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Nasarawa governor sets N12bn yearly revenue target

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Gov. Umaru Al-Makura of Nasarawa State has set a yearly revenue target of N12 billion for the newly inaugurated members…

Akeredolu flags off construction of N19.3bn coastline road linking Ondo, Lagos

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The construction of the N19.3 billion coastline road linking Ondo and Lagos States has been flagged.

Skill Acquisition Pathway To Economic Prosperity For Youths – Ambode

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday identified skills acquisition as a sure pathway to economic prosperity and personal…

Senate vows to allocate adequate funds for Navy War College

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Senate on Thursday said it would allocate adequate funds for the take-off of the Naval War College building in…

Court Dismisses N272.5m Fraud Charge Against Oil Marketer

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

After five years of trial, a Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, has dismissed a two count-charge of stealing…

Gov. Ganduje calls for restoration of societal values

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state has called on individuals and Corporate organisations to partner with the state government in…

Drug Peddling: NDLEA raises alarm over use of under-aged street children

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Oyo State Command, has raised alarm over the use of under-aged street children…

Zimbabwe making consultations on rejoining Commonwealth – Foreign Minister

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Zimbabwe is making consultations on rejoining the Commonwealth, its foreign minister has said, as new President Emmerson Mnangagwa seeks to…

Oyegun’s tenure extension will not hinder Tinubu’s reconciliation assignment – Lawmaker

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

A House of Representatives member, Abdulrazak Namdas, said All Progressives Congress (APC) reconciliation assignment of Sen. Bola Tinubu’s committee would…

Reps to probe alleged importation of military equipment by Gov. Bello

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The House of Representatives says it will investigate the alleged importation of arms, ammunition and military equipment by Gov. Yahaya…

2019 elections: IFES pledges support for INEC

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) says it will give every necessary support to the Independent National Electoral Commission…

Electoral Act Amendment Bill: Senate expresses reservation on court order

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Senate on Thursday expressed reservation on the Federal High Court’s order stopping the National Assembly from taking further action…

Lagos ports receive 11 ships with petrol, other commodities

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Eleven ships laden with various products, including petrol, are at the Lagos ports waiting to berth, the Nigerian Ports Authority…

Family Planning: Lagos Govt calls for involvement of community leaders

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Lagos State Government on Thursday says the involvement of grassroots leaders in the uptake of Family Planning (FP) to…

NSCDC assures exhibitors, shoppers of water-tight security at Enugu Trade Fair

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has assured exhibitors and shoppers at the 29th Enugu International Trade Fair…

NYSC seeks improved welfare for corps members

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has appealed to employers of corps members to provide standard employment opportunities to those…

NJC recommends compulsory retirement of two judges

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended the compulsory retirement of the Chief Judge of Abia, Justice Theresa Uzokwe, and…

2018 UTME: JAMB Registrar blasts parents encouraging exam malpractice

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Prof. Is’hak Oloyede, the Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Thursday blasted parents encouraging their children to cheat…

Blood group can cause miscarriage – Expert

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Dr Titilope Ademoroti, a family physician at King’s Care Hospital Ltd., Abuja, has advised women to be conscious of their…

Saudi Arabia vows to develop nuclear bomb if Iran does

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Saudi Arabia will develop a nuclear bomb if Iran does so, the kingdom’s 32-year-old crown prince said in a preview…

Dapchi Girls: Buhari’s visit renewed parents hopes

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Some parents of the abducted Dapchi schoolgirls on Thursday said President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to Dapchi had given them more…

Gender Violence: Group calls on govt to review filing fee for cases

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Project Alert on Violence Against Women, has called on federal and state governments to reduce filing…

FESTAC ’77 will henceforth be commemorated annually – CBAAC boss

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Centre for Black African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC) on Thursday disclosed that the African Festival of Arts and Culture…

Security: APGA urges Nigerian Govt to take more drastic actions

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has called on the Federal Government to take more drastic actions to end the…

Lagos water corporation tasks workers on increase revenue generation

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) says it has formulated a strategy to ensure increased drive in its revenue generation.

Kebbi commences payment of N274m compensation to land owners

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Kebbi State Government has commenced the payment of N274 million compensation to land owners affected by the ongoing construction of…

Brazil plans to encourage more sports exchanges with Nigeria

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The new Consul General of Brazil in Nigeria, Amb. Flavio Bonzanini, on Thursday said his country’s government plans to encourage…

Mexico accused of torture, cover-up in case of 43 missing students

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The UN Human Rights office on Thursday said dozens of people were tortured by Mexican authorities and forces in connection…

Bingham University matriculates 1,014 students

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Bingham University, Karu, in Nasarawa State, on Thursday matriculated 1,014 students admitted into its five faculties for the 2017/2018…

Land Use charge: Group appeals to Ambode to repeal controversial Act

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Buhari Youth Organisation (BYO), Lagos state chapter on Thursday appealed to Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state to rescind…

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