Yuletide: Police, others intensify measure for hitch-free celebration
Three days to Christmas, security and road safety agencies in the country said they have stepped up measures to ensure a hitch-free celebration. The News […]
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SERAP sues Buhari, wants court to order recovery of ‘missing N881bn in 367 MDAs’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari “over his failure to probe allegations that over ₦880bn of public […]
Net-Zero Emission: Osinbajo wants OECD countries to redeem $100bn pledge
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called on Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries to fulfill their promise of $100 billion dollars to developing […]
Republic of Niger to Pay 7,564,250 CFA Francs to the heirs of the former military leader
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ordered the Republic of Niger to pay 7,564,250 CFA francs as recoverable costs to the heirs of late General […]
NGO wants collaboration on disaster management, prevention
African Youths Assembly for Peace, an NGO, on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to strengthen collaboration with relevant stakeholders and organisations to ensure proper disasters […]
Tinubu: Return of the ‘Jagaban’, By Reuben Abati
It is a measure of the importance and relevance of the man known as Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu that since the return to civilian rule […]
Pandora Papers: CISLAC, PTCIJ call for investigation of indicted people, companies
By Chimezie Godfrey The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), the National Chapter of Transparency International (TI) has called on the federal government and all […]
#ENDSARS Anniversary: Police warn against planned protest in Osun
The Police Command in Osun has called on some youths and groups of people to desist from a planned protest in commemoration of the one-year […]
Okowa lauds media role in Covid-19 control; assures on smarter Delta
Delta Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has applauded the Nigerian media for its role in the overall management of Covid-19 pandemic, stressing that advocacy and enlightenment […]
COVID-19: NCDC reports 2 deaths, 290 additional infections Thursday
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) recorded two COVID-19 related deaths on Thursday, bringing the country’s fatality toll to 2,742. The NCDC made this […]
NCC not Disqualifying Nigerians from Getting SIM
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) would like to draw the attention of the public to a publication in a section of the media, purporting that […]
Zulum hosts ‘Keke NAPEP’ operators, orders purchase of 100 cars, 500 tricycles
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum on Saturday, in Maiduguri, hosted operators of ‘Keke NAPEP’ during which he directed the procurement of 500 tricycles […]
Buhari felicitates ex-Gov. Duke on 60th birthday
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated former governor Donald Duke of Cross River on his 60th birthday. Duke is clocking 60 years on Sept. 30. In […]
Publish names of suspected looters of N6trn NDDC funds, SERAP tells Buhari
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 Malami, […]
NDA to graduate 260 cadets Oct. 9
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) says it will graduate and commission 260 officers cadet of 68th regular course into the Nigerian Armed Forces on Oct. […]
Retrogressive Politics of Value Added Tax in Nigeria, By Salihu Moh. Lukman
The controversy around whether Value Added Tax (VAT) should be centrally collected by the federal government or decentralised so that state governments are the ones […]
End communications shutdown in Zamfara, Katsina, SERAP tells Buhari
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “direct the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, and the Nigerian Communications […]
Insecurity: Nigeria, International Community unite against attacks on schools
By Chimezie Godfrey Nigeria and the International Community have presented a united front in fighting the incessant attacks on educational institutions, globally. This follows the […]
Foundation commends UNICAL VC over efforts to stamp out social vices
Guru Foundation, an NGO, has commended Prof. Florence Obi, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, for stamping out examination malpractices and other social vices in […]
Bauchi Board to improve tourisim safety, security – Official
The Bauchi State Tourism Board says it has adopted proactive measures to enhance security across all its existing attaraction sites, to guard against tresspass and […]
Col Sakaba died fighting gallantly, not assassinated – Nigerian Army
By Chimezie Godfrey Nigerian Army has denied allegations that late Col. Ibrahim Sakaba was assassinated for refusing to loot funds meant for fighting Boko Haram […]
NAHCON urges intending Umrah pilgrims to abide by Saudi’s regulations
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has urged intending Umrah pilgrims and licenced Tour Operators to abide by the regulations laid down by the […]
NAF establishes directorate of veteran affairs –director
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, has approved the immediate establishment of a Directorate of Veterans Affairs, to stimulate better welfare […]
DPR tasks oil, gas retail outlets on safety in Zaria
he Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has urged the managers of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and fuel stations to ensure safety in their facilities. The […]
Russian Govt has access to COVID-19 database – Kremlin
The Russian authorities have all the data on the incidence of Coronavirus in the country at their disposal to take all the necessary preventive measures, […]