Johnson expected to hold bilateral talks with Biden during UNGA – Reports
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden at the end of this month, during the United Nations General […]
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Jigawa State to expand existing grazing reserves, cattle route
Jigawa is poised to expand its existing cattle grazing reserves, Gov. Muhammad Badaru has said. The assurance is contained in a statement issued by in […]
2023: Nigerians are ready to support PDP – Elumelu
The Minority Leader, House of Representatives, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, says Nigerians are solidly behind the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as long as its choice for […]
PLSG warns against purported planned protest
The Plateau government has warned members of the public against any protest over recent developments in the state. Its information and communication commissioner Dan Manjang […]
Primaries: PDP factional group elects Ajijola as consensus aspirant
A factional group, Repositioning Movement, in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti, has elected Mr Lateef Ajijola as its consensus candidate for the party’s primaries ahead of […]
Military nabs 2 suspected drug dealers in Plateau with hemp worth N9.5m –spokesman
Troops of the Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), maintaining peace in Plateau and parts of Kaduna and Bauchi states, have arrested two suspects […]
Governor of Diffa region commends MNJTF efforts against insurgency
The Force Commander (FC) MNJTF, Major General Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim has concluded his maiden familiarisation/operational tour of the four sectors in the MNJTF with the […]
Antigraft campaign: EFCC seeks media support
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged the media to support the war against corruption for the development of the country. The Zonal […]
Attack on NDA won’t dampen our resolve to end banditry, criminality – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the Tuesday attack on the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), will never dampen the morale of the security agencies in ending banditry […]
UN migration agency launches $15m appeal for Haiti
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has launched a 15 million dollars appeal, to support 137,000 families affected by the deadly earthquake that rocked southern […]
I-G presents N4.7m to families of 7 deceased policemen
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba on Monday presented cheques worth N4.75million to seven families of deceased policemen.Presenting the cheques, Baba, represented by the […]
FirstBank boosts SMEs with N500,000 grant –official
FirstBank of Nigeria Ltd on Sunday announced a N500,000 business grant to five Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), through its SMEConnect initiative aimed at boosting […]
Polaris Bank supports Private School Owners with Credit Line
Polaris Bank is impacting Nigeria’s education sector with a significant funding boost through its bundled loan solution called ‘Polaris Education Loan’ as it sets aside […]
Sirika: FG’ll continue to involve aviation unions in decision making
The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, has promised to continue to support the involvement of union leaders and workers in policy and decision-making processes. […]
Ministry to support security agencies to combat crimes — Pantami
The Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy has reiterated its commitment to support security agencies to combat crimes through the registration of SIM cards. Dr […]
Anambra 2021: Our growing popularity in S’East ‘ll give us victory – APC
All Progressives Congress (APC) says its growing popularity in the South-East geopolitical zone has increased its hope for victory in the forthcoming Anambra governorship election. […]
NNPC commits to supporting NLNG
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari, has reiterated the Corporation’s commitment to supporting the Nigeria Liquefied Natural […]
Army veterans have major roles in tackling insecurity – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, says Veterans of the Nigerian Army have major roles to play toward tackling current security challenges […]
Plateau attack: Police arrest 20 suspects, rescue 33 victims
The Inspector General of Police (I-G), Mr Usman Baba said that 33 victims of Saturday attack on travellers through Rukuba community in Jos North LGA […]
Kano govt restates commitment to protection of women, children.
The Kano state government has reiterated its commitment to the protection of vulnerable members of the society, especially women and children. The state’s Commissioner for […]
NCWS inaugurates youth wing
The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) on Saturday in Abuja, inaugurated its youth wing geared toward inclusiveness of all women in the council. Inaugurating […]
Dickson honours EFCC invitation, shocked over N17.5bn fraud allegation
By Haruna Salami Former Governor of Bayelsa state and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Henry Seriake Dickson said he was at the Economic and Financial Crimes […]
NGOs urge speedy passage of proposed Benue Youth Commission Bill
Women Environmental Programme (WEP), Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF) and other stakeholders have solicited support for passage of a bill to establish a […]
Close ranks to end insecurity, association urges political leaders in Imo
The Pan- African Association of Scholars of Humanities and Social Sciences (PASHASS), has urged political leaders in Imo to unite to tackle the security challenges […]
NAFDAC harps on exclusive breastfeeding
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Kaduna has advised nursing and lactating mothers to place their babies below age five […]