Over 1700 Nigerian youths apply for UNODC anti-corruption coding competition
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya In a bid to help countries in fostering youth innovation and employing new technologies in the fight against corruption, the United Nations […]
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Reps C’ttee to probe alleged N1.1bn deducted from culture and tourism 2021 budget
The House of Representatives Committee on Culture and Tourism has resolved to investigate alleged 33 per cent reduction in the 2021 budgetary allocation for the […]
Attah to represent CSOs on Technical Committee for Presidential Executive Order 5
A civil society expert and procurement professional, Mr. Mohammed Bougei Attah (MBA), has been appointed into the Technical Consultative Committee of the Strategy Implementation Task […]
West Africa records high victims of human trafficking- UNODC
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime,UNODC, Fifth Global Report on Trafficking in Persons has revealed that out of 4799 victims detected […]
Simbi Wabote delivers Realnews 9th Anniversary Lecture November 18
Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote, executive secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMD, will deliver the Ninth Anniversary Lecture of Realnews Magazine on Thursday, November 18, at the Sheraton […]
Mali gives ECOWAS representative 72 hours to leave country
The Malian government has declared the Special Representative of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) “persona non grata” and given him 72 hours […]
Buhari desires unity, peace across Nigeria, says Adesina
The desire of President Muhammadu Buhari is to see that peace and unity reign in all parts of the country. Speaking Friday while receiving some […]
Indonesia, China begin feasibility study on $560m coal-to-methanol plant
Indonesia and China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct a feasibility study of a $560-million-U.S. dollars coal-to-methanol plant, according to a recent […]
Ken Nnamani and Odinkalu’s Misplaced Aggression
By Reginald Okafor Lagos, Nigeria Chidi Odinkalu has cut a niche for himself as a critic of the intellectual hue in the last few years […]
Don’t allow your NIN to be linked to another person’s SIM – NCC warns Subscribers
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has strongly warned telecoms consumers to ensure they do not allow their National Identification Number (NIN) to be linked to […]
ECOWAS will continue to sustain democratic rule in sub-region — Speaker
Dr Sidie Tunis, Speaker, ECOWAS Parliament, has assured that the Community’s institutions remain committed to promoting the principles of human rights, democracy, rule of law, […]
3 in 5 Nigerians lack basic handwasing facilities at home- UNICEF
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Although handwashing with soap is critical in the fight against infectious diseases, including COVID-19, only 16 per cent of Nigerians have access […]
Kefas: Gov. Darius, ex Head of Service attend service of songs
Taraba State Governor, Arch. Darius Ishaku and the former Head of Service of the federation, Mr. Danladi Kefasi were among top dignitaries who attended the […]
Oyeyemi warns drivers against night journeys
Tanker and trailer drivers have been urged to always drive safely to remain alive in the interest of their families and loved ones. Corps Marshal […]
UPDATE: Senate makes U-Turn, allows INEC to determine mode of transmission of election results
…approves direct primaries for political parties By Haruna Salami The Senate has taken a dramatic U-Turn on its earlier position of subjecting the Independent […]
A. D. Yahaya: Advocate for the Talakawa is Gone, By Jibrin Ibrahim
We lost Professor A. D. Yahaya on Saturday. For me, he was a teacher, mentor, guide and inspiration. He was my Head of Department and […]
Lagos Govt plans Vaccine Research, Mental Health Facilities to combat COVID-19
The Lagos State Government is set to establish a world-class and best-in-Africa vaccine research centre to avoid depending on western nations for COVID-19 vaccines.Also, it […]
NYSC to sanction stakeholders who compromise mobilisation process
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya National Youth Service Corps, has said it would not fail to apply sanction on any erring Corps Producing Institution found to have […]
Court sentences Abdulrasheed Maina’s son to 24 years imprisonment
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday sentenced Faisal, son of the Chairman, defunct Pension Reformed Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina, to 24 years imprisonment.Justice […]
UN disarmament chief urges member states to enforce arms embargoes
UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Izumi Nakamitsu, has urged Member States to redouble efforts and enforce arms embargoes, saying the level of violations “remain […]
Bill to establish Federal College of Nursing in Kwara passes first reading
A Bill to provide for the establishment of Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery at Ayedun, Oke-Ero Local Government Area of Kwara passed first reading […]
Lalong appoints management committee on road traffic administration
Plateau’s Gov. Simon Lalong has approved the appointment of a seven-member Interim Management Committee on Plateau Road Traffic Administration and Vehicle Inspection for Jos and […]
1 in 6 young Nigerians suffer impact of COVID-19 on mental health- UNICEF
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has said 1 in 6 young Nigerians aged 15- 24 often feel depressed or have little interest […]
How Yakubu’s INEC broke a 25-year jinx at the Commission
..And why it is reason enough to legalize electronic transmission of election results By Dan’asabe Gana In the last three months or so the Independent […]
Rep wants Buhari to name lawmaker sponsoring terrorism
Representative Ben Igbakpa (PDP-Delta) on Tuesday in Abuja challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to name the particular lawmaker sponsoring terrorism in the country. He raised the […]