Author: Ezeibekwe Kingsley
Enugu residents advised against self medication
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has advised Enugu residents to desist from self medication to avoid drug abuse.
Entrepreneur calls on FG to work with youths in tourism development
An entrepreneur , Ms Abigail Olagbaye, has urged the Federal Government to work with Nigerian youths in the development of…
‘We’re deeply committed to rule of law’ – Nigeria tells global community
Nigeria has assured the international community that it is deeply committed to the concept of rule of law as enshrined…
Nigeria reaffirms commitment to eradicate poverty
Nigeria has pledged its commitment to eradicate poverty through various policies of the Federal Government to transform the nation’s economy…
National Assembly passes media Appropriation Bill
The Senate on Thursday passed the 2017 budget of parastatal agencies under the Federal Ministry of Information, including the News…
IAAF release dates for 2018 World Indoor Tour
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has announced the scoring events listed for the 2018 IAAF World Indoor Tour,…
FG, FAAN owing Bi-Courtney N200bn
Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd, operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), Lagos, said on Thursday that the Federal…
Britain remains committed to UNESCO – Theresa May
Britain remains committed to UNESCO, a spokesman for Prime Minister, Theresa May, said on Thursday after the U.S. withdrew from…
Breast Cancer: Experts commend “One-Stop Breast Clinic’’ at LUTH
Some experts committed to the cause of ensuring prompt and accurate diagnosis and treatment for breast cancers have commended the…
Uchechi Orji reappointed as MD, Sovereign Fund
President Muhammadu Buhari has re-appointed Mr Uchechi Orji as Managing Director of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA).
Beach soccer player Azeez says he still prefers football
Abu Azeez, a star player of the Super Sand Eagles, the national beach soccer team, on Thursday said he still…
Why we may not reduce 2018 UTME fee – JAMB
Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, the Registrar of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), says the board may not review downward the…
Over 50,000 graduates produced by YabaTech in 70 years – Rector
The Yaba College of Technology (YabaTech) says it has produced more than 50,000 graduates to close the skills gap in…
PDP poorly played opposition role – Abdulsalami Abubakar
Former military Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd), says Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has not properly played credible opposition…
FG acquires 55,000 hectares to develop grazing reserves
The Federal Government said on Thursday that it has secured 55,000 hectares of land from 11 states for the development…
Osinbajo’s approval of NNPC joint venture followed due process – Akande
The Presidency has responded to inquiries on the operations of the joint venture cash calls in the oil industry, stating…
Monkey pox: Oyo Commissioner for Health summoned
The Oyo State House of Assembly on Thursday summoned the Commissioner for Health, Mr Azeez Adeduntan, over the recent outbreak…
Nigerians in South Africa protest over cruel treatment
The Nigeria Union, South Africa (NUSA) says it has protested alleged beating of five Nigerians, a day after the killing…
Abuja Airport road Residents protest high electricity tariff
Residents of Chika, Aleyita, Pyakasa and Ketti on the Airport road, Abuja, on Thursday protested what they described as outrageous…
Shanghai Masters: Nadal, Federer through to quarters
Rafael Nadal continued to scythe his way through the Shanghai Masters on Thursday, reaching the quarter-finals with a 6-3 6-1…
Bill to entrench accountability passes second reading
A Bill for an Act to amend Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act to entrench parliamentary accountability and enhance the…
Federal government ordered to pay N18m to 3 women for violation of rights
The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has ordered the Nigerian government to pay 18 million Naira as compensation to three…
NYSC commences health initiative for rural dwellers in Ogun
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has flagged-off its annual free healthcare delivery for the aged and less-privileged persons in…
Governors urge NASS to harmonise positions on review of constitution
The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) on Wednesday night, called on the National Assembly to harmonise its positions on the review…
Liberia elections scores high with ECOWAS, AU
The ECOWAS Election Observation Mission to Liberia on Wednesday said the country’s general elections held on Tuesday were on the…
Nigeria restates commitment to fund family planning programmes
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, on Wednesday in Abuja renewed the commitment of the Federal Government on funding…
NIMR research laboratory gets international accreditation
The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR)’s Centre for Human Virology and Genomics Research Laboratory has been accredited by the…
FCTA reaffirms Dec. target for completion of Light Rail project
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Wednesday said it would complete Abuja Light Rail in December. The Permanent Secretary,…
NAPTIP seeks partnership with Bayelsa Govt. to curb human trafficking
The National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), has solicited the assistance of the Bayelsa Government to reduce…
NSE continues downward trend, indicators down by 0.34%
Activities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday sustained a downward posture with the market indicator dropping further by…