FG commends NITDA @20, asks it to redouble efforts to promote IT
The Federal Government has commended the National Information Technology Development Agency NITDA on its 20th anniversary and urged it to build on efforts to advance […]
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2 Council officials, 2 traditional rulers in detention for alleged soldiers’ killing in Benue
Gov. Samuel Ortom has announced the arrest of two officials of Konshisha Local Government Area as well as two traditional rulers in connection with the […]
27, 000 persons recieve COVID-19 vaccine in C/River – Official
The Director-General, Cross River Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Janet Ekpenyong, says no fewer than 27,000 residents have taken a jab the AstraZeneca vaccine in […]
Plateau govt. establishes NIN registration centre
Plateau government on Monday said it had established its first National Identity Number (NIN) registration centre in the state.A statement by Dr Makut Macham, Director […]
ACF commends Zamfara govt for exposing security men aiding bandits
The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF has again commended the Zamfara State government for exposing the security men who are assisting bandits in the state. “We […]
Two traffickers excrete 191 pellets of cocaine, heroin at Lagos airport
. NDLEA intercepts 834.5kg illicit drugs heading to US, UK, others Barely two weeks after a Madrid, Spain-bound trafficker, Okonkwo Chimezie Henry, excreted 113 wraps […]
Security agencies prevent plans to disrupt council poll in Rivers
Andoni local government area of Rivers recorded peaceful poll in the Saturday council poll as security agencies stop plans by unknown persons to disrupt the […]
Kidnap: Ekiti traditional council calls for troops’ deployment
The Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers on Friday called for the deployment of troops in the state following attacks and kidnap of royal fathers […]
COVID-19: FG reaffirms commitment to vacinate all eligible Nigerians
The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) on Friday reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to get every eligible Nigerian vaccinated against COVID-19. Mr Bawa Abba, […]
Kwara Govt restates commitment to ease of doing business
The Kwara Government has restated its commitment to creating a business friendly environment for economic growth and development in the state. The Chairman, Kwara State […]
Damasak: Troops in control, Boko Haram didn’t overrun town, says Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army has debunked reports that Boko Haram terrorists overran Damasak in the North East Nigeria during an attack. A statement signed by Brigadier […]
Gunmen kill 3 policemen in Ebonyi — PPRO
The Police Command in Ebonyi has confirmed the killing of its three operatives by gunmen in Abakaliki, the state capital.The command’s Spokesperson, DSP Loveth Odah, […]
50% Nigerians are willing to take COVID-19 vaccines- Expert
Prof. Ikemefuna Uzochukwu, the Principal Investigator, Drug Design and Informatics Group, says 50 per cent of Nigerians are willing to take COVID-19 vaccines. Uzochukwu made this known […]
Edo police arraign 34-yr-old man for alleged fuel theft
The police on Wednesday arraigned one Nosa Okoro, 34, before an Ogbeson Chief Magistrates’ Court in Benin for allegedly stealing 1,950 litres of premium motor […]
Army arrests 12 suspects for drug peddling
The Nigerian Army, 4 Brigade, Benin, on Wednesday handed over 12 suspects arrested in connection with peddling illicit drug to the National Drug Law Enforcement […]
FG to introduce emergency medical, ambulance services
The Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) said it planned to introduce a National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (NEMSAS) to enable Nigerians call for help […]
WHO tasks media on increased awareness on COVID-19 vaccine
Mr Friday Igbinovia, Coordinator, World Health Organisation (WHO), Adamawa, on Tuesday urged the media to create more awareness on the importance of COVID-19 vaccines in […]
COVID-19 vaccine: UNILORIN management urges staff to get jab
The management of the University of Ilorin (Unilorin) has commended the Federal Government for providing COVID-19 vaccines to the university community, while urging staff to […]
Ondo govt. to enhance agriculture by use of modern innovations
Mr Sunday Akintomide, Permanent Secretary, Ondo State Ministry of Agriculture, says the ministry will embrace modern innovative ideas to boost agriculture in the state. Akintomide […]
Ortom condoles with Buhari over killing of officer, 10 soldiers in Benue attack
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue on Monday condoled with President Muhammadu Buhari and the Chief of Army Staff over the killings of 11 soldiers in […]
73 Regular Course: JAMB remains basic requirement for admission – NDA
By Chimezie Godfrey The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has said that the news making the round on the social media speculating the suspension of JAMB […]
Attack: Gov. Emmanuel commiserates with police
Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has commiserated with the Nigeria Police Force on the death of its officers in an attack in the state. […]
Ogun govt. to upgrade state libraries — Commissioner
The Ogun government says all libraries in the state will soon be upgraded to e-libraries, in order to attract and encourage seekers of knowledge.Prof. Abayomi […]
President Buhari’s late driver not detained, tortured- DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) has said that the late official driver to President Muhammadu Buhari, Mr Sa’idu Afaka , was not detained or tortured […]
NSCDC arrests 8 suspected railway vandals in Lafia
Nasarawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has arrested eight suspects over alleged vandalism of railway sleepers in […]