Air Peace plane didn’t crash in Ilorin – AIB
The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has denounced the rumour making the rounds that Air Peace plane crashed in Ilorin. Mr Tunji Oketunbi, AIB General Manager, […]
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Ogun varsity generates N3.4bn in 6 months, says Vice-Chancellor
The Vice-Chancellor of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye in Ogun, Prof. Ganiu Olatunde, says the institution generated more than N3.4 billion revenue between January and […]
Nigerian Army replies Gumi, denies colluding with bandits
By Chimezie Godfrey The Nigerian Army has described as false, the allegation by Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, that its personnel are collaborating with bandits who […]
Expert hails CBN’s acceptance to print Gambian currency
An economist, Prof. Akpan Ekpo, on Tuesday in Lagos said that the agreement by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to mint the Gambian Dalasi […]
Sustainability: CSR-in- Action receives Minister’s endorsement for report
The Minister of Trade and Investment, Otunba Niyi Adebayo, has expressed support for the 2020 Corporate Sustainable Investor Report (CSIR), a research document that analyses […]
As Gbadebo-Smith “Mr. Reformer” returns to NISER, By Yusuf Kazeem
When Dr. Folarin Gbadebo-Smith assumed duties as Director General of the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), he was appalled by the state […]
Buhari to launch Deep Blue Project in Lagos June 10
President Muhammadu Buhari will launch the assets under the Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection, also known as the Deep Blue Project, in Lagos on […]
Suspected gunmen kidnap FUNAAB student in Ogun
A 400-level student of Aquaculture and Fisheries Management of the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Olayinka Toyinbo, has been kidnapped by suspected gunmen in […]
FCTA working hard to address demands of union, Official says
The Federal Capital Terriory Administration (FCTA) is addressing the demands of the Joint Unions Action Committee (JUAC), Abuja Chapter. The FCTA Director of Human Resources, […]
FG pledges collaboration with stakeholders to resolve communal conflicts
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Mustapha, says the Federal Government is committed to working with relevant stakeholders with a view […]
Troops foil kidnap attempt at Turkish school in Kaduna
Troops of Quick Response Force of 1 Division, Nigerian Army, has foiled attempt by bandits to kidnap some students of Turkish International Secondary School located […]
NAN MD tasks Online Publishers on professionalism
The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria, Buki Ponle, has urged the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers to ensure professionalism while discharging its […]
NAPTIP DG harps on aggressive awareness to curb trafficking
Mrs Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, the Director General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), has stressed the need for aggressive awareness […]
Crash victims: FRSC to collaborate with FMC Asaba for prompt response
Mr Uchechukwu Wihioka, Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Delta, has expressed readiness to partner with the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, to respond […]
Benin Stormwater Project: Buhari’s Minister, Agba, Writes Obaseki, faults N30bn expenditure claim
The Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Agba, has reacted to the controversy surrounding the stormwater projects in Benin City and […]
Deregulation: Why Labour’s resistance could backfire – Oil Experts
It is a well known fact that deregulation of petroleum sector and rise in fuel pump rice have remained a combustible policy mix, threatening the […]
Danbatta, others endorse book on telecoms law, regulations
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof, Umar Danbatta was among eminent personalities that have endorsed a new book on […]
COVID-19: NCDC activates Ondo State Public Health Laboratory to its network
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it has activated the inclusion of the Ondo State Public Health Laboratory to its Molecular Laboratory Network […]
Plane crash: NAF buries officers
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Thursday in Abuja, buried its personnel who died in the Beechcraft King Air B350i crash on Feb. 21. The […]
CISLAC congratulates new EFCC boss, urges him to stay away from political influence
By Chimezie Godfrey The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has congratulated the newly appointed Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC). […]
USAID to train 100,000 health workers in Nigeria by 2025
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is to produce a cadre of 100,000 new health workers competent to respond to current and future health […]
NOA urges religious leaders to love and tolerate one another
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Wednesday urged religious leaders to love and tolerate one another in order to ensure peaceful coexistence among religious groups […]
Makinde to declare Hijrah holiday from next Year
…charges Muslims and non-Muslims to embrace peaceful coexistence …as state marks Mawlud Nabbiyy celebration Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Wednesday, declared that […]
NDLEA intercepts container load of Tramadol in Apapa port
…. … Arrests Indian, 89 Nigerians in Lagos raids The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has intercepted a container load of Tramadal at the […]
Benin Stormwater Project: Situating Godwin Obaseki’s self-indicting verdict in the proper context
By Osaro Osayande On Monday, February 22, 2021, Edo Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki decided to remind Nigerians that there is a government in the state’s […]