Letter to Editor: Nyanya’s indiscriminate refuse dump amid Cholera outbreak, others
By Abdulmalik Saidu The attention of the Honorable Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is drawn to the ugly face of some strategic areas in […]
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UNICEF pledges to promote education of Nigerian children
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says it is determined to ensure that no Nigerian child is left out of school. This, it said, was […]
Katsina State Govt inaugurates road safety advisory council
The Katsina Government has inaugurated a Road Safety Advisory Council in efforts to end incessant casualties resulting from road mishaps in the state. Speaking during […]
Armed Conflict: CISLAC, CIVIC seek govt’s assent to legislation on protection of civilians
By Chimezie Godfrey The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre CISLAC in collaboration with the Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC) has urged the government to […]
I-G appoints new PPRO for FCT
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Usman Baba, has approved the appointment of DSP Josephine Adeh as the new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for […]
Bandits’ attack: NDA Commandant briefs Reps
Maj.-Gen Ibrahim Yusuf, Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), has briefed the House of Representatives Committee on Defence on the recent attack by suspected […]
Between Mele Kyari and Dangote Refinery
BY Callistus Uzoma It is remarkable that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation ( NNPC) is undergoing profound transformation at a time of perceived corporate despondency […]
2023: Zoning not in Nigerian constitution – Sen Abdullahi Adamu
As 2023 general elections draw near , the senator representing Nasarawa west, Abdullahi Adamu has said zoning is not in the Nigerian constitution. Adamu stated […]
Council moves to secure release of inmates in Lagos Correctional Centres
The Legal Aid Council of Nigeria (LACON) says it intends to secure the release of some inmates at both the Kirikiri and Ikoyi correctional facilities […]
Nigerian Navy relocates Logistics College, Armament School, others to hinterland
In its effort to decongest its presence in Lagos and other maritime environments, the Nigerian Navy Board has approved the establishment and relocation of non-military […]
Sit-at -home against Igbo interest – Sen Nnamani
Chairman, Senate Committee on Cooperation and Integration in Africa, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani has taken stock of the implications and socio economic consequences of the sit-at-home […]
[SPECIAL REPORT] The state of eHealth in Nigeria: Growth and Challenges
By Tom Chiahemen · Challenges stunt growth of e-Health practice in Nigeria despite immense benefits “When we first introduced electronic medical records (EMR) in the hospital, […]
ACCI sets up 8-man committee on NITDA Bill
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has set up a working committee to collate ICT stakeholders’ contributions on the National Information Technology Development […]
Arsenal sign deal with 9-year-old Kaduna boy, Munnir Sada
A nine-year-old Nigerian boy, Munnir Muhammed Sada is reported to have signed a professional deal with one of English football club giants, Arsenal. The youngster […]
NiMet predicts 3-day cloudiness, sunshine from Friday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted three days cloudiness and sunshine from Friday to Sunday. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja, predicted […]
Anambra Election: INEC to introduce Bimodal Voter Accreditation System – Prof Yakubu
By Chimezie Godfrey The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will introduce a new technology called the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) for […]
Guinea Needs A Bitter Pill. But Will Africa Find It? By Azu Ishiekwene
Zambia’s peaceful and orderly election in August offered a glimmer of hope that Africa’s story might be changing. For the third time in three decades, […]
DSS slams terrorism charges against Sunday Igboho’s aides
After over two months of incarceration, the Department of the State Service, DSS has at last slammed five-count terrorism charges against two aides of the […]
Buhari appoints new DG of NAPTIP
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Fatima Waziri- Azi,Ph.D as Director General of the National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) […]
Counsel youth on menace of drug abuse, cultism, Akran of Badagry urges NGOs
The Akran of Badagry, Aholu Menu Toyi 1, on Wednesday urged non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Nigeria to visit schools and counsel the youth on the […]
FG seeks multimedia approach in campaign against crime
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has called on Nigerians to adopt a multimedia approach in the campaign against crime in their […]
Buhari lauds Saudi Arabia for its kindness to Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari says the oil rich kingdom of Saudi Arabiahas has been quite kind to Nigeria. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s spokesman in a […]
NLC begins review of labour laws in Nigeria
Dr Onoho’Omhen Ebhohinhen, Head, Research Department of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says the congress is working on the review of labour laws in Nigeria. […]
Condolences: Fayemi visits Olurin, Durojaiye’s families
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti has described the late former Sole Administrator of the state, Gen. Tunji Olurin and former Chairman of the Nigerian Communications […]
PAN chairman Wadada donates food items, cash to orphanages
The Chairman, Peugeot Automobile Nigeria (PAN), Alhaji Ahmed Wadada, donated rice, noodles, mattresses, water, detergents and cash to three orphanages in Karu, near Abuja on […]