SON cautions Borno rice millers against sharp practice
Mr Adamu Ahmed, the Coordinator of Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Borno, has cautioned rice processing companies in the state against sharp practice to maximise […]
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School Feeding: FG enumerates 560,000 pupils in Niger
The Federal Government has commenced biometric data capture of 560,000 pupils from 2,632 primary schools benefitting from the National Home Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP) […]
Quelea Birds: FG intensifies aerial spray in 10 Adamawa LGs – Official
The Federal Government has began aerial spray of pesticides to control invasion of quelea birds in ten Local Government Areas of Adamawa, an official of […]
NIS rescues 4 victims of human trafficking in Jigawa
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), says it has rescued four female victims of human trafficking in Jigawa. The Comptroller, Mr Isma’il Abba, told newsmen in […]
Iran will never get nuclear weapon on my watch, says Biden
U.S. President Joe Biden pledged to never allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons, in comments ahead of a meeting with Israel’s outgoing President Reuven Rivlin. […]
NGO says 1m pupils miss school daily due to lack of access to sanitary pad
An NGO, Hope and Dreams Initiative (HDI) says statistics show that one million pupils miss school every day because of lack of access to sanitary […]
WHO, Yobe Govt collaborate to train 70 healthcare workers on mental health
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Yobe Government are to collaborate in the training of 70 healthcare personnel on mental health in the 17 […]
Twitter’s suspension : Makinde appeals FG to reverse its decision
Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has appealed to the Federal Government to reverse its suspension on Twitter for the greater good of Nigerians. Makinde […]
NIS to profile herdsmen entering the country through Nigeria-Niger border
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) says it will henceforth profile herdsmen entering the country at Jigawa, through Nigeria’s common border with Niger Republic. Mr Isma’il […]
Buhari salutes ex-NSC DG Al-Hassan Yakmut at 60
President Muhammadu Buhari has saluted quintessential administrator, Al-Hassan Yakmut as he turns 60 May 5, 2021. The president’s congratulatory message is contained in a statement […]
US congressional delegation pledges to help Khartoum resolve outstanding challenges
A visiting Congressional delegation from the US has pledged their country’s support for the transition to democracy in Sudan and to help the country reintegrate […]
Tanker Explosion: Buhari condoles with Govt., people of Benue
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the government and people of Benue over the Sunday tanker explosion that left several people dead in Oshigbudu, Agatu […]
Immigration boss, Babandede, to Nigerians: Don’t patronize touts for passport
Comptroller General of Immigration Service Muhammad Babandede, has called on Nigerians applying for international passport to stop patronising touts. He also called citizens to shun […]
Shipping institute wants FG develop Delta ports with Ibori loot
Capt. Tony Onoharigho, President, Nigerian Institute of Shipping, on Friday urged the Federal Government to use the repatriated James Ibori loot to develop the three […]
Minister advocates inclusion of critical stakeholders in FCT health insurance scheme
The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, has emphasised the need for inclusion of critical stakeholders in the composition of the management of FCT Health Insurance […]
Buhari, Osinbajo, receive COVID-19 vaccination on live TV
President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday, at the State House, Abuja received vaccination for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The News Agency of Nigeria […]
Apapa: Sanwo-Olu vows to resist any attempt to bring back gridlock
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sent a stern warning to individuals and maritime operators that may want to reverse the progress being recorded […]
NIPC to showcase investment opportunities at Nigeria Finance Week – Official
The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) says it will host a special session tagged “Showcasing Sub-National Investment Opportunities” at the Nigeria Finance Week to promote […]
January 2021 Allocation: FCTA disburses N3.8bn to 6 Area Councils, others –Minister
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) had disbursed a total sum of N3,825,254,760.45 billion to the six Area Councils and other stakeholders, as their share […]
Ekiti Govt. restates commitment to teachers, students’ welfare
The Ekiti State government, on Thursday in Ado-Ekiti, restated its commitment towards improving the welfare of teachers and students in the the state. Mrs Olabimpe […]
NASS, Justice Ministry to collaborate on FG’ legislative agenda -Omo-Agege
The National Assembly is to collaborate with the Ministry of Justice to ensure prompt an effective management of the federal government’s legislative agenda. The Deputy […]
Makinde to declare Hijrah holiday from next Year
…charges Muslims and non-Muslims to embrace peaceful coexistence …as state marks Mawlud Nabbiyy celebration Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Wednesday, declared that […]
Zulum confirms 10 deaths, 47 injuries after Boko Haram RPG hits Maiduguri
Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum was at two hospitals on Wednesday, after Boko Haram fighters fired shots from Rocket Propelled Grenades, on which killed […]
Ishaku signs Executive Order on compulsory use of facemask in Taraba
Gov. Darius Ishaku of Taraba has signed an Executive Order on compulsory use of facemask in the state. This is contained in a statement by […]
Lifting 100m out of poverty isn’t by accident, we will deliver on it, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the administration’s ambitious policy of lifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty did not come by accident or “something we just […]