Gombe: FRSC tasks newly promoted officers on capacity-building
Mr Ishaku Ibrahim, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Gombe State Sector Commander, has tasked officials and marshals on capacity-building for self development, while in […]
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NIPR plans national integration, peace, security summit –president
The President of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Malam Mukhtar Sirajo, has on Monday, in Abuja, inaugurated a 52-man committee for its proposed […]
EFCC to prioritise corruption prevention, says Bawa
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will prioritise measures aimed at preventing corruption in order to save the huge cost of prosecuting corruption cases. […]
Be ambassadors of truth, cleric urges journalists
A Catholic priest in Umuahia, Rev. Fr. David Aguneri, has charged media professionals to be ambassadors of truth, while discharging their duties as purveyors of […]
NDE trains 286 persons on vocational skills in Ebonyi
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has trained 286 persons on Basic and Advanced National Open Apprenticeship Scheme (B-NOAS and A-NOAS) in Ebonyi. The acting […]
Presidency ‘stands behind’ Pantami, fingers opposition, ICT companies – Full Statement
Nigeria’s Presidency has declared that the administration “stands behind” embattled Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami. The minister has been under fire […]
Easter: Wike urges Christians to make sacrifices for Nigeria’s development
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has urged Christian faithful to emulate Jesus Christ by making sacrifices that will advance the course of development. Wike said […]
Power Supply: Reps make case for Rivers, Bayelsa
The House of Representatives has urged the Ministry of Power to work towards completing the installation of 333KVA Line in Onne, Rivers and Bayelsa.This was […]
Ondo residents engage in panic buying over uncertainty in petrol pump price
Some residents of Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Friday, engaged in panic buying of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, […]
Petrol: Support deregulation, CSOs urge labour
The Coalition of Nigerian Civil Society Organisations for Petroleum and Energy Security (CONCSOPES) has called on organised labour to support government’s efforts to deregulate the […]
Makinde to declare Hijrah holiday from next Year
…charges Muslims and non-Muslims to embrace peaceful coexistence …as state marks Mawlud Nabbiyy celebration Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Wednesday, declared that […]
Benin Stormwater Project: Situating Godwin Obaseki’s self-indicting verdict in the proper context
By Osaro Osayande On Monday, February 22, 2021, Edo Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki decided to remind Nigerians that there is a government in the state’s […]
Abia ‘drunkards’: Adeyemi, Ikpeazu in war of words
(With report by Haruna Salami) UPDATED: There was drama in the Senate Tuesday as Senator Smart Adeyemi reacted to the claims by Senator Eyinnanya Abaribe […]
Virtual assets, cryptocurrencies risky for Nigeria – ICPC boss
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, SAN, on Tuesday said virtual assets […]
90% of criminalities in Nigeria linked to drug abuse –Marwa
… Says war against illicit drugs is fight to finish Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba […]
Kagara: SERAP asks Buhari to probe, recover ‘billions missing from UBEC, SUBEBs’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari “to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Abubakar […]
African Trade Unions hail Okonjo-Iweala, insist on respect for workers rights, decent jobs
African trade unionists have tasked the new Director-General of World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to ensure that global trade agreements promote workers’ […]
America: An Empire in the Twilight Zone
“Whom the gods wish to destroy they first make mad.” -Author unknown By Osmund Agbo When I set my foot on the marvel that […]
APC: Party that walks its talk – Kaduna Deputy Gov
The Deputy Governor of Kaduna state, Dr Hadiza Balarabe has described the All Progressives Party (APC) as a “party that walks its talk” and […]
Ebonyi commissioner donates N250, 000 to APC members for registration, revalidation of membership
By Chimezie Godfrey The Ebonyi State Commissioner for Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Chief Ukie Ezeali (popularly known as Chief P. Noble), has donated N250,000 to […]
Ibilla–Ukpa: Don’t withdraw soldiers in a hurry, group tells Ortom
…. urges govt to set up inquiry panel The Association of Igede Media Professionals (AiMP) has called on Governor Samuel Ortom to prevail on the […]
Amaechi hails Buhari’s strides in transportation sector
Minister of Transportation, Rt Hon Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari’s strides in the transportation sector as key to unlocking Nigeria’s economic development […]
Nigeria, France collaborate to make power institute world class- DG
Mr Ahmed Nagode, Director-General, National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN), says Nigeria and France are collaborating to make the institute world class. Nagode told […]
“We’ll make sure Edo regains its position as education hub in Nigeria,” says Obaseki
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Tuesday in Abudu, Orhionmwon Local Government Area of the state, assured that the state would regain its position as […]
CNS unveils vision and mission statements
Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Rear Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, has unveiled his vision and mission statements to guide his administration of the Nigerian […]