FCTA spends N8b annually in waste management – Minister
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, has revealed that the administration spends about N8 billion annually to manage […]
Month: August 2021
Ex-Jigawa lawmaker regains freedom from kidnappers
Former member of the Jigawa State House of Assembly, who represented Auyo constituency, Haladu Bako Uza had regained his freedom from his abductors. An aide […]
FBI indictment: Police Commission suspends DCP Abba Kyari
The Police Service Commission has suspended a Deputy Commissioner of Police and Head, Intelligence Response Team of the Nigeria Police Force, Abba Kyari, from office. […]
JUSUN chairman pledges to carry members along as he takes oath of office
BY RICHARD ABU, Nasarawa – The re-elected Chairman of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) Nasarawa State chapter, Comrade Jimoh Musa Along has pledged […]
NNPC records petroleum product sale of ₦234.63bn in March
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced that its downstream subsidiary, the Petroleum Products Marketing Company (PPMC), recorded ₦234.63 […]
FG to receive 4.8m doses of vaccines on Monday
The Federal Government will on Monday receive about 4.8 million doses of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) said on […]
Dangote Cement posts N191.6bn profit in 6 months
The Dangote Cement, has posted a Profit After Tax (PAT) of N191.6 billion, after a tax charge of N89.6 billion in its unaudited results for […]
Jigawa Govt targets 1.7m children for immunisation against polio
The Jigawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (PHCDA), says it has targeted about 1.7 million children for inoculation against polio in the second round immunisation […]
NDLEA nab female suspect with 35 wraps of cocaine at Lagos airport
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says it has recovered 35 wraps of cocaine from a lady passenger at […]
Fans celebrate football icon, Nwankwo Kanu at 45
Football fans in Ebonyi on Sunday celebrated the birthday of former Nigerian international and Arsenal legend, Nwankwo Kanu. The former Super Eagles skipper, turned 45 […]
Centenary Celebration: Private doctors set to honour Jonathan, Fayemi, Kanu Nwankwo, others
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria (AGPMPN) will on Thursday August 12, 2021 honour some distinguished […]
Hushpuppi: IGP recommends Abba Kyari for ‘immediate’ suspension
The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has recommended the “immediate suspension” of the Head of the Police Intelligence Response Team, DCP Abba Kyari, from the […]
Alleged corruption: Campaigners welcome appeals against acquittal of Shell, Eni, other defendants
Anti-corruption groups HEDA, Re:Common and Corner House have welcomed the appeals lodged by the Milan Prosecutor and the Federal Republic of Nigeria against the acquittal […]
TwitterBan: We are closely monitoring repression in Nigeria – Commonwealth
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC has stated that the Commonwealth is “closely monitoring developments around […]
Turkey: Foreign tourists evacuated as wildfires threaten resorts
Tourists have been evacuated from beaches in south-western Turkey, where raging wildfires are now threatening hotels and homes. Turkish Coastguard vessels – assisted by private […]
NCDC registers 497 covid-19 cases, zero death
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday announced that it has registered additional 497 COVID-19 cases, adding to a recent surge in infections […]
Paris climate change agreement: FG submits 2021 final report to UN
The Federal Government says it has submitted its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 2021 final report to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). A […]
CAF announces date for African Cup of Nations draw in Cameroon
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the draw for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations will take place on August 17 in Cameroon. […]
Two pregnant women, 194 other migrants rescued off Libya
The Ocean Viking on Saturday rescued 196 migrants off Libya, the humanitarian ship’s operator said. It first picked up 57 people in an inflatable dinghy […]
Roads construction: FG refunds N143bn to 5 states – Minister
The Minister of State, Works and Housing, Alhaji Abubakar Aliyu, has said that the Federal Government had refunded N143 billion to five states for constructing […]