Author: Ezeibekwe Kingsley
47 secondary schools banned in Kogi over Examination malpractice
The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has banned 47 secondary schools accused of aiding and abetting examination malpractice in Kogi…
Enugu State House of Assembly Commission bill passes second reading
The bill to establish Enugu State House of Assembly Commission and other matter connected therewith house Bill No. 1, 2018 on…
Sokoto Govt introduces specialised ambulances to upgrade medical care
The Sokoto State Government has introduced specialised ambulances to upgrade medical care and improve emergency service delivery across the 23…
Operation Lafiya Dole: Cameroon, Nigeria join forces in fight against Boko haram
The Nigerian Army on Monday said it had inducted a unit of Cameroon Defence Forces into Operation Lafiya Dole to…
Nigerian wrestlers in stable condition ahead of Commonwealth Games – NWF
The Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) on Monday said its wrestlers bound for the African Wrestling Championship and the Commonwealth Games…
2019 general elections: Do not sell your votes, Kanu advises Nigerians
The National Chairman, New Deal Organisation, Daniel Kanu, on Monday in Abuja advised Nigerians not to sell their votes in…
Balogun steals the show as Nasarawa United crush Yobe Stars
Nasarawa United Football Club’s midfielder Kabiru Balogun on Monday had a hand in all goals as the Lafia-based hosts thrashed…
Cuba, Nigeria to strengthen economic relations
Cuban Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Carlos Saso, said his country would strengthen economic relations with Nigeria to boost trade between both countries.
Human rights: U.S. tasks Nigeria, Cameroon on Anglophone detainees
The U.S. Government has asked the Nigerian and Cameroonian authorities to respect the human rights of the 47 Anglophone detainees…
UN youth envoy describes Female genital mutilation as ‘unacceptable’ in 21st century
UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth Jayathma Wickramanayake has condemned the practice of female genital mutilation, saying it was not acceptable…
Israel kicks off deportation of African migrants
Israel has started handing out notices to 20,000 male African migrants giving them two months to leave the country or…
Fire arms: Federal Govt. to set up control commission – Minister
The Federal Government on Monday announced plans to establish a commission for the control of illegal firearms in the country.
Kayode praises Nigeria, China economic ties
The President, Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr Adetokunbo Kayode, said the economic and diplomatic ties between China and…
Lassa fever: Death toll hits 31 in 15 states
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has said the current outbreak of Lassa fever has affected 15 states with…
Edo state launches Niger Delta Support Programme
The Edo Government has launched the Construction Phase of the Niger Delta Support Programme (NDSP-3) to address the issues of…
Federal Govt. to implement national policy on controlled medicines
The Federal Government on Monday said it had developed a National Policy for Controlled Medicines and its Implementation Strategies to…
Staffs and students of Ambrose Ali University to undergo verification
The Edo House of Assembly on Monday directed its Committee on Education to ascertain the actual students’ and staff population…
Organisation launches discrimination campaign against lepers
The Junior Chamber International (JCI) Nigeria, a Civil Society Organisation, has called for aggressive public awareness against discrimination of persons…
Nigeria Commodity Exchange products to boost solid minerals export
Mrs Zaheera Baba-Ari, Managing Director, Nigeria Commodity Exchange (NCX), has said that the exchange is set to introduce new products…
Labour Party youths urge INEC to Recognise Omotosho as National Chairman
Youth Vanguard of Labour Party (LP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise Dr Mike Omotosho…
Lassa fever: Gombe state records death
The Gombe State Government said on Monday that the state has one person to Lassa fever.
I’m emotionally attached to Ikorodu United – De-Jong
Ikorodu United’s Dutch coach Jacob De Jong on Monday said that he was emotionally attached to the Lagos-based team and…
Minister of Health disowns fake social media account
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, says his functional Twitter account remains: “ IsaacFAdewole’’, and not “IsaacAdewole3’’.
Police deploy over 4,000 personnel in Nasarawa ahead of Presidential visit
The Police Command in Nasarawa State says it has deployed over 4,000 officers and men to ensure a hitch-free visit…
CHAN: Elegbeleye calls for proper management of Nigerian football league
A former Director-General of the defunct National Sports Commission (NSC), Gbenga Elegbeleye, on Monday said a proper management of the…
Dogara calls on media houses to provide life insurance for journalists
Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has called on owners of media organisations in the country to provide…
More pressure as South Africa’s ANC meets with Zuma
Top officials from South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) met President Jacob Zuma late on Sunday, amid growing pressure…
Obi, Murray-Bruce task U.S.-based Nigerians to Invest in nigeria
Nigerians in the U.S. have been tasked on the need to change their negative mindset about Nigeria and join hands…
Politicians encouraging herdsmen/farmers clashes, says Ex-MACABAN chairman
Alhaji Mohammad Oroji, former FCT Chairman, Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), says Nigerians should stop politicising farmers/herdsmen…
Klopp lashes out at referees as late Kane penalty kick denies Liverpool
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp launched a scathing attack on referee Jon Moss and his officials after Harry Kane’s controversial last-gasp…