Author: Nimot Sulaimon
Buhari greets veteran journalist Umaru Dembo at 77
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday congratulated veteran journalist, Alhaji Umaru Dembo on his 77th birthday.
EU sanctions Lukashenko, son over Belarus protests
European Union on Friday, slapped sanctions on Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, along his son and 14 other officials, for repression…
Makinde inaugurates committee for Oyo Development Plan
Governor Seyi Makinde has inaugurated a 27-man steering committee to formulate a 20-year development plan for Oyo state.
Amaechi proposes N205bn budget for 2021
Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister of Transportation, has proposed N205 billion as capital budget for 2021.
Ogun govt partners with British firm on power
The Ogun State government on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a British Power firm, Konexa Ltd., to…
EFCC docks civil servant Abdulrauf for N1.1bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), on Thursday, arraigned the chairman of the Federal Civil Service Staff with Disabilities’…
Group commends Gov. Makinde for extending maternity leave
The Civil Society- Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), a coalition of NGOs on Thursday, lauded Oyo State Governor Seyi…
Germany hits new record of daily COVID-19 counts
Germany marked another record number of daily coronavirus infections on Thursday, announcing 19,990 cases in the last 24 hours.
iROKOtv boss, Jason Njoku still battling coronavirus
Jason Njoku, the CEO and cofounder of iROKOtv, has given an update on the severity of his battle with Coronavirus.
Biden launches transition website to seal victory
Joe Biden, the Democratic candidate for the U.S. President, has launched an official transition website, www.buildbackbetter.com.
England returns to partial lockdown for four weeks
A partial lockdown with far-reaching restrictions on public life came into force in England on Thursday morning, as an attempt…
U.S sets new COVID-19 record day after election
The United States of America has set a one-day record for new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases a day after the presidential…
Return to duty posts, Gov. Ugwuanyi pleads with Police
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has appealed to officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force in Enugu state to return to…
PDP rejects attempt to regulate social media
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the Federal Government's move to regulate social media in Nigeria.
FG, ASUU yet to reach agreement – Ngige
The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are yet to reach an agreement on the union…
NiDCOM boss hails Agbaje on winning Minnesota Reps ticket
Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has commended Nigerian-American, Esther Agbaje, for winning the Minnesota Representative ticket…
ICPC takes anti-corruption campaign to Kebbi Assembly
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), on Wednesday, visited Kebbi House of Assembly to sensitise the…
Chelsea’s midfielder, Kai Havertz contracts COVID-19
German professional football player, Kai Havertz, who plays for English football club, Chelsea, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus…
INEC announces resumption of voters registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will commence in the first…
NMA begins indefinite strike in Cross River
Dr Innocent Abang, Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Cross River chapter, announced that an indefinite strike has begun, pending the…
NAFDAC launches new mobile app ‘Med Safety’
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday launched a mobile application named “Med Safety…
Gov. Badaru presents 2021 budget to Jigawa Assembly
Governor Muhammad Badaru on Wednesday presented a budget of N156.58 billion for the state’s 2021 fiscal year to the state’s…
Gov. Abiodun orders suspension of OGITECH exams
Governor Dapo Abiodun has ordered the temporary suspension of ongoing semester examination at the Institute of Technology (OGITECH), Igbesa, following…
Kebbi begins free registration for Youth Investment Fund
Kebbi State Government has commenced the free registration exercise of Nigerian Youth Investment Fund (NYIF) for youths across its 21…
Akeredolu promises to assist 3 state-owned universities
Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has reassured the three state-owned universities of sustenance, despite the financial challenges confronting the state.
COVID-19: Italy introduces nationwide curfew, tighter rules
The Italian government has announced a new set of anti-coronavirus measures on Wednesday, including a countrywide curfew and tighter rules…
FCT Minister urges for youths inclusiveness in governance
Dr Ramatu Aliyu, the FCT Minister of State, has emphasised the need for youths inclusiveness in governance as a panacea…
Gov. Sule directs public servants to declare assets
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has directed public servants to declare their assets or face the consequences.
Jigawa govt. targets 1.7m children for immunisation
Jigawa Primary Healthcare Development Agency (JSPHCDA) said it is targeting no fewer than 1.7 million children in the ongoing polio…
Runtown, Kate Henshaw vote against social media bill
Nigerian music artiste Runtown and Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw have voted against Federal Government’s proposed regulation of social media.