Aregbesola sets-up committee to fast-track presidential mandate
The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has set-up a Task Force on the operationalisation of the Presidential Deliverables handed over to the ministry to […]
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Mohammed solicits Japanese intervention in schools’ construction
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has solicited the intervention of the Japanese government in the construction of modern schools in the state. The governor […]
Lagos pays N4.2bn pension arrears in two years, says commissioner
The Lagos State Government says it has paid over N4.2 billion to its pensioners, under the Defined Benefits Scheme, otherwise known as ‘Pay As You […]
Grazing: MACBAN urges northern governors to provide water, grasses in grazing reserves
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has urged northern governors to provide water, grasses and basic social amenities in the “400 grazing […]
WHO panel urges bold overhaul of pandemic prevention measures
The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response (IPPPR), appointed by World Health Organisation (WHO), on Wednesday urged bold action to end the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
COVID-19: Do not forget traditional approaches – Tanzanian envoy
Dr Benson Bana, the Tanzanian High Commissioner to Nigeria, has stressed the need for African nations to uphold traditional approaches, amidst modern technology, to contain […]
Disease surveillance: Virologist urges shift from human to animals
Following the rise in zoonotic diseases, a Virologist, Dr Solomon Chollom, wants disease surveillance and remote monitoring to shift from human to animal hosts. Chollom […]
Senate decries foreign dominance in diving sector
)Senate on Thursday decried dominance of foreign operators in the employment of personnel in the nation’s diving sector. Chairman, Senate Committee on Local Content, Sen. […]
Athletes to undergo daily COVID-19 tests during Tokyo Games
Athletes and all those in close contact with them will be tested every day during the Tokyo Olympic Games, organisers announced in Tokyo on Wednesday. […]
Banditry: Gov. Matawalle orders demolition of informants, arms suppliers houses
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has directed security agencies to henceforth demolish the houses of informants and those supplying arms to bandits in the state.A […]
Police deploy 1,000 personnel to check traffic robbery in Lagos
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has deployed additional 1,000 personnel to check traffic robbery in the state. The Command’s Spokesperson, CSP […]
German constitutional court allows EU pandemic fund to go ahead
Germany’s Constitutional Court on Wednesday gave green light to the government to back the European Union’s Coronavirus recovery fund. The EU has set aside 750 […]
Bauchi Assembly passes Environmental Trust Fund bill
The Bauchi State House of Assembly has passed a bill for the establishment of an Environmental Trust Fund, to curb desertification. Mr Bakoji Bobbo, the […]
Buhari, Osinbajo to take COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday
President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo are expected to receive their COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday. Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development […]
Miners head says members have no link with bandits
Mr Kabir Kankara, National President, Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN), has said that miners do not have any links with bandits. Kankara made this known […]
JAMB boss urges loyalty, dedication for corporate excellence
Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, the Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Tuesday urges members of staff of organisations to maintain loyalty and dedication to […]
ACF cautions Northern group against blockade of foodstuff to South
The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF has cautioned against blockade of foodstuff and related items to the South. National Chairman of ACF, Chief […]
Jangebe abduction will be the last – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that last Friday’ abduction of female students from Government Girls Science Secondary School, Jangebe, will be the […]
Reps want incorporation of human papillomavirus vaccination in routine immunisation programme
The House of Representatives has urged the Ministry of Health to incorporate the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in the national routine immunisation programme. This followed […]
Oando rallies on NSE, lifts market indices by 0.14%
Activities on the Nigerian stock market sustained the upward trend on Wednesday with a gain of 0.14 per cent on bargain hunting in Oando and […]
Humanitarian Ministry sends SOS to Maiduguri IDP camp fire victims
By Chimezie Godfrey The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development has activated the National Emergency Management Agency humanitarian response mechanism to ensure […]
Kano Govt to install air monitoring equipment in motor parks to check pollution –Commissioner
The Kano State Government has concluded arrangements to install air monitoring equipment in motor parks, to control pollution and protect the environment, according to the […]
FRSC @ 33: We have brought high level of sanity on roads– Lagos Sector Commander
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has brought a high level of sanity on Nigerian roads since its inception 33 years ago. Mr […]
Ex-PENGASSAN chief faults association for announcing fuel price hike
A Former President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has faulted the Petroleum Retail Outlets Owners Association of […]
Delta CJ constitutes COVID-19 mobile courts
The Delta State Chief Judge, Justice Marshal Umukoro, has constituted mobile courts in the three senatorial districts of the state to enforce the COVID-19 […]