Oyo State benefits immensely from FG road projects- Official
Mr Kayode Ibrahim, Federal Controller of Works in Oyo State, says the three senatorial districts in the state have benefitted immensely from road infrastructure projects of […]
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FRSC in Kuje tasks motorists on collection of permanent driver’s licence
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kuje Unit Command, Federal Capital Territory, has called on motorists with temporary drivers’ licences in the area to pick […]
Senate set to consider 2021 Supplementary Budget of N895.8bn
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the Senate will on Wednesday, consider President Muhammadu Buhari’s N895.8 billion supplementary budget request. Lawan made […]
NDLEA intercepts 37.3kg cocaine, heroin, skunk at Lagos airport, arrests 7 traffickers
It was another busy week of battle of wits between operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA and drug traffickers who tried to […]
FG pledges sustained support to innovations
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal Government will continue to play its role to realise major innovation goals in Nigeria. Osinbajo made this known in […]
Police probes attack on traditional ruler’s palace in Anambra
The Police in Anambra has launched an investigation into the attack on the palace of Igwe Emeka Ilouno, the traditional ruler of Ifitedunu in Dunukofia […]
Foundation sensitises Taraba residents to dangers of GBV
The Foundation for Peace, Hope and Conflict Management (FPHCM) on Monday began sensitisation of residents of Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba to the dangers […]
Group wants N-Power, SIPs beneficiaries in S/East to speak up on success stories
A group, South East Support for N-Power, has urged beneficiaries of the N-Power and other Social Investment Programmes (SIPs) in the South East, to help […]
Buhari to Okonjo-Iweala: We’re happy you made it, but you also earned it
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday hosted Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, newly selected Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), expressing Nigeria’s appreciation to the world over […]
Why I ventured to Air Condition repairs- Girl, 22, narrates
Abigail Thomas, 22, says she took to learning how to fix vehicle Air Conditioners to earn a decent living and support her parents. Abigail, currently […]
Ekiti moves to block revenue leakages, eliminate double taxation
The Ekiti State Internal Revenue Service, (EKRS) says it has commenced a tax reform that will block all leakages in revenue generation and eliminate double […]
18 ships discharge petroleum products, other items at Lagos ports
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said 18 ships were discharging bulk wheat, fertiliser, bulk gypsum, general cargo, frozen fish, bulk clinker, container, petrol and automobile […]
No appeals, verdict against doping doctor Mark S is final – Court
The prison sentence of four years 10 months for German doctor Mark S for doping practices is final as no appeals will be made, […]
Businessman docked for allegedly receiving stolen inverter batteries
A 47-year-old businessman, Mustapha Ishiaka, on Wednesday, appeared in a Lugbe Grade I Area Court, Abuja, for allegedly receiving six stolen inverter batteries worth […]
Police arraign mason for alleged property theft
The Police on Wednesday arraigned a 61-year-old mason, Iliya Hassan, in a Lugbe Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, for allegedly stealing the property of […]
Give A Gift- The Abuja Global Shapers Valentine’s Edition, By Kenechukwu Ben-Umeh
“Everyone can experience the joy and blessing of generosity; because everyone has something to give.” – Jan Grace The Global Shapers Community Abuja hub […]
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 […]
UN deputy Secretary-General tasks civil servants on commitment to duty
The UN Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Amina Mohammed, has urged civil servants to be more proactive in their responsibilities to enable government at all levels deliver […]
COVID-19 : Nigerian journalist, others win Gatefield 2020 PJPA award
Investigative journalists Hopewell Chin’ono, David Hundeyin and Feminist Coalition (FemCo), a gender advocacy group, have won the Gatefield People Journalism Prize for Africa 2020 (PJPA). […]
With Adesina, Okonjo-Iweala and others, Nigeria attains human resource power house status under President Buhari
By Garba Shehu Professor Ibrahim Gambari, President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff, international relations guru and bureaucrat does not think we should wait for historians […]
Buhari greets foremost journalist, Nsikak Essien at 70
President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with former editor of National Concord Newspaper, Mr Nsikak Essien, on his 70th birthday. The president’s congratulatory message is contained […]
Nigeria and Presidential Democracy: Any Better Alternative? (2), By Hassan Gimba
In Nigeria and Presidential Democracy: Any Better Alternative? (1), we touched on how cries of marginalisation permeate the air. Partisan interests are placed above national […]
Imo Governor’s SA on SDGs, Ude speaks on cash transfer to the poor, vulnerable
The Special Adviser to the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Humanitarian Services, Hon. Princess Christina Ude on Thursday […]
Shasha Market ‘violence is suspicious, no ethnic dimensions’, says DIG Folawiyo
A police topgun, DIG David Folawiyo, mni has said the from all indications, the violence at Shasha Market in Ibadan is suspicious as there are […]
FCTA to confront menace of scavengers, cultism, drug abuse head-on – Minister
FCT Administration will confront head-on the menace of scavengers, cultism and drug abuse as part of its strategies to ensure the security of lives […]