World Peace Day: CIVIC engages community, CSOs, Govt, to protect, mitigate civilian harm
By Chimezie Godfrey The Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC) says it is working with the community, CSO platforms and the government of Nigeria at the state […]
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Nigerians will continue to demand accountability on bills, others – Ubani
By Chimezie Godfrey The Executive Director, FixPolitics InitiativeLagos,. Anthony Ubani, has reiterated his determination to continue to demand accountability on bllls and other functions of […]
Minister receives Ajaokuta Project Committee in Abuja
The Honourable Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, has received in audience, the National Planning Committee members for the upcoming National Conference […]
Coordinator lauds Okowa’s widows scheme
The Coordinator, Delta Widows Welfare Scheme, Elder Isioma Okonta, has said that the initiative remains one of the legacies differentiating the administration of Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa from […]
‘New loan should focus on Ajaokuta Steel Project’ -Attah
President Muhammadu Buhari has been urged to implement his government’s industrialization Agenda by reviving the Ajaokuta Steel project. Speaking to newsmen in Abuja recently, Mohammed […]
Coalition, Family to IGP: Move Keren rape case to Force Gender Office
…Case still under investigation, says FCT Police By Chimezie Godfrey The coalition of Gender Based Violence (GBV) Responders has accused the FCT Police Command investigating […]
Ignore Monday sit-at-home order, Uzodimma urges Imo people
Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo has urged residents of the state to ignore the sit-at-home rumour. Uzodimma made the call while addressing the congregation after […]
Osun 2022: Bishop cautions factions within APC
The Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Ijesha North, Rt. Revd. Dr. Isaac Oluyamo, has called on factions within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) […]
N1.3bn debt: FCDA threatens to seal up Globacom’s Business Premises in Abuja
Authorities of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), have threatened to seal up the business premises of M/S Globacom Nigeria Limited in Abuja if it […]
INEC decries slap-on-the-wrist sanction against electoral malpractices
INEC on Tuesday in Abuja lamented the ridiculously low N1 million sanction provided in the Constitution to punish electoral malpractices by political parties. The slap-on-the-wrist […]
Journalist emerges APC Chairman in Awgu LGA, Enugu State
A very senior journalist with the New Telegraph Newspapers,Mr Kenneth Ofoma has emerged as the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Awgu local […]
APC executives: Group holds parallel LG congress in Lagos
A dissatisfied group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, ‘Lagos 4Lagos Movement’, on Saturday, held a parallel local government congress at different […]
APC Ado-Ekiti installs consensus executives
Delegates at the APC Ado Local Government in Ekiti State on Saturday affirmed 26 executive members to pilot its affairs for the next four years. Rather […]
2nd quarter GDP is strongest real GDP growth since 2014 — FG
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, says the second quarter (Q2) 2021 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the strongest real […]
ICPC to tackle Corruption in Electricity Sector, says Chairman
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has promised to tackle corruption related matters arising from estimated billings, illegal selling of meters […]
Land-grabbers kill policeman, 2 others in Ikorodu community
Residents of Gberigbe in Ikorodu, Lagos State, have been living in fear since Saturday when hoodlums suspected to be land-grabbers invaded the community and killed […]
I-G presents N4.7m to families of 7 deceased policemen
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba on Monday presented cheques worth N4.75million to seven families of deceased policemen.Presenting the cheques, Baba, represented by the […]
Home Grown School Feeding Program: FG deploys task force to South East
By Chimezie Godfrey The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development has deployed a task force to Ebonyi and Enugu states to […]
NNPC commits to supporting NLNG
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari, has reiterated the Corporation’s commitment to supporting the Nigeria Liquefied Natural […]
Badminton U-15 Open Trials Competition holds in Kaduna
The Kaduna Badminton U-15 Open trials has ended, with the selection of eight players to represent the State in upcoming competitions. The one day competition, […]
North-Central Handball League: Benue Queens defeat Peacock Queens 31-22
Benue Queens handball team of Makurdi on Friday defeated Peacock Queens of Jos 31-22 to record their first win in the female category of the ongoing […]
Late Okwaraji remains symbol of patriotism, hard work – POCACOV
The Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), says late Nigerian international, Mr Samuel Okwaraji, remains a symbol of patriotism and hard work to […]
Abia to complete Isiala Ngwa Inland Dry Port – Ikpeazu
Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia said Thursday that his administration would deploy available resources at its disposal to complete the Isiala Ngwa Inland Dry Port. […]
World Breastfeeding Week: Pediatrician advises mothers on exclusive breastfeeding for babies
A Benin-based pediatrician, Dr Samuel Ehinomen, has advised mothers to feed their children with breastmilk exclusively for the first six months of their lives. Ehinomen […]
NUC grants accreditation to Atiba University for Bachelor of Nursing, others
The National Universities Commission, NUC, has granted accreditation to Atiba University, in Oyo State for the running of Bachelor of Nursing Science and 16 other […]