Rivers Council boss pledges support for Opobo annual marathon
The Chairman of Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area of Rivers, Mr Enyiada Cookey-Gam, has pledged the council’s support for the 4th edition of Opobo Marathon scheduledfor January, […]
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Over 50% of cooking gas users have switched to firewood, charcoal – Retailers
The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Retailers (LPGAR), branch of National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), says over 50 per cent of cooking gas […]
KNSG approves N97m for 47 amateur football teams
Kano State Executive Council has approved N96 million to support 47 football clubs playing in the National League, Mr Muhammed Garba, Commissioner for Information, has […]
Chelsea thrash Malmo as strikers Timo Werner, Romelu Lukaku injured
Chelsea cruised to a 4-0 win over Malmo FF in the Champions League on Wednesday as strikers Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner were forced off […]
Amaechi charges port officers on professionalism on duty
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has charged Port State Control Officers (PSCOs) to display high level of professionalism in carrying out their duties of inspecting […]
Human Trafficking: NAPTIP solicits more cooperation of the international community
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has called for more and continued support of the international community in the fight […]
Lekki massacre, phantom, FG insists
The Federal Government has reiterated that the military did not shoot at protesters and there was no massacre at the Lekki Toll Gate on Oct. 20, 2020. […]
Four novelists spotlight the craft
The Nuts and Bolts series – by the Abuja Writers Forum, focuses on the craft of the novel for the October 24 edition, via Zoom […]
Total Nigeria retires top Executive, Patrick Olinma as EFCC tightens probe
The Global Energy transition has made major oil and gas companies restructure their management and portfolios to be better placed for the future.Therefore it’s not […]
ABB to launch new factory to realise “Using robots to make robots” in Shanghai
Swiss tech giant ABB would realise “robots making robots” in Shanghai, announced the company at the 33rd meeting of the International Business Leaders’ Advisory Council […]
ECCDE taking centre stage in basic Education delivery-Bobboyi
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, Hamid Bobboyihas said Early Childhood Care Development and Education, ECCDE, is taking centre stage in […]
Moghalu appointed Academic Visitor at Oxford University
The University of Oxford in the United Kingdom has appointed Professor Kingsley Moghalu, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and a presidential […]
Passport: Production hits over 38,000 in 4 months in Lagos- NIS
The Ikoyi Passport office of the Nigerian Immigration Service ( NIS), in Lagos state says it has produced 38, 280 international passports between June and […]
Inside the Pandora Box, By Dakuku Peterside
Exposing secrets in the public interest is gradually gaining public acceptance and appreciation. It is also a testament to how technology has further reduced the […]
Railways: Back on track in North East
By Modu Abba One of the major achievements of the Buhari Administration that is often underrated is the unwavering commitment to the restoration and modernization […]
SERAP sues Buhari, wants court to declare ‘plan to monitor WhatsApp messages illegal’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari, asking the court to “declare illegal and unconstitutional the plan by […]
CAF Confederation Cup: Enyimba record vital away win in Senegal
Enyimba International Football Club of Aba on Saturday recorded a precious win away in the 2021/2022 CAF Confederation Cup’s second preliminary round first leg match. […]
Silva and De Bruyne score to give Manchester City win over Burnley
Bernardo Silva and Kevin De Bruyne were on target as Manchester City beat Burnley 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday to stay within a […]
ECOWAS will continue to sustain democratic rule in sub-region — Speaker
Dr Sidie Tunis, Speaker, ECOWAS Parliament, has assured that the Community’s institutions remain committed to promoting the principles of human rights, democracy, rule of law, […]
Court orders interim forfeiture of Mompha’s designer glasses, wristwatches, iPhone
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the interim forfeiture of five designer sunglasses, five luxury wristwatches, and an iPhone 8 recovered from Ismaila Mustapha, […]
COVID-19: Nigeria releases revised international travel protocol
The Chairman of Presidential Steering Committee/ Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has released the revised travel protocol into Nigeria effective Monday, […]
9 out of 10 schools in Nigeria have no hand-washing facility for children – UNICEF
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says nine out of 10 schools in Nigeria have no place for children to wash their hands. This, according to […]
Group campaigns against violence against women politicians in Anambra
The Gender Perspective and Social Development Centre (GPSDC), has commenced the “Stop Violence Against Women in Politics (Stop-VAWIP),” campaign ahead of the Nov. 6 Governorship […]
NEMA calls for proactive measures to prevent disasters in Niger, Kwara
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has called for proactive measures to forestall the occurrence of natural and human induced phenomena that result in disasters. […]
Senate President flags off Yobe airstrip project
President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, on Thursday flagged off the Wachakal Airstrip project in Karasuwa Local Government Area of Yobe. Lawan said the project […]