Author: Jennifer Okundia
Lawmaker Commences Construction Of 1,500 Boreholes
Mr David Ombugadu, member representing Akwanga/Wamba/Nasarawa Eggon Federal Constituency in National Assembly, says he has started the construction of 1,500…
Kebbi Govt To Partner American University
The Kebbi Government is to collaborate with Michigan State University in the U.S. on policy planning and agricultural production.
Hate Speech: FG Vows To Deal With Culprits
The Federal Government has vowed to deal decisively with any person or group involved in hate speech or inciting the…
Anambra Election: INEC Urges Physically Challenged To Participate
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on the eligible physically challenged and youth groups in Anambra to effectively…
AU Trains 1,000 Newly-Recruited Police
African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia (AMISOM) said on Friday it would launch a new phase of training for 1,000…
Trump To Send Envoys To Middle East
President Donald Trump is sending his son-in-law Jared Kushner to the Middle East soon to meet with regional leaders and…
There Were Five Attempts To Stop PDP – Makarfi
Sen. Ahmed Makarfi, the Chairman of National Caretaker Committee, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said there were five failed attempts to…
‘Chibok Schoolgirls’ Strength Inspiring’ – UN
The UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, has described the strength of the rescued Chibok schoolgirls as “inspiring”.
Human Trafficking: Tony Elumelu’s Foundation To Partner NAPTIP
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) on Thursday lauded the Chairman, Heir Holdings, Mr Tony…
Oyo Lawmaker Gives 4 Students Scholarship
A legislator, Mr Olusegun Olaleye (APC-Ibadan North I State Constituency), on Thursday in Ibadan gave four students scholarship for foreign…
We Choose To Succeed, Osinbajo Tells Ministers
The Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday asked Federal Executive Council (FEC) members to brace up for challenges of…
“My Way” – DJ Coublon Features Iyanya
DJ Coublon, Premium hit maker known for his magical touch on records from Kiss Daniel, Tekno, Sugarboy, 9ice and others…
Fans Drag Toke Makinwa For Misquoting Scripture
Nigerian OAP, Toke Makinwa just got dragged by Twitter users for misquoting the bible!
Mary Remmy Njoku Shares Photo Of Her Newborn
Nollywood actress and CEO of ROK studios Mary Remmy Njoku and her husband Jason Njoku welcomed the third child, a…
“Jemeji’’: Movie On Badagry Debuts Soon
Some indigenes of Badagry on Thursday visited four locations at Iyana Ipaja, a suburb of Lagos ,where“Jemeji’’ a soap opera…
Akwa Ibom Groups Disagree On New Governor’s Lodge
Some indigenes of Akwa Ibom, under the umbrella of Akwa Ibom Conscience, on Thursday staged a peaceful protest against a…
Lassa Fever: Suspected Patient Under Watch
A 22-year-old man in Abeokuta, who has allegedly contacted Lassa Fever, is under medical observation at the State General Hospital,…
Zenith Bank Declares N75.32bn Profit In 6 Months
Zenith International Bank Plc has declared a profit after tax of N75.32 billion for the half year ended June 30.
Ozubulu Attack: Catholic Diocese Launches Support Fund
The Catholic Diocese of Nnewi has launched a victims’ support fund to cater for those involved in the attack on…
Gov Emmanuel Reconstitutes AKISIEC Board
The Akwa Ibom governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel, has reconstituted the board of Akwa Ibom Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC) ahead of…
Anambra Poll: APC Will Ensure Thorough Screening
The All Progressives Congress (APC) will ensure thorough screening of the credentials of all the aspirants contesting the Anambra governorship…
Police Arrests Fake Corps Member
The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has arrested a fake corps member at the NYSC orientation camp, Ikot Itie Udung,…
Boko Haram: Buratai Decorates Troops With Medals
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has decorated 65 soldiers with gallantry medals for outstanding performance in…
Obaseki Orders Investigation Into Padded Exam Budget
Gov. Godwin Obaseki has ordered the immediate investigation into the N283 million padded budget for the conduct of the First…
UNICEF Establishes 6 Additional Nutrition Centres
UNICEF Field Office in Bauchi has created six additional Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) centres, to cater for malnourished…
Kogi Govt Trains Forest Managers On New Tariff
The Kogi Government on Wednesday organised a one-day training for its forestry officers, guards and contractors on forestry tariff and…
UN Security Council Calls For Disbursement Of Funds
The UN Security Council on Wednesday called for the disbursement of the funds pledged for the Northeast Nigeria at the…
50 African Teen Migrants ‘Deliberately Drowned’
Roughly 50 teenage Somali and Ethiopian migrants were “deliberately drowned’’ on Wednesday by a smuggler, who forced 120 passengers into…
Kenya Electoral Commission Denies Interferences In Voting
Kenya Electoral Commission on Wednesday denied interferences in voting or the vote count in the general election, saying that the…
Borno Govt Unveils Plans To Boost Girl-Child Education
The Borno Government on Wednesday said it would initiate a Conditional Cash Transfer scheme to encourage girl child enrolment in…