COVID-19 : FG takes delivery of $1m Saudi donated equipment –director
The Federal Government has taken delivery of medical equipment worth one million dollars donated by the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, according to […]
North east
PenCom begins training for 108 pension desk officers in N’ East
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) on Monday in Gombe began a two-day training for 108 pension desk officers on online enrollment for retirement by prospective […]
Northern women association says Nigeria can’t afford another civil war
The Amalgamation of Northern Women Association in Nigeria, has said the country cannot afford another civil war because of its attendant negative effects, especially on […]
Zulum tasks COAS on fight against insurgents, bandits
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has urged the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya, to sustain the fight against insurgents, bandits and […]
Yobe govt. spends N60.8m on disaster victims, vulnerable people
Yobe Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management on Friday said it spent over N60.8 million supporting victims of rainstorm and vulnerable people from 2020 […]
Election begins in various polling units in Oyo.
Election into the 33 local government areas in Oyo state commenced in earnest at 10.00am in many parts of the state after the early morning […]
NEDC to execute 35 projects in Taraba, says Kente
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) would soon begin the implementation of 35 projects in Taraba State, according to Chief David Kente, a Commissioner at […]
NEDC to begin execution of 35 projects in Taraba – Commissioner
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) will soon begin the execution of 35 projects in Taraba in line with its mandate. Chief David Kente, Commissioner, […]
NIPR to confer honorary fellowships on Mohammed, Bauchi Emir –official
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state and the Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Adamu, are to be conferred with honorary Fellowships of the Nigeria Institute […]
148 IDPs may miss 2021 UTME over SIM card issues
About 148 internally displaced persons (IDPs) at International Christian Centre (ICC) in Ohogua, Ovia North East Local Government Area, Edo, may miss the 2021/2022 UTME […]
Ondo govt. reviews 24-hour curfew imposed on Ikare
The Ondo State Government has reviewed the 24-hour curfew imposed on Ikare, Akoko North East Local Government Area of the state, from 7.00p.m. to 7.00a.m. […]
Group urges NASS to conduct proper investigation of allegations before verdict
The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria (COCSON) on Thursday in Abuja appealed to the National Assembly to always ensure proper investigation of allegations […]
NAF advances technical output to end dependence on foreign technology
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Tuesday said it was poised to advance local technical output to end over-dependence on foreign technology. Air Vice Marshal […]
Nigerian army renames counter-terrorism operation in N/E
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, has approved the renaming of the ongoing counter-insurgency operation in the North East from Operation Lafiya […]
Troops eliminate 21 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Geidam
The Nigerian Army says the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD), on Friday eliminated 21 Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in the […]
Buhari condoles with Adamawa community over insurgents’ attack
President Muhammad Buhari has condoled with Kwapre community in Hong Local Government Area (LGA) of Adamawa over thecrecent Boko Haram insurgents attack. Buhari, represented by […]
Cement: Scarcity, middlemen, induce price hike in North East – NAN survey
Some residents of North-East have attributed the rise in price of Cement to the widening gap between the demand and supply of the product. News […]
Damasak: Troops in control, Boko Haram didn’t overrun town, says Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army has debunked reports that Boko Haram terrorists overran Damasak in the North East Nigeria during an attack. A statement signed by Brigadier […]
Farouq condemns terrorist attack on humanitarian hub in Borno
By Chimezie Godfrey The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq, has condemned the terrorists attack on humanitarian aid facilities and […]
Air Chief charges troops to remain resolute, undeterred
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, has urged NAF pilots, technicians and ground troops to remain resolute in the fight against […]
NAF faults Boko Haram’s video on missing Alpha Jet, says it’s false propaganda
After what appears like a preliminary review of the video by Boko Haram purportedly depicting the missing Alpha Jet, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has […]
World Bank constructs 10 solar boreholes, rehabilitates 170 hand pumps in Yobe
he World Bank has constructed 10 new solar boreholes, rehabilitated 22 solar boreholes and 170 hand pumps across the 17 local government areas of Yobe. […]
NCS intercepts smuggled items worth N37m in Adamawa
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), says it intercepted smuggled items worth N37 million from December 2020 to March 2021 in Adamawa. Mr Ishak Ganiyu, Comptroller, […]
Review committee urges PDP to set aside certain percentage of elective offices for youths, women in 2023
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2019 Elections Review Committee, has urged the party to set aside certain percentage of elective and appointive offices for youths […]
Army trains 65 wounded soldiers on computer, CCTV operation
The Nigerian Army on Friday graduated 67 soldiers wounded on the frontline in the North East, who were trained on computer and CCTV operation. The […]