It’s an error to think corruption pays – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday said it was an error to think that corruption pays. Osinbajo said this in Abuja at the unveiling of […]
Month: November 2022
Festival of art, culture will re-awaken Plateau cultural values — Lalong
The Governor of Plateau, Mr Simon Lalong, says the Plateau State Festival for Art and Culture (PLAFEST) will revive cultural heritage of the state. Lalong […]
Nigeria to earn N18bn from concession of grain silos – Minister
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammad Abubakar says the Nigerian government will earn N18 billion from the concessions of its 19 silos to […]
CBN says it’s not introducing N5000 note
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has no plan to introduce N5,000 denominated bank note as being speculated by some sections of the […]
APC unveils Tinubu/Shettima Crowdfund App for campaign donations
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) on Tuesday launched the Crowdfund App to mobilise funds for its Presidential Candidate, Sen. Bola Tinubu […]
How strangers brought terrorism into Borno – Shehu of Borno
The Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar El-Kanemi, says the challenge of terrorism was created by outsiders who came to settle in Borno in the name […]
Nigerian Army decorates newly promoted officer, Cyril Iruegbukpe, in U.S.
The Deputy Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the UN, Amb. George Edokpa on Tuesday in New York, decorated a newly promoted officer, Cyril Iruegbukpe, from […]
Naira redesign to encourage expanded financial inclusion, e-transactions – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the naira redesign will encourage expanded financial inclusion and other forms of electronic transactions. Ahmed Umar, the Director, […]
Quit if you aren’t ready for the Job, Reps tell Humanitarian Minister
The House of Representatives on Tuesday asked the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Hajiya Sadiya Farouk to quit as minister if she was […]
President Buhari mourns Paul Unongo, says ‘Nigeria has lost an elder statesman’
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the demise of former Minister of Iron & Steel Development during the second […]
Tinubu debunks report of relocating FCT from Abuja to Lagos
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, has debunked rumours that he has plans to relocate Nigeria’s capital […]
Borno Govt condoles NGO whose staff was killed by soldier in Damboa
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Government has sent a powerful delegation led by the state deputy Governor, Umar Usman Kadafur to condole the […]
TETFund charges committee to design agenda in fast tracking research in Nigeria
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), Arch. Sonny Echono has urged the Research and Development Standing Committee (RSDC) to […]
NAF airstrikes kill ISWAP terrorists undergoing training for IED production in Lake Chad
Airstrikes from the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) fighter jets have killed 24 terrorists of the Islamic State of West African Province, ISWAP. The operation, PRNigeria […]
Military assists Boko Haram women deliver children
As part of showing love to humanity, health personnel at the Giwa Barracks detention Centre in Borno State have been helping pregnant wives of detained […]
Bank failure: NDIC assures Nigerians of safety of deposit
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has assured bank depositors of the safety of their monies in banks even in unlikely event of bank failure. […]
Ekiti Assembly reinstates 3 suspended lawmakers
Ekiti State House of Assembly has reinstated three lawmakers suspended from activities of the House following their roles in the stalling of the passage of […]
2023: Group urges INEC to guarantee secrecy of ballots
An advocacy group, Polling Unit Ambassadors of Nigeria, on Tuesday urged the National Electoral Commission (INEC) to guarantee the secrecy of the ballots during the […]
Buhari calls for tighter security around borders in Lake Chad
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja urged more vigilance and tightening of security around borders, drawing attention to the […]
Nigeria education among best globally– TRCN boss
The Registrar, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Prof. Josiah Ajiboye has urged Nigerians to stop portraying the educational sector in bad light in the […]