UNDP donates COVID-19 kits worth $14m to ECOWAS
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has donated COVID-19 Protective equipment worth 14 million dollars to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The […]
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Oando rallies on NSE, lifts market indices by 0.14%
Activities on the Nigerian stock market sustained the upward trend on Wednesday with a gain of 0.14 per cent on bargain hunting in Oando and […]
NOA urges religious leaders to enlighten followers on health seeking behaviors
By Chimezie Godfrey The National Orientation Agency (NOA) says religious leaders ought to lead the process of ensuring the survival of the world’s needy children […]
Give A Gift- The Abuja Global Shapers Valentine’s Edition, By Kenechukwu Ben-Umeh
“Everyone can experience the joy and blessing of generosity; because everyone has something to give.” – Jan Grace The Global Shapers Community Abuja hub […]
Kaduna Electric Impersonator Arraigned in Sokoto
A Kaduna Electric Impersonator, one Nura Yusuf, popularly known as Nura Mayana, was arraigned in a Sokoto Magistrates court today (23/2/2021). Nura, was apprehended for […]
Former Nigeria First Lady urges FG to complete Yar’Adua’s e-library project
The wife of late President Umar Musa Yar’Adua, Hajiya Turai Yar’ Adua, has appealed to the Federal Government to complete the e-library initiated by her […]
See photos: Niger Governor receives 53 freed passengers of NSTA bus
Niger State Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has received 53 released Niger State Transport Authority (NSTA) bus passengers who were abducted by bandits. Mary Noel-Berje, Chief […]
Kagara Update: Bandits pledge to free victims – Report
Bandits terrorizing some Local Government Areas and communities in Niger State, have promised to release all the kidnapped victims in their captivity, within the State. […]
Dame Patience Jonathan bags Award
The former First Lady of Nigeria from 2010-2015 who is also former President of African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM) and Chairperson of A. Aruera […]
FCTA to confront menace of scavengers, cultism, drug abuse head-on – Minister
FCT Administration will confront head-on the menace of scavengers, cultism and drug abuse as part of its strategies to ensure the security of lives […]
We need this country, we’ll continue to work for its stability, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the stability of the country is of paramount interest to him and Federal Government will continue to work towards it despite […]
FG develops strategic plan to address challenge of out of school children
By Chimezie Godfrey The federal government through the National Steering Committee on Alternative School Programme has mapped out strategies and action plan to address the […]
Lagos signs MoU with German agency on skills development for youths
By Chimezie Godfrey The Lagos State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a German Development Agency, GIZ, on human capacity development with […]
Buhari condoles with Emir of Hadejia over demise of mother
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep shock over the demise of Hajiya Khadija Abubakar Maje, the mother of the Emir of Hadejia, Alhaji Adamu Abubakar […]
NNPC records 54% increase in trading surplus for November
…Posts Crude Oil, Gas Export Sales of $108.84m The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced a trading surplus of ₦13.43billion for the month of […]
AU must be reformed to stay relevant, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has called for a comprehensive reform of the structures and operations of the African Union, to make it more functional in meeting […]
Buhari welcomes US acceptance of Okonjo-Iweala’s imminent WTO leadership
President Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed pronouncement of the Office of the United States Trade Representative, signifying withdrawal of the country’s objection to the emergence of […]
Progressive Governors mourn Prince Tony Momoh
By Chimezie Godfrey The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has described the demise of the late Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Prince Tony Momoh, […]
Portfolio investment firms petition Buhari, NASS over plot against them
…Accuse Banks, Security Officials of collusion to squeeze them out of business … Cry out over threat to N1trillion Investments, 500,000 jobs Portfolio investment Managers in […]
Tips to make your neighbourhood look nice and pollution-free (1)
By Gbenga Onabanjo Neighbourhood pollution comes in various forms: unkempt frontages and gutters, cigarette butts on streets, unswept roads, overgrown weeds at front yards and […]
COVID-19: NGO distributes foodstuffs to 100 widows, orphans in Ogun
No fewer than 100 widows and orphans have benefitted from a free foodstuffs distribution by a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Less Privileged Children Encouragement […]
Sokoto Market Fire: Farouq sympathises with victims, directs assessment
By Chimezie Godfrey The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster management and social development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, has sympathized with the victims of the recent Sokoto […]
Troops eliminate more terrorists in Yobe, Borno states
Chimezie Godfrey Troops of Operation Tura Takaibango have eliminated more terrorists and destroyed their enclaves in Yobe and Borno states. This was disclosed on Tuesday […]
Buhari appoints new Service Chiefs
(File copy: Buhari with past service chief) President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the immediate resignation of the Service Chiefs, and their retirement from service. This […]
NASS determined to pass Petroleum Industry Bill before May 29 – Lawan
By Haruna Salami The National Assembly has once again restated its determination to pass the Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB before May 29, 2021. Senate President, […]