Badaru appoints 8 permanent secretaries
Gov. Muhammad Badaru of Jigawa has approved the appointment of eight permanent secretaries, the State Head of Service (HoS), Alhaji Hussaini Kila, said on Thursday. […]
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DPR shuts alleged adulterated kerosene outlet in Calabar
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) in Cross River has sealed a retail outlet, Chizioba Ventures, for allegedly selling adulterated kerosene. The outlet, which was […]
GOCOP to Buhari: Suspension of Twitter, major setback for Online Journalism, other businesses
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers,GOCOP has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to rescind his government’s decision to suspend Twitter in Nigeria. GOCOP made this […]
FCT Islamic schools mark Children’s Day with sports activities, others
Association of Model Islamic School (AMIS) has organised sporting activities and other attracting competitions for FCT Islamic schools to commemorate the National Children’s Day usually […]
Kebbi, NNPC cassava-ethanol production programme excites Gov Bagudu
Gov. Abubakar Bagudu has expressed gratitude that the State -NNPC Cassava-based Ethanol production has blossomed successfully. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that ethanol is […]
Appointment: Olatunji-Ohwovoriole appreciates Buhari, Akeredolu and APC
The newly-appointed Chairman of the Governing Council, Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda, in Zamfara, Mrs Omowunmi Olatunji-Ohwovoriole, has expressed appreciation to the President Muhammad Buhari-led administration […]
Nurses embark on strike in Ogun over alleged kidnap of members
The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Ogun Council, has embarked on strike over the kidnapping of its members and insecurity in the […]
Assembly clears 15 appointees for Special Advisers in Edo
The Edo State House of Assembly on Monday cleared 15 nominees for appointment as Special Advisers to Gov. Godwin Obaseki.The clearance was sequel to a […]
Enugu NBA urges JUSUN to call off strike, calls for dialogue
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Enugu State chapter, has called on members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN)to call off their ongoing strike.The NBA Chairman […]
Plateau speaker urges new traditional ruler to provide purposeful leadership
Mr Abok Ayuba, Speaker, Plateau House of Assembly, has advised the new Long Kwo of Kwo Chiefdom, retired Col. Fidelis Attahiru, to be just and […]
Niger Govt. directs closure of public schools
Niger State Government has announced the closure of all secondary schools in the state for two weeks, from March 12 to March 26. A statement […]
Foundation trains, empowers 240 persons in alternative livelihoods in Edo
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has trained and empowered 240 persons on alternative means of livelihoods in Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo. […]
Republic of Benin not aspiring to be part of Nigeria – Onyeama
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chief Geoffrey Onyeama, says the Republic of Benin is not aspiring to be the 37 State of the Federal Republic […]
Lies against MFM/Olukoya: Court Grants N500m Damages, Perpetual Injunction against Maureen Badejo
An Ogun State High Court of Justice, holden in Abeokuta, Nigeria, has slammed N500 million (about $1 million) damages against a U.K.-based blogger, Maureen […]
Kano Govt to install air monitoring equipment in motor parks to check pollution –Commissioner
The Kano State Government has concluded arrangements to install air monitoring equipment in motor parks, to control pollution and protect the environment, according to the […]
WTO: ACF congratulates Okonjo-Iweala
Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF has congratulated Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her appointment as Director General, World Trade Organisation, WTO. A statement signed by […]
African Trade Unions hail Okonjo-Iweala, insist on respect for workers rights, decent jobs
African trade unionists have tasked the new Director-General of World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to ensure that global trade agreements promote workers’ […]
FG develops strategic plan to address challenge of out of school children
By Chimezie Godfrey The federal government through the National Steering Committee on Alternative School Programme has mapped out strategies and action plan to address the […]
Nigerian bandits have their cake and eat it, By Azu Ishiekwene
The fight against terror in Nigeria has been a theatre of the absurd. What began as a tiny spark of itinerant fanatics taking a […]
COL commends outgoing NOUN VC for ‘expanding access to education’
The Commonwealth of Learning (COL) has described the leadership of the outgoing Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) as one that […]
$500m: SERAP asks World Bank to publish documents on funded electricity projects
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the World Bank President Mr David Malpass “to exercise the Bank’s prerogative to release archival records and documents […]
FG flags off cash grant for rural women in Enugu
By Chimezie Godfrey The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, has flagged off the distribution of Federal Government Cash […]
See list: PSC promotes 20,356 senior police officers – 9 CPs to AIG, 9 DCPs to CP, others
The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of twenty thousand, three hundred and fifty six, (20,356) senior Police Officers. Nine Commissioners of Police were […]
It’s official, Jega floats online newspaper, plans monthly magazine
(Photo: Mahmud Jega: Credit:Daily Nigerian) One of the most respected journalists and columnists from the northern part of Nigeria, Malam Mahmud Jega, has announced the […]
Strange disease hits Sokoto metropolis
The Sokoto State Government has confirmed the emergence of a strange disease in Sokoto metropolis. Governor Aminu Tambuwal disclosed this development in a statement […]