FG reiterates commitment to enhance technical education
The Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, on Monday reiterated the Federal Government’s committment to further enhance technical education in the country. Nwajiuba made […]
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Request for daily stock record is statutory requirement — DPR
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says request for daily stock of products supplied is a statutory regulatory requirement for any retail outlet license holder […]
FCT residents seek provision of basic amenities
Residents of Gbaukuchi and Gubausabo communities in Kuje Area Council say lack of electricity and water supply in their communities was slowing down development. Some of […]
JAMB releases 2021 mock result – Official
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the result of the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mock exam conducted on June 3. […]
Democracy Day: U.S.-based political group urges leaders to provide good governance
A U.S.-based political group, Nigerian-American Public Affairs Committee (NAPAC) has advised Nigerian leaders to embrace the principles of good governance and be innovative in delivering […]
Senate donates relief materials to Wassa IDPs camp in FCT
The Senate has donated relief materials worth N10 million to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Wassa camp, a suburb of Federal Capital Territory (FCT). President […]
CBN may launch digital currency end of 2021 – official
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Thursday in Lagos said that its digital currency might be launched by the end of 2021. Mrs Rakiya […]
Bagudu vows more pungent measures against bandits
Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi has condoled with the people of Gaya community in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of the state over the recent […]
Buhari approves take-off of National Senior Citizens Centre, appoints Omokaro as DG
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the take-off of the National Senior Citizens Centre with Dr Emem Omokaro as Director-General and 12 members with immediate effect. […]
Mohammed celebrates 2 years in office with orphans, vulnerable children in Bauchi
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, on Saturday celebrated his two years in office by hosting orphans and vulnerable children in the state with a […]
NUJ condemns attack on Police, INEC facilities
The Nasarawa State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has condemned attacks on Police personnel and their facilities across the country. The union also […]
UN chief canvasses increased production, fair access to COVID-19 vaccines
UN Secretary-General, António Guterres says the world was far from achieving equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, describing it as a tragedy that must be avoided […]
Children’s Day: Benue Speaker pledges to promote children’s rights
The Speaker of the Benue House of Assembly, Mr Titus Uba, has pledged to vigorously push for the rights of children in the state, through […]
China to intensify crackdown on illegal guns, explosives
Chinese authorities planned to launch a four-month campaign to seize illegal guns and explosives. The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) announced this during a news […]
NGO rescues 234 children from witch-branding, other abuses
An NGO, African Children’s Aid Education and Development Foundation (ACAEDF), says it has rescued and transformed 234 children across the country from child witch-branding and […]
NYSC urges Enugu State Govt to establish farm settlements for job creation
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has implored the Enugu State Government to look into the prospect of establishing farm settlements in the state for […]
Immigration boss decorates 15 ACGs, others, tasks them on dedication
The Comptroller-General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Muhammad Babandede, on Tuesday, decorated 15 newly promoted Assistant Comptroller Generals as well as some controllers with their new […]
Dorayi urges adequate protection, incentives for midwives to manage GBV cases
Dr Amina Dorayi, the Country Director, Pathfinder International, has stressed the needto protect nurses and midwives from harm and abuse in efforts to mitigate Gender […]
Clark cautions against calls for Nigeria’s breakup
Elder statesman Edwin Clark has cautioned against calls for cessation in some parts of the country. Clark told the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) in Abuja […]
C/River to deploy drones for medical supplies -Ayade
The Cross River Government is set to deploy digital medical drones to hard to reach areas of the state to supply drugs and other medical […]
APC will take over Rivers Govt House in 2023- State Chairman
Mr Isaac Ogbobula, the Rivers Chairman of All Progressives Congress(APC) says he’s confident that the party will take over the state in 2023 governorship election. […]
Ortom acknowledges ActionAid’s support for IDPs in Benue
Gov. Samuel Ortom has acknowledged the support of ActionAid Nigeria to the plight of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Benue, in terms of provision of […]
Geidam attack prompts Bauchi govt. to intensify security, says SSG
Alhaji Muhammed Baba, Secretary to the Bauchi State Government (SSG), on Monday, said that the state government had taken steps to tighten security in the […]
APC releases guidelines for Lagos LG poll
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released guidelines for aspirants contesting on its platform for Chairmanship, Vice Chairmanship and Councillorship positions in July 24 Local […]
Orji Kalu hails workers’ contributions to nation-building
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has congratulated the labour force in Nigeria on the 2021 International Workers’ Day. Kalu in a […]