Building collapse: NMA to set up emergency helpdesk at site
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says it will set up an emergency helpdesk to provide support to survivors and relatives of the Ikoyi building collapse. […]
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Environment service providers advocate more waste collection sites in Bauchi
Independent Environmental Service Association, Bauchi State chapter, has advocated for the provision of more dumpsites, to enhance proper waste management in the state.Malam Mustapha Darazo, […]
NAPTIP rescues 96 victims of human trafficking in Benin Zonal Command
The National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Benin Zonal Command, says it has rescued about 96 victims of human trafficking in the […]
MAWA Foundation calls for National Teachers Minimum Wage
The Media Advocacy West Africa Foundation having carried out a study on teachers wages across the Nigerian state, which findings revealed teachers receive terrible wages, […]
Don’t be afraid to exercise your franchise, Bishop Kukah urges Anambra voters
Bishop Matthew Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto State, has advised the people of Anambra to come out and exercise their franchise during Saturday’s […]
Personnel depletion truncating fight against deforestation in Cross River —- commission
Mr Tony Ndiandeye, Chairman, Cross River Forestry Commission on Tuesday says depletion of personnel in the commission is truncating the fight against illegal logging, thus […]
Messi keen on Barcelona return as technical director
Lionel Messi said he will return to live in Barcelona with his family when his time at Paris St Germain was over. He said he […]
Drug abuse: Residents seek more sensitization for Oyo youths
Some residents of Iseyin in Iseyin Local Government Area of Oyo State on Friday called on the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to increase […]
Kaduna state records 2,428 tuberculosis cases in 6 months –Programme Manager
The Kaduna state Tuberculosis (TB) and Leprosy control programme has recorded 2,428 cases in the past six months, according to Dr Abubakar Sadiq, the state’s […]
Jail Attacks: We need state governments, others’ support – Aregbesola
By Chimezie Godfrey The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Aregbesola, has called on state governments and other stakeholders to support the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) in […]
China opposes any contacts between U.S., Taiwan – Foreign Ministry
China is opposed to any military and official contacts between the United States and Taiwan, as well as Washington’s interference in Taiwan’s affairs, the foreign […]
Election:Mangu APC vows not to recognise LG legislative principal officers
The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau on Wednesday vowed not to recognise the elected Principal Officers of the Mangu […]
NAFDAC to begin surveillance of drug hawkers in Kaduna State
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says preparations have been concluded to start massive surveillance on drug hawkers in Kaduna […]
We have enough manpower for Anambra election – INEC official
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has adequate manpower for the conduct of Nov. 6 governorship election in Anambra. Dr Nwachukwu Orji, INEC […]
3 corps members to repeat service year in Bauchi
The National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) has ordered three corps members deployed in Bauchi for the Batch “B” Stream 1, 2021, to repeat their service […]
Uganda: Support distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to grassroots, WHO urges donors
As Uganda continues to receive Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine donations, the World Health Organisation (WHO) representative on Tuesday said donors needed to support the distribution of […]
Road crashes: 62 die, 624 injured in Adamawa – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Adamawa Sector Command, says no fewer than 62 persons were killed and 624 injured in road accidents between January […]
NGO wants collaboration on disaster management, prevention
African Youths Assembly for Peace, an NGO, on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to strengthen collaboration with relevant stakeholders and organisations to ensure proper disasters […]
Autopsy conducted on 17-year-old deceased showed bullet penetration – IPO tells court
An Investigating Police Officer, Insp. Felix Peter told an FCT High Court, Kubwa that autopsy conducted on a 17-year-old deceased boy showed bullet penetration. Peter […]
Only elites benefit from Nigeria’s budgets – Hon Kazaure
By Haruna Salami More reactions trail the presentation of N16.39 trillion 2022 budget to the joint session of the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari […]
ASUU hails FG over stipend for education students
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has lauded the Federal Government’s approval of stipends for students of education in public tertiary institutions. The News […]
Police confirm release of Permanent Secretary in Niger
The Police Command in Niger has confirmed the release of Dr Ibrahim Garba, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport along with his grandson, Faisal Ibrahim. Garba […]
CVR: Over 17, 000 register in Gombe in 3 months — INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that no fewer than 17, 380 persons completed their Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) process in Gombe state, […]
Abia PHCDA boss hails discovery of malaria vaccine
Dr Chinagozi Adindu, the Executive Secretary of the Abia State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, has hailed the discovery of malaria vaccine after many years of […]
NDE to give N4.2m loan to small scale business owners in Bauchi
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) says, it has concluded plans to grant the sum of N4.2m loan to 168 small scale business owners in […]