Edo APC bars journalists from covering congress
APC in Edo on Saturday barred newsmen from covering its state congress. The congress, which was held inside the Sports Complex of the University of […]
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NCF calls for joint efforts to preserve the environment
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has called for a joimt effort aimed at protecting the environment and conservation of nature. The foundation made the call […]
Uzodimma advocates establishment of special fund, review of revenue sharing formula
Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo has called for the establishment of special fund to compensate the South-East, as a result of the devastation of the […]
NPC issues 188,352 birth certificates in Adamawa
The National Population Commission (NPC) in Adamawa issued no fewer than 185,352 birth certificates to children under five years between January and August. Mr Abubakar […]
Benue 2023: We didn’t endorse Akase -Igede Media Professionals
…Say they support power shift demand by Zone C A group under the aegis of Association of Igede Media Professionals, AIMP, has denied its alleged […]
COVID-19: NCDC registers 269 cases, 256 discharged, 1 death on Oct. 8
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on Friday registered 269 new infections, 256 discharged and one COVID-19 related death, bringing the country’s total number […]
Troops apprehend Chiwetalu Agu while soliciting support for IPOB
By Chimezie Godfrey Troops of Nigerian Army have arrested one Chiwetalu Agu while inciting members of the public and soliciting for support for the proscribed […]
NNPC is not recruiting – Spokesman
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has warned the general public against fake recruitment reports circulating on the social media. Garba Deen Muhammad, Group General […]
Buhari presides over 61st independence anniversary
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday presided over Nigeria’s 61st Independence Celebration with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former Head of State, retired Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar as […]
FEC approves 14 days paternity leave for public servants
By Chijioke Okoronkwo The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the introduction of 14 days paternity leave for public servants in the new Public Service […]
UNODC commends NIMASA, Navy over sustained efforts in fight against maritime crime
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), has commended the Federal Government and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for sustained […]
How to boost rice production in Nigeria – FUTA Don
A professor of Agricultural Engineering at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA has recommended the creation of specialized Rice Institute as a strategy to […]
El-Rufai condemns attack on worshippers
…Condoles with ECWA Church, Igabi community By Chimezie Godfrey The Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has condemned in the strongest terms an attack against […]
Keren: IGP receives petition as Mother, Coalition pledge to cooperate with FHQ
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has received the petition by the mother of a female Keren-Happuch who died of alleged rape. […]
Publish names of suspected looters of N6trn NDDC funds, SERAP tells Buhari
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Abubakar Malami, […]
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 […]
COVID-19: FCT leads with 121 as NCDC registers 393 infections, 6 deaths –NCDC
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Monday topped the table of COVID-19 infections in the country, as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported […]
Police dismiss 2 officers over assault in Delta
The Police Command in Delta has dismissed two of its officers, over assault on a civilian. The spokesman of the command, DSP Bright Edafe, disclosed […]
Retrogressive Politics of Value Added Tax in Nigeria, By Salihu Moh. Lukman
The controversy around whether Value Added Tax (VAT) should be centrally collected by the federal government or decentralised so that state governments are the ones […]
Odili placed on EFCC watch list -NIS
Former Rivers Governor, Mr Peter Odili has been placed on the watch list of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC ) says the Nigeria […]
Cholera: NCDC reports 46 new deaths in one week
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says 46 new deaths linked to suspected cholera cases were recorded in the country in the past one […]
COVID-19: Nigeria records additional 387 infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 387 additional COVID-19 infections in 15 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The centre posted […]
Govt will not provide land for ranching in Delta – Official
Delta Government says it will not acquire any land for the purpose of of ranching in the state as reported in certain quarters. The State […]
Bayelsa Police repel attack by gunmen, launch manhunt for kidnappers
Operatives of a Joint Task Force codename Operation Doo Akpor, repelled an attack by gunmen at a nipping point at Okarki Junction, Yenagoa. This is […]
FRSC alerts on failed section of Kabba-Omuo-Ekiti Federal Highway
The Federal Road Safety Corps,FRSC has alerted the public to a failed section of Kabba- Omuo Ekiti Federal Highway. The corps in a statement by […]