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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Of bigmen’s children, Boko Haram and an unholy war, By Hassan Gimba
From the beginning, the quasi-Islamic jihadist movement with the high-sounding name, Jama’atu ahlus sunnah lidda’awati wal jihad, loosely translated to mean “People committed to the […]
Oyo Govt. Reads Riot Act to Street Light Vandals
The Oyo State Government has warned that it would deal ruthlessly with those engaged in vandalism of public facilities, calling on members of the public […]
Total Nigeria Plc gets new boss
Total Nigeria Plc has announced the appointment of Dr Samba Seye as the Managing Director of the firm. His appointment takes effect from Wednesday, Sept. […]
CORA-NLNG Book Party: ‘I felt blessed to be recognized’ -Okwuma
LUCY CHIAMAKA OKWUMA is among the few medical practitioners who have also crossed into the arena of fiction writing. With her novel Neglected, Okwuma has dealt […]
Transcorp appoints Oliver Andrews as Independent non-Executive Director
The Board of Directors, Transnational Corporation of Nigeria (Transcorp) Plc, has formally announced appointment of Mr Oliver Andrews, as an Independent Non-Executive Director, from Aug. […]
Group trains 43 NGOs on resource mobilisation, proposals development
The Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO) Group, says it has trained 43 Non-Governmental Organisations, and Community-Based Organisations (NGOs/CBOs) on resource mobilisation and proposal development. This […]
Bauchi Govt. expends N2.5bn on healthcare devt projects
The Bauchi State Government says it has expended about N2.5 billion on construction and renovation of primary and secondary healthcare facilities in the past two […]
Emir of Argungu to turban Lai Mohammed as ‘Kakakin Kebbi’ Sept 25
The Emir of Argungu, in Kebbi, Alhaji Mohammed Mera, will on Sept. 25 turban the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed with the […]
IYD: NGO inaugurates women parliament in Kaduna
The Empowering Women for Excellence Initiative (EWEI), on Thursday, inaugurated a Women Parliament, to amplify voices of women and young girls about issues affecting them. […]
Rio to vaccinate residents of poor district as part of field trial
Thousands of residents of a poor district in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro are to be vaccinated against the coronavirus in a pilot […]
Presidential Executive Order 5: Coalition tasks FG on revamp of Ajaokuta Steel Company
By Chimezie Godfrey CSO Coalition for the Revival of Ajaokuta Steel has urged the Federal Government to move the administration of Ajaokuta Steel Company from […]
We didn’t take over Bodija Eid Ground, Oyo Govt insists
The Oyo State Government has explained that it took the decision to develop the 11,435.711-square-metre open field in Bodija as a recreation facility in order […]
Exc.Secr. KADSACA lauds young persons over reduction in HIV/AIDS prevalence
Executive Secretary of Kaduna State Aids Control Agency (KADSACA), Mr Isah Baka, has applauded efforts of young persons in reducing the prevalence of HIV and […]
World Bank raises growth forecast for China to 8.5%
China’s economic recovery this year could be stronger than previously thought. The World Bank on Tuesday raised its growth projection to 8.5 per cent in […]
NALDA set to inaugurate 50 fish ponds in Borno State
The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) said it would in October, inaugurate 50 fish ponds it established to boost fish production in Borno State. […]
China’s key economic indicators in May to show further recovery: Analysts
China’s major economic indicators including consumption and investment are expected to show resilient growth in May, according to market analysts. Li Chao, chief economist with […]
Mala-Buni approves N140m for digitisation of Yobe radio
Gov Mai Mala-Buni of Yobe has approved additional N140 million to the Yobe Broadcasting Corporation (YBC) for the ongoing digitisation project. Alhaji Abdullahi Bego, Commissioner […]
Erosion: NYSC plants trees in Anambra camp to save structures
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Anambra Secretariat, has commenced planting of trees within the premises of its Mbaukwu/Umuawulu, Permanent Orientation Camp, to save the […]
Ayade’s defection has crippled PDP in Cross River, says Deputy Speaker
Deputy Speaker of Cross River House of Assembly, Joseph Bassey, has officially defected to All Progressives Congress (APC) following the defection of Gov. Ben Ayade. […]
ECOWAS Court women’s forum share food items to indigents in FCT
The ECOWAS Court of Justice Women Forum on Tuesday donated food items and other materials to some less to indigent citizens and less privileged persons […]
NGO trains Plateau youths on peace building, social cohesion
An NGO, Accountability Lab Nigeria, has organised training on peaceful co-existence and social cohesion for youths in Plateau. Speaking the end of the two-day training […]
Edo govt. begins work on flood control project – Official
The Edo government says it has appointed a contractor for the flood control project at Ughoha community in Esan South Local Government Area of the […]
Enugu govt raises alarm over alleged sabotage of Digital Industrial Park project
Enugu State Government, on Tuesday raised alarm over recent efforts by some persons to sabotage the ongoing construction of a Digital Industrial Park (DIP) in […]
Sen. Bassey lauds CAN for promoting peace
Sen. Gershom Bassey, the lawmaker representing Cross River South in the National Assembly, has commended the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Cross River chapter, for […]