Jonathan, Tinubu, clergy eulogise Bishop Matthew Kukah at 70
Statesmen, including former President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday in Abuja eulogised Bishop Matthew Kukah, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, as a man of peace, striving […]
Month: September 2022
Jonathan tasks Nigerian youths on 2023 poll
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, has advised Nigerian youths to exercise their franchise by participating fully in the 2023 general elections. Jonathan said this at a […]
Echono commends National Assembly for achievements in TETFund
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Arch. Sonny Echono has commended the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions […]
How police arrested ex-soldier supplying weapons to bandits in Zamfara
Zamfara State Police Command has arrested a former soldier and notorious bandit who also supplies arms to terrorists in the northwestern state. The suspect, Sa’idu […]
Bishop Kukah is God’s gift to mankind, says Gov. Ortom
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has described Catholic Bishop of Sokoto diocese, Dr Hassan Mathew Kukah as a rare servant […]
Blackout: Kwara Govt approves procurement of transformers
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the procurement of more electricity transformers for deserving communities across the state. Hajia Mariam Ahmed, the state Commissioner […]
Defaulters of Okada ban risk 3 years imprisonment – Lagos Govt
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday said defaulters of the ban on commercial motorcycle operators (Okada), risked three-year jail term, as enforcement for the Phase […]
You’re my soulmate for life – David Mark congratulates Sen. Ogbeha at 75
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – A former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has described his compatriot, Senator Jonathan Tunde Ogbeha as a worthy […]
Nigerians traveling to Dubai are detained and their passports seized – Report
Nigerians who travelled to Dubai were detained at the airport and their passports were seized. One of the affected passengers shared a video from the […]
Nigeria, other countries urged to raise $18bn to tackle Malaria, others
AIDS Health Care Foundation (AHF) and other Civil Society Organisations in the country, on Wednesday urged Nigeria and other countries to contribute to the Global […]
Lagos Phase 2 ‘Okada’ ban : Security agencies in power show ahead enforcement
Security agencies on Wednesday embarked on a show-of-force in Lagos, in display of their readiness to enforce the ban on operations of commercial motorcycles extended […]
Women in Agriculture in Nigeria BY DR. IBRAHIM H. ALKALI
The complementary and supplementary role, relevance, and importance of women and their great contributions to agriculture and agricultural activities in Nigeria can and should however, […]
FG begins de-worming of 10m pupils enrolled into school feeding programme
The Federal Government is poised to deworm 10 million primary school pupils enrolled into the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSF). The deworming is designed […]
Burkinabé peacekeeper receives UN Woman Police Officer of the Year award
Chief Warrant Officer Alizeta Kinda of the Burkina Faso National Police has received the United Nations Police Officer of the Year award. The News Agency […]
Dangote Foundation, Kano Govt, others sign MoU on routine immunization
Aliko Dangote Foundation, Kano Government, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and the United Nations Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) […]
Presidency replies Ortom, says his lies insult nation’s security system
The Presidency has challenged Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue to name those military personnel who told him that President Muhammadu Buhari had ordered security forces […]
DSS does not abduct Nigerians — Spokesman
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday said its operatives do not engage in abduction of Nigerians as falsely claimed in a publication by […]
Impeachment my biggest fear as NFF President, says Idah Peterside
Ex-International football goalkeeper, Idah Peterside has said that his biggest fear if eventually elected as the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), is impeachment. […]
Peace and justice’ll determine Nigeria’s progress – Gov Fayemi
Mr Kayode Fayemi, Ekiti Governor and Chairman, Nigeria Governors Forum, has said that peace and justice would determine how far Nigeria would go in its […]