Borno Govt revives monthly sanitation exercise
The Borno Government has revived the monthly sanitation exercise in the state suspended because of COVID-19. The Manager of Borno State Environmental Protection Agency (BOSEPA), […]
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NDLEA intercepts 115kg of cannabis in Rivers
Tthe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Rivers says it has intercepted a car with 200 blocks of compressed cannabis sativa weighing 115 kilogrammes […]
DSS arrests Tanko-Yakassai over issues beyond expression of opinion – PRO
The Department of State Services (DSS) says the arrest of Mallam Salihu Tanko-Yakassai, the Media Aide to Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State followed issues […]
Police arrest 40 suspects over drug peddling, other criminal offences in FCT
The Nigeria Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) says it has arrested 40 suspects in connection with various alleged criminal offences. The Police […]
Undertake regular exercise for fitness, longevity, NMA tells patients, stakeholders
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has reiterated the need for regular exercise as a means of promoting longevity. Dr Joe Amodu, Chairman, NMA, Federal Capital […]
Orlu: Army recovers bodies of soldiers killed by IPOB
… Dismisses fake video on an impending attack on Market The Nigerian Army has recovered the corpses of four soldiers killed by IPOB Militias […]
UN deputy Secretary-General tasks civil servants on commitment to duty
The UN Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Amina Mohammed, has urged civil servants to be more proactive in their responsibilities to enable government at all levels deliver […]
Book on salutations to Prophet Muhammad for launch in Kano Saturday
A book written on the Muslim practice of salutation prayers for Prophet Muhammad will be presented to the public in Kano on Saturday, February […]
Sir Lucky Omoluwa: One year of absence, By Is’haq Modibbo Kawu
Exactly a year ago today, the 18th of February, 2020, Sir Lucky Babatunde Omoluwa, died. I was inside my PhD class at the Nigerian Defence […]
Police nab 15-year-old student suspect for alleged attempted kidnap in Niger
The Niger Police Command has arrested 15 year-old Samaki Azozo, a student of Government Science School Izom, over alleged attempt to kidnap students of […]
Udo Jude Ilo releases new book, ‘KASIE’, Family Launches Natasha Ilo Foundation
Udo Jude Ilo has announced the date for the public presentation of his latest book, Kasie and the launch of the Natasha Ilo Foundation […]
Oyo Crises: IGP deploys intervention, stabilization forces
By Chimezie Godfrey The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu has ordered the immediate deployment of Police Intervention and Stabilization Forces to Oyo state to […]
Senate screens Adolphus as Auditor-General of the Federation
By Haruna Salami The Senate on Thursday began the screening of Aghughu Adolphus as Auditor-General of the Federation after the upper chamber referred the request of […]
$500m: SERAP asks World Bank to publish documents on funded electricity projects
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the World Bank President Mr David Malpass “to exercise the Bank’s prerogative to release archival records and documents […]
CBN warns financial institutions against crypto currency
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned commercial banks and other financial institutions to desist from dealing in crypto currencies as it is illegal. […]
Addressing the snowballing ‘herders – farmers conflicts’ amidst national development : The urgency of now, By Jaye Gaskia
The choice of the title for this piece is deliberate, and it is the outcome of relentless, and agitated, even if cautious reflection over […]
NCC’s Emergency Communication Centre making far-reaching impact
…As international recognitions underscore project’s impact on Nigerians The activation of Emergency Communication Centers (ECCs) across the country by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is making […]
Uni-Abuja students protest hike in tuition fee, others
Students of the University of Abuja, Gwagwalada, FCT, on Monday staged a protest onthe Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Expressway and main entrance to the […]
Zenith Bank maintains position as Nigeria’s Most Valuable Banking Brand
Zenith Bank Plc. has again emerged as the Most Valuable Banking Brand in Nigeria in the Banker Magazine Top 500 Banking Brands 2021. For […]
‘Missing N4.4bn NASS funds’: SERAP writes Lawan, Gbajabiamila, seeks probe
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President Dr Ahmad Lawan, and Speaker of House of Representatives Mr Femi Gbajabiamila to “use their […]
Alert: Presidency kicks over alleged smear campaign plot against Buhari
Nigeria’s presidency has alerted the general public to what it described as another plot to wage smear campaign against President muhammadu Buhari. The latest alert […]
INEC tasked on accurate data of PLWD in 2023 elections
Mrs Grace Jerry, Executive Director, Inclusive Friends Association (IFA), has appealed to the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure accurate data of persons with […]
Strange disease hits Sokoto metropolis
The Sokoto State Government has confirmed the emergence of a strange disease in Sokoto metropolis. Governor Aminu Tambuwal disclosed this development in a statement […]
PIB will attract investment into oil and gas sector – Ekpenyong
By Haruna Salami The Senator representing Akwa Ibom North West, Christopher Ekpenyong has expressed delight that the Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB will end 20 years […]
Nigeria: Divided in Flesh, United in Spirit, By Hassan Gimba
This article, first published in 2018, speaks to the ruckus kicked up in the polity by recent comments of prominent political and religious figures once […]