Ban on telecom services to be lifted before January, says Masari
The Katsina State Government says it will lift the ban on telecommunication services in the remaining seven affected local government areas (LGAs) before January 2021. […]
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Anambra Election: Buhari congratulates Soludo, lauds INEC, Security agencies,
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for winning the gubernatorial election in Anambra. […]
Adamawa judiciary records 100,000 cases, N6 million IGR in past legal year –Chief Judge
The Adamawa State Judiciary had recorded no fewer than 100,000 criminal, civil and appeals cases and generated six million Naira in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), […]
KNSG sets up committee to regulate activities of International Islamic humanitarian organisations
The Kano state Executive Council has approved the constitution of a Committee to regulate the humanitarian activities of International Islamic religious foundations operating in the […]
Delta State Task Force on Environment proposes N300m for 2022
The Delta State Task Force on Environment says it has proposed N300 million for its activities in the 2022 fiscal year. Agency Chair Silvester Oromoni […]
Kubwa kerosene explosion: Petroleum agency set to clamp down on illegal operators –official
The Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says it will not rest until it clamped down on all illegal DPK (Kerosene) operators in […]
North-Central: Insecurity abates in some states, persists in others
Security of lives and property has significantly improved in some parts of the North-Central and Taraba with the residents now conducting their activities in a […]
Street begging, hawking: KDSG directs stricter law enforcement
The Kaduna State Government has directed relevant agencies to ensure stricter enforcement of subsisting laws against almajiris, begging, and street hawking in the state. A […]
Anambra: Late commencement of poll, dysfunctional BVAs disenfranchise many electorate – Yiaga Africa
Yiaga Africa, an independent election observer group, said late arrival of electoral officials, materials, accreditation and voting, denied many electorate the right to vote in […]
Anambra guber poll: APC urges APGA not to heat polity
The Director, Media and Publicity for Sen. Andy Uba Governorship Campaign Organisation (SAUGCO), Mr Afam Ogene, has urged the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) […]
CBN says fake N1000, N500 note declined in 2020
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the faking of higher denomination banknotes in Nigeria dropped 20.80 per cent in volume and 12.18 per cent […]
Anambra election: CDD commends security agencies for professional conduct
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has commended security agencies for the high level of professionalism they have so far shown in the Anambra […]
Anambra: Persons with disabilities mobilise for Saturday’s poll
Mr Ugochukwu Okeke, the Chairman, Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities in Anambra, has urged his members to ensure they participate actively in Saturday’s […]
Committee of Pro-Chancellors, others praise FG for rescue of UniAbuja staff
Pro-Chancelors and Vice-Chancellors of both federal, state and private universities have commended the Federal Government for the prompt release of kidnapped University of Abuja staff. […]
Ensure every single vote counts in Anambra, Yakubu tells staff
The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has directed all staff of the commission to ensure that every vote counts in the […]
Release of UniAbuja Abductees: FCT Minister commends security agencies
By Chimezie Godfrey The FCT Minister, Muhammad Bello, has expressed profound thanks to Almighty God and the security agencies in the FCT and across neighboring […]
Anambra Guber: TMG calls for credible, peaceful elections
As the nation prepares for the Anambra governorship elections on Saturday, a foremost independent civil society election observation organisation in Nigeria, Transition Monitoring Group (TMG), […]
Abducted UniAbuja staff, 4 others released
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya The Kidnapped staff of the University of Abuja have been released through the effort of the Federal Capital Territory,FCT, security operatives. Confirming […]
Don’t be afraid to exercise your franchise, Bishop Kukah urges Anambra voters
Bishop Matthew Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto State, has advised the people of Anambra to come out and exercise their franchise during Saturday’s […]
Enugu NSCDC deploys 350 personnel, 15 vehicles for Anambra guber poll
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Enugu State Command, says it is deploying no fewer than 350 personnel for the forthcoming Anambra governorship […]
The rare and unusual Yahya Bello
By Majeed Dahiru On the invitation of Mr Onuoha Ukeh, the Managing Director/editor in chief of the Sun newspapers, I attended the annual […]
UniAbuja Abduction: NBA Vice Chairman sues for increased security surveillance in FCT
Ebosetale Aigbefoh, the Vice Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Gwagwalada Branch, Abuja, has called for increased security surveillance in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, to […]
Post-insurgency: Borno govt. reopens Bama-Banki road 9 years after closure
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has formally reopened the 76-kilometre Bama-Banki road to restore business activities between Nigeria and the neighbouring countries of Cameroon and […]
Anambra Election: Petroleum marketers to shutdown Thursday
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Enugu Depot Community, has advised motorists and those on election duty in Anambra to buy sufficient petrol on […]
CSOs advise Plateau lawmakers to follow constitutional provisions to resolve leadership
A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has advised the lawmakers of Plateau State House of Assembly to follow constitutional provisions to resolve the leadership […]