Author: Ezeibekwe Kingsley
Lagos, Rivers record N387.42bn IGR in 2016 – NBS
Lagos State and Rivers generated highest Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of N387.42 billion in 2016 out of N801.95 billion generated…
440,000 candidates write JAMB exams in 2 days – Oloyede
No fewer than 440,000 candidates have sat for the 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations within two days across the country.
FG canvasses digital approach to reviving indigenous languages
The Federal Government has advocated “aggressive digital approach’’ to addressing the challenges of preserving indigenous languages.
FG to establish website, reactivates YouTube account – Official
The Federal Government is set to establish a website and reactivate its YouTube account, to provide access to the public…
Ivory Coast govt to maintain ‘firm line’ on mutiny: spokesperson
Ivory Coast authorities will maintain a “firm line” faced with a four-day nationwide army mutiny, government spokesman Bruno Kone said…
NIS commences massive issuance of international passports
Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has commenced massive issuance of international passports to intending travellers to clear the backlog of applications…
Nigerians benefit from US international visitors leadership programme
No fewer than about 200 nominated Nigerians had in the last five years benefitted from the U. S. International Visitors…
Lake Chad water transfer review are ongoing – Minister
The Minister of Water Resources, Mr Suleiman Adamu, says efforts are underway to review studies on the proposed inter-basin water…
Zambia intensifies surveillance after Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
Health authorities in Zambia have intensified surveillance in areas bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following an outbreak of…
No woman should die during childbirth – Osotimehin
Babatunde Osotimehin, UN Under-Secretary-General and the Executive Director of UN Population Fund (UNFPA) has said that it is no longer…
Ortom: Blow the whistle against anyone with a case of corruption
Benue Governor Samuel Ortom has challenged residents of the state not to hesitate to blow the whistle if they had…
APC-controlled states to set up Security Trust Funds
The All Progressive Congress (APC) controlled states have proposed the setting up of a Security Trust Funds to tackle security…
Kogi: USAID trains, empowers 105 persons living with disabilities
One hundred and five Kogi residents living with various disabilities have been trained on various skills by the United States…
Internet a tool for economic transformation – Minister
The Minister of Communication, Mr Adebayo Shittu, has described internet as a resourceful tool that could be employed to transform…
FG says taking measures to make Nigeria safer
The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mansur Dan-Ali has said that government was taking measures to ensure safety of lives and…
Abuja Airport to become hub for air transport – Manager
Mr Mahmud Sani, Manager, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, says the approval of the second runway in the 2017 budget…
FG urged to use recorvered loots to revive Ajaokuta Steel
Mr Otori Saliu, a former National President of Iron and Steel Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, says part of the…
Minister confident of more Chibok girls release
The Minister of Interior, Gen. Abdurahman Dambazau, on Friday said that the Federal was confident that the Boko Haram would…
Don’t see our critics as enemies – APC
Publicity Secretaries of state chapters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have been advised not to see the party’s critics…
Always have mutual respect– Mrs Aikhomu advises newly wedded
Mrs Rebecca Aikhomu, wife of former Vice-President, late Admiral Augustus Aikhomu, has advised Halimat Babangida and Auwal Abdullahi to show…
FG pledges support for ABU’s mini-refinery project
Chief Ogbonaya Onu, the Minister of Science and Technology, on Friday, assured the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria of the…
UNICEF engages journalists on child, maternal health
The UNICEF has charged journalists in Kebbi State to propagate child survival, development, protection and child rights effectively.
Cleric tasks Muslims to lead life of righteousness this Ramadan
As believers prepare for the holy month of Ramadan, an Islamic cleric has charged Muslims to lead a life of…
NiMet predicts thundery, cloudy weather for Saturday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted localised thunderstorms over the central states of the country on Saturday morning.
AEDC to donate 2 Barges, 300 life jackets to riverine communities
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) says it has concluded plans to provide two Barges and 300 life jacks to…
FG’s housing project reaches 70% completion in Jigawa
The Federal Integrated Housing Scheme (FISH) has reached about 70 per cent completion in Jigawa, an official has said.
Stakeholders suggest ways to end farmers/herdsmen clashes
Prof. Garba Sharubu of the Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, on Friday called on the Federal Government to regulate grazing activities…
Commission calls for improved media coverage of core hajj activities
Alhaji Abdullahi Mohammed, Executive Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), on Friday called for improved media coverage of the…
UNICEF partners agency to curb child abuse
The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) says it has partnered with the Niger Child Right Protection Agency to protect the…
Govt. warns against indiscriminate excavation of sand
The Kogi Government has warned against indiscriminate excavation of sand, and vowed to sanction anyone caught.