Eid-el-Kabir: Kwara Govt suspends 2021 llorin durbar
The Kwara Government has suspended those year’s annual Eid durbar earlier scheduled for Wednesday (July 21) on security grounds. The cancellation is contained in a […]
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Foundation decries exclusion of boys in sexual abuse campaign
Hope for Second Chance Foundation (HOSEC), an NGO, on Monday, says poor emphasis on protection of boys from sexual and related abuses in the society […]
Group sues Ikeja,Eko DisCos over failure to cap estimated billing of customers
The Ikeja Electric and Eko Electricity Distribution Company have been sued for failing to implement the order capping estimated billing of some of their customers. […]
FG to Kukah: Your declarations to US Congress are false
By Chimezie Godfrey The Presidency has said that Bishop Matthew Kukah’s declarations to the United States (US) Congress is an incredible falsehood against the Nigerian […]
UPDATED: Rights Commission launches probe into death of rape victim, Keren -Happuch
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has said that it would investigate Premiere Academy, Lugbe, Abuja over allegations that a boarding student, 14 year old […]
Why leaders must remain calm in crises – Osinbajo
By Chimezie Godfrey Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has urged leaders in the country to remain calm in the midst of adversity so that the […]
Dispatch rider docked for allegedly stealing motorcycle
A 29-year-old dispatch rider, Prince Ernest, on Wednesday appeared in a Yaba Chief magistrates’ court, Lagos for allegedly stealing a motorcycle worth N400,000. The police […]
We have approved land for Ruga project, says Zulum
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has announced that his administration had already approved land for the Ruga project in the state, under the National Livestock […]
Industrial court receives 102 cases in Q1 of 2021
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN), Abuja received 102 cases in the first quarter of 2021, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The […]
Group cautions against political protest at church premises
A group under the auspices of Abuja Grassroots Project has advised against staging political protest at Church premises to score what it described as ‘cheap […]
EU to set up new agency to fight money laundering
The EU Commission says it is planning to establish a new supervisory authority to combat money laundering, among other measures, according to documents seen by […]
The Voice Nigeria gets tougher as talents begin live fire performances
The popular Singing Talent show, ‘TheVoice Nigeria’, has begun its fire performances as the contest gets to the live stage. The News Agency of Nigeria […]
COVID-19: Board initiates refund of Hajj deposits to pilgrims in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board (BSMPWB), says it has initiated refund of the 2020/2021 Hajj deposits to intending pilgrims in the state. Alhaji […]
COVID-19: 163m people may be pushed into extreme poverty in 2021-UN
UN has projected that as many as 163 million additional people could be pushed into extreme poverty through 2021 because of COVID-19. The agency said […]
Ugwuanyi, PDP BOT members meet on national issues
Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State Wednesday met with members of the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to discuss critical issues […]
NCC, Judges brainstorm on ways to adjudicate rise in telecoms conflicts
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Judges from across the country converged on Abuja to brainstorm on legal and regulatory issues in the telecommunications industry. […]
Kogi to boost tourism, signs MoU to develop Mount Patti, others
The Kogi State government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a firm, GoldenCity Engineering Consultancy Company Ltd., for the development of an International […]
Oyo govt. dissolves state National Youth council exco — Gov’s aide
The Oyo State Government has dissolved the State executive committee of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) for flouting the NYCN Bye-Law 2018, as […]
Equitable distribution of vaccines, equipment only way out of COVID-19- WHO chief
Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General says equitable distribution of equipment and medicines to fight the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is the only way out […]
Don tasks governments on skills acquisition to address unemployment, insecurity
Prof. Aminu Usman, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Kaduna State University (KASU), has advised governments at all levels to change the psyche of youths from […]
UPDATED: We need strong institutions to fight Corruption, IFFs – ICPC Boss
Nigeria requires strong institutions and systems to fight corruption and Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs), the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences […]
Prices of agricultural inputs stable in Adamawa – Survey
The prices of agricultural inputs, such as fertilisers, herbicides and varieties of improved seeds for 2021 farming season have remained stable in Adamawa, the News […]
FG, IFAD distribute farm inputs to Cassava, Rice farmers in Nasarawa
The Federal Government, in collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), on Monday began distribution of farm inputs to 1,050 Cassava and Rice […]
China opposes Australia’s blocking of vaccines to PNG
China on Monday expressed concern over and firm opposition to Australia blocking China’s COVID-19 vaccine aid to Papua New Guinea (PNG), calling it a breach […]
Anambra guber: ADC urges INEC to be fair, transparent, neutral
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to be fair, neutral and transparent in the conduct of Anambra governorship election, scheduled for […]