UNICEF pledges to promote education of Nigerian children
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says it is determined to ensure that no Nigerian child is left out of school. This, it said, was […]
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A thank you note to JAMB’s Oloyede
By Tunde Akanni, PhD This is not a regular appreciation note. It is a combination of a personal expression of gratitude as well as it […]
PCS lifts suspension of SP Mohammed Musa, reinstates 21 others
By Chimezie Godfrey The Police Service Commission has lifted the suspension of Mohammed Iya Musa, a Superintendent of Police serving in the Yobe State Police […]
Igangan crisis: Makinde sues for peace, calm as CP, govt officials comb troubled spots
…calm has returned – Police Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, sued for calm following reports of late night attacks on the people of Igangan, […]
FG commends NEXIM for reducting non-performing loans
The Federal Government has commended the management of Nigerian Export Import Bank (NEXIM) for returning the bank to profitability and reduction in non-performing loans. Mrs […]
Follow your dreams, support one another – El-rufai’s wife urges women
Wife of governor of Kaduna State, Asia Ahmed El-rufai has urged Nigerian women to follow their dreams and support one another to be successful in […]
UNDP donates COVID-19 kits worth $14m to ECOWAS
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has donated COVID-19 Protective equipment worth 14 million dollars to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The […]
Spices processing and packagibg business, By Agbaji Chinedu
Spices are a common ingredient in many dishes across Nigeria and beyond. We love them for the rich flavor, colour and taste they […]
Zenith Bank transitions through pandemic year with 10% growth PAT
In a rare display of resilience and doggedness, Zenith Bank Plc has announced an impressive result for the year ended December 31, 2020, with […]
Abia ‘drunkards’: Adeyemi, Ikpeazu in war of words
(With report by Haruna Salami) UPDATED: There was drama in the Senate Tuesday as Senator Smart Adeyemi reacted to the claims by Senator Eyinnanya Abaribe […]
Kaduna to establish Social Protection Agency, launches policy
Kaduna State Government will establish a Social Protection Agency to ensure that all social protection programmes are delivered in an integrated, inclusive and sustainable […]
Niger abduction: Victims recount ordeal, say bandits beat, starve
The freed passengers of the Niger State Transport Authority, who were abducted by armed bandits, say the abductors humiliated them while in captivity. The victims […]
Senator Kalu urges Gov. Wike to join APC
Chief Whip of the Senate and former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on Thursday beckoned the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, […]
2023 Elections: Benue’s rumour mills, made-up crisis and negative narratives
By Fred Igbayima Although it is literally a long way off to real 2023 politicking for anyone to imagine any serious political squabble when […]
NDLEA arrests 116 drug offenders in one year in Enugu
The Commander, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Enugu State, Mr Abdul Abdullahi says the command arrested 116 drug dealers and users between January […]
Sanwo-Olu, another ‘action governor’ in Lagos, says Fashola
…As Minister, Governor Canvass Investment in Abattoir Business (LASG Press release) The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), has described Lagos State […]
North East federal lawmakers assure NDLEA of support
Members of the House of Representatives from the North East zone have assured the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, of their support in its […]
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 […]
Imo SDG boss monitors on-going conditional cash transfer payment
The Special Adviser to Imo State Governor on SDGs and Humanitarian Services, Hon. Princess Christina Ude has embarked on a monitoring exercise of the […]
‘Regulating local content is transforming Nigeria’s economy’ – DG NITDA
The Director General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi CCIE, said that regulating indigenous content development and adoption is one […]
APGA ready to win 2021 Anambra election’ — State Chairman
The State Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Anambra State Sir Norbert Obi says the party will win the State’s November 6 governoship […]
Court dismisses case against CBN’s directives on bank charges
The Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State Capital, has dismissed a suit instituted by a legal practitioner, Olumide Babalola, challenging the Central Bank […]
Opebi Land Tussle: Lagos justifies action on disputed land
By Chimezie Godfrey The Committee of Inquiry set up by the Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Moyosore Onigbanjo to investigate the complaint of […]
COVID-19: NCDC registers 14 deaths, 1,340 new Infections in one day
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has registered 1,340 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of infected people in the country […]
HEDA drags Malami to court over Asset Tracing Regulations
One of Nigeria’s anti-corruption group, Human and Environmental Development Agenda, (HEDA Resource Centre) has dragged to court the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mr […]