Author: Ezeibekwe Kingsley
Paris fund: 90 percent to go into salaries – BNSG
The Benue Government said on Wednesday that 90 per cent of the N6.4 billion received as its share of the…
Agencies pledge strong partnership to change Africa’s narrative
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has pledged to strengthen the partnership between the African Union and the UN in order to…
Acting President receives UN Deputy Scribe, Mohammed
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday met with Deputy Secretary-General of the UN, Ms Amina Mohammed, behind closed doors in…
Party inaugurates committee on restructuring
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday in Abuja, constituted a committee to articulate its position on restructuring of the…
80 amputees receive artificial arms, limbs from State First lady
Mrs. Monica Ugwuanyi, wife of Enugu State governor, on Wednesday donated artificial arms and limbs to 80 amputees in Enugu.
Cameroon did not kill 97 Nigerians – Minister
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama on Wednesday said there was no evidence of 97 Nigerians being killed…
Erosion: Gov. calls on FG to declare state of emergency
Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on erosion menace…
UNIMAID attacks: Association to unveil safety tips for students
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) says it will come up with measures to protect students in the North-East…
Gov. inaugurates Debt Management Committee
Gov. Mohammed Bindow of Adamawa on Wednesday inaugurated the debt management committee to be headed by the Deputy Governor. Martins…
CVR: 41, 143 voters registered in Kano State
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in Kano state, says it has registered 41,143 voters in the state since the…
Nigeria behind in palliative care provision – Minister
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, says Nigeria is lagging behind in palliative care provision and advocated its inclusion…
Piracy: Navy deploys warships, troops in Gulf of Guinea
The Nigerian Navy has deployed warships and troops in a massive operation to end pirates’ attacks on local and international…
Northern, Ohaneze youth leaders commended for dousing ethnic tension
The Nigerian Ethnic Nationality Youth Leaders Forum (NENYLF) on Wednesday, commended the leadership of the coalition of Northern Youths and…
Gun manufacturer apprehended in Plateau
A 19-year-old gun manufacturer, Eric Labari, has been arrested by Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) military task force in charge of…
FG introduces contract disclosure website
The Federal Government says it is initiating a contract disclosure website to improve transparency and accountability in contracts entered into…
Phone dealers warned against buying, selling stolen property
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Borno has warned cell phone dealers in the state against buying…
FRSC officers warned to desist from unprofessional practices
The Unit Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Pankshin Unit Command in Plateau, Mr Nnamdi Ikeh-Akabogu, on Wednesday warned officers…
Post-UTME Screening: Varsity ignores FG, charges N5, 000
Contrary to Federal Government’s policy, Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, has announced its readiness to conduct “computer-based aptitude tests” in…
State resuscitates preaching control committees
Gov. Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe said on Wednesday that the Islamic and Christian Preaching Control Committees had been revived, to…
Cultism: Police vow to eradicate practice in state
The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mohammad Danmallam, has assured residents of the state of his command’s resolve to…
9mobile unveils new logo, website
Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited (EMTS), previously trading as ‘Etisalat Nigeria’ on Wednesday officially unveiled its new brand identity, 9mobile,…
Local content Act, pivotal to job creation – Minister
Sen. Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Employment has affirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to the implementation of the…
Refuse dumps on waterways to go – Minister
The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, has said that all illegal structures and refuse dumps obstructing natural pathways of water…
Opposition party fixes national convention on Aug. 12
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Executive Committee (NAN) has fixed the party’s non-elective national convention for Aug. 12, in…
UN celebrates Mandela
The UN on Tuesday commemorated the Nelson Mandela International Day on what would have been his 99th birthday, to honour…
2019 Elections: Workers, pensioners urged to obtain voters’ card
As part of preparations for the 2019 general elections, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged workers and pensioners in…
Fadama III: Minister to support beneficiaries with land access
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) said it would support beneficiaries of the Fadama III Additional Financing Graduates Unemployed Youths…
UNICEF assists 1.3m displaced children
UNICEF has initiated a radio education programme in the Lake Chad basin as part of efforts to support the 1.3…
Nigerian leaders urged to provide ‘decent future’ to young people
Ms Amina Mohammed, the UN Deputy Secretary-General has urged Nigerian leaders to bequeath a “decent future” to Nigerian youths.
BoI signs pact to boost agriculture in Ebonyi
The Bank of Industry (BoI) and Ebonyi Government have signed a N4 billion agreement to promote agriculture and establishment of…