PDP celebrates Obasanjo at 84
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has celebrated former President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 84th birthday. The party in a statement signed by its National Publicity […]
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Emefiele woos investors, promises CBN’s support
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Mr Godwin Emefiele, has advised indigenous and multinational firms to consider the opportunities that Nigeria offers […]
Foundation trains, empowers 240 persons in alternative livelihoods in Edo
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has trained and empowered 240 persons on alternative means of livelihoods in Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo. […]
N26b PHCN Benefit Scam: Court Grants Insurance Broker N300m Bail
Justice S. C. Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory High Court Apo, Abuja on Thursday, May 4, 2021 granted bail to Abiodun Waheed Hassan and […]
Press Council tasks NUJ, NGE on future of journalism
The Nigerian Press Council (NPC) has urged Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and Nigerian Guild of Editors to rise to the challenges of future of […]
Governors to meet Thursday on COVID-19 vaccines, distribution
The governors of the 36 states in Nigeria, under the umbrella of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), will on Thursday meet over the COVID-19 vaccines […]
FUTA Professor, Ibiyinka Fuwape, Wins African Union Scientific Excellence Award
A Professor of Physics at the Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA Prof. Mrs. Ibiyinka Fuwape, has been named as one of the winners […]
CBN Facilitates Release of 50,000 MT of Maize, Drops Price of commodity
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has made good its word, as it has released 50,000 metric tonnes of Maize into the Nigerian market. […]
18 ships discharge petroleum products, other items at Lagos ports
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said 18 ships were discharging bulk wheat, fertiliser, bulk gypsum, general cargo, frozen fish, bulk clinker, container, petrol and automobile […]
PHCN Benefit Scam: Ex-BPE D-G, Dikki Gets N1b Bail
Justice Yusuf Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama Abuja today Wednesday, March 3, 2021 granted bail to a former Director General of […]
PIB will move power from individuals to institutions – Expert
An oil and gas expert, Mr Isreal Aye has said the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) currently before the National Assembly will move power in the […]
Kukah inaugurates board of Nok University, advocates love through education
The Bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, has inaugurated the Board of Trustees and Governing Council of the newly approved Nok University, […]
UPDATE: Senate confirms Buhari’s appointment of Service Chiefs
By Haruna Salami The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of the Service Chief with a strong message that expectations of Nigerians are high for […]
Minor fire incident reported at Army Headquarters
The Nigerian army has reported a minor fire incident resulting from electric spark on Tuesday morning at the headquarters complex in Abuja. The Director, […]
Again, Nigerian troops in fierce battle to foil Dikwa takeover by Boko Haram
Nigerian troops have been locked in fierce combat with ISWAP/Boko Haram terrorists in Dikwa, a local government in Borno State, PRNigeria has reported. […]
Nigeria to witness increase in irregular migration, says NGO boss
The Initiative for Youth Awareness on Migration, Immigration, Development and Reintegration (IYAMIDR), said situations in the country would likely drive many Nigerian into […]
RCCG to float foundation to drive agribusiness among youths
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Ekiti Region 25, is to float a foundation to drive agribusiness among its youth members as a strategy […]
Poverty and Existential Problems of Nigeria, By Salihu Moh. Lukman
This is dedicated to the three hundred and seventeen students of Government Girls Science Secondary School, Jangebe, Zamfara State abducted by Armed Bandits on […]
FG tasks 63 NSIP independent monitors on dedication, patriotism in Abia
By Chimezie Godfrey Independent Monitors of the National Social Investment programs in Abia state have been advised to exhibit a high level of dedication and […]
Troops foil Boko Haram attack, rescue passengers in Auno
The Nigerian troops have foiled an attack from Boko Haram and ISWAP and rescued passengers along the Maiduguri-Damaturu highway in the Auno axis of Borno […]
Nigeria almost ready for 5G – Patami
By Haruna Salami The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Patami has allayed fears over the safety of the 5th generation(5G) network on […]
Buhari hails progress, vows to deal with insurgents, bandits, others
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the country has achieved huge levels of progress in spite of challenges slowing down efforts at taking Nigerians out […]
Plane crash: NAF buries officers
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Thursday in Abuja, buried its personnel who died in the Beechcraft King Air B350i crash on Feb. 21. The […]
Army kills 11 alleged terrorists in northern B/Faso
At least 11 alleged terrorists were killed and one was caught during an army operation from Tuesday to Wednesday in the north-east of Burkina […]
USAID to train 100,000 health workers in Nigeria by 2025
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is to produce a cadre of 100,000 new health workers competent to respond to current and future health […]