905m COVID-19 shots administered worldwide – Report
No fewer than 905 million COVID-19 shots have been administered worldwide, according to Our World in Data (OWID). The OWID, is a scientific online publication that […]
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Voter apathy mars Rivers LG Poll
Saturday’s Rivers local government councils poll, recorded low voters turnout, as only a handful voters were seen in polling units across the state. Some residents […]
NGO seeks palliative for victims of terrorism, banditry
A group under the auspices of Initiative for Conciliation and Right Protection has advocated for palliative for victims of terrorism and banditry to cushion the […]
Nasarawa House Minority Leader crosses from PDP to APC
Mr Danladi Jatau, Minority Leader at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has dumped the PDP as he registered as member of APC on Friday. Jatau, representing […]
COVID-19: NCDC announces 80 new cases, total now 164,080
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 80 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 164,080. […]
Edo 2020: Okowa congratulates team Delta
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has congratulated the state’s contingent to the just-concluded 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) in Edo, for emerging overall winners at the […]
Ex-Attorney-General expresses concern over use of police to prosecute cases
A Former Commissioner of Justice in Oyo State, Mr Seun Abimbola, has expressed concerns over the continuous use of police officers as prosecutors in lower […]
Fayemi restates commitment to capacity building of workforce
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti has restated the commitment of his administration to capacity building and career progression of workers in the state.The governor stated […]
NSF: lawmaker congratulates Plateau athlete for winning gold medal
Rep. Solomon Maren (PDP-Plateau) has congratulated Miss Rose Akusho, an indigene of the state who won a gold medal at the ongoing National Sports Festival […]
Troops repel Boko Haram incursion, kill scores in Borno
By Chimezie Godfrey Nigerian Army troops supported by Air Component of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) have thwarted Boko Haram terrorists’ incursion into Damasak the Headquarters […]
Nigerian Government: A reflection of the people? By Andrew A. Erakhrumen
The truth is bitter, they say. Certainly, it may be, or may not be, depending on the perspective(s) deployed in analysing, interpreting and projecting what […]
Kenya, U.S. hold talks on free trade agreement
Kenya and the United States have held virtual talks on signing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Betty Maina, Kenya’s cabinet secretary of Ministry of Industrialisation […]
Easter: Stop voting for dishonest people – Bishop Olumakaiye
The Bishop of Lagos, Anglican Diocese, Humphrey Olumakaiye, on Friday, warned Nigerians to desist from voting for dishonest people if they want a better nation. Olumakaiye […]
COVID-19: NPHCDA vaccinates 638,291 people in March 2021
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) says 638, 291 people have received their first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines, as of March […]
Buhari congratulates new Yariman Gobir
President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with Alhaji Sani Isa Gobir as he gets turbaned as Yariman Gobir on Sunday, March 28. The News Agency of […]
Fintiri inaugurates free PPR, rabies vaccination, targets 206,500 animals
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa on Thursday inaugurated free annual ‘Pest de Petit Ruminant’ (PPR) and rabies vaccination campaign, targeting no fewer than 206,500 sheep, […]
Kwara Govt relaxes curfew on Offa, Erin Ile
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has relaxed the curfew imposed on Offa and Erin-Ile to between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. daily with effect from […]
China summons head of EU delegation to Beijing over sanctions
China’s foreign ministry summoned the head of the European Union’s delegation to Beijing in protest after the bloc imposed sanctions on Chinese officials over the […]
Edo Assembly Speaker urges residents to vaccinate against COVID -19
Mr Marcus Onobun, Speaker, Edo House of Assembly, has urged residents of the state to take advantage of ongoing COVID-19 vaccination exercise to protect themselves […]
DPR seals 2 petrol filling stations in Gusau
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has sealed two filling stations in Gusau for violating its rules and regulations. The Operations Controller in charge of […]
Woman, 40, in court for alleged N6.1m fraud
Mrs Ojuolape Medua, 40 was on Monday arraigned before a Tinubu Magistrates’ Court for alleged fraud of N6.1million. Medue, who is facing a four-count charge […]
Kwara governor mourns late traditional ruler
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has commiserated with the people of Ekan-meje in the Oke Ero Local Government Area of the state over the demise […]
Students back Akpabio on review of NDDC foreign scholarships programme
Some students in the Rivers State University have commended Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Chief Godswill Akpabio, for pledging to review the Niger Delta Development […]
Buhari hails City People Magazine at 25
President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the resourcefulness and resilience of the management of City People Magazine as the publication marks 25 years on the newsstands. The president […]
Bakassi council presents N9.6bn 2021 appropriation bill
The Chairman of Bakassi Local Government Council, Cross River, Mr Amboni Iyadim, has presented an appropriation bill of N9,627,899,839 for the 2021 fiscal year. He […]