Shehu of Borno pledges to take COVID-19 vaccine, mobilizes subjects to accept vaccination
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri- The Shehu of Borno, Alhaji (Dr.) Abubakar Garbai has said that the entire members of the Borno State Council of Emirs […]
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Agriculture, panacea for curbing unemployment in Nigeria – Gov. Ayade
Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River says agriculture is the panacea for curbing unemployment and youth restiveness in the country. Ayade made the remarks in Calabar on […]
Senate to begin investigation of revenue generating MDAs on March 10
Senate Committee of Finance says it will begin its investigation of revenue generating Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) from March 10, to determine their compliance […]
NSCDC clamps down on unlicensed private guard companies in A’Ibom
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Akwa Ibom Command, has warned operators of unregistered private guard companies in the state to stop operating […]
PSG rules out Neymar from Barcelona clash
Neymar will not be available for Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League decider with Barcelona after failing to shake off a thigh injury, the French champions said […]
Provide succour for displaced people of Ezza, Association urges Gov Umahi
The Association of Ebonyi State Indigenes in Diaspora (AESID) has called on Gov. Dave Umahi-led administration to provide succour for people of Ezza, who were […]
FG kick-starts reforming of Federal Civil Service
The Federal Government on Tuesday in Abuja began a two-day sensitisation workshop to transform the Federal Civil Service for effective service delivery. Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, […]
Court stops PDP zonal congress in Port Harcourt
A High court sitting in Calabar has granted an interim injunction restraining the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) from going ahead with its South-South zonal Congress […]
NURTW Members Clash leaves two dead in Ondo
Two persons were feared killed on Tuesday following a clash between two factions of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Akure, Ondo […]
Ogun Assembly elects Balogun as deputy speaker
The Ogun House of Assembly on Tuesday, elected Mr Akeem Balogun (Ogun Waterside) as its new deputy speaker. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports […]
AFCON Qualifiers: Rohr inivtes Captain Musa, 23 others for Squirrels, Crocodiles
Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, has invited 24 players in preparation for 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying battles with Benin Republic and Lesotho […]
BREAKING: UK Govt set to return £4.2m Ibori’s Loot
The United Kingdom has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to return the sum of £4.2 million assets stolen by former Delta State Governor, James […]
Africa’s health-for-all agenda derailed by pandemic, financing gap – report
The attainment of universal health coverage (UHC) in Africa is in peril due to disruptions triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and inadequate financing, a new […]
Gov. Zulum begins N2b worth of bus terminal with 593 lock-up shops, market stalls
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri- Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has laid the foundation for the construction of a new bus terminal that is designed […]
Coalition passes vote of confidence on ITF boss, dismisses MURIC’s nepotism allegation
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja- The Coalition for Good Governance and Rule of Law (CGGRL) on Tuesday, passed a vote of confidence on The Director General […]
Applicant in court over alleged theft of phone worth N150,000, N50,000 cash
A 29-year-old man, Baba Stephen, was on Tuesday arraigned before a Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly stealing an Infinix cell phone worth N150,000 and […]
EndSARs: Ebonyi Judiciary panel receives 62 petitions
The Ebonyi Judicial Panel of Inquiry investigating alleged police brutality and other related extra-judicial killings on Tuesday confirmed receipt of 62 petitions. The Chairman of […]
JICA supports 200 rice farmers with free inputs in Niger
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has supported 200 rice farmers in Niger with free inputs for dry season farming. Mr Zegi Ahmadu, the state […]
FAA engineer goes public, slams agency oversight of Boeing’s 737 Max
Haunted by the two deadly crashes of Boeing 737 Max jets and his agency’s role in approving the plane, veteran Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety […]
N3bn loan diversion allegations: I will not succumb to blackmail — Diri
Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa on Tuesday described the claim that the N3 billion Agricultural loan obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) was […]