Nigeria produces 2,500 films yearly — UNESCO
UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) says Nigeria alone produces around 2,500 films a year. UNESCO disclosed this on Tuesday in a new report […]
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NDLEA arrests 100 suspected drug traffickers in Edo
The Edo Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested no fewer than 100 suspected drug traffickers with a seizure […]
EFCC Reforms: Bawa briefs Buhari, says Bankers must declare assets
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa, says from June 1, 2021, all bankers in the country must declare […]
No increase in fuel price – FG says
The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that there is no increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in the country. The Minister of […]
Group says Nigeria’s destiny more important than any other interest
A Group, Restructure Actualisation Movement (RAM), says Nigeria’s destiny is more important than any group’s interest. Gen. Henry Ayoola, the National Chairman of (RAM), said […]
No fuel price increase in February, says NNPC
In spite of the rise in the price of crude oil in the international market, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has ruled out any […]
Global oil sector needs $12.6t investment, says OPEC
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) says the global oil sector needs about US$ 12.6-trillion investment to enable it contribute to achieving future global […]
We need this country, we’ll continue to work for its stability, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the stability of the country is of paramount interest to him and Federal Government will continue to work towards it despite […]
COVID-19: 109m Nigerians to be vaccinated in 2 years, says NPHCDA
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), has said that it planned to vaccinate approximately 109 million Nigerians that will be eligible for the […]
Border closure, meant to compel neighbouring countries to adhere to protocols, says Ali
The Federal Government implemented the border closure policy to send a message to Nigeria’s neighbouring countries. The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), retired […]
Agreement reached on Delta APC registration crisis, says Sani Bello
Chairman, All Progressives Congress(APC) National Membership Committee for Registration and Revalidation Exercise, Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State has disclosed that a workable […]
Nigeria Oil and Gas Industrial Park in Bayelsa to be ready 2022, says NCDMB boss
The Nigeria Oil and Gas Park project promoted by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) in Emeyal 1, community in Ogbia Local Government […]
COVID-19: EU health agency lacks data, transparency, says ombudsman
The European Union’s leading health agency faces a lack of reliable data from EU countries regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and is not transparent enough in […]
Renaming of Kaduna varsity is fake news, says Registrar
The Management of Kaduna State University (KASU) has described as Fake news, trending social media posts purporting a change of name for Kaduna State University […]
FG installs pesticides cottage industry to curb tomato pest in Gombe, says Minister
The Federal Government has completed the installation of various cottage industries on pesticides in Gombe state, to curb ”Tuta Absoluta” pest in tomatoes, according to […]
62.63% electricity consumers on estimated billing, says NERC
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on Friday said 62.63 per cent of electricity consumers in the country were on estimated billing as at September […]
I almost lost my job as FCT minister over Baze university- says Mohammed
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has revealed that he almost lost his job as FCT minister, under President Goodluck Jonathan, for allocating a piece […]
Gbajabiamila meets Buhari, says Nigerians must embrace dialogue
The Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, says all Nigerians must embrace dialogue to resolve the lingering controversy that exists among them. The speaker stated […]
COVID-19 vaccines: Nigeria to procure 80 million doses in 2021, says Fayemi
Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Ekiti Gov. Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Tuesday, revealed that about 80 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines would […]
Bauchi State Govt spent N400m on improving power supply in 7 councils, says aide
The Bauchi State Government has spent N400 million on replacement and installation of damaged electrical equipment in seven local government areas to improve power supply. […]
“We’ll make sure Edo regains its position as education hub in Nigeria,” says Obaseki
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Tuesday in Abudu, Orhionmwon Local Government Area of the state, assured that the state would regain its position as […]
Electoral amendment: Elections to witness reduction of violence, says Senate President
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the 2023 General Elections would record significant reduction in electoral violence after the passage of the amended […]
We didn’t seek security assistance from Sunday Igboho, says Ogun Govt
The Ogun government on Monday refuted reports on some social media platforms insinuating that it had enlisted the help of Mr. Sunday Adeyemo, a.k.a Sunday […]
No plans to leave APC, says Ex Enugu Gov
Former Enugu State governor, Mr Sullivan Chime says he is proud to have joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) and has no plan to leave […]
WHO says overcoming leprosy, more than early diagnosis, prompt treatment
Mr Yohei Sasakawa, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Goodwill Ambassador for Leprosy Elimination, says overcoming leprosy involves more than early diagnosis and prompt treatment. Sasakawa […]