Oyeyemi tasks FRSC cooperative society on integrity, hails leadership
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, has urged the leadership of the FRSC Staff Cooperative Ltd. to ensure prudence and […]
Society
FG, society sign MOU on COVID-19 book
Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Society Committee Against COVID-19 (SOSOCOVID), to document government and stakeholders activities […]
EFCC Charges NBA on Ethics and Responsibility to Society
The Commander, Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, ACE II Onwukwe C. Obiora on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, charged the […]
Court remands 6 for alleged possession of firearms, unlawful assembly
An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday ordered that six men should be kept at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre for alleged possession of firearms and membership […]
Onumah, AFRICMIL Coordinator, Elected Trustee of Whistleblowing International Network
Chido Onumah, Coordinator of the African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL), was elected as a Trustee of the Scotland-based Whistleblowing International Network (WIN) […]
The Second Kano Social Media Influencers Summit, By Jibrin Ibrahim
In July 2019, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) organized the first social media influencers summit in Kano as a symposium of ideas […]
Electoral Bill: Forum frowns at Senate’s choice of direct primaries
By Chimezie Godfrey The Electoral Forum an initiative of the Electoral Hub has frowned at the Senate’s decision to restrict parties to conducting direct primaries. […]
Maiduguri: Court sentences 19 students to 6 years each for cultism
A High Court in Maiduguri on Wednesday sentenced 19 students to six years imprisonment each for cultism. Delivering judgment, Justice Umar Fadawu, held that there was […]
NASFAT urges Muslims to emulate Muhammad’s noble character
The Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society (NASFAT) on Tuesday urged Muslims to emulate Prophet Muhammad’s noble character in relation with one another to foster good society. NASFAT, a […]
Court remands man over alleged robbery, illegal gun possession
A Magistrates’ Court in Ikeja on Thursday remanded a 37-year-old man, Jonathan Nweke, in Kirikiri Correctional Center for alleged robbery and unlawful possession of gun. […]
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 […]
2023: Senate urges INEC to conduct election in newly restored constituencies
By Haruna Salami The Senate on Tuesday, urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct election into the newly restored constituency of Nsukka South, […]
Ogun CJ seeks upgrade of Borstal institute, remand home
The Chief Judge of Ogun, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, has appealed to the state government and philanthropists to donate generously for the upliftment of the Borstal […]
Commodity market crucial in developing agricultural value chain—Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says a vibrant commodity market is crucial in developing Nigeria’s agricultural value chain. The vice president said that the creation of […]
Electoral Forum will deepen understanding of democratic process – Olukoshi
By Chimezie Godfrey The Electoral Forum recently launched by ‘The Electoral Hub’ will deepen understanding of the electoral process in Nigeria. The Chairman of the […]
NGO tasks Kuje Area Council on budget for adolescent health services
The Novel Association for Youth Advocacy (NAYA) an NGO, has called on the Kuje Area Council to create a separate budgetary allocation for Adolescent Youth […]
Aisha Buhari counsels parents to encourage the Girl-Child to embrace Football
The first lady, Aisha Buhari, has expressed the need for parents to encourage their children, especially the girl-child, to venture into the game of football […]
Covid vaccine: Public Safety and the limits of individual freedom
By Osmund Agbo In the early 1900s, Mary Mallon worked as a domestic cook for many of the New York’s uber elite families. She was […]
‘Etsu Nupe is a gift from God to humanity,’ says Sani Bello
Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has hailed the Etsu Nupe and Chairman Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar as he marks […]
LG Electronics donates 8 air conditioners to Wuse Hospital
The LG Electronics, on Friday, donated eight antibacterial air conditioners, known as Artcool Inverter, to the Wuse District Hospital, Abuja. Mr Hari Elluru, Head of […]
NAF Aircraft bombard bandits logistics base, kill scores in Kawara Forest -Report
In the wake of aggressive bombardments by military air troops which have killed several armed bandits in Zamfara State in the last one week, a […]
Deputy governor urges council of Obas to support govt’s peace initiative
The Ekiti Deputy Governor, Chief Bisi Egbeyemi, has urged the Chairman of the Council of Traditional Rulersto complement on the stateEgbeyemi made this known in […]
Soros Fund with support from Gates Foundation acquires diagnostic technology group Mologic
NEW YORK/LONDON—A group of philanthropic funds and investors led by the Soros Economic Development Fund (SEDF), with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, […]
Ladi Thomas @ 60: Osinbajo, others task Nigerians on impactful living
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and others on Saturday tasked people to live impactful lives that would affect people positively for a better society. The vice […]
CCN embarks on campaign against child molestation, GBV in Sokoto
The Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN) has embarked on a week-long sensitisation against child molestation and other cases of Gender Based Violence (GBV) against women […]