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New Kano Emirates: Shettima backs Ganduje

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima has thrown his weight behind his Kano state counterpart Umar Ganduje, by taking a swipe…

ITF set to extend its skill acquisition programmes to agric, construction, says D-G

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Mr Joseph Ari, the Director-General/Chief Executive of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), says the organisation has set a target this…

NHRC condemns arrest of sex workers in Abia

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday has decried the recent arrest of sex workers and closure of brothels…

2019 polls: ASUP confers award of excellence on Enugu INEC, REC

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The African Students Union Parliament (ASUP) has conferred an award of “Excellence in election organisation and execution’’ on the Independent…

Former minister stresses importance of science, technology to devt.

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Former Minister of Power, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, on Wednesday, said that without the right investment in the development of Science,…

Abia to utilise $200m World Bank facility to construct roads, drainage system

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Chief Eziuche Ubani, the Commissioner for Works in Abia, has said that the $200m World Bank facility, being expected by…

Group calls for investigation, prosecution of alleged killer VIOs

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), Ebonyi branch has called on the police to investigate and prosecute…

Enugu Assembly Committee tasks council chairmen on grass roots development

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The Enugu State House of Assembly Committee on Works has charged the local government chairmen in the state to deploy…

British Firm offers FG olive branch over contract dispute

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

Nigeria stands to lose up to $9 billion worth of its foreign assets following an enforcement application to US and…

Bill to establish Federal University of Technology passes 3rd reading

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

A bill for an Act to provide for the establishment of Federal University of Technology Auchi, Edo, on Wednesday passed…

Lagos Island Rotary Club distributes sanitary pads to teenagers

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The Rotary Club of Lagos Island (RCLI), SAKHI arm, on Wednesday distributed 400 sanitary pads to female students of two…

Libya conflict: 700,000 displaced — UN

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The United Nations on Wednesday said nearly 700,000 people had been displaced as a result of clashes in and around…

Fear of arrest: Okorocha approaches court for enforcement of rights

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo has approached the Federal High Court Abuja, seeking the protection of his fundamental rights. Okorocha,…

Ecobank Nigeria offers cash to Lagos residents for used plastic bottles

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

Ecobank Nigeria has announced that residents in Lagos should take used plastic materials, especially soft drink and water bottles among…

5000 Muslims to break fast together, pray for release of Leah Sharibu, others

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

About 5000 Muslims are expected to break their fast together and also pray for the release of abducted Nigerians, including…

Another Nigerian becomes Mayor in UK

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

Mrs Victoria Obaze, a Nigerian from Imo State made history on Wednesday after she was sworn into office as the…

Buhari’s victory has demystified Obasanjo – Oba of Lagos

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu on Wednesday said the election of President Muhammadu Buhari for a second -term…

Lagos Assembly moves to end building collapse

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa on Wednesday said that most cases of collapsed buildings in…

Official cautions motorists on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Adedamola Kuti on Wednesday appealed to motorists to drive with caution around…

Federal Govt. approves $1bn loan from China Exim Bank

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the financing of the Gurara Hydro Power Project II by the Forum on…

Presidential aide urges INEC to redeploy Enugu REC

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The Special Assistant to the President on Justice Reform, Mrs Juliet Ibekaku-Nwagwu, has urged Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to…

Arik aircraft returns from C-Check maintenance

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

Arik Air, on Wednesday announced the arrival of one of its aircraft, which just returned from C-Check maintenance overseas. The…

Speed up trial of inmates to decongest prisons, Legal Aid advices

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The Legal Aid Council of Nigeria (LAC) has called for speedy dispensation of cases involving inmates on awaiting trial to…

Gov. Emmanuel sacks Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Sufficiency

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom on Wednesday sacked Mr Uduak Udo-Inyang, the state’s Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Sufficiency.

Lawyer drags SEC, NSE to court over MTN listing

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

A legal practitioner based in Lagos, Dr. Charles Mekwunye has dragged the Security and Exchange Commission, SEC, before a Federal…

‎Ganduje ‎presents N6m to victims of drug conspiracy

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano ‎State on Wednesday presented N6 million cash gift to Zainab Aliyu and Ibrahim Abubakar, who…

Suspected ritualists slaughter 5-year-old girl in Kebbi

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

Some suspected ritualists at Ricoto village in Zuru Local Government Areas of Kebbi State have slaughtered a five-year-old girl, residents…

Ambode Commissions Agric Access Road, Egan, Theatre

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday commissioned the Agric Access Road, Egan in Igando Ikotun Local Council Development…

Presidential Election: Tribunal fixes date to hear PDP, Atiku motion against Bulkachua

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal has fixed May 22 to entertain an application seeking Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa to recuse herself…

Bad breath could lead to gum disease if unchecked – Dentist

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

A Dentist, Dr Innocent Osazuwa, on Wednesday, said persistent bad breath or bad taste in the mouth may be a…

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