U.S. to donate 500m COVID-19 vaccine doses
U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration plans to buy 500 million doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to donate to other countries over the next two […]
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Insecurity: Residents beg FCT minister to clear illegal structures at Mpape
The Mpape Residents Association has appealed to the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, to demolish all illegal structures and shanties to address security challenge in […]
Bill to strengthen country’s copyright regime passes 2nd reading in Senate
A Bill seeking to strengthen the country’s copyright regime to enhance the competitiveness of its creative industries in a digital and knowledge-based global economy has […]
TB Joshua’s death, reminder of salvation–CAN
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Tuesday, said the death of Prophet Temitope Joshua, should be a reminder of life after death and salvation. […]
Igangan crisis: Makinde sues for peace, calm as CP, govt officials comb troubled spots
…calm has returned – Police Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, sued for calm following reports of late night attacks on the people of Igangan, […]
Former Mauritian PM and President, Sir Anerood Jugnauth, passes away
Former Prime Minister and President of the Republic of Mauritius, Sir Anerood Jugnauth, died at the age of 91 on Thursday night after a few […]
World Bank helps protect buildings in Manila against quakes
The World Bank said on Thursday that it has approved a 300-million-dollar funding for the Philippines, to protect public buildings in the capital, including schools […]
IPOB’s Sit-at-home order: Socio-economic activities crippled in Awka
Social and economic activities were grounded in Awka, Anambra State capital, on Monday following the Sit-at-home order (on May 31) given by the proscribed Biafra […]
Buhari expresses outrage over murder of Gulak
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed outrage and disgust over what he called “the heinous murder“ of Adamawa politician Ahmed Gulak in Owerri by yet to […]
AfCFTA: Nigeria’s implementation strategy document out in June, says official
Ms Funmi Folorunsho, African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) Co-champion on Transportation, says the National Implementation Strategy document would be published in June. Folorunsho told […]
Buhari wins 2021 Trophée Babacar Ndiaye
President Muhammadu Buhari has been named winner of the 2021 Great Builder Super Prize for Trophée Babacar Ndiaye, taking over from Abdel Fattah al-Sissi of […]
NIPOST not at war with any government agency — PMG
The Postmaster General (PMG) Nigeria Postal Services (NIPOST), Dr Ismail Adewusi, has said that the outfit is not at war with any agency of the […]
South Africa: Zuma pleads not guilty at major graft trial
Almost 20 years after former President Jacob Zuma was linked to a corrupt multi-million dollar arms procurement scandal, he has pleaded not guilty to all […]
Akeredolu calls for objective review of 1999 Constitution
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has called on those participating in the review of the 1999 Constitution to put aside partisanship for the unity […]
Buhari meets Libyan PM in Aso Villa
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently hosting the Prime Minister of the Libyan Government of National Unity, Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, in the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The […]
Attack: We are still assessing level of damage —– INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is still assessing the extent of damage on its State Office in Anambra after some hoodlums set […]
INEC lauds Enugu Fire Service for prompt response to fire outbreaks
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Enugu State has applauded officers and men of the state fire service for prompt response to two fire […]
2 feared dead in explosion at Obasanjo Presidential Library
Two persons were feared dead in an explosion on Thursday at the Marque event centre, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) complex, Abeokuta. A staff of […]
COVID-19: Enugu museum postpones activities to mark ‘2021 International Museum Day’
The National Museum of Unity, Enugu, says it will no longer hold the proposed activities to mark 2021 International Museum Day on May 18. The […]
Group urges FG to wade into UniJos VC tussle
The Federal Government has been called upon to urgently wade into the tussle that has characterised the selection of the Vice Chancellor (V-C) of the […]
C/River to deploy drones for medical supplies -Ayade
The Cross River Government is set to deploy digital medical drones to hard to reach areas of the state to supply drugs and other medical […]
Lorry owners, drivers appeal to Ogun govt. repair dilapidated roads
The Chairman, Tipper Lorry Owners and Drivers Association of Nigeria, Atan Branch, Ogun, Mr Amos Oludiji, has appealed to the Ogun government to repair the […]
INEC to convert 1,109 voting points to polling units in Yobe
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is to convert 1,109 voting points to polling units in Yobe. Alhaji Ahmed Makama, the state’s Resident Commissioner disclosed […]
FG to restart ALSCON by end of 2023
The Federal Government is to restart operations at the Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria(ALSCON) in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom by the end of 2023.The Minister […]
Chartered Institute of Directors Bill scales 2nd reading at Senate
The Senate on Tuesday at plenary passed for second reading, a bill seeking to establish Chartered Institute of Directors of Nigeria. The bill was sponsored […]