China opposes Australia’s blocking of vaccines to PNG
China on Monday expressed concern over and firm opposition to Australia blocking China’s COVID-19 vaccine aid to Papua New Guinea (PNG), calling it a breach […]
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Peace key to economic development in Niger Delta, says Sylva
Minister of State Petroleum Resources Chief Timipre Sylva has urged Niger Delta youths to be at the vanguard of promoting peace in the region to […]
Ijaws demand true federalism in ongoing constitutional review
The Pan Ijaw Socio-Cultural Organisation, Ijaw National Congress (INC), on Friday said that only true federalism in the ongoing constitutional review would address their concerns […]
GMO foods may cause toxic effects — Physician
Dr Femi Onasanya, Lead Physician, Trauma Centre, Gwagwalada, said the results of most studies with Genetically Modified (GMO) foods indicate that they may cause common toxic […]
Gas Code: DPR to work with Gencos on challenges – Auwalu
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says it will align itself with the challenges identified by the Electricity Generating companies as regards the Nigeria Gas […]
UN, IOM condemn attack on civilians, aid facilities in Borno
The UN and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) on Tuesday condemned in totality the attack on civilians and several aid facilities in Dikwa Borno. […]
Reps reassure on Electoral Bill
The House of Representatives has reassured that it will pass the Electoral Bill before the end of June. Spokesman for the House, Rep. Benjamin Kalu […]
Telecoms boosts GDP by 12.45% as sector, others take Nigeria out of recession
Nigeria’s telecommunications industry, regulated by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), is one of the sectors whose performance lifted the country out of recession in the fourth […]
COVID-19 : Nigerian journalist, others win Gatefield 2020 PJPA award
Investigative journalists Hopewell Chin’ono, David Hundeyin and Feminist Coalition (FemCo), a gender advocacy group, have won the Gatefield People Journalism Prize for Africa 2020 (PJPA). […]
Aremu tasks Governors on governance, demands for impeachment for security lapses
In the wake of serial attacks, abduction of students by some bandits in the country, a front line trade unionist has advised state governors […]
Messi makes Barca history, but no celebration as Cadiz draw in Camp Nou
Leo Messi made history for FC Barcelona but was unable to stop his side dropping two vital points on Sunday. They were held to a […]
Nigerien run-off polls: Buhari praises outgoing govt
Outgoing President Mahamadou Issoufou of Republic of Niger and his government deserve accolades for keeping scrupulously to their country’s Constitution with respect to run-off polls […]
Humanitarian Minister sad over ethnic violence in Ibadan
By Chimezie Godfrey The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster management and social development, Sadiya Farouq has expressed sadness over the avoidable ethnic violence that occurred […]
No plans to increase petrol price -NNPC assures Organised Labour, others
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has assured Organised labour and Nigerians that there will be no increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit […]
WTO: ACF congratulates Okonjo-Iweala
Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF has congratulated Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her appointment as Director General, World Trade Organisation, WTO. A statement signed by […]
Kogi Police Commissioner’s visit to Kupa Community
By Abdulmalik Saidu Mohammed The Kogi State Police commissioner’s familiarization visit was to understand the people’s problems and fashion out solutions to their security […]
No workers’ sack in NEMA, only nullification of questionable recruitment – Official
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said that the agency only correctly nullified a questionable and hurriedly arranged recruitment, following reports that the agency […]
Forum canvasses new security strategy, tactics
Photo: President Buhari, urged to adopt pro-active strategy The Progressive Alliance Forum, Canada, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to institute a holistic, proactive, and result-oriented […]
Agreement reached on Delta APC registration crisis, says Sani Bello
Chairman, All Progressives Congress(APC) National Membership Committee for Registration and Revalidation Exercise, Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State has disclosed that a workable […]
Lagos, Police halt planned #OccupyLekkiTollGate protest, counter rallies
…Individuals, Corporate Bodies Inciting Destruction To Be Prosecuted, Pay Damages – State Govt …CP Reads Riot Acts To Opposing Groups The Lagos State Government has […]
No return to class without concrete agreement, says defiant Plateau varsity ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos’ Chapter, has said that they would not return to lecture halls without any […]
APC: Reminder about Our values, By Salihu Lukman
Around late evening of Monday, February 8, 2021, Nigerian media, especially social media, became alive with photos of our National Chairman, HE Mai Mala Buni […]
Nigeria, Belgium to sign bilateral educational agreement
By Chimezie Godfrey Nigeria and Belgium are set to sign a Bilateral Educational Agreement (BEA) anytime soon. Education Minister Adamu Adamu who dropped the hint […]
Momoh was an extraordinary pathfinder – Mark
Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has described the demise of former Information and Culture Minister, Prince Tony Momoh as a huge […]