THE report of allegation of discriminatory Recruitment process against Nigeria and other members of ECOWAS is no longer rumour as […]
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NDDC Board: Buhari needs to earn our confidence, say stakeholders
THE recent promise by President Muhammadu Buhari to reconstitute a substantive Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), following […]
Tinubu presidency will accelerate national growth, development – Shinkafi
FORMER Governor of Zamfara, Alhaji Mahmud Shinkafi, says a Tinubu presidency in 2023 will accelerate national growth and development. Shinkafi […]
Kano Hisbah tasks intending couples on health status of partners
THE Kano State Hisbah Board, has advised intending couples to know the health status of their partners before getting marriage […]
IYD: Lagos LG Chairman urges youths to embrace peace
MS Surah Animashaun, Chairman, Epe Local Government, in Lagos State, has urged youths to embrace peace, be productive and responsible […]
Katsina opens portal for national talent hunt challenge
KATSINA State Government says it has opened its portal for interested indigenes with talent to download and apply for the […]
Abia, Ebonyi, Ondo, Taraba, others owe 3 years arrears of salary to workers – BudgIT
…tasks them to prioritise employees’ rights by paying all accrued salaries BudgIT, a civic-tech organisation leading the advocacy for transparency […]
ACTIF2022: African participants to benefit from Barbados visa waiver
AFRICAN participants in the first-ever AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2022) taking place in Bridgetown, Barbados, from Sept. 1 to […]
Military kills 45 terrorists, releases 45 kidnapped victims in NW, NC
TROOPS of Nigerian Armed Forces operating in North West, North Central theatres of operations have eliminated over 45 terrorists/bandits in […]
Buddhist order picks new chief in uncontested election
A new chief of the Jogye Order, South Korea’s biggest Buddhist sect, was elected in an uncontested election Thursday, sources […]
PAN-African movement tasks on advancement of continent
AFRICANS Rising, a PAN-African movement on Thursday in Abuja, called on Africans in the Diaspora to come up with ways […]
NYSC disciplines 9, rewards 2 as 699 corps members pass-out in Kogi
THE National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) in Kogi on Thursday disciplined nine corps members out of the 699 members of […]
IEA expects stronger oil demand growth due to gas crisis
THE International Energy Agency (IEA) has raised its forecast for growth in the global demand for crude oil. The IEA’s […]
Tension mounts in PDP as crisis worsens; elders weigh options
AMID tensions, some elders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday, intervened in the crisis rocking the party by giving […]
INEC, Osun PDP tampering with electoral documents, APC alleges
THE leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State yesterday alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and […]
Soludo, first to sack touts, open blocked drainages in Anambra – OAU Traders
Peter Okafor, chairman of Nzukora Old Aguata Union (OAU) Traders PETER Okafor, chairman of Nzukora Old Aguata Union (OAU) Traders […]
ECOWAS Commission leadership meets with Permanent Representatives of Member states
THE ECOWAS Commission Leadership led by Omar Alieu Touray has held its first meeting with the ECOWAS Permanent Representatives Committee, […]
Wabote Commissions Grephil Nuts & Bolts Factory In Port Harcourt
THE Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote on Monday commissioned Grephil […]
Stakeholder applauds Buhari’s directive on audit of HYPREP’s accounts
ENVIRONMENTAL Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) on Wednesday applauded directive of President Muhammadu Buhari on audit of accounts […]
Ryan Giggs’ ex became slave to his demands, court hears
Ryan Giggs’ ex-girlfriend has told a court she became “a slave to his every need and every demand”. The former […]
Theft, vandalism rob Nigeria of benefits of high crude oil prices – NESG
LOW production rate, theft and pipeline vandalism have combined to rob Nigeria of the benefits of high cost of crude […]
Old scars, new hopes as Kenya votes, holds its breath
ONE inked fingernail and old burn scars: the story of Kenya’s past election traumas and current hopes is written on […]
Man, 47, docked for obtaining money by false pretence
A 47-year-old man, Chidi Ofiri, on Wednesday appeared in an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State for alleged N1million visa fraud. […]
60,000 tourists, devotees for Osun-Osogbo festival-Official
NO fewer than 60,000 devotees and tourists are expected at the Grand Finale of Osun-Osogbo festival on Friday, the Curator […]
Foreign earnings: Don seeks improved diaspora remittance
A University don, Prof. Ofiafoh Eiya, has advocated for a policy to boost foreign earnings via Diaspora remittances into the […]
Old scars, new hopes as Kenya votes, holds its breath
Philip Wangoi, a survivor of the post-election violence, stands outside his house after casting his ballot during the general elections […]
Borno Govt trains 200 personnel to enhance service delivery
BORNO Government has commenced the training of 200 middle cadre administrative officers to enhance their efficiency and boost service delivery. […]
Polaris Bank partners Societal Healthcare to reduce maternal mortality
…trains 50 community midwives and health extension workers in Northern Nigeria POLARIS Bank in partnership with Societal Healthcare Organisation (SHO), […]
Broadband penetration hits 44.5% as NCC reviews short code services
NIGERIA’S broadband usage has continued on the rise, moving up from 40.9 per cent in February 2022 to 44.5 per […]
Ifrane Forum 5th edition to address climate change in Africa, to be held from October 26 to 28th 2022
IFRANE Forum, the African Trade and Investment Summit, announces its 5th edition shading light on Africa’s climate resilience. This edition […]
We’ve recorded 15 cases of Lassa Fever – Benue FMC
THE Chief Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Makurdi, Dr Peteru Inunduh, Tuesday, said the facility recorded 15 […]
Taraba empowers 77,306 women with skills, funds
THE Taraba Ministry for Women Affairs and Child Development, through ‘Nigeria for Women Project’ said it had empowered 77,306 women […]
Drug Abuse: Stakeholders call for more proactive measures
As the war against illicit drug use intensifies in the country, stakeholders are calling on the government and private bodies to […]
Ayade threatens to sanction erring civil, public servants
GOV. Ben Ayade of Cross River has threatened to sanction erring civil and public servants in the state’s establishment to […]
Oil theft: Okowa seeks surveillance contract review on facilities
GOV. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has advocated a review of surveillance contracts on oil facilities to involve host communities in order […]
Let’s make 2023 election in Rivers a contest of ideas, Abe tells guber candidates
THE governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in Rivers State, Senator Magnus Ngei Abe, has called on fellow […]