Alternative facts: The epidemic worse than Covid-19, By Osmund Agbo
The mere fact that a boatload of eligible American voters found enough reason to queue behind an intemperate, race-baiting shambolic schmuck, tells the story […]
United Nations
Insecurity threatens Africa’s industrialization, says Labour Leader
African governments must put sustainable security measures if the continent must attract investment, protect the existing investments and create sustainable decent jobs. […]
Gbajabiamila meets UN Dep Sec Gen discusses social, economic devt, others
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila on Tuesday hosted the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina J. Mohammed, where they […]
Zulum hails UAE on Boko Haram sponsors, asks FG to expand searchlight
… Urges Borno people to sustain prayers against sponsors Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has expressed joy that for the first time in 11 years, there […]
Buhari begs Nigerian youths: ‘Our generation on the last lap, keep the peace’
Nigerian youths would do well to keep the peace, as it is in their own interest ultimately, President Muhammadu Buhari has said. According to a […]
50m Nigerians at risk of onchocerciasis — Programme Manager
Mr Michael Igbe, the Programme Manager, National Onchocerciasis Elimination Programme, Federal Ministry of Health, says about 50 million Nigerians are at risk of getting infected […]
Nigeria: A Nation that Kills her Children, By Stan Chu Ilo
President Buhari’s address to the nation two days after the massacre of some young Nigerians who were protesting against police brutality, and the failings of […]
Humanitarian Affairs Minister woos young women into politics
By Chimezie Godfrey The Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Sadiya Farouq has called for more women to get involved in politics. The Minister made the call at […]
Rape: Kano Govt to establish two counselling centres
Kano State Government, says it has concluded arrangements to establish two counselling centres, to address stigma and enhance psychosocial support to rape victims. Wife of the […]
Social security for civil servants will reduce corruption, say experts
Civil Servants’ access to health, education and other social security measures will stem corruption in Nigeria, anti-graft experts have said. Notable anti-corruption experts said […]
COVID 19: Farouq convenes zero hunger round-table
By Chimezie Godfrey The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Faruk has convened a zero hunger initiative round table to address […]
Japan gives Nigeria $9.4m grant for medical equipment
The government of Japan has extended a funding assistance of 1 billion Japanese Yen (approximately USD$9.4m) to Nigeria for the provision of medical equipment. Nigeria’s […]
Buhari, Fayemi felicitate with frontline journalist, social commentator, Tony Iyare @60
President Muhammadu Buhari and Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi have sent their warm greetings to frontline Journalist and Social Commentator, Mr Tony Iyare on […]
Farouq prays, donates food items for aged persons
By Chimezie Godfrey The Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Sadiya Farouq has kickstarted activities to commemorate the 2020 International Day of Older Persons and the 30th Anniversary […]
Artificial Intelligence enhances access to Information – NITDA
As Artificial Intelligence transforms lives at breakneck speed, it also presents countless avenues for access to information, intelligence gathering, sharing, security and privacy. […]
ICPC uncovers diversion of school feeding funds at Federal Colleges
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it has uncovered diversion of part of the N2.67 billion payments made to some […]
At 75, UN has remained true to aspirations of founders – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday hailed the United Nations for remaining true to the aspirations of its founders, saying the international organisation has continued to play […]
NHRC calls on govt to decriminalize petty offences
The National Human Rights Commission NHRC has called on government at all levels to put measures in place to decriminalize petty offences to serve as […]
Repatriation: Borno Gov, Refugee Commission visit Niger Republic
The Borno state governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum and the Honourable Federal Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Senator Basheer […]
Again, Jonathan briefs Buhari on Mali crisis
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday received his immediate predecessor in office, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, at State House, Abuja. Dr Jonathan, who is ECOWAS Special Envoy to […]
Boko Haram changes strategy, recruits child soldiers – MNJTF
Boko Haram has continued to introduce new strategies in an effort to resuscitate it’s declining influence in the Lake Chad Basin According to a statement […]
Buhari signs instrument to enable African Trade Insurance Agency
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the instrument of accession of the agreement for the establishment of the African Trade Insurance Agency. Senior Special Assistant to […]
UN envoy calls for citizen-centered approach in fight against corruption
The UN Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr Edward Kallon, has called for a people-centred approach in the fight against corruption in the country, such that […]
Nigeria presents Voluntary National Review report on SDGs to UN
The Government of Nigeria is set to present its 2nd Voluntary National Review on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to the United […]
Refugee Commission, Borno Govt collaborate to bring back indigenes from neighboring countries
Photo: World Refugee Day: The Honourable Federal Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Senator Basheer Garba Mohammed and Borno State […]