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Borno Govt Upgrades Radio Station

Borno Government on Saturday said it upgraded its Radio FM station to check radical religious ideologies.

Why we should plant trees – LASU VC

Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun, Vice-Chancellor, Lagos State University (LASU), on Friday urged Nigerians to help preserve the environment by planting trees.

France to improve trading relationship with Nigeria

France has pledged to strengthen bilateral trade and investment cooperation with Nigeria.

Monarch lauds rice, cassava production programme

Igwe Bennett Emeka, the traditional ruler of Umueri community in Anambra, has lauded the Federal Government/International Fund for Agricultural Development…

Osotimehin nominated for 2-year extension at UN before demise – Minister

Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, on Friday said President Muhammadu Buhari nominated late Prof. Babatunde Osotimehin for two-year extension…

Fish Farm: Minister threatens to revoke allocations to allotees

The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello has threatened to revoke allocations to Fish Farm allottees who fail to move to…

Embrace space technology, NASRDA boss to Landmark varsity graduates

Mr Saidu Mohammed, the Director-General of the National Space Research Development Agency (NASRDA), on Friday called on graduating students of…

Use modern technology to Boost food production – Commissioner

Mrs Mary Enwongulu, the Nasarawa Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, has urged farmers in the country to embrace…

Borno government distributes farming inputs to farmers

Gov. Kashim Shettima of Borno on Friday distributed fertilisers and other farming inputs to 5,000 rice farmers for this cropping…

NAF receives 5 fighter planes from Pakistan

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has received five Super Mushsak fighter planes from Pakistan to enhance its air power capability.

Mambilla Crisis: Sultan says violence not targeted at any tribe

The Sultan of Sokoto, Dr. Muhammad Abubakar, on Friday said that the recent crisis in Mambilla Plateau, Taraba State, was…

EFCC quizzes 24 suspected oil thieves

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has begun investigation into the activities of 24 suspected oil thieves…

No plan to postpone LG elections – LASIEC Chairman

The Chairman, Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission ( LASIEC ), Justice Ayotunde Phillips (Rtd) on Friday denied knowledge of any…

Federal Government calls for technical assistance from US

The Federal Government has called for technical assistance from the U.S. in the development of transportation infrastructure and its agricultural…

FRSC Mobile Court tries 63 drivers

The Pankshin unit of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Plateau, tried 63 erring drivers and convicted 56 of…

Minister reiterates commitment for accelerated development

The Federal Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, on Friday, reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to…

EFCC files fresh motion to set aside Turaki’s bail

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had on Friday filed a fresh motion before an FCT High Court asking…

I would have burnt my PDP card if Sheriff won – Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayo Fayose, said he would have burnt his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) membership card if the…

Truecaller: Nigeria rated 9th most spammed country

Truecaller Insights Special Report on Friday rated Nigeria as the 9th most spammed country in the world.

CJN tells judges to shun impunity

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, on Friday, urged 19 newly appointed judges of the National Industrial Court…

Turkey announces scholarship for Nigerians

The Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Hakan Cakil, on Friday said Turkey would give scholarship to 60 Nigerian students in…

Dogara mourns Wammako

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has expressed grief over the death of another serving member…

N8.4 billion fraud uncovered at Kogi State varsity

The Kogi State government announced on Friday that it had uncovered an N8.4 billion fraud at the Kogi State University,…

Nigeria Police to recruit 155,000 personnel

The Nigeria Police Force will recruit 155,000 personnel within five years to bridge its manpower shortage, according to the Inspector-General,…
INEC sets aside eight days for the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for the September 21, 2024 Edo governorship election.

INEC creates additional 8 voter registration centres in Oyo

To enable more Nigerians obtain voter’s card under the Continuous Voters Registration exercise, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has…

Police arrest 3 suspected ritualists with human skulls in Ogun

The police in Ogun have arrested three men found in possession of human skulls.

Flood: Lagosians must desist from dumping refuse in drainages – LASG

Following heavy rainfall experienced in recent time, the Lagos State Government has warned Lagosians to desist from dumping refuse in…
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) boss Hameed Ali urges Nigerians not to engage in smuggling or patronising smugglers in Easter message

Customs warns fraudsters to stay off e-auction platform – Official

The Nigeria Customs Services (NCS) is warning fraudulent bidders involved in making unrealistic bids to stay off its e-auction platform…

Rep calls for strengthening of anti-corruption agencies

The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Agricultural Services, Rep. Mohammed Monguno (Borno-APC), has called for the strengthening of anti-corruption…

Shoprite sales girl arrested for stealing N553.9 million

A sales girl with Shoprite stores, Eti-Osa, Lagos Mariam Mufutau has been arrested and arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court…