Edo to launch e-governance platform this year, says Obaseki
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has said that his administration would launch its e-governance platform before the end of the year. Governor Obaseki disclosed this […]
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Ethnographer calls for carbon dating of stolen Nigerian artefacts before repatriation
Mr Edwin Akpam, an Ethnographer, on Sunday, stressed the need to use carbon dating to authenticate the stolen Benin bronze artefacts billed to be repatriated […]
FG pledges to boost scientific innovations through collaborative efforts
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Federal Government has resolved to engage venture capitalists, stakeholders and entrepreneurs to boost innovations in the country. The Minister […]
World Diabetes Day: All you need to know about diabetes
As the international community celebrates World Diabetes Day (WDD) today, it is important to know what the ailment is all about and take necessary precautions. […]
Your allegation of terrorism sponsorship a disgusting distraction – FG replies GATE
The Federal Government has described the allegation by Global Advocates for Terrorism Eradication (GATE) that its officials are sponsors of terrorism, as a disgusting distraction. […]
PDP chieftain urges IPOB to stop violent campaign in South East
Alhaji Lawal Usman, a Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State, has advised the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to stop its […]
HYPADEC boss laments late passage of Hydroelectric Power Bill
By Lekàn Agboola, Ilorin – Managing Director of Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPADEC), Alh. Abubakar Yelwa has lamented on the late passage of […]
Gombe clash: Tangale Waja Pastors Forum preaches gospel of peace, commends Gov. Yahaha for interventions
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Gombe – Last week’s clash in Gombe State which claimed lives and property worth millions of naira has received empathy from far […]
Climate change: COP26 deal clinched as nations rally to compromise
Nearly 200 nations came together Saturday on a global deal to combat climate change after two weeks of painful negotiation, but fell short of what […]
Askira-Uba attack: Zulum commends military for resilience, empathizes over loss
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has commended the Nigerian military for putting up a strong resilience in a battle […]
Army officer, 3 soldiers killed as troops battle ISWAP terrorists in Borno
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – A senior officer and three soldiers have been killed in a fierce battle with Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP […]
New prison riot in Ecuador leaves 68 Dead
Ferocious clashes have left 68 inmates dead in an Ecuador prison, police said Saturday, in the latest unrest at a Guayaquil jail that was the […]
Naval Chief seeks legislative support to reposition the Navy
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Awwal Gambo, has called on the House Committee on the Navy (NN) to support it in its […]
Insurgency: Buhari mourns martyred General, 3 soldiers, condoles with their families
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the demise of Brig.-Gen. Dzarma Zirkusu and three soldiers who paid ”the supreme […]
Military remains at the forefront in tackling insecurity – Force Commander
The Force Commander (FC), Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Maj.-Gen. Kevin Aligbe, has said the Nigerian armed forces have remained at the forefront in tackling the […]
Army debunks publication, says soldiers loyalty to Buhari not in doubt
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigeria Army has disowned a publication attributed to it about “Defence Headquarters warning soldiers against overthrowing Buhari’s regime”. The […]
NDLEA arrests 12 dockworkers linked to N9.5bn seized cocaine
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has confirmed the arrest of 12 dockworkers at the Apapa Seaport, Lagos linked to the importation of N9.5 […]
Nigerian government, Twitter in near-resolution of misunderstanding
By JACOB KUBEKA, Abuja – The Federal Government of Nigerian may have finally resolved the issues it has had with American microblogging and social networking […]
FG considers political, out-of-court solution to resolve VAT dispute
The Federal Government is considering an out-of-court settlement to resolve the lingering disagreement with states over the collection of the Value Added Tax (VAT). Minister […]
U.S. Appeal Court upholds stay on Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate
A U.S. appeals court has upheld its stay on President Joe Biden’s vaccine-or-test mandate for companies with at least 100 employees. A three-judge panel of […]