INEC to create 956 additional polling units in Sokoto State
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) plans to create additional 956 polling units in Sokoto State. INEC’s National Commissioner, Mr Festus Okoye, made the disclosure […]
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Pensioners commends FG on consequential adjustment of minimum wage
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has lauded the Federal Government on the approval of implementation of the consequential adjustment of the new National Minimum […]
Shekau appoints new ‘war commander’ for Boko Haram, kills predecessor, two others
Factional leader of the Boko Haram sect, Abubakar Shekau, has appointed Abu Muhammad as the new Amirul Jaysh “Commander of War, for the faction he […]
Kebbi gets new FRSC Special Marshals’ executives
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has elected 10 executives who would pilot the affairs of its special marshals for the next four years in […]
Buhari hosts Gov Zulum, Asiwaju Tinubu
President Muhammadu Buhari has met separately behind closed doors with Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno and former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, at […]
Anambra guber: Work for victory, don’t rely on federal might — APC chieftain
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra, Chief Ekene Enefe, says the party has bright chances to win the Nov.6 governorship poll […]
UPDATED: Buhari denounces killing of Kaduna Students as barbaric terror attack
–Directs the deployment of “fiercest show of legitimate force against perpetrators.” President Muhammadu Buhari, on Saturday strongly condemned the killing of three of the students […]
Buhari condemns killing of Kaduna Varsity students
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the killing of three of the students kidnapped at Greenfield University, Kaduna State. The president, in a statement issued by […]
Food security: FG targets 60,000 tractors to drive agric mechanisation
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Muhammad Nanono, says the Federal Government is targeting about 60, 000 tractors to drive its Agriculture Mechanisation […]
Senate receives Buhari’s request to confirm Salisu Garba as FCT CJ
Senate, on Tuesday at plenary received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari, to confirm the appointment of Acting Chief Judge of the FCT High Court, […]
Tanker Explosion: Buhari condoles with Govt., people of Benue
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the government and people of Benue over the Sunday tanker explosion that left several people dead in Oshigbudu, Agatu […]
Judiciary autonomy: NBA, JUSUN protest in Enugu
The Enugu State chapters of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) and the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) on Monday joined the nationwide protest against […]
Minister presents new Ag. I-G Baba to Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has met behind closed door with acting Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday. The News […]
JUSUN strike: Independence of judiciary non negotiable-Senate
The Senate on Monday said that the independence of the judiciary was non negotiable. Sen. Michael Bamidele, Chairman Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and […]
Humanitarian Ministry inaugurates steering committee on NASIMS
By Chimezie Godfrey A steering committee for the Implementation of the National Social Investment Management Systems Project has been inaugurated. At the inauguration which took […]
National Sports Festival has rekindled spirit of unity, togetherness, Obaseki says
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo says the hosting of the 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) tagged “Edo 2020” has rekindled the nation’s spirit of unity […]
NAPTIP engages stakeholders on human trafficking in Kano
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) said it had sensitised 50 women and men on the menace of human trafficking […]
FG approves reconstitution of governing Council of five federal universities
By Chimezie Godfrey President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the dissolution and reconstitution of the Governing Council of five federal universities in the country. This is […]
Graduate nurses want FG to increase N5,000 hazard allowance
University Graduates of Nursing Science Association (UGONSA) has urged the Federal Government to increase members’ monthly hazard allowance from the current N5,000. The association stated […]
Rochas Okorocha as the Sardauna of our time, By Mairo Muhammad Mudi
The first thing that came to my mind when the committee of Sardauna Of Our Time nominated Sen. Ethelbert Anayo Rochas Okorocha the recipient of […]
Osinbajo to Ag. I-G: You must restore confidence, dignity of NPF
The Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has challenged the newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, to restore confidence and the dignity of the Nigeria […]
APC ward leaders in Akwa Ibom pass Vote of Confidence on Buhari, Akpabio
The All Progressives Congress (APC)Ward Executive in Ukana West 11 of Akwa Ibom, have passed a vote of confidence on President Muhammadu Buhari, Sen. Godswill […]
AANI President congratulates Professor Mora on turbaning as Kayayen Sarkin Musulmi
The President, Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI), IGP MD Abubakar (rtd) mni NPM, has congratulated Professor Ahmed Tijjani Mora, mni, FPSN, FPC.Pharm, FICEN, […]
Why Buhari terminated IGP Adamu’s 3-month tenure extension
(NAN) Minister of Police Affairs Maigari Dingyadi, says the three-month tenure extension granted to outgoing Inspector-General of Police Muhammad Adamu was terminated following completion of […]
Easter Celebration: FCT minister urges residents to be security conscious
The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, has enjoined residents, especially the Christian faithful, to use the occasion of the Easter celebrations to rededicate themselves to […]