Biafra Referendum: Court adjourns Northern Group’s Suit
S/East, S/West seek to join suit A Federal High Court sitting Abuja on Monday adjourned the suit filed by the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) […]
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Defence minister visits Op Hadin Kai, pledges more equipment, logistics
The Minister of Defence, Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi (Rtd), has assured troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), of government’s commitment […]
The Second Kano Social Media Influencers Summit, By Jibrin Ibrahim
In July 2019, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) organized the first social media influencers summit in Kano as a symposium of ideas […]
Stop tenure extension campaign, I will leave Office May 29, 2023, Buhari warns
By Danlami Nmodu President Muhammadu Buhari has warned those campaigning for an extension of his tenure in office beyond May 29,2023 to desist. “I swore […]
Magashi to improve welfare of ex- servicemen, dependants of fallen heroes
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya The Minister of Defence, Retired Major General, Bashir Magashi has promised to improve welfare needs of the ex-servicemen, widows, and dependants of […]
NASS promises enhanced allocation for security in 2022 budget
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has assured that the National Assembly would ensure that the security sector is allocated the lion share in the […]
CBN releases guidelines for eNaira
Following the launch of the enaira by President Muhamadu Buhari, the application for the digital currency introduced by the CBN has become available for download, […]
NASS pledges more funding to military institutions
The House of Representatives Committe on Defense has pledged more funding to military institutions to enable them meet up with contemporary security challenges in the […]
ICC prosecutor seeks investigation into abduction of Nigerian schoolchildren
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is set to seek authorisation from the Pre-Trial Chamber of the court to open an investigation into […]
Kogi govt to provide 10,000 vulnerable citizens free quality healthcare—Official
Kogi Government says it will provide no fewer than 10, 000 vulnerable residents of the state, free quality healthcare services under the BelloCare equity fund […]
We haven’t imposed multiple taxes, levies on private schools- Enugu Government
Enugu State Government says it does not collect multiple taxes and levies from private school owners and other organisations in the state. The government made […]
Buhari writes SGF, hails Ministerial Review Retreat
President Muhammadu Buhari has praised the organization and management of the recent Ministerial Performance Review Retreat for ministers, permanent secretaries and top government functionaries held […]
NBA commends CAC’s new data protection policy
The Secretary, Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Yola, Mr Gabriel Adigwu, has lauded the Corporate Affairs Commission’s new data protection policy, noting that customers were now […]
Convention: PDP will come out more united – Governors
The Governors elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have expressed optimism that the party would come out of its Oct. 30 […]
NGO to establish online libraries in tertiary institutions in Anambra
The Zaccheus Onumba Dibiaezue Memorial Libraries (ZODML), a non-governmental organisation, said it had concluded plans to establish online libraries in tertiary institutions in Anambra. Mrs […]
Population immunity behind Nigerian vaccine mandate for civil servants
By Tajudeen Kareem The quest for population immunity is the underlying reason for the vaccine mandate Nigeria rolled out on 13 October for federal civil […]
FG to develop 10-year strategic plan for Senior Citizens Centre—Minister
Mrs Sadiya Umar-Farouk, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, has said that the Federal Government will develop a 10-year strategic plan […]
Yiaga Africa tasks MDAs on gender-responsive budgeting
Yiaga Africa has called on Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to provide a gender-responsive budget in order to eliminate all forms of Violence Against Women […]
FG feeds 730,000 pupils in Kaduna State
The National Homegrown School Feeding Programme has recommenced in Kaduna State, with 730,000 pupils benefiting. The programmer’s Focal Person in the state, Saude Atoyebi made […]
National Assembly to strengthen maritime laws
Ms Lynda Ikpeazu, Chairman, House Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration on Tuesday said that the National Assembly would strengthen maritime laws for economic […]
[email protected]: ActionAid urges Nigerians to reflect, stand up for country
Country Director of ActionAid, Nigeria, Ene Obi, has called on Nigerians to use the 61st anniversary of Nigeria’s independence to reflect on the journey so […]
Nigeria is pride of black race, Ambassador to Qatar says
The Nigerian Ambassador to the State of Qatar, Amb. Yakubu Ahmed, says Nigerians are the pride of the black man. The envoy made this known […]
What would Tafawa Balewa say? By Dan Agbese
Email: [email protected] SMS: 08055001912 Saturday, October 1, 1960. The Union Jack came down from the flag pole and yielded a permanent place to a new national […]
Deploy advanced artificial intelligence to combat insecurity, Reps tasks DSS
The House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence has urged the Department of State Security (DSS) to explore artificial intelligence and other advanced […]
Electricity Bill 2021 seeking reforms in power sector passes second reading in Senate
By Haruna Salami Electricity Bill 2021 which seeks to repeal the Electric Power Sector Reform Act, 2005 and enact the Electricity Act, 2021 passed second […]