Author: Ezeibekwe Kingsley
ICT varsity: Enugu govt. approves expansion
The Enugu State Government has approved land for the expansion of the proposed campus of the ICT University in the…
FG to eradicate Lassa fever with new proactive startegies
The Federal Government Committee on Lassa fever says it will adopt new proactive strategies and best international practice for eradicating…
Benue, Chinese company to partner on improved seedlings
Benue Government says it has plans to partner with a Chinese Seed company, Yuan’s Seed Company, for the provision of…
Kogi killer disease: Death toll rises to 62
The death toll from the strange disease ravaging three communities and Fulani settlements in Yagba West Local Government of Kogi…
Individuals can to lend a voice to end violence – Guterres
UN Secretary-General has called on individuals to lend a voice to ending the senseless conflicts around the world.
Illegal refining: Navy detain vessel, arrests crew members
A vessel said to be carrying 300 metric tonnes of illegally refined Automated Gas Oil (AGO) has been intercepted by…
NLO: Division 3 matches kick- off Aug. 20, says Secretary
The Secretary of Nationwide League One (NLO), Olushola Ogunowo, said on Friday that Division Three matches will kick off on…
Trial begins for Islamist police chief charged with amputations
A Malian court on Friday began the trial of an Islamist former police chief accused of committing amputations during an…
Malaria control: NMEP urges media collaboration in care and prevention
The National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) has urged the media to collaborate with it on malaria control, care and prevention…
Cricket: 84 players arrive Abuja for Cricket zonal playoffs
Ayo Adewole, Secretary-General FCT Cricket Association, says a total of 96 players have arrived the FCT for the cricket North…
Rising migrants flow from N. Africa to Spain becoming “big emergency” – UN
UN warned on Friday that the rising flow of migrants to Spain from North Africa could evolve into a “big…
Cleric educate Muslims on importance of Hajj
A Muslim cleric, Prof. Abdulraheem Lawal, has admonished Muslim faithful to proceed on holy pilgrimage to Mecca without delay, whenever…
Nigeria to start bee export by 2018
Nigeria will start exporting bees to other countries next year, Dr Bidemi Ojeleye, National President, Federation of Bee keepers Association…
Climate change programme to improve people’s lives in northern states
Mr Abdullahi Surajo, Communication Officer, Climate Change Adaptation Support Programme (CASP), says the scheme aims at improving farmers’ income, boosting…
Businesswoman faces diesel fraud charge
A 39-year-old woman, Goodness Ebenezer, who allegedly obtained 33,000 litres of diesel valued at N7.2 million under false pretences, on…
AfroBasketball Championships: Aboderin backs D’Tigress for victory in Mali
Wale Aboderin, the Proprietor of Dolphins Basketball club of Lagos, on Friday urged the Senior National Women’s Basketball Team, D’Tigress…
Libyan forces arrest commander wanted by ICC
Security forces in eastern Libya said they have arrested the commander of an elite forces unit who is sought by…
World Humanitarian Day: UN aid chief calls for protection of workers
The UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Stephen O’Brien, has called for the protection of aid workers, saying it is “paramount”…
“Think outside the box” – Journalist urge youths
A veteran journalist, Orji Ogbonnaya has urged youths to learn to think outside the box and be creative in order…
FG remains committed to providing key infrastructure – Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said on Thursday that despite dwindling resources, the Federal Government was…
Immunization: Sept. 10 deadline for governors to pay counterpart fund
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has appealed rescheduling of deadline given to all governors to make counterpart contribution toward nationwide…
IBB, a major part of Nigeria’s political history – Saraki
The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has described former military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, as a major part…
Gov. recommends setting up Peace Agency in States
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has advocated the setting up of Peace Building Agency in addition to promoting fairness in…
Tourism: NTDC Bill to revolutionise sector for better performances – Coker
Mr Folorunsho Coker, Director-General, Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) said the 2017 NTDC Bill (Senate Bill 429) is to revolutionise…
Mudslides: UN agencies rush aid to victims in Sierra Leone
UN agencies are stepping up efforts to aid displaced families affected by the deadly flooding and landslides in Sierra Leon’s…
Danjuma, others to take charge of Falconets
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Christopher Danjuma as Head Coach of the U20 Women National Team, also known…
ASUU: Strike may end within one week – Minister
The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, on Thursday said ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)…
FADAMA III: Farmers receive N121m in farm inputs
No fewer than 660 rice farmers in Oyo State on Thursday benefited from cash and farm inputs worth N121.07 million…
Forex: Naira loses against dollar
The naira on Thursday continued to fall against the dollar at the parallel market, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
Senate assures Nigerians on Electoral Act
The Senate has assured that it would give Nigerians the best in the ongoing amendment of the Electoral Act.