FG urged to stop harassment of Sahara Reporters publisher, Sowore
The Federal Government has been asked to immediately desist from political harassment and intimidation of Sahara Reporters publisher, Mr Omoyele Sowore. Sowore was kept in […]
Nigeria
LASG begins makeshift food markets at schools
Sequel to the directive of the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday on more restrictive measures to break the cycle of transmission of Corona […]
COVID-19: Is mass revolt imminent in Nigeria? By Michael Agada
Thousands have died and the numbers keep increasing everyday as the world is shaken, beaten and forced to a compulsory holiday by the global pandemic, […]
JUST IN: Cases of COVID-19 rises to 42 in Nigeria
Nigeria has confirmed two new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), with the total number of cases rising to 42. This was announced on the Twitter handle […]
UPDATE: FG closes land borders, suspends FEC, Council of State meetings
Federal Government has ordered total closure of land borders, suspension of Federal Executive Meetings and the postponement of the meeting of the Council of State […]
NCDC confirms 4 COVID-19 cases in Lagos, Oyo
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed four new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Lagos and Oyo States. NCDC made this known on […]
FG places ban on travel to high risk countries
The Federal Government has placed a ban on travel by public servants to countries highly affected by COVID-19 pandemic disease. Mr Boss Mustapha, the Secretary […]
UPDATE: Nigeria confirms third case of COVID-19
The Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) on Tuesday confirmed third case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nigeria. The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, confirmed this […]
Nigeria: A country with educational system that suffers, By Kareem Shamsudeen
It was a hot, sunny afternoon—when the fiery sun rays are enough to make a white man, black. I was seated on a wooden bench […]
FG moves to create first disability data bank in Nigeria
Dr Samuel Ankeli, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Disability Matters, is collaborating with the Basic Registry and Information System in Nigeria (BRISIN), to […]
FG moves to create first disability data bank in Nigeria
Dr Samuel Ankeli, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Disability Matters, is collaborating with the Basic Registry and Information System in Nigeria (BRISIN), to […]
Facebook launches leadership community programme in Nigeria, 2 other countries
Nigeria and two other African nations, South, Africa and Kenya, are to benefit from Facebook’s newly-launched Accelerator Programme to provide community leaders the opportunity to […]
Nigeria: Not yet a Generation Equality, By Issa Aremu
Yesterday marked the International Women’s Day. The day is celebrated globally annually on March 8 in appreciation of women’s remarkable contribution to humanity and society. The […]
Shekau: Chronology of US, Nigeria bounties on Boko Haram leaders
… Why the fourth bounty may fail……How DSS Operative, Military personnel were previously denied bounty rewardsOn March 3, 2020 the Arabic language Twitter account of […]
Nigeria re-elected UN Peacekeeping Committee chair
Nigeria has been re-elected to Chair the UN Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, known to be “UN most strategic committee” on the record 48th time. […]
Nigeria’s economy: Development Bank advocates regional integration
The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) says regional integration is pivotal to economic prosperity and a key step towards unlocking Nigeria’s economic potential. The bank’s […]
Buhari hails Obasanjo’s life of courage, service to Nigeria, humanity
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent warm greetings to former President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 83rd birthday, March 5, 2020, congratulating him for a life of […]
Orkar’s abortive coup led to formation of Islamic Forum of Nigeria – Gen Daku
The former military governor of Kano state Ahmad Daku said the abortive coup d’etat engineered by Gideon Orkar in 1990 was the major reason behind […]
Audit Report: Reps Committee summons Minister of Science and Tech, Perm Sec
By Chimezie Godfrey The Public Account Committee (PAC) of the Federal House of Representatives has summoned the appearance of the Minister of science and technology […]
China, Nigeria trade volume reaches $19.27bn – Envoy
Amb. Zhuo Pingjian, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, on Friday said that the volume of trade between China and Nigeria reached $19.27 billion U.S. in 2019. […]
Lagos Govt confirms first case of Coronavirus
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, on Friday confirmed the first case of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak in Lagos, saying it was brought […]
PDP had no candidate in Kogi Governorship Election , Court rules
A Kogi High Court sitting in Lokoja has voided the Sept. 3, 2019 People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governoship primary, saying the party had no candidate […]
Court declares Dep. Gov. Achuba’s removal illegal, null, void
A Kogi High Court sitting in Lokoja has declared the purported removal of Elder Simon Achuba as the Deputy Governor by the state House of […]
FRSC, an exemplary public institution in Nigeria – Fayemi
Ekiti State Governor and Chairman of Nigerian Governors’ forum, Dr Kayode Fayemi has described the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) as an exemplary public institution […]
Nigeria’s salvation lies in decentralisation of Federal Powers – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has offered a fresh impetus on how true federalism can solve the current security challenges bedeviling Nigeria and put […]