Lagos state to hold LG poll in July
The Lagos State government says it plans to hold its local government councils poll in July.Retired Justice Ayotunde Phillips, Chairman of Lagos State Independence Electoral […]
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Farmers in Oyo State seek “timely support” in new planting season
Smallholder farmers in Oke-Ogun area of Oyo State are seeking government’s “timely’’ intervention and support for genuine farmers to ensure bumper harvests in 2021. The […]
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 […]
1 in 4 Nigerians suffer mental disorder, says physiologist
Prof. Bamidele Owoyele, the President, the Ilorin Neuroscience Group (ING) says one out of every four Nigerians suffer one form of mental disorder or the […]
Forum urges APC leadership to intervene in Akwa Ibom crisis
All Progressives Congress (APC) Advocates Forum has urged the party’s Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee to call those fomenting trouble in the Akwa Ibom […]
WHO: Over 1m COVID-19 deaths confirmed in Europe
There have been more than 1 million deaths related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Europe, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Thursday. “Last week, […]
Ramadan: Foundation donates food items to 64 households in Kaduna
A foundation, “With Good Intentions”, on Wednesday donated food items to 64 households in Rigasa, Badiko and Abakwa communities in Kaduna State. The Foundation said […]
JUSUN: Lagos lawyers back call for suspension of strike
Some Lagos-based lawyers on Tuesday supported the call by the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) to the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) to end its […]
Ramadan: Gov. Oyetola urges Muslim faithful to show kindness, generosity to the poor
Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun has urged Muslim faithful to increase their acts of kindness and generosity to the poor in the Holy month of […]
Piracy: Nigerian Copyright Commission raids shops in Adamawa
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) raided some shops and confiscated 30 Laptop Computers for alleged theft of intellectual property in Yola.Mr Yusuf Ibrahim, NCC state […]
Why FG alone can’t crash cooking gas price – Marketers
The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) says the Federal Government alone cannot halt the hike in the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas […]
NSF: lawmaker congratulates Plateau athlete for winning gold medal
Rep. Solomon Maren (PDP-Plateau) has congratulated Miss Rose Akusho, an indigene of the state who won a gold medal at the ongoing National Sports Festival […]
Lawmaker urges youths to support LASG
The lawmaker, Mojisolaoluwa Alli-Macaulay, has advised youths in her constituency to support the Lagos State Government so as to attract more dividends of democracy to […]
Former Plateau Senator dies at 72
Former Senator Sati Gogwim of Plateau died on Tuesday after a protracted illness, a family source has said.Mr Williams Gogwim, a younger brother of the […]
Don seeks funding, collaboration to promote education
Dr Nureni Adeniran, Dean, Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB), South West states, has called on philanthropists to join hands with major stakeholders to further promote […]
APM Terminals, Apapa, acquires 7 new forklifts – COO
APM Terminals, Apapa, has acquired seven new forklifts to facilitate customs examination and improve on movement of heavy materials at the terminal. The Chief Operating […]
Easter: Makinde tasks Christians on love, forgiveness
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has congratulated Christians in the state and worldwide on the occasion of the 2021 Easter celebration, urging them to […]
Kano Govt releases 423 orphans to foster parents in 6 yrs — fostering committee
The Kano State Government has granted custody of 423 orphans and abandoned children to foster parents in the past six years. The Chairman, Kano State […]
NGO seeks support to end GBV in Ebonyi
Connected Development (CD), a Non-Governmental Organisation, has urged critical stakeholders in Ebonyi to rise up against all forms of gender based violence (GBV) in the […]
NSE opens April with N67bn loss ahead Easter celebrations
The nation’s bourse opened the month of April with a loss of N67 billion, amid profit taking ahead of Easter celebrations. Specifically, the market capitalisation […]
Easter: Buhari rejoices with Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with Christians on the occasion of this year’s Easter celebration. The president made his feelings known in a statement issued […]
Gombe MSMEs receive N1.2 bn FG support, says Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal Government had spent N1.2 billion to support Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Gombe state. Osinbajo disclosed […]
Medical Director urges Epe residents to embrace state’s health scheme
Dr Bamidele Mustapha, the Medical Director of Epe General Hospital, has urged the residents of Epe Division to subscribe to the Lagos State Health Insurance […]
Obaseki condemns vandalism of TCN facilities in Edo
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has condemned the vandalism of some facilities of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) by unknown persons in Agbede, Etsako […]
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 […]