Ban on Twitter to be lifted soon – FG
The Federal Government says the ban on microblogging giant Twitter will soon be lifted. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, confirmed this […]
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EFCC plans national workshop on eradicating pensions fraud –spokesman
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in collaboration with stakeholders in the Pension industry, is to hold a two-day sensitization workshop on, “Eradication of […]
Coalition, Family to IGP: Move Keren rape case to Force Gender Office
…Case still under investigation, says FCT Police By Chimezie Godfrey The coalition of Gender Based Violence (GBV) Responders has accused the FCT Police Command investigating […]
Breaking: Sanwo-Olu signs VAT bill into law
By Idris Ibrahim The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed into law the state Value Added Tax (VAT)bill passed by the state House […]
NITDA warns on mobile health Apps’ data theft, privacy infringement
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has warned that there are increasing risks of data breach through the mobile applications downloaded on phones, especially […]
NDDC Audit Report: MIIVOC invokes FOI Act, asks Malami for copy
Following last week’s submission of the Forensic Audit Report on the Niger Delta Development Commission-NDDC, a civil society organization, Media Initiative against Injustice, Violence and […]
Conflicting ex parte orders: CJN summons 7 state Chief Judges, reads riot act
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Tanko Muhammad, says the Judiciary will no longer condone indiscipline or allow any Judge to tarnish its image. The […]
FG raises alarm over use of “deep” fake news to attack its officials
The Federal Government has raised alarm over the use of what is called “deep” fake news to attack it and its officials. The Minister of […]
Banditry: Matawalle cautions journalists on crisis reporting
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara, on Friday in Gusau, cautioned journalists against reeling out unverified information on the security situation in the state. The governor […]
Makinde unveils initiative for data on children, women
Gov.Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has unveiled the sixth edition of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria […]
Police kill kidnap suspect, arrest another in Ogun State
Police said in Ogun on Tuesday that they killed a kidnap suspect and arrested another in a shootout at Ilala Forest in Imala Area of […]
SERAP sues FG, seeks details of ‘payment of N729bn to poor Nigerians’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit asking the Federal High Court in Lagos “to compel the Federal Government to disclose details […]
FG inaugurates 12-man inter-ministerial committee on Nigeria at 61
The Federal Government has inaugurated a 12-man Inter-Ministerial Committee, to plan the Nigeria’s 61th independence anniversary. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria […]
Outrage as Jigawa Govt cancels youths’ lecture that features former Jonathan Minister
There was a loud and widespread outrage in Jigawa State to protest the cancellation of a public lecture organised by a youths’ group, “The New […]
Armed Forces will never allow Nigeria to disintegrate – Sawyerr
The Director Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Benjamin Sawyerr, says the Armed Forces under the leadership of Gen. Lucky Irabor, will not allow Nigeria to disintegrate. Sawyerr […]
ENADEP decries inadequate Agric extension workers in Enugu
Dr Matthias Onu, the Programme Manager, Enugu State Agricultural Development Programme (ENADEP), has decried the inadequate number of agriculture extension workers in the state. Onu, […]
MBO Group finalises preparations to launch Compendium on Buhari’s 5-year Achievements
The Muhammadu Buhari Osinbajo Dynamic Support Group, is putting final touches to preparations for the launching of a book entitled: “Compendium of 5-year Achievements of […]
PRNigeria Reporter wins Best Fact-Checker in Kwame Karikari Fellowship
A PRNigeria Reporter, Mohammad Dahiru Lawal, has won the best fact-checker for the month of June 2021 in the ongoing Kwame Karikari Fact-Checking and Research Fellowship at […]
Nowhere is safe worldwide if terrorism thrives- Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says terrorism is a global issue and no part of the world is safe if it […]
Federal Poly Nasarawa expels 51 students
The Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa in Nasarawa State, has expelled 51 students for examination malpractice during the 2019/2020 academic session. This is contained in a statement […]
Emir of Argungu to turban Lai Mohammed as ‘Kakakin Kebbi’ Sept 25
The Emir of Argungu, in Kebbi, Alhaji Mohammed Mera, will on Sept. 25 turban the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed with the […]
Why we have strict travel protocols in Nigeria- FG
The Federal Government says its strict travel protocols are put in place to protect its citizens from being infected by COVID-19 pandemic. The Minister of […]
Again, Nigerian troops storm Sububu Forest in Zamfara, eliminate 45 bandits
Coordinated strikes by air platforms and assault by ground forces under Operation Hadarin Dajiof the Defence Headquarters has led to the eliminations of bandits gathered […]
Zone 6 headquarters in Calabar gets new AIG
Mr Usman Gomna has asumed office as the new Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police in charge of Zone 6, Calabar, comprising of Cross River and […]
Gunmen kidnap Niger Commissioner of Information
Mr Mohammed Idris, Niger State Commissioner of Information and Strategy, was on Sunday kidnapped by gunmen at Baban Tunga village of Tarfa Local Government Area […]