Plateau speaker urges striking assembly workers to remain calm
The Speaker, Plateau State House of Assembly, Mr Abok Ayuba, has appealed to striking workers under the aegis of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria […]
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Suspect was killed in cultists, police gunfire – Policeman tells panel
ASP Ameh Agbo told the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) panel that Edward Dumisara was killed during an exchange of gunfire between the police and […]
Content, key to success of DSO – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says the success of Digital Switch Over (DSO) project – a transition from analogue to digital television […]
Zamfara abduction: Find lasting solution to kidnapping – NCWS begs FG
The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) has appealed to the Federal Government to tackle the menace of kidnapping in Nigeria schools. Mrs Laraba Shoda, […]
Petrol: Support deregulation, CSOs urge labour
The Coalition of Nigerian Civil Society Organisations for Petroleum and Energy Security (CONCSOPES) has called on organised labour to support government’s efforts to deregulate the […]
Adoption of digital technologyin agric sector will combat hunger – Pantami
The integration of digital technology in agricultural value chain has been identified as a major stimulus that would help the county combat the […]
Education, health remain priority of my govt. – Bello
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi, has said health and education remain a priority for his administration, promising to make available funds to ensure that the […]
‘Contest of all against all’: Beyond the blame game of insecurity in Nigeria
By Ismail Misbahu “Absence of fear” is a phrase with only three capturing words used by Dr. Siddique Abubakar (of the Center of Democratic Development […]
My Tribute To Lateef Jakande, By Atiku Abubakar
It is with a mixed feeling of soberness and joy that I join relatives and admirers to mourn the demise of the late first civilian […]
Buhari offers automatic employment, scholarship to 110 ex-corps members
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday offered automatic employment to 110 ex-corps members in the Federal Civil Service and scholarships for the pursuit of post-graduate studies […]
Buhari, Okonjo-Iweala, Tinubu, others to speak at Ehingbeti
Ehingbeti, the Lagos Economic Summit scheduled to hold from next Tuesday to Thursday, is living-up to its repute as Africa’s most practical and result-oriented […]
APC ‘ll remain in power beyond 2023 – Rep.
Rep. Yusuf Gagdi (APC-Plateau) says the All Progressives Congress (APC) will remain in power in Nigeria beyond 2023. Gagdi, representing Pankshin/Kanke/ Kanam Federal Constituency, said […]
Kyari commends Buhari’s non-interference in NNPC
…Tasks Govts, Institutions on Technology, Innovation The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari […]
Zenith Bank maintains position as Nigeria’s Most Valuable Banking Brand
Zenith Bank Plc. has again emerged as the Most Valuable Banking Brand in Nigeria in the Banker Magazine Top 500 Banking Brands 2021. For […]
NOA, NAHCON strengthen collaboration for safe COVID period Hajj
By Chimezie Godfrey The National Orientation Agency NOA and the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) have agreed to strengthen their long-existing collaboration toward safe […]
Alert: Presidency kicks over alleged smear campaign plot against Buhari
Nigeria’s presidency has alerted the general public to what it described as another plot to wage smear campaign against President muhammadu Buhari. The latest alert […]
Exit of the Service Chiefs and Time for a New Approach, By Jibrin Ibrahim
Finally, the President sacked or “retired” his Service Chiefs off on Tuesday and appointed new ones. As is usually the case for our “Baba Go […]
NNPC records 92% increase in sales of petroleum products in October
…Increases Gas Supply to Power Plants by 8.60% The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced that its downstream subsidiary, the Petroleum Products Marketing Company […]
Buhari inaugurates oil and gas excellence centre
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday declared that Nigeria will strengthen its position as regional leader in the oil and gas industry, even as his administration will […]
Need to review Nigeria’s anti- corruption strategy, By Victor Emejuiwe
Since the inception of democracy in Nigeria, the fight against corruption has been on the agenda of all elected governments. Corruption is believed to have […]
4 policemen killed in exchange of gunfire as Mobile Force repels bandit attack
By Chimezie Godfrey The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu has commended the Police officers attached to Police Mobile Force – 9 PMF Squadron, Kano […]
FCMB Asset Management Limited assigned credit rating of BBB+(IM) by Agusto & Co
FCMB Asset Management Limited, the Asset Management arm of FCMB Group Plc, has been assigned an Investment Manager rating of BBB+(IM) by Agusto & Co., […]
COVID-19: Schools in Edo to remain closed till Feb. 1 – Obaseki
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has said that schools in the state will remain closed until Feb. 1, as the state grapples with the second wave of […]
The return of illicit smuggling of foreign rice in Nigeria – Report
In an effort to tackle contraband foodstuff and spur domestic agricultural industry, the Nigerian Government may have gone tough on import restrictions, yet, massive smuggling […]
My Journey To COVIDOM, By Babafemi Ojudu
It took a lot of self persuasion to decide on a trip to Ado Ekiti on December 18 to attend the funeral of my friend’s […]