have engaged indigenous seed companies for the multiplication and […]
It’s difficult to find loyal people after leaving power, says Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan says it is difficult to find an ally after leaving the seat of power. Jonathan made this known in Bauchi, while […]
Dangote Group to train farmers on farm demonstration, soil testing –official
Ahead of the launch of Dangote Fertilisers, farmers in the South East would be trained on farm demonstration and soil testing, an official of the […]
Achebe Memorial International Conference: Participants harp on reviving African values
Participants at the just concluded late Prof. Chinua Achebe Fourth Memorial International Conference have stressed the need to revive African values and culture. This is […]
Buhari, Osinbajo, Sylva for “Decade of Gas” conference
By Chimezie Godfrey President Muhammadu Buhari, alongside Vice President Yemi Osibajo and the Minister of Stater for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva will feature in the […]
Flood: Environmentalist cautions Lagos residents against reckless dumping of waste
An environmentalist, and National President, Nigeria Environmental Society (NES) Dr Dorathy Bassey, on Wednesday cautioned Lagos residents against reckless dumping of waste on the streets, […]
Indigenous oil, gas firm inaugurates 4 multi-million dollar facilities in Delta
An indigenous firm, Midwestern Oil & Gas Company Ltd. and its Joint Venture (JV) partners, SunTrust and others, on Tuesday inaugurated four multi-million dollar oil facilities […]