UN chief canvasses increased production, fair access to COVID-19 vaccines
UN Secretary-General, António Guterres says the world was far from achieving equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, describing it as a tragedy that must be avoided […]
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UN,AU, ECOWAS express concern over situation in Mali
The United Nations, African Union and ECOWAS have voiced concern over the situation in Mali after the detention of civilian leaders by the military. Mali’s […]
Group charges southeast politicians to close ranks to produce next president
A political group has urged southeast politicians to close ranks so as to install one of them as president come 2023. The group, the Movement […]
Prominent Nigerians to face trial for terrorism financing – FG
The Federal Government says some prominent businessmen and organisations will soon be prosecuted for alleged offences relating to terrorism financing in the country. Attorney General […]
Police in Edo arrest 5 armed robbery suspects, recover 2 stolen vehicles
The Police Command in Edo on Friday announced the arrest of five notorious armed robbery suspects in connection with the theft of two vehicles. This […]
NMA conducts free medical outreach for inmates in Jos
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), has organised a two-day free medical outreach for inmates at the Jos custodial centre. Declaring the event open, Prof. Innocent […]
Lagos Police dismiss Inspector for extra-judicial killing
The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed one Insp. Jonathan Kampani, attached to Mounted Troop of the Nigeria Police Force, for allegedly firing at, and […]
COVID-19: Governors reiterate belief in safety of Astra Zeneca vaccines
The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) has reiterated its belief in the safety of the Astra Zeneca vaccines for COVID-19. This is contained in a communiqué […]
Ekiti Assembly holds public hearing on essential utilities for residents
Ekiti House of Assembly, on Friday, has organised a public hearing on ways of making essential utilities accessible and affordable to residents of the state, […]
FG inaugurates FCCPC, consumer tribunal boards, warns against corrupt practices
The Federal Government has inaugurated boards of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT) to ensure […]
Undertake regular exercise for fitness, longevity, NMA tells patients, stakeholders
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has reiterated the need for regular exercise as a means of promoting longevity. Dr Joe Amodu, Chairman, NMA, Federal Capital […]
Northern governors resolve to work with FG in fight against insecurity
The 19 Northern Governors have resolved to work with the Federal Government to tackle the insecurity bedeviling the region and to create a conducive atmosphere […]
NASS, Justice Ministry to collaborate on FG’ legislative agenda -Omo-Agege
The National Assembly is to collaborate with the Ministry of Justice to ensure prompt an effective management of the federal government’s legislative agenda. The Deputy […]
Kaduna to establish Social Protection Agency, launches policy
Kaduna State Government will establish a Social Protection Agency to ensure that all social protection programmes are delivered in an integrated, inclusive and sustainable […]
Farmer- Herder Crises: Malami proposes commission for pastoralism
By Chimezie Godfrey The Attorney General of the federation and the Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has proposed the establishment of a commission for pastoralism […]
Shasa crisis: We will ensure justice for all victims – Makinde
Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State declared on Monday that his government will ensure that justice is served on all the victims of the crisis […]
House asks Nigeria Police to investigate Shasa violence
…to join Buhari’s panel on consultations The House of Representatives has asked the Nigeria Police Force to conduct a speedy and thorough investigation into the […]
Tambuwal: More needs to be done to re-secure Nigeria
Governor Aminu Waziri of Sokoto State has reiterated the urgent need for Nigeria to be protected and stable taking into consideration the security challenges […]
NNPC restates commitment to OPEC+ Agreement
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has reiterated its commitment to abide by the output cut agreement of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting […]
SERAP drags FG to UN over arbitrary detention, torture of Sowore, others
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent “an urgent complaint to the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention over the arbitrary detention, […]
UN, AU reiterate commitment to Sudan, as joint mission ends operations
The United Nations Secretary-General and the Chairperson of the African Union Commission have reiterated their commitments to continue to support Sudan consolidate peace as the […]
Ignore fake merchants, INEC is not recruiting – Official
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has distanced itself from the activities of “fake employment merchants and racketeers who open fake employment websites, collect money […]
Saraki: Let’s make 2021 year for finding solutions
Immediate past Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has urged Nigerians to devote the new year 2021 to sourcing for and administering solutions to […]
Sani Bello blames unskilled, half- baked graduates for Nigeria’s rising unemployment
Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State and Chairman North Central Governors Forum has attributed the astronomical rise in the number of unemployed, underemployed […]
Oyeyemi felicitates with Christians, enjoins adherence to COVID-19 protocols
As Nigerian Christians join their counterparts from across the world to celebrate this year’s Christmas under the threats of the second wave of COVID-19 […]