I’ll continue to defend interest of our citizens worldwide – Buhari
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration will continue to defend the interest of Nigerians wherever they may be as the nation begins […]
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6 in 7 people worldwide plagued by feelings of insecurity – UNDP
People’s sense of safety and security is at a low in almost every country, with six in seven worldwide plagued by feelings of insecurity, according […]
KDSG appoints UK-based Prof. as Policy Adviser
The Kaduna State Government has appointed Prof. Rajneesh Narula as Consultant and Policy Adviser to its Planning and Budget Commission. Narula will help in making the […]
3 in 5 Nigerians lack basic handwasing facilities at home- UNICEF
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Although handwashing with soap is critical in the fight against infectious diseases, including COVID-19, only 16 per cent of Nigerians have access […]
Coalition reaffirms commitment to the welfare of the aged
Sen. Eze Ajoku, President, Coalition of Societies for the Rights of Older Persons in Nigeria (COSROPIN), on Saturday reiterated its commitment to uphold the dignity and […]
President Buhari’s Independence Day Address
INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE OCCASION OF NIGERIA’S SIXTY FIRST INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY, FRIDAY […]
Forty years after, FUTA has justified reason for its establishment -VC
The Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA, Professor Joseph Fuwape has said that the Institution has justified the reason for its establishment which is to […]
El-Rufai inaugurates Road Safety Advisory Council
Governor Nasir El Rufai has inaugurated Kaduna State Road Safety Advisory Council (SaRSAC) to give guidance on a cohesive and efficient system to enhance over […]
Jonathan urges African Leaders to protect continent’s democracies
The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) has called on African leaders to safeguard democracies in the continent through the adherence to the rule of law and […]
International Beauty Day: Google reveals Nigeria’s top beauty, fitness searches
Google on Thursday revealed that how to grow natural hair’,reduce belly fats’ were top beauty and fitness searches as the world celebrateed International Beauty Day. The News […]
GBV: 6m girls married in childhood, says UN Chief
Hajiya Amina Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General, has said that worldwide about six million girls got married during their childhood. Mohammed said this on Tuesday in […]
EPL, BBNaija S6 voting, Afghanistan top search on Google trends
Google on Thursday said the European Premier League (EPL) results, how to vote on Big Brother Naija S6, and Afghanistan were the top searched on […]
Labour Institute introduces physical fitness for workers, students
The Michael lmoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MlNlLS), llorin, has introduced a monthly physical fitness for workers and students of the institute after 35 […]
Nowhere is safe worldwide if terrorism thrives- Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says terrorism is a global issue and no part of the world is safe if it […]
Bolt raises €600M from global investors for new super-app
Ride-hailing and mobility platform, Bolt, says it has raised €600 million in a funding round for the expansion of its existing mobility and delivery products […]
Group urges Ugwuanyi to join 2023 presidential race
A Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), Igbo Oriental Think Tank Worldwide, has urged Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, to join the 2023 presidential race. The […]
Food Security: FAO tasks G20 on healthy planet investment
The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), has called on the world’s richest countries to invest more on sustainable living, to ensure food security for […]
Civil Society Group set to interrogate FG over delay on ASCL
By Chimezie Godfrey A non-governmental organisation, NGO Network is working in collaboration with CSO Coalition for Ajaokuta Steel revival. The Project Director, NGO Network, Mr […]
Eid-el-Kabir: FCT minister urges residents to imbibe ideals of sacrifice
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, has urged residents to imbibe the ideals of sacrifice and nation building as exemplified by Prophet […]
Prison population surge triggers overcrowding, COVID casualties – UNODC
One in three prisoners around the world is being held without having stood trial or been found guilty by any court, according to a new […]
TETFund spends N9bn on research – Executive Secretary
Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) says it has spent N9 billion on public tertiary institutions in the country to enable them undertake research in various […]
Galaxy Backbone, Interra Network launch STORM ISP to connect S/East, S/South regions
The Galaxy Backbone (GBB) and Interra Networks have officially launched an Internet Service Provider, codenamed STORM.ng, for the benefit of the South East and South […]
Electoral Act Amendment: Senate President moves to allay fears
By Haruna SalamiSenate President, Ahmad Lawan, has said that presiding officers of both chambers of the National Assembly are not in any position to determine […]
I don’t foresee war in Nigeria — Rev. Mother Esther Ajayi
The Founder of the Love of Christ Generation Church C&S (Worldwide), Rev. Mother Esther Abimbola Ajayi, has urged religious leaders as well as Nigerians to […]
Stakeholders want govt. to intensify campaign against drug abuse
Stakeholders in Bauchi State have urged governments at all levels to intensify awareness and sensitisation campaigns against drug abuse and reduce the menace in the […]