Delay in passing anti-opengrazing law coup against our people – Igbo Elders
By Chimezie Godfrey The Igbo Elders Consultative Forum has decried the tactical delay and reluctant of some states in the South-East to pass anti open […]
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2023 elections: How to make women participate actively – Barr Rhoda Tyoden
Barrister Rhoda Tyoden, National President of the International Federation of Women Layers, FIDA, Nigeria Chapter speaks on the case for women in politics and Public […]
UNILAG appoints Olorunimbe to publicise upcoming NUGA
The University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, has announced the appointment of Idris Olorunimbe as the Project Lead Coordinator, tasked with publicising the upcoming Nigeria University […]
Johnson expected to hold bilateral talks with Biden during UNGA – Reports
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden at the end of this month, during the United Nations General […]
NALDA inspects 100 hectares farm estate in Kwara
The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) on Sunday inspected ongoing projects at the 100 hectares of land donated to the Federal Government for the […]
Former lawmaker condemns rising school kidnapping as bad omen for education
A former member of the House of Representatives, Joseph Akinlaja, on Sunday in Akure condemned rising kidnap of school children in parts of the country. […]
820 Nigerian farmers to plant new SAMPEA 20-T cowpea
A total of 820 Nigerian farmers selected from 36 states in the country will participate in a nation-wide demonstration of the recently released SAMPEA 20-T […]
Striking the Soul of the Nation, By Dakuku Peterside
Omoni Oboli’s “Wives on Strike” is a blockbuster Nollywood movie where four semi-illiterate market women eagerly protest a child marriage anathema. Amina’s dad has compelled […]
Delta at 30: State honours Okonjo-Iweala, Ovia, Elumelu, Clark, others
No fewer than 81 personalities of Delta origin, including the Director-General, World Trade Organisation, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, were honoured by the state government as it […]
Security: Makinde pledges continuous support for Nigerian Army, others
The Oyo State Governor, Mr Seyi Makinde, says his administration will continue to support and give necessary assistance to the Nigerian Army and other security agencies. Makinde […]
Recent events in Afghanistan: Quick lessons for Nigeria
By Johnson Olawumi On Monday 16th August 2021, the sight on CNN of an American military aircraft C-17 taxing on the tarmac of Kabul Airport […]
Army veterans have major roles in tackling insecurity – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, says Veterans of the Nigerian Army have major roles to play toward tackling current security challenges […]
Masari tasks Nigerians on unity, security
Gov. Aminu Bello-Masari of Katsina State on Thursday called on Nigerians to ensure national unity and security in spite of challenges facing the country. The […]
Mpape: FCTA demolish worship centre, shops built on road corridors
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Thursday demolished worship centres, shops, shanties and other illegal structures built on road corridors at the densely populated […]
COAS flags off welfare flight for troops of Operation Hadin Kai
By Chimezie Godfrey The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya, in his efforts to cater for the welfare of troops and boost […]
Buhari approves site for presidential wing of State House clinic
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the site for the construction of the Presidential Wing of the State House clinic within the precinct of the Aso […]
Army War College participants embark on study tour to Liberia, Niger
Participants of Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) Course 5/2021, have embarked on a Geo – Strategic tour to the Republics of Liberia and Niger, Nigerian […]
2023: Abaribe, Rochas Okorocha, others back youths to clinch presidency
Senators Eyinnaya Abaribe, Rochas Okorocha, Orji Kalu and others say they will work towards ensuring that youths clinch the presidential position and other key posts […]
CVR: INEC appeals to eligible citizens to participate in registration
By Chimezie Godfrey The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appealed to all eligible Nigerians to participate in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) excercise. […]
FRSC promotes 264 Deputy Route Commanders, others
The Federal Road Safety Commission has approved the promotion of 264 Deputy Route Commanders (DRC) to the rank of Route Commanders (RC) and 181 Assistant […]
Bello swears in Ag Customary Court of Appeal President
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has sworn in Justice Isiaka Usman as acting President of Customary Court of Appeal with a charge to to uphold […]
Congress: Minister tasks APC members on unity, party’s success
Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Maigari Dingyadi, has appealed to members of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State to remain committed to the party’s […]
NITDA, AREAI to collaborate on digital innovation for rural community
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has made commitment to support and collaboration with Non-Governmental Organisations working within the scope of the Agency’s Strategic […]
No Nigerian parent jokes with education, says President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says no Nigerian parent jokes with education, as they know that if their children or wards missed the opportunity of being educated, […]
EFCC has recovered N5.4bn from trapped N12bn for NHIS, ES confirms
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered N5.4billion for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Prof. Muhammad Sambo, the Executive Secretary, NHIS, disclosed […]