EU, UN inaugurate maternity waiting homes for pregnant women in Sokoto
The EU-UN Spotlight Initiative Project on Wednesday inaugurated two maternity waiting homes in Bagarawa and Kofar Rini Primary Health Care (PHC) centres of Bodinga and […]
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NGO urges youths to shun cultism, embrace life of safety
The Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Advocacy (LEAD) Network, an NGO, has urged youths to shun cultism and embrace life of safety and security among themselves. The […]
NBA insists governors must respect Judicial autonomy
The Ado-Ekiti branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) insists that the 36 state governors must respect the provisions of the 1999 Constitution on the […]
Geidam attack prompts Bauchi govt. to intensify security, says SSG
Alhaji Muhammed Baba, Secretary to the Bauchi State Government (SSG), on Monday, said that the state government had taken steps to tighten security in the […]
NDE trains 594 unemployed youths on vocational skills in Imo
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has kicked off training on vocational skills for 594 unemployed youths in Imo. The acting Director-General of NDE, Malam […]
Okowa tasks FG on Gas Revolution Industrial Park Project
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has called on the Federal Government to resume work on the Gas Revolution Industrial Park project in Ogidigben, Warri South-West […]
Nasarawa Govt. cautions residents against indiscriminate dumping of refuse
The Nasarawa State Government has warned that henceforth, anyone caught dumping refuse indiscriminately will be dealt with in line with the state extant environmental sanitation […]
Sinovac vaccine 80% effective against COVID-19-related death – Chilean gov’t study
he Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine developed by China’s Sinovac Biotech Ltd is 80 per cent effective against death from the disease, a recent real-world study in […]
Ondo Deputy Governor promises Sunshine Queens N50,000 cash per goal
Ondo State Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Monday in Ijebu-Ode promised a cash reward of N50,000 per goal scored to players of Sunshine Queens Women […]
Nigerian ports now 70% digitalised – Shippers’ Council
The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Mr Hassan Bello, on Friday disclosed that the ports in the country had attained 70 per cent digitalisation. […]
Shun hate, division – Lalong to religious leaders
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has called on religious leaders to shun rhetoric that promote hate, division, and distrust among the people.Lalong made the call […]
Ex-Attorney-General expresses concern over use of police to prosecute cases
A Former Commissioner of Justice in Oyo State, Mr Seun Abimbola, has expressed concerns over the continuous use of police officers as prosecutors in lower […]
WHO, Yobe Govt train 40 doctors, nurses on clinical management of rape survivors
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has partnered with the Yobe government for the training of 40 doctors, nurses and midwives on clinical management of rape […]
APC chieftain urges political leaders to join govt in tacking insecurity
Mr Joseph Agoro, a Chieftain of the All Progressive Party (APC) in Badagry, Lagos State, on Sunday urged political leaders to support Federal Government to […]
AMAC Chairman inaugurates school, palace projects
The Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) Mr Abdullahi Candido, on Friday inaugurated three blocks of classrooms at the L.E.A Primary, Gwarinpa. The chairman also […]
Gov AdulRazaq calls for urgent action to end violence against women
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has called for urgent action to end violence against women’. AbdulRazaq made the call during the North-Central Zone meeting of […]
Chieftaincy titles: Special Adviser tasks Gov. Sule, Al-Makura on societal development
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa and Sen. Tanko Al-Makura have been urged to use their positions to advance the cause of their people and humanity […]
NSCDC arrests suspected transformer vandal in C/River
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Cross River has arrested a suspected transformer vandal, Joseph Usani, for vandalising a transformer at Yakurr […]
10 parties sign peace accord, ahead of Sokoto LG poll
Ten political parties have signed a peace accord, ahead of March 27 Sokoto State local government councils election. The parties included- Accord Party (AP), African […]
APC ‘ll take over Enugu in 2023 – Zwingina
Sen. Jonathan Zwingina, Chairman, All Progressive Congress (APC) Registration and Revalidation Committee in Enugu State, has expressed confidence that the party will take over the […]
Plateau SUBEB opens bid for 475 projects
The Universal Basic Education Board, (SUBEB) on Tuesday opened bid for the award of contracts for the construction and renovation of 475 projects across the 17 […]
Woman demands N5bn from police for alleged father’s killing
A 20-year-old woman, Fatima Kabiru-Ahmed, on Friday, sued the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police, Mohammed Adamu and others, demanding N5 billion compensation over alleged father’s killing.In […]
U.S. envoy promises support for Plateau peace initiative
U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria Mary Leonard has promised to support the peace initiative put in place by Plateau government sustain peaceful coexistence among the residents […]
Abductors release 18-year-old girl in Kebbi after collecting ransom
The Police Command in Kebbi has confirmed the release of an 18-year-old girl, Naja’atu Faruq, who was abducted on March 13. The girl was abducted […]
DPR advises Kwara residents against panic buying
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Kwara Office, has advised residents against panic buying of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The Operations Controller of Ilorin field […]