Why Kaduna created Health Insurance Scheme—Deputy Gov
Kaduna State has enrolled more than 400,000 people on the Health Insurance Scheme as it has registered 391,254 persons in the formal sector, 681 […]
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Tambuwal applauds PDP leadership as NWC ommiserates with SOSG over Mart fire
Gov. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has expressed satisfaction with the leadership style of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic […]
Chelsea sack manager Lampard with club 9th in standings
Chelsea said on Monday they have sacked manager Frank Lampard after a run of five defeats in eight league games left them ninth in the […]
NiMet predicts dust haze, sunshine Saturday to Monday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze and sunshine from Saturday to Monday. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Friday in Abuja predicted dust […]
Civil Defence: Kelechi Madu emerges as acting Commandant General
Hilary Kelechi Madu is New NSCDC Boss The Deputy Commandant General of Commandant-General (DCG) Operation, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), DCG Hilary Kelechi […]
No Covid-19 test required for resumption of students – FG
By Chimezie Godfrey The Federal Ministry of Education says no Covid-19 test is required for returning students to be admitted into their schools. In a […]
COVID-19 tops agenda as 36 Governors meet Wednesday
Alarmed by the intensity of the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, and Nigeria’s tardy commencement of inoculation that is sweeping through countries globally, the […]
Unknown gunmen ambush, kill FUTA Deputy Registrar
The Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA, has announced the demise of one of its Deputy Registrars, Dr Amos Arijesuyo, Head, Guidance & Counseling […]
Ekiti Govt relaxes curfew, restrictions, orders schools to reopen Monday
Ekiti State Government on Sunday night announced that the curfew it imposed on the state from 8pm to 6am, including various other restrictions, had been […]
NiMet predicts sunshine, haziness Saturday to Monday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunny and hazy weather conditions from Saturday to Monday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Friday […]
FG reviewing Jan. 18 resumption date for schools – Minister
The Federal Ministry of Education says the Jan.18, 2021 date for schools to resume is not sacrosanct, hence a new date may be announced depending […]
Firefight as troops neutralize 9 bandits along Kaduna-Abuja highway
The Kaduna State Government says it has been informed by the military securing the Kaduna-Abuja Road general area, that troops neutralized nine armed bandits […]
It’s unfair to say I called for a coup – Bishop Kukah
Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Matthew Kukah has debunked the impression that he called for a coup in his recent Chrismas message. While addressing a […]
COVID-19: PTF announces new travel rules for passengers from UK, South Africa
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has announced new travel rules for passengers coming into Nigeria from South Africa and the UK where […]
At last, Tambuwal tests negative for COVID-19
Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has finally tested negative for COVID-19. He disclos ed this in a statement he personally signed Monday. Tambuwal’s statement […]
Domestic violence: Taraba Assembly proposes strict penalty against offenders
Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo Following the widespread of domestic violence and violence against vulnerable sections in the country, a Bill prohibiting violence and discrimination against […]
Again, troops kill bandit, arrest others in Benue
By Chimezie Godfrey Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have neutralized a bandit, recovered arms and arrested two other bandits at different locations in Benue State. […]
Abducted Edo HoS regains freedom, says family member
Mr Anthony Okungbowa, Edo state Head of Service (HoS), who was abducted on Saturday evening along Oza Road, in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of the […]
North Central Governors agree to collaborate on security matters
The meeting of the North Central Governors’ Forum has ended in Makurdi, Benue State, with a unanimous decision to collaborate in surmounting the region’s […]
FU Lokoja: UNILORIN Alumni Association rejoices with new VC
The University of Ilorin Alumni Association Worldwide has rejoiced with the newly appointed Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State; Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi […]
Everybody Knew Sam – A tribute to Nda Isaiah, By Ali M. Ali
This year, 2020 will go down in history as the year I wrote the most tributes-some long, some short to eulogize the departed, not to […]
Sam Nda-Isaiah: Family announces burial plans
Activities marking the burial of the Chairman of LEADERSHIP Group, Mr. Sam Nda-Isaiah, will start on Wednesday, the family said in a statement, Sunday. […]
Senate to pass 2021 budget on Monday
The Senate plans to hold a special session on Dec. 21 to consider and pass the 2021 appropriation bill, President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has […]
Senate to pass 2021 budget on Monday
By Haruna Salami The Senate has resolved to hold a special session Monday next week to consider and pass the 2021 Appropriation Act. Report of […]
Insecurity: We have failed Nigeria – Senators
By Haruna Salami The Senate at its plenary on Tuesday debated the deteriorating security situation in the country and resolved that the entire government has […]