Ondo varsity students protest ASUU strike
The Students of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, Ondo State, on Friday protested over planned strike by the institution’s Academic Staff Union […]
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Farmers seek creation of fish markets in Oyo LGAs
Catfish and Allied Fish Farmers Association of Nigeria (CAFFAN), Oyo State Chapter, has appealed to the state government to facilitate fish markets in local government […]
NPA expects 21 ships with petroleum products, others at Lagos ports
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says it is expecting 21 ships laden with petroleum products, food items and others from July 27 to Aug. 5. […]
Makinde mourns Sarkin Hausawa of Ibadanland
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has described the death of the Sarkin Hausawa of Ibadanland, Alhaji Ahmed Zungeru, as a huge and personal loss […]
Adamawa Govt. warns against indiscriminate dumping of refuse
Mr Eskwaya Danfulani, Director, Environmental Health and Sanitation, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Development in Adamawa, has warned residents against indiscriminate dumping of refuse […]
INEC sensitises Plateau residents on CVR
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Thursday, organised a roadshow to sensitise Plateau residents on the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR).The News Agency of […]
Late Esu Chikun was a peacemaker – Gov el-Rufai
Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has described the late Esu Chikun, Dr Danjuma Barde, as a traditional leader who promoted peace, embraced diversity that […]
Sallah: Kaduna NLC calls for prayers for lasting peace
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Kaduna State Council, has urged Muslims to use the Eid-el-Kabir period to pray for lasting peace, unity and development of […]
Court sentences man to death by hanging for armed robbery
A High Court in Abeokuta, on Friday sentenced a 44-year-old man ,Tosin Shodunke to death by hanging for armed robbery.Shodunke, had pleaded not guilty to […]
Military decimates bandits, restores peace in communities in North
By Chimezie Godfrey The Defence Headquarters Abuja has said that peace has been restored in communities in North West zone of the country as troops […]
Military warns against night, underage grazing in Plateau
The Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) maintaining peace in Plateau and environs has warned against night and underage grazing in the state. The […]
Trader allegedly steals landlady’s burglarproof bars
A 48-year-old trader, Innocent Obinadike, who allegedly stole his landlady’s burglarproof bars worth, N70,000, on Thursday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court. Obinadike, who resides […]
We must end insecurity in Nigeria – Buhari tells NASS members
President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration is ready to use everything within its powers to end insecurity in the country and bring perpetrators of criminal […]
Diri backs press freedom in Nigeria
Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa has stressed the need for press freedom in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement issued to the News Agency […]
Court clears ex-Finance Minister, Adeosun, over NYSC certificate saga
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, cleared the former Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate forgery, which […]
FG commences repositioning planning cadre for research activities –HOCSF
The Federal Government, in collaboration with Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), has commenced specialised training to develop a new crop of cerebral […]
Senate to debate PIB report Thursday, says Lawan
The Senate will on Thursday debate the report of its joint committees on Petroleum (Upstream, Downstream and Gas) on the Petroleum Industry Bill.Senate President Ahmad […]
UNFPA treats 34 VVF patients in Adamawa
No fewer than 34 women have benefited from the free Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) surgery in Yola, Adamawa. The surgery was organised by the United […]
COVID-19: Union urges Nigerians in S/Africa to obey new lockdown rules
The leadership of the Nigerian community in South Africa has urged Nigerians living in that country to adhere strictly to its new COVID-19 lockdown rules. […]
INEC ready for June 19 Kaduna by-election – REC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced its readiness to conduct the by-election for the Sabon Gari constituency seat in the Kaduna State House […]
Recovered Assets: FG opens bid for Auctioneers
The Inter-Ministerial Committee on the disposal of Federal Government’s forfeited assets, has opened the bid to select auctioneers to dispose the recovered assets.The Chairman of […]
Artisans pillar of Nigeria’s economy – Akeredolu
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo, on Wednesday, described artisans as pillars of the society, saying that their contributions to economic development should be appreciated. Akeredolu, […]
COVID-19: Unilorin gets molecular lab for testing infectious diseases
The University of Ilorin (Unilorin) has flagged-off the construction of an ultra-modern Molecular Diagnostic and Research Laboratory sponsored by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). […]
Police investigate murder of DSS operative in Ekiti
The Police Command in Ekiti State on Saturday confirmed the murder of a detective with the Department of the State Security Service (DSS) in a […]
Kwara Gov seeks justice for murdered UNILORIN student
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has called on the security agencies to bring the killers of the 300-level student of the University of Ilorin to […]