EFCC recovers N5.4bn for NHIS
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has recovered N5.4billion for the National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS. Professor Muhammad Nasir Sambo, Executive Secretary, NHIS, disclosed this […]
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No Nigerian parent jokes with education, says President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says no Nigerian parent jokes with education, as they know that if their children or wards missed the opportunity of being educated, […]
FCT Flickers draw goalless with South West hockey club
The FCT Flickers male hockey team and the South West Hockey Club drew goalless on Thursday in their match at the ongoing 2021 National Hockey […]
2023: Orji Kalu urges INEC to conduct all elections same day
The Senate Chief Whip, Sen. Orji Kalu, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to consider holding 2023 general elections same day. Kalu, also […]
Tiv youths to Ortom: Concentrate on governance, leave Buhari alone
The Tiv Youth Council Worldwide has urged Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue to concentrate on good governance and refrain from criticising President Muhammadu Buhari. The […]
FG extends NIN-SIM verification deadline to October 31, 2021
…As focus shifts to remote, hard-to-reach areas, schools, health centres The Federal Government has approved the extension of the deadline for National Identity Number (NIN)-Subscriber […]
Rivers LG boss promises to ensure power devolution
Mr Erastus Awortu, Chairman, Andoni Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers, has promised to strengthen the democratic tenets of power devolution. Awortu made the assertion […]
Lawyer advocates women empowerment to reduce poverty
An Ilori-based legal practitioner, Mr Yusuf Taiwo, has called for women empowerment in order to reduce poverty in the country.Taiwo told the News Agency of […]
Airtel boss hails El-Rufai’s ‘courage despite very difficult circumstances’
The Managing Director, Airtel Nigeria Ltd, Mr. Olusegun Ogunsanya, has hailed Kaduna State Governor Nasir el- Rufai’s courage in the face of difficulties. Newsdiaryonline learnt […]
Don advises Africans to build sound economy
Prof. Nnamdi Nwaodu, a Professor of Public Relations in the Igbinedion University Okada (IUO) has advised Africans to isolate and integrate themselves to build sound […]
COVID-19 : NOA urges Muslims to celebrate with caution
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Oyo, has urged Muslims to celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir with caution, saying the new Delta variant of COVID-19 is still […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Gov. Badaru urges Muslims to pray for an end to security challenge
Gov. Mohammed Babdaru of Jigawa, has urged the Muslim faithful to use the El-el-Kabir to pray for divine intervention towards ending security challenges bedevilling the […]
Kalu’s bill on hunger reduction,others scales first reading
A Bill seeking to establish of a specialised Bank to ensure food security in Nigeria, avail youths the opportunity to secure loan(s) through the bank […]
2023: Group advocates zoning of Presidency to North East
By Chimezie Godfrey A Coalition for Peace and Justice Advocates (COPJA), after a 3-day dialogue to deliberate on the situations bedeviling the nation, has canvassed […]
Osetoba keep-fit exercise begins Saturday in Ado-Ekiti
The maiden edition of the Osetoba keep-fit exercise, tagged “Walk and Live”, is scheduled to begin on Saturday at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium, Ado-Ekiti. The […]
Federal High Court to begin 2021 annual vacation, July 26
The Federal High Court will begin it’s 2021 annual vacation on July 26. A circular from the Chief Judge of the Court, Justice John Tsoho, sighted […]
Biden to assist Moise’s probe, urges democracy in Haiti
The Biden administration confirmed Thursday that it recognised Claude Joseph as acting prime minister of Haiti and it would help the Haitian National Police investigate […]
Equitable distribution of vaccines, equipment only way out of COVID-19- WHO chief
Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General says equitable distribution of equipment and medicines to fight the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is the only way out […]
New Shippers Council boss canvasses staff support to drive agency
The newly appointed Executive Secretary of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Mr Emmanuel Jime, has solicited for support and cooperation of his members of staff to drive the […]
FG commences repositioning planning cadre for research activities –HOCSF
The Federal Government, in collaboration with Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), has commenced specialised training to develop a new crop of cerebral […]
APC poised to become competitive in Enugu-Onyeama
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama says the forthcoming state congresses of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will provide a platform for the […]
Managing millennials: Adapting to a changing workforce, by Kehinde David Folarin
Millennials are thriving in the workforce today. They are the next generation to be leaders in the workplace and will be the generation that shapes […]
Diri inaugurates 12-man Ecumenical Centre board in Bayelsa
Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa, on Friday, inaugurated a 12-man board of the State Ecumenical Centre, with Bishop Dortimi Amatare as Chairman. Speaking at the inauguration […]
Food sufficiency: FG, CARI partner on sustenance of local rice production
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) and Competitive African Rice Initiative (CARI) are collaborating to sustain rice production through national and international platforms. Mr […]
Bayelsa, European consortium sign fishery MoU to boost employment
Bayelsa State’s focus on agric development received a boost on Thursday, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a European fishing consortium […]