Ortom pledges to improve IGR to settle state’s financial obligations
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has pledged to improve on the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of the State to enable it to settle some of […]
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Somali Army kills 9 al-Shabab terrorists in southern region
Somali National Army (SNA) on Wednesday killed nine al-Shabab terrorists during the ongoing security operation in Awdhigle district in the southern part of the country. […]
FEC approves National Development Plan 2021-2025, with N348tn investment
The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved a 2021-2025 National Development Plan with an investment size of N348.7 trillion. Minister of Finance, Budget and National […]
UN confirms many drivers’ detention in northern Ethiopia
No fewer than 70 drivers working for the United Nations and international aid organisations were detained in northern Ethiopia, a UN spokesperson confirmed to dpa […]
About 240 million children worldwide living with disabilities – UNICEF
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The number of children with disabilities globally is estimated at nearly 240 million, according to a UNICEF report released on […]
Borno Govt. distributes food items, cash to resettled households
The Borno Committee on the Resettlement of Displaced Persons to their ancestral homes has distributed food items and cash to 8,640 households in Kukawa Local […]
NNPC to mobilise funding for Badagry expressway next week — Fed Works Controller
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola, has said his ministry is fine tuning modalities for Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to […]
Anambra poll: Buhari congratulates Soludo, commends INEC, security agencies
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for winning […]
“You’re a complete gentleman” – Buhari greets Mamman Daura at 82
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Malam Mamman Daura as he marks his 82nd birthday on November 10. The president’s congratulatory […]
Ortom congratulates Soludo on Anambra governorship election victory
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has congratulated Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) on his […]
International organizations, vaccine manufacturers take stock of COVID-19 vaccine roll out, share views for 2022
The heads of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, World Health Organization and World Trade Organization held on 9 November the 2nd High-Level Consultations […]
EU court to rule on 2.4bn Google appeal of historic fine
U.S. tech giant Google on Wednesday will know the outcome of an appeal against a massive EU competition fined for squeezing rival shopping services on […]
Niger school fire: Buhari condoles with President Bazoum over death of 25 children
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with President Mohammed Bazoum of Niger Republic over the death of 25 school children during […]
JUST IN: Court adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s trial as his lawyers stage walk-out
The Federal Government told a Federal High Court, Abuja that a team of lawyers of leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi […]
Volume of Bayelsa oil spill from OML 29 yet unknown – Aiteo
Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company (AEEPCO), operator of Oil Mining Lease (OML 29) has said the volume of oil leakage from its operations in […]
Special Public Works: Cross River’s selection committee laments non payment of entitlement
PATRICK ABANG, Calabar- Exactly one year and four months after receiving their appointment letters from The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, […]
TETFund approves N6.3bn grants for 217 research proposals
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) says N6,396,159,060.00 has been approved for 217 research proposals recommended by the National Research […]
PHOTOS: Tight security at Federal High Court as Nnamdi Kanu’s trial begins
There is tight security at the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday morning, as the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi […]
Borno hosts send off dinner for outgoing UN resident coordinator in Nigeria
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has hosted a send off dinner in respect of Edward Kallon who was the UN […]
Exhibit good moral conduct, Nasarawa NYSC coordinator urges corps members
By RICHARD ABU, Nasarawa – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Batch ‘C’ stream one corps members posted to Nasarawa state have been enjoined to […]