Population immunity behind Nigerian vaccine mandate for civil servants
By Tajudeen Kareem The quest for population immunity is the underlying reason for the vaccine mandate Nigeria rolled out on 13 October for federal civil […]
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Police rescue 51 kidnap victims in Edo
The police command in Edo has rescued 51 kidnap victims in different operations across the state.Mr Phillip Ogbadu, the state Commissioner of Police, disclosed this […]
Plateau speaker felicitates Gbong Gwom Jos at 70
The Speaker, Plateau House of Assembly, Abok Ayuba, has felicitated the His Royal Majesty, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, the Gbong Gwom Jos and President, Plateau […]
Plateau Crises: FG hands over relief items to five communities
… .Lalong calls for relocation, rehabilitation of IDPs affected by crisis By Chimezie Godfrey The Federal government has delivered food and non food items to […]
NCC’s outreach programme, Campus Conversation, debuts in Abuja
Following the re-structuring and re-branding of its existing consumer outreach programmes, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has held the maiden edition of the Campus Conversation […]
Protect rights of bank customers against sharp practices, Stakeholder urges CBN
A security consultant, Chief Williams Fadoju, has urged Chief Godwin Emefiele, the Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to work toward the protection of rights of bank […]
Coalition reaffirms commitment to the welfare of the aged
Sen. Eze Ajoku, President, Coalition of Societies for the Rights of Older Persons in Nigeria (COSROPIN), on Saturday reiterated its commitment to uphold the dignity and […]
Digital entrepreneurship crucial to sustainable Digital Economy — DG NITDA
Digital entrepreneurship has been described as a crucial element necessary in ensuring sustainable digital economy because through innovations in technology, people have been able to […]
Bauchi agency seizes 3,290 bags of charcol
The Bauchi State Environmental Protection Agency (BASEPA), says it has confiscated and auctioned 3,290 bags of charcol between Jan. and Sept. 2021. Mr Ibrahim Kabir, […]
Workers stranded as Edo begins enforcement of COVID-19 vaccination card
Some workers were on Wednesday prevented from getting to their offices as Edo Government began enforcement of the `no vaccination card, no access to its […]
Buhari’s outreach to the Southeast, By Dakuku Peterside
Symbolic gestures are particularly evident in Africa. Ndigbo or south easterners, more than any other group ,attach importance to symbolic gestures. It is ingrained in […]
Fire Service boss threaten to withdraw firemen from states over attacks
The Controller General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), Dr Liman Ibrahim has threatened to withdraw firemen from states that cannot guarantee the safety of […]
Keren-Happuch: Amnesty International tasks IGP on probe of rape case
Following the rape and consequent death of a – 14 year old boarding student of Premiere Academy, Lugbe, Abuja, Keren-Happuch Aondodoo Akpagher and the controversies […]
Buhari appoints new DG of NCDC as Osinbajo chairs Health Sector Committee
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the setting up of a Health Sector Reform Committee to commence the development and implementation of a Health Sector Reform […]
Ihekweazu’s appointment by WHO well deserved – Moghalu
A political economist and presidential aspirant, Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, says Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu’s appointment by the World Health Organisation (WHO) is well deserved.The News Agency […]
New Enugu CP visits paramilitary formations, solicits cooperation to sustain security
The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Lawal Abubakar, on familiarisation visits to paramilitary formations, has solicited their cooperation in the sustenance of security […]
Northern Governors describe Sultan as an inspiring leader
The Northern Governors Forum on Tuesday described the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, as an inspiring leader who has continued to promote […]
The Road to Nigeristan, By Hassan Gimba
In Part 3 of the film ‘Rambo’, there was a scene where the character Rambo, played by Sylvester Stallone who became an instant megastar after […]
FG unveils National Humanitarian Development Peace Framework
By Chimezie Godfrey The Federal Government has unveiled a National Humanitarian Development Peace Framework in commemoratation of the 2021 World Humanitarian Day. The theme for […]
NITDA sanctions lending coy for data privacy invasion
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has sanctioned an online lending platform, Soko Lending Company Ltd., (Soko Loans), for data privacy invasion. Mrs Hadiza […]
Kano protection council confiscates 1,500 cartons of expired hand sanitisers
The Kano State Consumer Protection Council (KSCPC) said on Friday that it had confiscated 1,500 cartons of expired hand sanitisers. Alhaji Baffa Dan-Agundi, the KSCPC […]
FRSC not a generating revenue agency – official
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said that the agency remains a safety corps and not a revenue generating agency. The Corps Public Education […]
Malaria: Jigawa agency fumigates 3 LGAs
The Jigawa Environmental Protection Agency (JISSEPA), has commenced a six-day fumigation against mosquito in three Local Government Areas of the state. The Spokesman of the […]
Kwara, Niger to strengthen security collaboration – AbdulRazaq
Kwara and Niger states are to strengthen existing collaborations to ensure adequate protection of lives and properties in the two states. Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of […]
NAFDAC harps on exclusive breastfeeding
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Kaduna has advised nursing and lactating mothers to place their babies below age five […]