NEDC to train 1,800 teachers in North East – Official
By Hajara Leman The Educational Endowment Fund (EEF) of the North East Development Commission (NEDC) said it was targeting 1,800 teachers of primary and junior […]
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Invest more in power projects, North-East Governors implore FG
The North East Governor’s Forum on Wednesday implored the Federal Government to invest more in power projects in the region to accelerate its economic development. […]
FRC verifies FG’s capital projects in North-East
The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) has embarked on physical verification and inspection of selected Federal Government projects (completed and on-going) in the North-East. In a statement […]
Reps Committee lauds military successes in North East
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Army, Rep. Abdulrazak Namdas, has commended the Nigerian military for successes recorded so far in the fight against […]
2023: Northern Elders will work to produce competent Nigerian leader -Spokesman
As the political moves toward the 2023 continue to largely behind- the -scenes, the Northern Elders,NEF Forum has said that the people of the North will […]
Troops kill 37 Boko Haram, ISWAP terrorists in Sambisa forest area
By Chimezie Godfrey Several terrorists have been neutralized and their guntrucks destroyed as troops of the Nigerian Army continue to intensify onslaught on terrorists’ enclaves […]
Defence minister visits Op Hadin Kai, pledges more equipment, logistics
The Minister of Defence, Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi (Rtd), has assured troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), of government’s commitment […]
Defence minister explains the delay in declaring bandits as terrorists
The Minister of Defence, Maj. Gen. Bashir Magashi (Rtd), has said that the need to follow due process was responsible for the delay in declaring […]
Commission inaugurates construction of 500 houses in Taraba
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) on Wednesday inaugurated the construction of 500 housing units in Taraba. The Managing Director of the Commission, Alhaji Mohammed […]
APC returns El-Sudi as Taraba chairman
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday in Taraba, elected Alhaji Ibrahim El-Sudi, as its substantive state chairman. Sen. Yusuf Abubakar, the state APC leader […]
The North East: Which Way Forward?, By Hassan Gimba
Being a speech delivered by Hassan Gimba, publisher of Neptune Prime online newspaper and magazine, chairman Northeast Publishers’ Forum, as the Guest Speaker at the […]
NAF Jets bombard ISWAP terrorists converging for meeting in 11 Boats
Three attack jets of the Nigerian Air Force, NAF have bombarded scores of Islamic States of West Africa Province (ISWAP), in the North East. PRNigeria gathered […]
NBA commends CAC’s new data protection policy
The Secretary, Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Yola, Mr Gabriel Adigwu, has lauded the Corporate Affairs Commission’s new data protection policy, noting that customers were now […]
Railways: Back on track in North East
By Modu Abba One of the major achievements of the Buhari Administration that is often underrated is the unwavering commitment to the restoration and modernization […]
Bill seeking 6 additional law school campuses scales 2nd reading @Senate
A Bill seeking to create six additional campuses for the Nigerian Law has scaled second reading at the Senate. This followed the presentation of the […]
Senate confirms Buhari’s nominees for Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission
By Haruna Salami The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Buhari’s nominees for appointment as Chairman, Chief Executive and Executive Commissioners of the Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission. […]
Edo assembly confirms commissioner nominees, CJ
The Edo House of Assembly on Monday confirmed 11 commissioner nominees sent to it by Gov. Godwin Obaseki for approval. The nominees were cleared after […]
Military launches “Operation Still Waters” in 6 states to tackle kidnapping, others
The 2 Division of the Nigerian Army on Monday launched “Operation Still Waters”, to tackle kidnapping and other security challenges in the states under areas […]
DHQ honours late Abu-Ali posthumously, others for gallantry
The Defence Headquarters on Saturday night, honoured the late Lt.-Col. Abuh Ali, who died while fighting Boko Haram terrorists in North East on Nov. 4, […]
Runsewe emerges President, Nigeria Golf Federation, harps on grassroots devpt
Sunday Runsewe on Thursday in Abuja emerged as the new President of the Nigeria Golf Federation promising to promote grassroots development of the support. The […]
Lake Chad: Air strike targeted ISWAP camp, not fishermen, Military insists
The Nigerian military has debunked claims that a recent air strike targeted fishermen around the Lake Chad area in North -East Nigeria. Brigadier General Bernard […]
Edo PDP chieftain vows to always deliver votes for APC House of Reps member
A chieftain of the PDP in Edo, Chief Etinosa Ighodaro, vowed on Thursday to always deliver votes in his Iyowa community to Rep. Dennis Idahosa […]
Buhari nominates ICPC Board Members
By Haruna Salami President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the Senate seeking confirmation of appointment of commissioners to fill vacancies at the Independent Corrupt Practices […]
NDLEA seizes 3,300kgs of drugs in 4 states
The National Drug law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has seized 3,300 kilogrammes of drugs in Abuja Lagos, Edo and Kaduna States.The Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, […]
Buni identifies reading culture as key to expanding frontiers of knowledge
Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has identified reading culture as key to the expansion of the frontiers of knowledge in the country. Buni, who […]