FCT set to refund 2021 hajj deposit to intending pilgrims
The FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board says it will commence refund of 2021 Hajj fare deposits to intending pilgrims that are desirous of collecting their […]
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NGO plans free learning in churches, mosques
A Non Governmental Initiative (NGI), Project African Movement, is planning to organise free learning in churches and mosques to reduce illiteracy. The NGI Founder, Mr […]
Education: AMAC Chairman awards N28.7m scholarships to students
The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) on Thursday gave scholarship worth N28.7 million to 1,000 students from the area council, including those studying in various […]
5 Nigerians picked for CAF Women’s Champions League qualifying tournament
Ruth David of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and four other Nigerians have been picked as officials for the West African qualifying tournament for the […]
Owning the development process, By Doifie Buokoribo
It is a great honour for me to address this college matriculation ceremony. I do so for the first time as Chairman of the Governing […]
Biden directs further investigation on COVID-19 origins
U.S. President, Joe Biden, has directed the U.S Intelligence Community to further investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic and report back to him in […]
PPDC, Kaduna govt partner to improve access to contract information
The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) and the Kaduna State Public Procurement Agency (KADPPA) are working to improve citizens’ access to contract information in […]
Tambuwal tasks NYSC members on entreprenuership, assures safety in Sokoto
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has urged members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) posted to the state to actively use the period […]
No evidence NLC backing off yet, says KDSG
Kaduna State Government has said that despite the announcement of suspension of strike, it has not seen evidence that “NLC is backing off” yet. Muyiwa […]
Elders Forum applauds new leadership of Ijaw Congress
The Ijaw Elders Forum (IEF), Lagos State chapter, has described as a new dawn emergency of the new leadership of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), […]
Declare NBC Broadcasting Code illegal, SERAP, others tell ECOWAS Court
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and twenty-four concerned Nigerians have sued the government of President Muhammadu Buhari and National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) at the […]
Kaduna Assembly declares former Speaker’s seat vacant, suspends 4 members
The Kaduna State House Assembly has declared the seat of former Speaker, Aminu Abdullahi-Shagali, vacant. Abdullahi-Shagali who represents Sabongari constituency was removed as Speaker in […]
NDE trains Kebbi youths on sustainable agriculture
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in Kebbi, has commenced training of 100 unemployed youths in Modern Agricultural Production, Marketing and Agri-preneurial under its Sustainable […]
Handball National League to hold in Edo
The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN), says that the National Division One League would hold in Edo from July 9 to July 17 in Benin […]
20 inmates to write 2021 UTME at Ikoyi Custodial centre
No fewer than 20 inmates have indicated interest to write the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Spokesperson of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) […]
Council boss tasks youths on sporting activities
Chairman of Kuje Area Council in FCT, Abdullahi Sabo, has called on youths to devote more time to sporting activities to develop their mental and […]
FG threatens to sanction expatriates over Train 7 gas project
The Federal Government on Friday said it would sanction erring expatriates for failure to open operational bases in Bonny Island, Rivers, for the Train 7 […]
Ramadan: UniJos approves 3 p.m. as close time for Muslim staff
The Management of the University of Jos has approved 3 p.m. as the close time for Muslim staff of the institution during Ramadan. Mr Abdullahi […]
FirstBank alerts Nigerians to cybersecurity
First Bank of Nigeria Ltd., is sensitising indivduals and businesses with useful information on protection to avoid cyberattack in today’s digital age. The Chief Executive […]
NSCDC destroys fake products worth N8m in Kano State
Kano, April 8, 2021 (NAN) The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) command in Kano State has destroyed fake electric cables and counterfeit products […]
Zamfara set to participate in National Sports Festival
The Zamfara Government says arrangements have been concluded to ensure the state participate in the 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) where events are scheduled to […]
Group set to boost cooperative farming in Imo, Ebonyi communities
A pro-Igbo group, Alaigbo Development Foundation (ADF), has established pioneer farm projects in Imo and Ebonyi states to boost cooperative farming in rural communities. Mr […]
IPAC wants no delay in conduct of Lagos LG polls
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Lagos State has advised Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to set machinery in motion for the conduct local government elections, with […]
We’re better, stronger together, says Buhari at Tinubu’s 12th Colloquium
“Despite occasional inter-ethnic tensions in our national history, it seems to me that we have all agreed on one point that, notwithstanding our diversity of […]
Edo 2020: Gov. Yahaya cautions Gombe athletes against use of drugs
Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has cautioned the athletes representing the state at the National Sports Festival in Edo against use of drugs during […]