Unknown gunmen again raze police station, kill 2 officers in Anambra
Police in Anambra have confirmed the killing of two of its personnel by unknown gunmen who attacked and razed the Divisional Police Station in Obosi, […]
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China urges Philippines to respect China’s sovereignty over Huangyan Island
China on Tuesday urged the Philippines to earnestly respect China’s sovereignty and jurisdiction over the Huangyan Island, and stop taking actions that may complicate […]
1 dies, many injured in road crash in Kwara
One person died, several other injured goods perished in an accident along the Ilorin-Bode Saadu highway in Kwara on Monday. Mr Hakeem Adekunle, Head of […]
We ‘ll not allow Imo turn to a killing field -APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday in Abuja, said it would not allow some persons and interests to turn Imo to a killing field. […]
Akeredolu resumes, restates commitment to impactful governance
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, on Monday, expressed his readiness to deliver impactful governance to the people of the state. Akeredolu, while speaking with […]
U.S. Ambassador highlights importance of IPRs to Nigeria’s SME growth
U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard, on Monday urged Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) to take advantage of the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) available […]
ITF distributes CAC certificates to 6,606 beneficiaries in Bauchi State
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has distributed Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) certificates of registration to 6,606 beneficiaries in Bauchi State. Mr Joseph Ari, the Director-General […]
Police arrest 3 suspected kidnappers, rescue victim in Delta
The Police Command in Delta has confirmed the arrest of three suspected kidnappers and the rescue of their victim. The Command’s acting spokesman, DSP Edafe […]
NBA expresses displeasure at `charge and bail’ Lawyers
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Lagos, on Monday expressed displeasure at the popularly act dubbed `charge and bail’ as practiced by some lawyers. The […]
Association urges FG to reconsider scrapping internship programme for nurses
The University Graduates of Nursing Science Association (UGONSA) has called on the Federal Government to reconsider its plans to scrap internship position as a post […]
Turkish citizens above 55 queue up for COVID-19 vaccines
Turkish citizens aged 55 and over flocked the hospitals after Health Minister, Fahrettin Koca, announced that the group was allowed to receive their COVID-19 vaccines, […]
Biden bars federal agencies from using phrase ‘illegal alien’
President Joe Biden’s administration has ordered U.S. immigration agencies to stop using the controversial and dehumanising phrase “illegal alien” in reference to migrants. The term […]
COVID-19: NCDC conducts 1,870,915 tests, confirms 70 new infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has conducted 1,870,915 COVID-19 tests in the country of over 200 million people since Feb. 27, 2020. The NCDC […]
2023: Ebonyi INEC trains EOs for proposed polling units
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ebonyi Monday bagan a two-day training for Electoral Officers on methods and principles for the proposed polling units […]
ASUU condemns LAUTECH VC sack by Makinde
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), has condemned the ‘Step Aside’ order given to the vice chancellor of […]
Russian diplomat’s expulsion from Poland, Czech Republic serves U.S. interests – Moscow
Russian Foreign Ministry’s spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, on Monday said the expulsion of Russian diplomats serves the interests of the U.S. and not Poland’s or the […]
27, 000 persons receive COVID-19 vaccine in C/River – Official
The Director-General, Cross River Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Janet Ekpenyong, says no fewer than 27,000 residents have taken a jab the AstraZeneca vaccine in […]
Plateau govt. establishes NIN registration centre
Plateau government on Monday said it had established its first National Identity Number (NIN) registration centre in the state.A statement by Dr Makut Macham, Director […]
Ramadan: A time ro reflect on building a better society
Former Vice President of Nigeria and Wazirin of Adamawa, Atiku Abubakar has congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and across the globe for witnessing yet again, the […]
ECOWAS Parliament vows to end extortions at border posts in W/Africa
The ECOWAS Parliament has pledged intervention, to end extortion of citizens of the sub-region at border posts by security operatives in ECOWAS countries. The Speaker […]
NBA advocates financial autonomy for judiciary in Kwara
The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Ilorin branch, has appealed to the Kwara Government to grant financial autonomy to its Judiciary to end the ongoing strike […]
Anambra Poll: PDP commences screening of aspirants
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Monday commenced the screening of its aspirants for Anambra Governorship Election ahead of its primaries scheduled for June 26. […]
Assembly clears 15 appointees for Special Advisers in Edo
The Edo State House of Assembly on Monday cleared 15 nominees for appointment as Special Advisers to Gov. Godwin Obaseki.The clearance was sequel to a […]
Incessant kidnapping will discourage foreign investment in Nigeria – Criminologist
Dr Monsurat Isiaka, Coordinator of the Department of Criminology, University of Ilorin, says incessant kidnapping will discourage foreign investment in Nigeria. Speaking with newsmen in […]
Ortom condoles with Buhari over killing of officer, 10 soldiers in Benue attack
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue on Monday condoled with President Muhammadu Buhari and the Chief of Army Staff over the killings of 11 soldiers in […]