Iran dismisses allegations in U.S. annual terror report
Iranian Foreign Ministry has dismissed the recent U.S. report on terrorism, Tasnim news agency reported on Friday. On Thursday, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi […]
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Pope Francis prays for Zanardi, says he is a model for others
Pope Francis on Wednesday wrote a letter in support of Alex Zanardi, the former Formula One driver and Paralympic champion who is battling for his […]
Edo 2020: Frontline PDP aspirant, Ikhine ,steps down for Gov Obaseki
Ahead of Friday’s governorship primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo, a frontline aspirant of the party, Mr Gideon Ikhine, has stepped down […]
Immediate past Speaker of Edo Assembly resigns from APC
The immediate past Speaker of the Edo Assembly, Alhaji Kabiru Adjoto, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Adjoto, […]
Workers’ resumption: Oyo HoS calls for compliance with COVID-19 guidelines
The Oyo State Head of Service, Mrs Ololade Agboola, has called on civil and public servants in the state to comply strictly with the COVID-19 […]
Firm offers women, youths skills acquisition training in Niger
A private firm for skills acquisition in Gurara Local Government Area of Niger says it has offered vocasional training to 150 women and youths in […]
Oil prices gain with OPEC+ holding the line on supply cuts
Oil prices rose more than one per cent on Friday, adding to gains in the previous session, after OPEC producers and allies promised to meet […]
Disqualification: ADP woos Obaseki
The Action Democratic Party (ADP) on Saturday expressed its willingness to welcome Edo Governor Mr Godwin Obaseki “with open arms’’ should the embattled governor decide […]
Victim of Abule-Soba pipeline explosion delivers a baby boy at IDPs camp [Picture]
A victim of Abule-Soba pipeline explosion, Ms Titilayo Sulaimon, has delivered a baby boy at a Lagos State Internally Displayed Person (IDPs) camp, Igando in […]
COVID-19: FG receives support from Petroleum Equalization Fund for vulnerable citizens
By Chimezie Godfrey The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development has received Covid-19 palliatives from the Petroleum Equalization Fund (PEF), for onward […]
Poor parenting responsible for high rape rate – activist
Mrs Chioma Okeke, Founder, Shoulder for Gender Support and Development, on Friday blamed high rate of rape and sexual assaults on poor parenting. Okeke told […]
FG ‘ll continue campaign for productivity, better governance – Information Minister
The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has assured Nigerians of continuous campaign that will enhance better governance and productivity in all […]
UPDATE: Buhari To AfDB President, Adesina: I’ll Stand By You
President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria will stand solidly behind Dr Akinwumi Adesina in his bid to get re-elected as President of the African Development Bank […]
Ogbeh supports Adesina for 2nd term as AfDB President
Chief Audu Ogbeh, the former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, has drummed support for the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi […]
GBB says virtual FEC meetings not run on deprecated operating system
The Galaxy Backbone (GBB), has debunked rumours of holding virtual Federal Executive Council (FEC), meeting on a platform running a deprecated operating system thereby presenting […]
ADC advises FG on economic efficiency
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has advised the Federal Government to pay serious attention to economic efficiency in order to earn the support of the […]
COVID – 19: Further Palliative Measures No 4: Extension of AEOI-CRS Reporting Dateline for Financial Institutions
PUBLIC NOTICE COVID – 19: Further Palliative Measures No 4: Extension of AEOI-CRS Reporting Dateline for Financial Institutions The FIRS had earlier outlined a number […]
10,000 Kogi workers to benefit from CBN agribusiness retirement scheme
No fewer than 10,000 civil servants of Kogi government will benefit from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Agribusiness Retirement Scheme, an official has said. […]
N40bn NDDC Probe: Ex-militants back NASS
A group of ex-militants known as ‘Conscience of the Niger Delta’ has thrown its weight behind the National Assembly’s probe of an alleged N40billion irregular […]
Humanitarian Ministry to increase support for girl-child, women
By Chimezie Godfrey The Minister, Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq has expressed the Ministry’s interest to do more to […]
Buhari expresses Nigeria’s readiness to support new Guinea Bissau government
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday expressed Nigeria’s recognition and full support for the new President of Guinea Bissau, Oumarou Sissoco Embalo. Speaking while receiving the […]
CSO urges support for Buhari administration
By Chimezie Godfrey The Coalition of Civil Society and Youth Group has commended the President Buhari led administration for its laudable achievements and urged the […]
FG to support Mohak Foundation
By Chimezie Godfrey The Minister, Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq has pledged the Ministry’s support to Mohak Foundation in […]
Akeredolu, Alumni President canvass support for FUTA
By Abdallah el-Kurebe Ondo state governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has canvassed support for the Federal University of Technology Akure FUTA, and promised to further the cause […]
School boy tractor manufacturer seeks support for advancement
Ismaila Surajo, who is fabricating mini tractors and other farming tools, has appealed to the Federal Government for support to enable him deepen his knowledge […]