Over 8,000 passengers access e-ticketing on Abuja-Kaduna rail line
More than 8,000 passengers on the Abuja-Kaduna train route have accessed the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) e-ticketing platform three days after into its test running. […]
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UNICEF, Penlight Centre respond to plight of disabled school girl, Fatima
The United Nations Education Fund (UNICEF), Penlight Centre, various individuals and groups have intervened in the case of 11-yr-old physically disabled and orphan Fatima […]
Buhari condoles with Sultan of Sokoto over brother’s death
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his condolence over the death of Alhaji Abdulkadir Jeli Abubakar, Dikkon Sokoto, the Commissioner of Home Affairs in Sokoto State. The […]
Construction firm seeks justice over attack on workers by AMAC task force team
G-Complex Nigeria Limited, an Abuja-based construction company, has called for justice over alleged attack on its men by officials of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) […]
Lagos State Health Service Commission inducts over 700 new personnel
The Lagos State Health Service Commission has inducted over 700 newly recruited healthcare workers at a virtual induction training organised to educate the personnel on […]
NANS begs FG not to postpone school resumption over COVID-19
The National Association of Nigerian students (NANS) has appealed to the Federal Government not to further postpone school resumption initially slated for Jan. 18 due […]
SON in Onne generates over N302m in 2020 –Official
The Rivers state Ports and Borders offices of Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) generated a service income of over N302 million in 2020, the Head, […]
ACF condoles Niger govt over Kontagora’s death
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has said it is saddened by the death of one of its founding members, Col. Aminu Isa Kontagora. The National […]
Buhari condoles with Catholic Church over Bishop Ochiagha’s demise
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the President, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria and the Catholic community over the demise of Most Rev. Gregory Ochiagha, […]
Trump’s African Genes, by Hassan Gimba
Outgoing 45th President of the United States of America, Donald John Trump, was said to have German roots. His mother, Mary Anne MacLeod, is […]
NANS commends FG over suspension of electricity tariff hike
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), on Sunday, commended the Federal Government over its directive suspending the recent electricity tariff hike in the country. […]
FCTA sensitises residents on COVID-19 Second Wave
FCTA Sensitises Residents on COVID-19 Second Wave 1. Recent Epidemiology records confirm that Nigeria is now facing a rise in confirmed COVID-19 cases nationwide which […]
Traders applaud FG over inauguration of AfCFTA secretariat
The Market Traders Association of Nigeria (MATAN) has commended the Federal Government for its roles in the inauguration of the African Continental Free Trade Area […]
NIN compulsory for vehicle registration – FRSC boss
In full compliance with the directives of the Federal Government on the harmonisation of citizens’ data; which the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has […]
Disappointing the skulking “vultures” (II)
By Andrew A. Erakhrumen, PhD Department of Forest Resources and Wildlife Management, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria It is clearly obvious […]
Disappointing the skulking “vultures” (1)
By Andrew A. Erakhrumen, PhD Department of Forest Resources and Wildlife Management, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria We will not give […]
Buhari commiserates with Ohaa family over loss of matriarch
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed condolences to the Ohaa family of Amangwu Autonomous Community of Enugu State on the passing of its matriarch, Mrs Ezinne […]
Abiodun applauds NULGE over election of president
Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has applauded the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) over its recent choice of “a worthy leader”. Abiodun gave […]
4 die, 52 arrests made after Trump supporters storm U.S. Capitol
Four people died and 52 were arrested after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday to stop Congress from certifying […]
Police arraign man over alleged video of bank customers in Ado-Ekiti
The Police, on Wednesday, arraigned a 28-year-old man, Oluwasuyi Olakunle, for allegedly videoing customers in a banking hall in Ado-Ekiti. The defendant, whose address was […]
NALDA to train over 2,000 youths on fish farming in Borno
The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) says it has concluded plans to train about 2,040 youths on fish farming in Borno. The Executive Secretary […]
Students express mixed feelings over ASUU suspended strike
Some university students have expressed mixed feelings about the suspension of the strike embarked upon for nine months by members of the Academic Staff Union […]
Iran applies to Interpol for Trump’s arrest over killing of Soleimani
Tehran has applied to Interpol for an international arrest warrant for U.S. President Donald Trump in connection with the murder of the Iranian top general […]
Osun: PDP raises concern over plans to set up `illegal’ secretariat
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday raised concerns over alleged plans by certain individuals to set up a strange office in Osogbo, Osun state, […]
Police arrest 5 suspects over killings in Kaduna
The Police have arrested five suspects over the killing of one person in Atyap Chiefdom in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna state. Mr […]