FG says Nigeria’s population projection scary, needs urgent control
The Federal Government says Nigeria’s population projection is scary, hence the urgent need to put in place control measures to keep the country’s population growth […]
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Nigeria will continue to strengthen bilateral ties with S/Africa – Onyeama
The Nigerian government has reassured the Republic of South Africa that it will continue to strengthen bilateral ties between both countries for the mutual benefits […]
Police rescue soldier, 15 others abducted by insurgents
A team of policemen patrolling Maiduguri-Damaturu road, on Monday prevented the abduction of a soldier and 15 travellers by insurgents. The soldier, a Lance Corporal, […]
IPOB is not against restructuring but wants referendum for Biafra – Spokesman
By BABARA KALU, Akwa – The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has made a clarification that it is not against the call for restructuring in […]
World Bank lauds Kogi’s 2020 audited financial statement
The World Bank has commended Kogi on its 2020 audited financial statement, describing the financial report as a standard for transparency and accountability in the […]
Keep to NYSC oath, DG urges prospective corp members in Lagos
The Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, has advised Prospective Corps Members (PCM) to let the corps’ oath binds on them during […]
Omicron: Take COVID-19 booster shots, President Biden urges Americans
U.S. President, Joe Biden, has urged vaccinated Americans to get their COVID-19 booster shots amidst the growing concerns about the potential threat posed by the […]
Politicians should be required to publicly disclose sources of income –CDD
Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) on Monday, said politicians should be required to publicly disclose their sources of income to foster accountability and […]
FG to decide on hazard allowance for health workers next week — Ngige
The Federal Government has said it would make its final decision on the proposed new hazard allowance for health workers next week. The Minister of […]
No recorded case of Omicron variant in Nigeria – NCDC
The Federal Government has insisted that the country is yet to record a case of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19, despite Canadian authorities’ claims […]
Sokoto frontline health workers trained on mental, psycholigical health support
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) in collaboration with United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on Monday commenced a training on […]
Abducted victims escape as NAF jets raid bandits’ camps, kill scores in Niger
The Air Component of Operation Gama Aiki (OPGA) eliminated scores of armed bandits in Niger State. Some civilians abducted by the bandits and held hostage […]
Insecurity: FG making frantic efforts to tackle security challenges- Omo-Agege
The Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, has appealed to Nigerians to be patient, saying the Federal Government is making frantic efforts to […]
Masade-Olowola, CSR-in-Action, win awards in Mining and Geosciences
Lagos, Nigeria. November 29, 2021 – Renowned sustainability and communications entrepreneur, and Chief Executive of CSR-in-Action Group, Bekeme Masade-Olowola, has won the award of ‘Women’s Role […]
#SaveFeranmiAlade: Call for urgent help to save the life of Feranmi Aladegbonmire
The parents of 16 year old Oluwaferanmi David Aladegbonmire have sent a save our soul (SOS) appeal to good hearted citizens to help save the […]
FG needs over N400b for rehabilitation of all Federal roads in Nigeria – Sen. Bassey
PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Gershom Bassey the Senate Committee Chairman on Federal Emergency Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), on Monday said the Federal Government needs over […]
2022 UTME registration to be cashless … as JAMB introduces computer Studies, Physical & Health Education
By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has announced that as from the 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) exercise, […]
New COVID-19 variant: Ayade suspends 2021 Carnival Calabar
PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River State Governor Ben Ayade, on Monday suspended the 2021 Calabar Carnival. The Governor’s suspension of the 2021 Carnival at […]
Jack Dorsey to step down as Twitter CEO
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey is expected to step down as the social media network’s CEO, CNBC reported on Monday. The CNBC report cites unnamed sources […]
Saudi-bound woman excretes 80 pellets of cocaine at Abuja airport – NDLEA
A woman heading to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for Umrah (Lesser Hajj) has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at […]