Bayelsa’s Gov. Diri promises to complete 42km road
Bayelsa’s Gov. Douye Diri on Thursday in Yenagoa expressed satisfaction with the level of construction on the second phase of the Sagbama-Ekeremor Road in Bayelsa […]
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Katsina State Govt inaugurates road safety advisory council
The Katsina Government has inaugurated a Road Safety Advisory Council in efforts to end incessant casualties resulting from road mishaps in the state. Speaking during […]
Let’s ensure that ‘when President is a man, VP should be a woman …’ – Lois Auta
Lois Auta, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cedar Seed Foundation,speaks on gender issues in an interview with Taiwo Adeleye of Women Radio.Excerpts: Why is […]
COVID-19: Proper medical wastes management key to stopping further spread – UNDP
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), says proper management of household medical wastes is key to stopping further spread of the COVID–19 virus. Mr William Tsuma, Prevention and Recovery Advisor, […]
Court orders man to pay N5,000 monthly for upkeep of expectant wife
A Sharia Court sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, has ordered a man, Abubakar Adamu to payN5,000 monthly for the upkeep of his expectant wife, […]
Guinea Needs A Bitter Pill. But Will Africa Find It? By Azu Ishiekwene
Zambia’s peaceful and orderly election in August offered a glimmer of hope that Africa’s story might be changing. For the third time in three decades, […]
Tambuwal seeks Assembly approval to establish new agency
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has presented a Bill to the state House of Assembly to approve the establishment of Erosion and Watershed Management […]
Nigeria, Netherlands, IOM inaugurate programme to assist illegal migration victims
The Federal Government, in partnership with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and The Netherlands on Tuesday, inaugurated a programme to assist victims of illegal […]
WHO trains community health workers in Yobe on delivering integrated disease prevention messages
The World Health Organization (WHO) is to strengthen the capacity of healthcare workers to deliver integrated disease prevention messages in Yobe. Dr Richard Lako, the […]
Sen. Ogbeha offers scholarship, donates foodstuff to orphans
Sen. Tunde Ogbeha, a former Military Governor of the old Bendel and Akwa Ibom states, has donated cash and foodstuffs, worth millions of naira, and […]
DPR registers 110 filling stations on e-station portal in Taraba
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) registered 110 filling stations on its recently-introduced e-station Downstream Remote Monitoring System (DRMS) portal in Taraba. Mr Abdullahi Bature, […]
EFCC Arraigns Man for Fraud in Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, today, August 25, 2021 arraigned one Osas Eledan, before Justice T.G. Ringim of the Federal High Court sitting […]
Hushpuppi: IGP receives NPF Panel Report on Abba Kyari
· Reiterates Commitment to the Course of Justice The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, on Thursday, received the report of the NPF Special Investigation […]
Niger State distributes relief materials to victims of communal clash
The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) on Thursday distributed relief materials to victims of a communal clash in Lavun Local Government Area of the […]
4 Katsina LGAs risk serious flooding – Official
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says four out of the 34 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Katsina State may likely be seriously affected by […]
Enugu-based MfB offers farmers 2% interest loan
An Enugu-based bank, Umuchinemere Procredit Microfinance Bank Nigeria Ltd., is offering farmers a loan at single digit interest rate of two per cent to enhance […]
NEMA trains stakeholders on emergency response, equipment handling
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Abuja Operations Office, on Tuesday, organised a one-day stakeholders training for emergency responders in the Federal Capital Territory. Mr […]
Organisation equips 33 young entrepreneurs in Edo with business skills
Sabi Hub, a technology inclined organisation, says it has trained 33 young entrepreneurs in Edo on the necessary skills to start and grow Small and […]
‘Unlawaful disconnection of customer’: AED to appeal conviction of employee
Abuja -based electricity company,AED plc says it will file an appeal against the conviction of its staff by a Magistrate Court sitting in Lokoja. AED […]
PIB: Group supports 3% allocation to host communities, commends Buhari
Host Communities of Nigeria, Producing Oil and Gas (HOSCON) says it supports Federal Government’s three per cent allocation provision in the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) […]
An encounter with a doctor: It’s your life
By Azu Ishiekwene This is not a good time to talk about medical doctors, especially when those in the public sector are on strike to […]
Manager docked for allegedly stealing employer’s N1m
A 38-year-old fuel station manager, Abayomi Alabi, on Thursday appeared in an Iyagankun Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan for allegedly stealing his employer’s N1million. The […]
Messi and Pochettino can form special bond, Ardiles says
Former midfielder Ossie Ardiles believes Lionel Messi will form a stronger bond with Mauricio Pochettino than he has with any other manager after the Argentina captain’s […]
Niger Assembly summons IBB varsity management over tuition fees increment
Niger State House of Assembly has summoned the management of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBUL), Lapai, to appear before its Committee on Education to explain […]
Lagos approves 24 Magistrate Courts for environmental offenders
The Lagos State Government has approved 24 Magistrate Courts to prosecute environmental defaulters. President, Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN), Mr David Oriyomi, disclosed […]