ASUU: Ngige reiterates FG’s commitment to revamp education system
Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to revamp the educational system in the country. Ngige said this […]
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Youths urge northern leaders to confront insecurity, forget north-south dichotomy
Northern Youth Assembly of Nigeria (NYAN), on Saturday urged northern leaders to address insecurity in the region and forget about unnecessary gimmicks about north and […]
Plateau LG polls record low voter turnout,peaceful conduct in Pankshin, Mangu,Kanke LGs
The Local Government elections in Plateau on Saturday witnessed a low turnout of voters in Mangu, Pankshin and Kanke local government areas. The polls were,however,conducted […]
AfDB Legal support facility saves African countries $4bn
Interventions by the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) have saved African countries an estimated four billion dollars in the last three years. This is according […]
Customs handover N200m illicit drugs to NAFDAC
The Kano/Jigawa Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Thursday handed 185 cartons of unregistered and expired drugs worth N200 million to the National Agency […]
Buni lauds Buhari for establishing North-East Development Commission
Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for establishing the North East Development Commission (NEDC). Buni made the commendation in […]
Cholera outbreak: FG to construct modern toilets in FCT — minister
The Federal Government says it will soon commence the construction of a modern toilet with borehole and solar powered pump, as part of efforts to […]
El-Rufai visits Plateau on condolence over attacks
Gov. Nasiru El’ Rufai of Kaduna State, has visited Plateau to commiserate with the government and its people, over loss of lives and property in […]
Armed forces reviewing operational engagements in troubled areas -Irabor
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, says the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) is currently reviewing its operational engagements in various theatres […]
UniAbuja, NGO collaborate to create awareness on climate change impact — Director
The University of Abuja (UniAbuja) and Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP), an NGO, are collaborating to create awareness about the impact […]
Armed Forces will never allow Nigeria to disintegrate – Sawyerr
The Director Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Benjamin Sawyerr, says the Armed Forces under the leadership of Gen. Lucky Irabor, will not allow Nigeria to disintegrate. Sawyerr […]
Insecurity: Zamfara govt. calls for more action by security agencies
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has called on security operatives to intensify efforts in tackling insecurity in the state. The governor made the call in […]
PIA: Senate President dismisses allegation of $10m bribe
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has described as false the 10 million dollars bribe allegedly offered to members of the two chambers of the National Assembly […]
Nigeria can’t go Afghanistan way – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says Nigeria is not a failed state and cannot go the way of Afghanistan where terrorist […]
Rate of kidnappings, criminality have reduced in Katsina State, says Masari
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State has said that he did not apply any magic to reduce the rate of kidnappings and other criminalities across […]
Nigeria ready to partner with EU to improve COVID-19 vaccine supply – Envoy
Amb. Obinna Onowu, Nigeria’s Ambassador to the European Union (EU) has pledged the country’s readiness to work closely with the union to improve supply of […]
Ex- Minister of Defence tasks FG on Community Policing
Former Minister of Defence, Adetokunbo Kayode, has advised the Federal Government to adopt community policing in handling security challenges facing the country, for optimal result. […]
Armed Forces developing new capabilities in tackling security challenges -Gen Irabo
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, says the Armed Forces is developing new capabilities essential in tackling the security challenges across the […]
Insecurity: Sule pledges to support NSCDC, other security agencies
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has pledged to support the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and other security agencies to fight crime […]
Senate to consider 2021 Supplementary Budget of N895.8bn on Wednesday
The Senate will on Wednesday consider the 2021 Supplementary Budget of N895.8 billion. President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan saidd this in his remarks on […]
IPAC urges security agencies to intensify efforts in tackling insecurity
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), an umbrella body of the 18 registered political parties, has urged security agencies to do more in tackling insecurity in […]
Imo: COAS hails troops’ resilience in restoring peace, security
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has lauded troops of 34 Brigade and other security agencies for their doggedness in dealing with […]
Niger governor counsels vigilante corps on operational conduct against bandits
Gov. Abubakar Sani-Bello of Niger, on Tuesday, counselled 161 special vigilante corps on the need to exercise caution in their anti-banditry operations to enable them […]
EFCC, KIRS, FIRS partner against tax fraud
By Chimezie Godfrey The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is to collaborate with the Kano State Internal Revenue Service and the Federal Inland Revenue Service […]
Democracy Day: U.S.-based group presents agenda to NIDCOM
A U.S.-based political group, Nigerian-American Public Affairs Committee (NAPAC), has presented an eight-point agenda to the Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) on areas its […]