What Twitter Ban teaches the World about Nigeria, By Azu Ishiekwene
The Nigerian government thinks Twitter is the greatest source of its misery. After straining at the leash for months, it couldn’t resist swatting the microblogging […]
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2022 Census: NPC assures of accurate head count in Nasarawa
Mr Silas Agara, Commissioner, representing Nasarawa state at the National Population Commission (NPC) has assured the state of accurate population figure during the proposed 2022 […]
Buhari Receives 1st Made in Nigeria cell phone
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday received the first made in Nigeria cell phone, known as ITF Mobile. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that […]
Put elected leaders on their toes – Onaiyekan urges Nigerians
Emeritus Archbishop of Abuja Catholic Archdiocese, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has urged Nigerians to put elected leaders on their toes and hold them accountable. Onaiyekan stated this […]
NBC directs all broadcast stations to suspend Twitter handles
The National Broadcasting Commission has directed all broadcast stations in Nigeria to suspend the patronage of Twitter immediately. This directive is contained in a Statement […]
Group asks Lai Mohammed to release details of N9.4b DSO expenditure
The Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has been asked to release details of expenditure on payment to key Digital Switch Over, (DSO) stakeholders. The […]
Federal lawmaker charges youths to protect government properties
The member representing Ndokwa and Ukwani Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Nicholas Ossai, has charged youths to protect government establishments in their communities. […]
FG suspends Twitter’s operations in Nigeria
(NAN) The Federal Government has suspended indefinitely, the operations of the microblogging and social networking service, Twitter in Nigeria. The Minister of Information and Culture, […]
Declaring Nigeria a failed state is preposterous – FG replies CFA
The Federal Government says for anyone to declare Nigeria a failed state on the basis of its security challenges, is “preposterous’’. The Minister of Information […]
Civil Service Pensioners Faction seeks FG’s approval for registration
A faction of the Federal Civil Service Pensioners Branch (FCSPB) of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has appealed to the Federal Government to approve […]
Those who underrated Gov. Ganduje now regret – Garba Shehu
Alhaji Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant on Media to President Muhammadu Buhari says those who underrated Kano State’s Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje are now full of […]
PDP congratulates Edwin Clark at 94
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated elder statesman and former Minister of Information, Chief Edwin Clark as he marks his 94th birthday. The party’s felicitation […]
SON evacuates 200 containers of substandard tyres in Ogun
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has evacuated 200 containers of substandard tyres from a warehouse located in Obafemi Owode, a remote area in Ogun. […]
MINILS set to partner AU to implement 2063 agenda
By Chimezie Godfrey The Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS) is set to partner with African Union (AU) to implement the 2063 Agenda […]
Nigeria marks World Culture Day Thursday
Nigeria will on Thursday join the rest of the world to mark the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. The day, also […]
Osinbajo calls for responsible use of social media
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Friday, called on media executives to use their influence toward seeking ways of achieving a consensus on responsible use of […]
Agric. ministry explains construction of worship centre in Borno
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development says the approval for the construction of a Friday mosque in Borno was to meet the demand […]
Osinbajo presides over FEC meeting
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has presided over a virtual meeting of the Federal Executive Council(FEC) on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The council observed […]
NCAC organises competition to celebrate Iheanacho’s act of patriotism
The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) on Tuesday in Abuja announced a competition to celebrate the act of patriotism displayed by Super Eagles […]
International Museum Day: FG to legislate on theft of antiquities
The Federal Government will initiate legislation to forestall further theft of the country’s antiquities and other heritage property and enthrone their better management. The Minister […]
NLC begins 5-day warning strike in Kaduna State
Labour unions began a five-day warning strike in Kaduna State on Monday. NLC National President, Comrade Ayuba Wabba, said at the flag-off of the action […]
Be ambassadors of truth, cleric urges journalists
A Catholic priest in Umuahia, Rev. Fr. David Aguneri, has charged media professionals to be ambassadors of truth, while discharging their duties as purveyors of […]
Navy releases list of successful candidates for Basic Training School
The Nigerian Navy (NN) has released the list of successful candidates in the 2020 Nigerian Navy Recruitment Interview held in Lagos and Port Harcourt from […]
Police allay fears of security threat in Bwari, FCT
Police on Thursday urged residents of Bwari Area Council of the FCT to remain calm and not get tensed over rumours of security breach in […]
Insecurity: Ondo Govt gives commercial drivers 3 weeks to register
The Ondo State Government on Wednesday gave commercial drivers three weeks to register with the State Information Technology Agency (SITA). Dr Doyin Odebowale, the Senior […]