Author: Ezeibekwe Kingsley
Federal Government to connect Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara rail lines
The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, on Tuesday, said the ministry would design the rail lines to connect Kebbi,…
Anambra polls : Obaze thanks party members
Mr Oseloka Obaze, gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has thanked the members of the party for nominating…
Senator clears air on police resignation
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Navy, Sen. Isah Misau, has said that he followed the provisions of the Police Act…
Man nabbed for allegedly hacking farmer to death
The Police Command in Ogun has arrested a 33-year-old man, name withheld, for allegedly hacking a farmer, David Adima, to…
UN trains professionals on health services in Borno
The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) said it trained over 300 health professionals to provide the Minimum Initial Service Package for…
2017 Afrobasket triumph: Writers association congratulates D’Tigress on success
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) on Monday said the success of the national women basketball team, D’Tigress, at…
NPFL: FC Ifeanyi Ubah lose 2-1 to Niger Tornadoes in Minna
Niger Tornadoes Football Club of Minna on Monday defeated visiting FC Ifeanyi Ubah of Nnewi 2-1 in a Match Day…
Eid-el-Kabir: Motorists cautioned against reckless driving
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Monday cautioned motorists against excessive speed and reckless driving during the Eld-el-Kabir celebration.
Sallah: State offers support to less privileged
Yobe Government on Monday, distributed consumable items to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and vulnerable persons in the 17 local…
Kwara to re-position state-owned media houses
The Kwara Government on Monday said it was committed to re-positioning the state-owned media to achieve an enviable status.
Nasarawa first lady tasks women on peaceful co-existence
Hajiya Salamatu Al-Makura, wife of the Nasarawa State Governor, has tasked women to exhibit virtues that promote love, unity and…
Rice Production: Nigeria to attain self-sufficiency by end of 2017 – Minister
Chief Audu Ogbeh, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, on Monday, said that Nigeria would attain self-sufficiency in rice…
Badoo: Fresh suspect arraigned for attempted murder in church
A 28-year-old suspected Badoo cult member, Ahmed Adeleke, who allegedly attempted to kill a teenage girl with a grindstone like…
D’Tigress Triumph: Fan names baby after Evelyn Akhator
A basketball fan in Ebonyi, Judith Nwolisa, has named her newborn baby girl, Evelyn, after D’Tigress star player, Evelyn Akhator…
Flood: State takes awareness campaign to riverine communites
Kogi Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Mrs Rosemary Osikoya, on Monday said that the government had extended its flood…
Agency boss calls for more sacrifice in fight against corruption
The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria, Mr Bayo Onanuga, has called for more sacrifice from all Nigerians…
Road Race: Registration of participants begins
The Bayelsa Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has begun the registration and medical screening of intending…
Unilorin gets new Vice Chancellor
The management of the University of Ilorin has appointed Prof. Sulyman Abdulkareem of the Department of Chemical Engineering as its…
Fire Service saves 211 lives, N61m goods in July – state official
The Kano State Fire Service said on Monday no fewer than 211 lives were saved and goods worth N61 million…
Teenager arraigned for receiving stolen smartphone
A teenage boy, Johnson Okeowo, who allegedly bought a stolen phone — Gionee C8 valued at N116, 000, was on Monday…
FG to aid victims of explosion at IDPs camp
National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) says it will financially support the six victims of fire…
Sallah: Zakkat supports orphans with N10.3 million
The Sokoto State Zakkat and Endowment Commission on Thursday distributed N10.3 million to 86 District Heads to buy cows for…
Nwodo urges FG to initiate dialogue on restructuring
Former National Chairman of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) Dr Okwesilieze Nwodo on Thursday, called on the Federal Government to…
FRSC, FG to tackle road crashes, carnage
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday said the Federal government will continue to provide support to the FRSC…
National Housing Scheme: Construction begins in 33 states
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, said that the Federal Government has commenced construction of houses…
Taraba distributes cassava stems to farmers
Gov. Darius Ishaku of Taraba has said that the state government had distributed five million improved cassava stems to farmers…
Gov seeks end to slavery in all ramifications
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo says the state government is seeking partnerships with the international organisations to end slavery in…
Anambra success down to improved security – Obiano
Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra has attributed his administration’s successes to improved security occasioned by good working relationship between his…
Land degradation: Nigeria to achieve neutrality by 2030
Mr Aliyu Bananda, Director, Drought and Desertification Amelioration Department, Federal Ministry of Environment says the Federal Government is committed to…
Senate to accelerate passage of Vacancies Bill by september
The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, says the Senate will accelerate passage of Existing Vacancies in the Federal…