Nigeria must invest heavily on teachers to achieve SDGs 2030 — UNICEF
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reiterated the need for more investment in teachers, both in time and financial resources, to […]
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FG set to invest more in meteorological services – NiMet D-G
The Federal Government on Wednesday in Abuja said that it would invest more in meteorological services for accurate, timely and reliable weather prediction. Prof. Mansur […]
Invest more in power projects, North-East Governors implore FG
The North East Governor’s Forum on Wednesday implored the Federal Government to invest more in power projects in the region to accelerate its economic development. […]
Trader bags 8 months imprisonment for stealing motorcycle valued at N120,000
A Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday sentenced a 37-year-old trader, Lawal Hassan, to eight months imprisonment for stealing a motorcycle valued at N120,000. Hassan, […]
Normal traffic resumes on Bauchi-Jos highway -Police
The Police in Bauchi said that normalcy has been restored to the Bayara area of the metropolis after some protesters barricaded the Bauchi-Jos highway to […]
‘New loan should focus on Ajaokuta Steel Project’ -Attah
President Muhammadu Buhari has been urged to implement his government’s industrialization Agenda by reviving the Ajaokuta Steel project. Speaking to newsmen in Abuja recently, Mohammed […]
EFCC Presents Three Witnesses in Alleged N93.8m Contract Fraud Trial
The trial of an alleged N93, 800, 000.00 (Ninety Three Million, Eight Hundred Thousand Naira) fraud case involving one Muhammad Suleiman Gumsuri commenced before Justice Umaru Fadawu of […]
Police arrest suspected gunrunner with 2 AK-47, pistol in Kogi
The Police in Kogi have confirmed the arrest of one Mohammed Bako with two AK-47 rifles, a locally fabricated pistol and 41 rounds of ammunition. […]
Lagos LCDA invests in real estate, generates over N150m IGR
The Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State says its investment in real estate has yielded over N150 million as part of its […]
At last, Senate C’ttee screens Lauretta Onochie amidst heated debate over party membership
By Haruna SalamiThe controversy that trailed the nomination of Lauretta Onochie by President Muhammadu Buhari as a National Commissioner Independent National Commission, INEC manifested itself […]
New NACC President pledges to strengthen Nigeria/America trade relations
Dame Adebola Williams, newly elected President, Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC), has pledged to strengthen trade relations between Nigeria and the United States of America. […]
Umahi condoles with Buhari, Nigerian army over COAS death
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has condoled with President Muhammadu Buhari, the Nigerian Army and the entire Nigerian nation on the unfortunate death of the […]
Exam malpractice: Educationist advocates use of technology
The proprietor of Victory Nursery and Primary School, Ilorin, Mr Olumide Afolabi, has advocated the use advanced technology to tackle examination malpractice in Nigeria. Afolabi […]
Operatives apprehend another IPOB/ESN terrorists’ commander in Aba – Army
The Nigerian Army says the second in command to Ikonso, the neutralised IPOB/ESN terrorist leader, Awurum Eze, has been arrested by security operatives in Aba […]
FCTA to collaborate with states on Geographic Information Systems
The FCT Administration will continue to collaborate with the 36 states of the federation willing to develop their Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Part of the […]
PIB will move power from individuals to institutions – Expert
An oil and gas expert, Mr Isreal Aye has said the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) currently before the National Assembly will move power in the […]
Women in CAN want schools to teach security drills
The Plateau branch of the Women’s Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria on Tuesday called for security drills for students and staff in the […]
NDLEA intercepts container load of Tramadol in Apapa port
…. … Arrests Indian, 89 Nigerians in Lagos raids The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has intercepted a container load of Tramadal at the […]
FG trains 55 Independent Monitors for the NSIP in lmo state
The Imo State government has flagged off, and held Training of Independent Monitors for the National Social Investment Programmes in Owerri on Monday, through […]
The Sun Editor, Femi Babafemi, appointed NDLEA’s Director of Media
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has appointed editor, Saturday Sun, Mr. Femi Babafemi as the Agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy. The appointment, […]
Still on the Cryptocurrency Ban, By Gimba Kakanda
The first thing he did was to remind that cryptocurrency is enabled by a technology with applications far beyond the disputed virtual currency. “The […]
Kagara abductions: Massive joint ‘search and rescue mission’ ongoing, says IGP
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has assured the nation that the Force is irrevocably committed to the safe rescue of all abductees […]
Reps to investigate Alter Semper over unlawful waiver to co-own ‘Health Plus’ Pharmacy
By Haruna Salami The House of Representatives is set to commence an investigation into allegations of unlawful waiver, obtained by a private equity firm, Alta […]
Gunmen kill BSU student in Makurdi
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a student of Benue State University, Jessica Agee, by gunmen. The state Police Public […]
Buhari requests Senate to confirm Abdulrasheed Bawa as EFCC boss
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Senate to confirm Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa as substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Presidential Spokesman, […]