555 results found for Doyin Pikudan (State Auditor)
Abia health college gives lecturers certificate upgrade ultimatum
THE management of Abia State College of Health and Management Sciences, (ASCOHMAT) has given its lecturers with academic qualification below a master’s degree up to June... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 days ago | seen 55 times
Tags: Abia State College of Health and Management Sciences (ASCOHMAT),
Businessman, 28, docked for alleged conspiracy, peddling false information
A 28-year old businessman, Abel Agbafor, was on Thursday brought before a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ court in Lagos for allegedly falsely accusing another man of fraud. The... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 days ago | seen 42 times
Tags: National Identification Number (NIN), Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA), State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), SP Idowu Osungbure, Adeola Adedayo,
Man in court for allegedly performing unauthorised surgery
A Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State, on Thursday, remanded a 39-year-old man, Lawrence Omatule, for allegedly performing an illegal surgery on a woman which... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 days ago | seen 37 times
Tags: Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP)., Adeola Adedayo, ASP Rita Momah,
CRIVIFON wants security agencies’ collaboration to fight human rights abuses
The Crime Victims Foundation of Nigeria (CRIVIFON) has appealed for the cooperation of security agencies, including the Criminal Justice Agency, The Nigeria Police Force and Civil... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 days ago | seen 78 times
Tags: Crime Victims Foundation of Nigeria (CRIVIFON), Kelechi Emeh,, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC), Human Rights Education and Awareness Center (HUREAC), Gloria Egbuji,, Lagos State Tran
Heavy security presence at venue of Lagos PDP governorship primaries
SECURITY operatives on Wednesday, mounted heavy presence at the venue of the special state congress of the PDP to select its governorship candidate in Lagos State. The... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 days ago | seen 88 times
Tags: Department of State Security (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Fatai Shodimu,
Monkeypox: Expert seeks active surveillance in communities
AN infectious diseases Expert, Dr Iorhen Akase, says there is the need for an active surveillance and search for suspected cases of monkeypox in communities to... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 days ago | seen 66 times
Tags: World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Iorhen Akase, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LUTH),
Over 30,000 vehicles have no valid documents in Ondo State – Govt
THE Ondo State Ministry of Transport says that over 30,000 vehicles in the state have no valid vehicle documents . Tobi Ogunleye, the Special Adviser (SA) to... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 days ago | seen 47 times
Tags: Ondo State Ministry, Tobi Ogunleye,
UNICEF improves access to education for 102,859 children in N/East in 3 yrs– Official
THE United Nations Children Education Fund, (UNICEF) says it provided access to inclusive, equitable and quality education for 102,859 children in Borno within the last three... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 days ago | seen 96 times
Tags: Alhaji Ali Dogo, State Universal Basic Education Board ( SUBEB), United Nations Children Education Fund, (UNICEF)
Nasarawa State Assembly Service Commission confirms members’ appointment
THE Nasarawa State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Alhaji Musa-Isa Mustapha-Agwai as Chairman of the Nasarawa State Assembly Service Commission. The assembly at its... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 days ago | seen 23 times
Tags: Gov. Abdullahi Sule, Ahmed Adamu-Agina, Shuaibu Ibrahim, Hannatu Agyas, Nasarawa State House of Assembly,
Kuwait hosts int’l meeting on foreign terrorist fighters
THE Foreign Terrorist Fighters (FTF) Working Group Meeting held the opening ceremony on Tuesday in Kuwait City, the capital of Kuwait. Kuwaiti Assistant Foreign Minister for International... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 days ago | seen 68 times
Tags: Foreign Terrorist Fighters (FTF), Hamad Al-Mashaan, Islamic State (IS),
Plateau 2023: Ex-REC gets students’ support
The National Association of Plateau State Students (NAPSS) has promised to support the governorship bid of Dr Nentawe Yilwatda, the immediate past Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC)... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 days ago | seen 73 times
Tags: All Progressives Congress (APC), National Association of Plateau State Students (NAPSS), Dr Nentawe Yilwatda,
Kwara commends FG for donating 500 hospital beds to PHCs
Dr Nusirat Elelu, the Executive Secretary, Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency on Tuesday commended the Federal Government for donating 500 beds to the Primary... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 days ago | seen 22 times
Tags: Dr Nusirat Elelu, Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency
Photos : Faces at NCDMB Midstream, Downstream Oil & Gas stakeholders summit in Lagos
photos at the opening event of NCDMB Midstream, Downstream Oil & Gas stakeholders summit holding in Lagos on Monday May 23 & 24, 2022 Simbi Wabote, Executive Secretary... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 days ago | seen 237 times
Tags: Simbi Wabote, Executive Secretary NCDMB, Timipre Sylva, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources,
B/Haram kills 2 policemen, injures 5 in Borno ambush
NO fewer than two policemen were killed and five others injured when gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram fighters ambushed them along Maiduguri-Damaturu Road, Borno State... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 days ago | seen 53 times
Tags: Borno State Police Command
Board chairman urges collaboration with waste managers to reduce diseases
THE Delta State Waste Management Board has emphasised the need for stakeholders to work closely with waste managers to reduce the outbreak of epidemic in the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a week ago | seen 97 times
Tags: Emma Chinye, Delta State Waste Management Board,
LASIEC assures Citizens with Disabilities of adequate inclusion in election process
THE Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), has assured Centre for Citizens with Disability (CCD) that its strategic plans for election will accommodate activities by the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a week ago | seen 39 times
Tags: Centre for Citizens with Disability (CCD), Dr. Olayiwole Onasanya, Joint National Association of Persons with Persons for Disabilities, (JONAPWD), Peter Ekemini, Lagos State Independent Electoral Comm
Kogi SSG resumes as part-time lecturer at Confluence University
THE Secretary to the Government of Kogi State (SSG), Dr Folashade Ayoade, has resumed a part-time lecturer at the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH),... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a week ago | seen 118 times
Tags: Secretary to the Government of Kogi State (SSG), Dr Folashade Ayoade, Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC),
Primaries: Remember your children while voting, Obi tells Lagos PDP delegates
EX-Gov. Peter Obi of Anambra and presidential aspirant of PDP has advised Lagos State delegates to the party’s presidential primaries to remember their children while voting... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a week ago | seen 95 times
Tags: PDP, Dr Doyin Okupe, Peter Obi
Police repel bandits’ attack in Katsina communities, kill 6 suspects
THE Katsina State Police Command says it has repelled bandits’ attack at Dabaibayawa village of Batagarawa and Dankiri village of Dutsinma Local Government Area. The Command’s spokesperson,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a week ago | seen 55 times
Tags: Katsina State Police Command, SP Gambo Isah,
I’ve been a Liverpool F.C. fan from childhood, Nnamdi Kanu tells court
LEADER of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Wednesday, told a Federal High Court, Abuja that he has been a fan of... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a week ago | seen 41 times
Tags: Nnamdi Kanu, Liverpool F.C, Chelsea Football Club, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Binta Nyako j, Department of State Services (DSS), Mike Ozekhome,
Kano govt calls for calm over Sabon Gari gas explosion
The Kano State government has called on residents to remain calm after Tuesday’s gas explosion in Sabon Gari, Kano.This is contained in a statement by Mr... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 weeks ago | seen 84 times
Tags: Kano State government, Sabon Gari, Muhammed Garba,
Osun University not joining ASUU strike, says Management
The Management of the Osun state University (UniOSUN), has declared that the school has no intention of joining the ongoing industrial action by the Academic Staff Union... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 weeks ago | seen 76 times
Tags: Osun state University (UniOSUN), Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Dr Wende Olaosebikan, Adesoji Ademola,
Alleged Super TV CEO murder trial: Court adjourns till May 23
A Lagos High Court in Tafawa Balewa Square, on Monday adjourned till May 23, trial of an undergraduate, Chidinma Ojukwu, charged with murdering Mr Usifo Ataga,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 weeks ago | seen 45 times
Tags: Yetunde Adesanya, State Criminal Investigating Department (SCID), Usifo Ataga, Chioma Egbuchu, Chidinma Ojukwu,
Turkey captures IS member suspected of planning suicide bombing
Turkish police on Monday captured an Islamic State (IS) member suspected of planning a suicide bomb attack in Turkey’s southern province of Sanliurfa, the Interior Ministry... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 weeks ago | seen 27 times
Tags: Turkish police, Islamic State (IS),
LASG to clamp down on street traders
The Lagos State Government on Sunday said serious steps were being taken to address street trading and other vices in the state. The Chairman of State Taskforce... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 weeks ago | seen 74 times
Tags: Lagos State Government
LASG to clamp down on street traders
The Lagos State Government on Sunday said serious steps were being taken to address street trading and other vices in the state. The Chairman of State Taskforce... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 weeks ago | seen 85 times
Tags: Lagos State Government
45th NAFEST: Ministry of Tourism seeks support
THE Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture officials have visited Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, seeking collaboration to host the the 45th anniversary of the National... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 weeks ago | seen 51 times
Tags: Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Sanwo-Olu, National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST),
2023: We are solidly behind you, Kebbi PDP delegates assure Obi
KEBBI State Delegates to the forthcoming Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential primaries have assured Mr. Peter Obi of their support. Speaking at the PDP secretariat at Bernin... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 weeks ago | seen 110 times
Tags: Doyin Okupe, Alhaji Abubakar Bawa Kalgo, Peter Obi
NAFDAC, NYSC sign MoU to promote healthy living among Nigerians
THE Director-General, Department of State Services, (DSS) Alhaji Yusuf Bichi, has pledged to work with the National Council for Women Societies (NCWS) Nigeria to make the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 weeks ago | seen 86 times
Tags: Department of State Services (DSS), Alhaji Yusuf Bichi,
2022 Hajj: Jigawa Pilgrims Board trains 135 facilitators
THE Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board (JSPWB) on Friday trained 135 facilitators to enable them to train the state’s intending pilgrims for the 2022 Hajj. The Acting... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 weeks ago | seen 37 times
Tags: Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board (JSPWB), Alhaji Mustafa Umar,
LASUTH launches new dialysis unit to improve kidney disease treatment
THE Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) says it has launcheda new Dialysis Unit to improve health outcomes for patients battling kidney diseases. The Chief Medical Director... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 weeks ago | seen 95 times
Tags: Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Prof. Adetokunbo Fabamwo,
After 38 years, DSS removes Nigerian journalist from watch list
THE Director General, Department of State Service (DSS), Yusuf Bichi, says the service has removed a journalist, Lanre Arogundade, from its watch list in which his... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 weeks ago | seen 58 times
Tags: Department of State Service (DSS), Yusuf Bichi, International Press Centre (IPC),
LASUSTECH agribusiness starts tomato plantation for Ikorodu community
THE Agricbusiness Committee of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu has started hectares of irrigated tomato plantation to meet the demands of the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 weeks ago | seen 47 times
Tags: Olanrewaju Kuye, Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Olanrewaju Kuye,
Mediation training for Benue traditional rulers ‘ll set pace for conflicts resolution – Council
THE Benue State Traditional Rulers Council says the mediation and negotiation training for its members will set the pace for communal, farmer-herder and natural resource conflicts resolution in the state. This... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 weeks ago | seen 57 times
Tags: Benue State Traditional, Christopher Ijale, Chris Agoha,
Committee tasks wealthy individuals, politicians to assist the poor in health insurance
THE Kaduna State branch of Ward Development Committees (WDCs), on Friday urged wealthy individuals and politicians to pay health insurance premium on behalf of the poor... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 weeks ago | seen 99 times
Tags: Kaduna State branch of Ward Development Committees (WDCs), Alhaji Balarabe Idris-Jaji, Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF),
Enugu State Govt set to resolve teachers’ strike – Commissioner
THE Enugu State Government is putting final modalities in place to resolve issues raised by striking primary school teachers. The state Commissioner for Education, Prof. Uchenna Eze,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 weeks ago | seen 86 times
Tags: Enugu State Government, Prof. Uchenna Eze, Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT),
DSS warns politicians, highly placed individuals against unguarded statements
THE Department of State Services (DSS) has warned politicians and highly placed personalities against unguarded statements that could derail efforts to deepen Nigeria’s democracy. Dr Peter Afunanya,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 weeks ago | seen 36 times
Tags: Department of State Services (DSS), Peter Afunanya,
Kogi PHCDA holds inaugural board meeting, calls for improved funding
THE Kogi State Primary Health Care Development Agency, KSPHCDA on Thursday called for adequate funding to enhance service delivery for residents of the state. The agency’s board... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 weeks ago | seen 51 times
Tags: Dr Mary Onoja-Alexander, Gov. Yahaya Bello, Dr Abubakar Yakubu, Mrs Ojonugwa Achimugu, Kogi State Primary Health Care Development Agency
PERL mobilises support for implementation of 2nd chance education framework
THE Partnership to Engage Reform and Learn (PERL), on Tuesday mobilised relevant stakeholders to support the implementation of Kaduna State Second Chance Education (SCE) programme. PERL, a... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 weeks ago | seen 69 times
Tags: Partnership to Engage Reform and Learn (PERL), Kaduna State Second Chance Education (SCE), Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Istifanus Akau,
Oyo reintroduces history in public schools curriculum, distributes over 4,950 textbooks
THE Oyo State Government has directed all public primary schools in the state to immediately implement the teaching of History as an independent subject. According to the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 weeks ago | seen 59 times
Tags: Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, (SUBEB), Olamide Adeniji,
EKSG receives 62 petitions on traditional rulers’ upgrade
THE Ekiti State Government (EKSG) has assured communities who are dissatisfied with the Chieftaincy Review exercise carried out in 2019 of fairness and justice in a... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 weeks ago | seen 57 times
Tags: Ekiti State Government (EKSG), Bisi Egbeyemi, Oba Adegoroye Omoseebi,
Abia Govt decries vandalism of public utilities in Aba
Abia Government has expressed worry over the high rate of vandalism of public utilities in the commercial city of Aba. The Commissioner for Works, Mr Bob Ogu... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 weeks ago | seen 86 times
Tags: Abia State Government, Bob Ogu,
10 feared dead in Abia pipeline explosion
TEN persons may have died when a petroleum pipeline exploded in Abia State at the weekend. The explosion took place in Uzuaku community in Ukwa West council... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 weeks ago | seen 43 times
Tags: Abia State
Nasarawa SUBEB opens bid for 2020/2021 contract awards
Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has opened bid for award of contracts for construction of new school buildings for 2020/2021. The SUBEB Chairman, Mohammed Dan-Azumi,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 weeks ago | seen 43 times
Tags: Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB),
‘Reincarnation’ debuts in Lagos
THE Lagos State Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture, in collaboration with QDance Company, has premiered the internationally acclaimed and award-winning musical, Reincarnation, in Lagos. The Premiere... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 weeks ago | seen 52 times
Tags: Lagos State Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture, QDance Company, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Qudus Onikeku,
U.S. reiterates commitment in preserving Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage
THE United State (U.S.) says it is committed to preserving Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and diversity. The Acting U.S. Consul General, Mr Brand Hudspeth said this at... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 weeks ago | seen 59 times
Tags: United State (U.S.), Brand Hudspeth, David Coulson, Trust for African Rock Art (TARA),
Don calls for engagement of blockchain technology for social economic development
A University don, Dr Abiodun Okedeyi of the Department of Physics, Lagos State University of Education, Oto Ijanikin has called for the engagement of blockchain technology... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 weeks ago | seen 51 times
Tags: Dr Abiodun Okedeyi, Lagos State University of Education,
Edo health agency postpones oral polio vaccination
THE Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ESPHCDA), has postponed the second round of oral polio vaccination for children between ages 0-59 months in the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 weeks ago | seen 59 times
Tags: Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ESPHCDA)
VC tasks lecturers on authoring well-researched books
THE new Vice Chancellor of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Prof. Alloysius Okolie, has tasked lecturers on authoring well researched books meant... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 weeks ago | seen 83 times
Tags: Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Prof. Alloysius Okolie, Prof. Agu Gab Agu
Ekiti govt directs school to resume Wednesday
Ekiti Government has directed public and private schools in the state to resume the third term academic session on Wednesday. The state Commissioner for Education, Science and... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 weeks ago | seen 89 times
Tags: Ekiti State Government, Bimpe Aderiye,
30th coronation anniversary: KGSIRS felicitates Maigairi of Lokoja
Alhaji Salihu Sule-Enehe, Acting Executive Chairman, Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGSIRS), in Tuesday felicitated the Maigairi of Lokoja, Alhaji (Dr) Muhammadu Kabir-Maikarfi III, OON, on... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 weeks ago | seen 47 times
Tags: Alhaji Salihu Sule-Enehe, Muhammadu Kabir-Maikarfi III, Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGSIRS),
Lagos govt. evacuates occupants of distressed building
OFFICIALS of the Lagos State Building Collapse Agency have begun the evacuation of occupants of a three-storey building showing serious signs of distress in Ebute Metta. The... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 weeks ago | seen 65 times
Tags: Lagos State Building Collapse Agency, National Emergency Management Agency,, Ibrahim Farinloye,
Fire Service urges lawmakers to view provision of fire-fighting station as good governance
THE Enugu State Fire Service, on Sunday urged lawmakers and political office holders to see the provision of fire-fighting/rescue stations, vehicles and other equipment as part... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 weeks ago | seen 84 times
Tags: Enugu State Fire Service, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Chief Okwudiri Ohaa, Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi,
Many feared injured as Muslim worshippers, hoodlums clash in Lagos
MANY were feared injured in the early hours of Sunday when a group of Muslim worshippers and hoodlums clashed in Marina area of Lagos. The reason for... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 weeks ago | seen 126 times
Tags: Lagos State Neighborhood Safety Corps
Health agency explains universal health coverage
THE Plateau State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (PLASCHEMA) has sensitised journalists to the importance of Universal Health Coverage in the state. Speaking the event on Friday in... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 weeks ago | seen 97 times
Tags: Plateau State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (PLASCHEMA),
Multiple crash claims 2 persons in Lagos – NEMA
TWO people have been confirmed dead following a multiple crash involving four vehicles in Lagos. The multiple crash occurred at Odo lya Alaro located on the bridge... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 weeks ago | seen 54 times
Tags: National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Ibrahim Farinloye, Lagos State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit (SEHMU), Lagos State. Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS),
IntegratE project partners Enugu govt. on family planning, trains health professionals
ENUGU State Government says it is partnering with an organisation, IntegratE Project, to create awareness on family planning. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Ikechukwu Obi, said this... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 weeks ago | seen 83 times
Tags: Enugu State Government,
KDSG not involved in decision to pull out of ASUU strike – KASU
THE Management of Kaduna State University (KASU), says the Kaduna State Government has nothing to do with its decision to pull out of the ongoing trike... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 weeks ago | seen 53 times
Tags: Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Gov. Nasir El-Rufa, Adamu Bargo, Kaduna State University (KASU),
2023: I’ve capacity to fix Nigeria’s challenges — Peter Obi
FORMER Gov. Peter Obi, a presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, says he has the capacity to fix the political and... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 weeks ago | seen 98 times
Tags: PDP, Peter Obi, Doyin Okupe, Dayo Ogungbenro., Atiku Abubakar
Kaduna Govt using social protection policy to address deprivation, vulnerability – Official
THE Kaduna State Government is using the Social Protection policy to address deprivation, exclusion and vulnerability facing a larger proportion of the state population. Mrs Saude Atoyebi,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 weeks ago | seen 81 times
Tags: Kaduna State Government, Saude Atoyebi,
Kaduna Govt, stakeholders map out plans on tackling nutrition obstacles
THE Kaduna State Government and stakeholders on Tuesday figured out a plan on ways to tackle nutrition impediments and food poisoning in Kaduna state. Speaking, the Permanent Secretary... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 weeks ago | seen 77 times
Tags: Kaduna State Government, Planning and Budget Commission (PBC), Bashir Muhammad,
Ondo to support dairy processors to meet demand for local milk products
PASTOR Akin Olotu, Senior Special Assistant to Ondo state Governor on Agriculture Business, said the state government had concluded plans to develop dairy industry to boost... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 89 times
Tags: Akin Olotu, Ondo state Government, Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu, Adekunle John, Food and Agricultural Organizations (FAO), airy Development Operation, Friesland Campina Wamco Nigeria PLC,
Kano State Govt, UNICEF unveil report on rights of children
THE Kano State Government and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Monday unveiled a report on children’s rights and wellbeing. Unveiling the report, tagged: ”Situation Analysis of... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 60 times
Tags: Rahama Farah, Alhaji Mukhtar Yakasai, Kano State Government, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
2023 Presidency: Okupe drums support for Obi, urges PDP to back him
A former spokesman of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Chief Doyin Okupe, has spoken highly of Mr. Peter Obi, a former Governor of Anambra State, now a... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 69 times
Tags: PDP, Mr. Peter Obi, President Olusegun Obasanjo, Chief Doyin Okupe,
45 Enugu College of Education students, staffs graduate in free vocational skills
THe Potter’s Wheel Foundation (PWF), on Sunday, graduated 45 students and staff of the Enugu State College Of Education Technical ( ESCET), including two visual impaired... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 42 times
Tags: Potter’s Wheel Foundation (PWF), Enugu State College Of Education Technical ( ESCET), Osondu Eze, Adline Okere, Godsown Onuzulike, Chika Amuka, Oby Otiji,
Edo Revenue Board announces availability of number plates
Edo State Internal Revenue (EIRS) says it has taken delivery of number plates from Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), thus ending its long months of scarcity... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 46 times
Tags: Edo State Internal Revenue (EIRS), Egboigbe Courage,
Niger govt provides relief materials to victims of bandits attack
THE Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on Friday, provided relief materials to victims of bandits attack in Gurara and Lavun Local Government Areas of the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 46 times
Tags: Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Alhaji Ahmed Inga, Yusuf Gawu,
Rainstorm: Ondo govt donates relief materials to NYSC
THE Ondo State government on Friday, donated relief materials to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in the state. The donation is to cushion the effects of... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 89 times
Tags: Ondo State, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
2023: Obi promises to make nation’s economy productive
A presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Peter Obi, has said he will initiate policies and programmes that will transform Nigeria from a... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 49 times
Tags: Alwell Okere, Olusegun Obasanjo, Doyin Okupe, Peter Obi
PMS spillage burns cars, shops on Abeokuta-Lagos expressway, says Lagos rescue service
THE Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has said that it had combated the Friday fire outbreak on the Abeokuta Expressway, Lagos. The Director of the Service,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 38 times
Tags: Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye,
Agency seeks compulsory insurance enrolment for intending couples
THE Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA) on Friday called on the state government to make enrollment of health insurance schemes compulsory for intending couples. The... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 85 times
Tags: Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA), Abubakar Hassan,
Only a committed president can save Nigeria from collapse – Obi
PEOPLES Democratic Party 2023 presidential aspirant, Mr Peter Obi, has warned that Nigeria is fast collapsing, saying it will take only a committed visionary leader to... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 57 times
Tags: Bukola Saraki, Bala Mohammed, Peter Obi, Doyin Okupe
2023: Obi promises to make nation’s economy productive
A presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Peter Obi, has said he will initiate policies and programmes that will transform Nigeria from a... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 69 times
Tags: Alwell Okere, Olusegun Obasanjo, Peter Obi, Doyin Okupe
Errant driver fatally knocks down LASTMA official in escape bid
THE General Manager, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr Bolaji Oreagba, has confirmed the death of one of his officials, Jamiu Issa. The late Issa was... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 77 times
Tags: Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Bolaji Oreagba,
NAPTAN applauds LASG over shut down of Christland Schools
THE National Parent Teacher Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN) has commended the Lagos State Government (LASG) for shutting down Christland Schools, following an alleged sexual scandal among... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 107 times
Tags: National Parent Teacher Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN), Lagos State Government (LASG), Adeolu Ogunbanjo, Christland Schools,
Delta to be premier Coconut producing state in Nigeria – Official
THE Senior Special Assistant to Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa on Agriculture, Mr Aneke Ifemeni, has assured that the state will become Nigeria’s major coconut producing hub. Ifemeni, who... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 40 times
Tags: Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa, Aneke Ifemeni, Delta State Coconut Development Programme (DESCODEP),
Gov. Ugwuanyi swears in Ajogwu as ENSIEC chairman for second term
GOV. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Thursday, swore in Dr. Michael Ajogwu, SAN, as Chairman of the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC), for a... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 47 times
Tags: Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC),Michael Ajogwu,
KADSEMA begins enforcement of fire safety certification to enhance revenue generation
THE Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA) has began enforcement of fire safety certification to improve revenue generation drive in the state. The Executive Secretary of KADSEMA,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 93 times
Tags: Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA), Muhammed Mukaddas, Gov. Nasir El-Rufa’i, Paul Aboi,
Kaduna Govt provides free healthcare services to 124,858 poor, vulnerable – Official
THE Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA) says it is providing free basic healthcare services to 124,858 poor and vulnerable groups in the state. The Director... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 101 times
Tags: Philip Yatai, Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA), Abubabkar Hassan,
2023: Kwara Govt promises level playground
THE Kwara Government has assured all political parties in the state of a level playing ground in carrying out their political activities across the state ahead... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 39 times
Tags: Olabode Towoju, Kwara State Signage and Advertisements Agency (KWASSA),
Easter: Police assures residents of security
THE Police Command in Kaduna State has assured residents of adequate security during and after Easter celebration. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Yekini Ayoku, said this in... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 47 times
Tags: Yekini Ayoku, Police Mobile Force (MOPOL), State Intelligent Bureau (SIB), Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Explosive Ordinance Disposal Units (EOD),
Enugu FA promises to discover more soccer talents
THE Chairman of Enugu State Football Association, Tony Ugwu, has said the body will undertake a tour of the senatorial districts to discover raw football talents... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 122 times
Tags: Tony Ugwu, Enugu State Football Association,
Easter: Group donates food items to motherless babies Home, pays medical bills
AN Enugu based group, Eminent Sisters, on Wednesday, donated food items and cash to the Enugu State Motherless Babies Home (ESMBH) for the Easter celebrations. The group... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 51 times
Tags: Eminent Sisters, Enugu State Motherless Babies Home (ESMBH), Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH), Christine Miller,
Enugu fire service sensitises 44 major markets, 18 schools, others in one year
THE Enugu State Fire Service says it had sensitised thousands of traders in 44 major markets within the state within the last one year, to minimise... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 47 times
Tags: Enugu State Fire Service, Okwudili Ohaa,
Land donation excites Sokoto Polo Club
THE Sokoto Polo Club has commended the Sokoto State Government for donating 10 hectares of land to promote polo in the state. The acting Chairman of the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 60 times
Tags: Sokoto Polo Club, Alhaji , Mujitaba Ahmed, Sokoto State Government, Attahiru Bafarawa, Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir-Usman, Alhaji Faruk Koko, Alhaji Shehu Kangiwa,
Obi goes to Ogun State, urges Nigerians to vote people with competence
PETER Obi, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Aspirant in the 2023 general elections, on Monday, urged Nigerians to vote for people with competence and intellectual... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 63 times
Tags: Peter Obi, Sikirulai Ogundele, Dr Doyin Okupe, PDP
Adamawa LG Poll: APC rejects results
THE All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa has rejected the result of Saturday’s local government election announced by the state Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC). The News Agency... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 54 times
Tags: Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), All Progressives Congress (APC), state Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC), People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Ibrahim Bilal,
Media expert rejects claims nollywood fueling ritual killings
MR Steven Adesemoye, a media and communication expert, has refuted claims that Nigerian films are responsible for ritual killings. Adesemoye told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 58 times
Tags: Steven Adesemoye, Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH),
Edo SIEC suspends council election
THE Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) on Friday announced the suspension of the state local government election earlier scheduled for April 19, over a court... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 69 times
Tags: Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC), People’s Democratic Party (PDP), James Oyomire,
Police rescue 12 passengers from alleged kidnappers in Kogi
THE Police Command in Kogi State have rescued 12 passengers from the hands of alleged kidnappers in Kogi. Commissioner of Police in the State, Mr Edward Egbuka,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 51 times
Tags: Kogi State, Mr Edward Egbuka, SP William Ovye-Aya
Glo, Airtel back in Kogi as govt. unseals Lokoja offices
GLO Mobile and Airtel telecom service providers are back on line in Kogi, two weeks after the state government sealed up their Lokoja offices over alleged... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 77 times
Tags: Glo, Airtel, MTN, Kogi, Kogi State Internal Revenue Service, Alh. Sule Salihu-Enche
Association lauds Gov. Lalong over plan to rebuild burnt terminus market
THE Plateau State Traders and Marketing Association, has expressed joy over plans by Plateau Government to reconstruct the Jos Main Market, which was gutted by fire... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 64 times
Tags: Gov. Simon Lalong, Mr. Uthman Dafaan, Plateau State Traders and Marketing Association,
Police arraign man, 27, for allegedly stealing woman’s N38,000 phone
ONE Adeniyi Adegoroye, 27, on Thursday, appeared before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, for allegedly stealing cell phone worth N38, 000. Adegoroye, whose address was not provided,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 58 times
Tags: Adeniyi Adegoroye, Insp Foluke Adedosu, Criminal Law, Oyo State
Anambra govt to commence 5-day polio vaccination on Saturday
Anambra Government said it would commence a five-day outbreak response vaccination against Circulating Vaccine-Derived Polio Virus type 2 (cVDPV2), across the state from April 9 to... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 79 times
Tags: Anambra State Government.jpg
Amid new deluge, Sydney tops annual average rainfall in 3 months
A month after Australia’s east coast was hit by severe flooding, parts of the city of Sydney were pummelled by heavy rain on Thursday. The situation was... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 24 times
Tags: New South Wales State Emergency Service, Bureau of Meteorology, Australia
Oyo Govt deploys technology to block leakages in adverts, signage
OYO State Government says it has put in place arrangement to block annual leakages of over one billion Naira signage and advertisement through the use of... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 44 times
Tags: Oyo state government, Mr Temi Adibi, Mr Olufemi Awakan
Bauchi Govt Votes N514m For Rural Electrification
BAUCHI State Executive Council has approved N514 million for the purchase of transformers and cables for rural communities in the state. The project which is domiciled with... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 59 times
Tags: Bauchi State Government, Maryam Garba Bagel,
Kebbi govt reduces working hours for workers for Ramadan
The Kebbi State government has reduced the working hours for the state workers by one hour, due to Ramadan fast. This is contained in a statement by... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 50 times
Tags: Alhaji Safiyanu Garba-Bena, Kebbi State government
Blackish Substance Found In Oromoni’s Intestine Not Tested – Police
AN assistant commissioner of police and forensic toxicologist, Benedict Agbo, has told the Lagos State Coroner probing the controversial death of Sylvester Oromoni that he didn’t... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 48 times
Tags: Sylvester Oromoni, Magistrate Mikhail Kadiri, Dowen College, Benedict Agbo, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Dr Sunday Soyemi
Oyo Upgrades 200 Public Health Centres
OYO State government has completed the upgrade of 200 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in 200 wards across the state, while 99 are ongoing. The state’s commissioner for... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 89 times
Tags: Oyo State government, Dr Wasiu Olatubosun,
Lagos Assembly Passes Training Institute For Law Enforcement Officers Bill
LAGOS State House of Assembly has passed a bill to establish a training Institute for law enforcement officers in the state in its bid to address... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 69 times
Tags: Lagos State House of Assembly, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Olalekan Onafeko, Sanai Agunbiade, Victor Akande, Mudashiru Obasa,
Edo LG polls: SIEC extends party primaries
THE Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) says it has extended political parties primaries in the state by two days ahead of the local government election... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 49 times
Tags: Edo State, Mr Peter Ojo,
Edo Primary Health Care Agency commences polio vaccination April 9
Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (EDSPHCDA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, will, on Saturday, commence an “Outbreak Response” (OBR) on Polio virus. The... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 89 times
Tags: Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Mrs Irene Uabor, Polio
Ramadan: Sokoto govt expends N397m on food aid to 17,000 needy
SOKOTO State Government has begun the distribution of assorted food items and clothing materials worth over N397 million to 17,000 less privileged through its special Ramadan... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 67 times
Tags: Sokoto state, Ramadan Welfare scheme, Aminu Tambuwal
Traditional ruler vows to flush out cultists, end killings in Badagry
OBA Olalekan James, the Aholu of Kweme Kingdom, Badagry, Lagos State, has vowed to make cultism a thing of the past in his kingdom. The royal father... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 56 times
Tags: Oba Olalekan James, Kweme Kingdom, Badagry, Lagos State, cultism, Pengbo and Oglogbo, Sito Grammar School
UNICEF urges states to commit more resources to welfare of children, women
THE UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has advised state governments to commit more resources toward improving the welfareof children and women. Dr Tushar Rane, the Chief of Field... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 76 times
Tags: UNICEF, Yusuf Auta, Social Investment Programme, State Operation Coordinating Units
OGHA to review signage agency’s operational law, block leakages
The Ogun House of Assembly on Tuesday assured the State Signage and Advertisement Agency (OGSAA) that it would review the law guiding its operations. It said it... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 49 times
Tags: Ogun House of Assembly, State Signage and Advertisement Agency (OGSAA), Yusuf Adejojo, Fola Onifade, Olalekan Gbeleyi,
Katsina State debunks report that A/Ibom is evacuating indigenes over insecurity
KATSINA State has debunked reports in some sections of mainstream and social media that Akwa Ibom evacuated 38 of its indigenes over security concerns. Alhaji Al’amin Isah,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 51 times
Tags: Katsina State, Alhaji Al’amin Isah,
NESREA seeks collaboration with ODIRS on emission control
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has sought the collaboration of the Ondo State Internal Revenue Services (ODIRS) on the National Emission Control... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 67 times
Tags: Tolu Adegbie, National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), nmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) Ondo State Internal Revenue Services (ODIRS),
Plateau varsity urges students to be peaceful
The Vice-Chancellor of the Plateau State University, Bokkos, Prof. Yohana Izam, has called on the students of the institution to be peaceful at all times. He made... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 88 times
Tags: Plateau State University, Bokkos, Prof. Yohana Izam, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU),
2023: Catholic ArchBishop urges politicians not to use youths for thuggery
DR Matthew Ishaya Audu, Catholic ArchBishop of Jos, has advised politicians to engage the youth in positive ventures rather than using them as thugs as the... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 2 months ago | seen 36 times
Tags: DR Matthew Ishaya Audu, Catholic ArchBishop, Nasarawa State, Dr David Ajang, Nasarawa State House of Assembly
Nasarawa lawmaker urges Muslims to pray for unity, peace
ALHAJI Muluku Agah, representing Nasarawa Eggon East Constituency, Nasarawa State House of Assembly has advised Muslims to use the Ramadan period to pray for continuous peace... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 2 months ago | seen 49 times
Tags: Alhaji Muluku Agah, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Ramadan
Inner Wheel donates infant incubator, diapers to Paediatric Ward, Ifako Ijaiye
INNER Wheel Nigeria, Gbagada-Ifako, District 911 has donated an infant incubator and diapers to the Paediatric Ward of the General Hospital, Ifako Ijaiye, Lagos State.The Charter... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 78 times
Tags: IWM Omolara Adedugbe, Doyin Abiodun-Oredein
We are negotiating with KGSIRS on alleged N300m tax liability – Globacom
The Indigenous Telecom Giant, Globacom/Glo Mobile Nig, on Friday said efforts are being made to resolve the controversy surrounding alleged N300 million, owed the Kogi State... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 63 times
Tags: Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGSIRS),
Vice-Chancellor warns against cultism as Edo varsity matriculates 683 students
THE Edo State University, Uzairue on Thursday matriculated 683 students for the 2021/2022 academic session. PROF. Emmanuel Aluyor, the Vice- Chancellor of the institution, at the 7th... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 75 times
Tags: Prof. Emmanuel Aluyor, Edo State University
Phoenix Suns beat Golden State Warriors 107-103 to equal win record
THE Phoenix Suns equalled their single-season record for victories with a 107-103 win over the Golden State Warriors. Chris Paul delivered the final two baskets of the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 79 times
Tags: Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors, Chris Paul, Mikal Bridges, Devin Booker,
Pupil dies, 14 others injured as fire guts school bus in Ondo
A pupil of a private school in Akungba Akoko, Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State, was killed while 14 others sustained serious injuries... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 87 times
Tags: Ondo State
Non-payment of ground rates: Ebonyi govt seals 4 Hotels
EBONYI State Government, yesterday, sealed four Hotels within the Abakaliki metropolis, for refusing to pay it’s ground rates in the state. Addressing newsmen on the development, the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 73 times
Tags: EBONYI State Government, CEVERO Hotel, Abuson Hotel, Inland Comfort, City Pride Hotel
Nasarawa Govt strategises to improve business environment
The Nasarawa State Government on Wednesday held its maiden business town hall meeting with Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MEMEs) to improve the business environment in... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 61 times
Tags: Gov. Abdullahi Sule, Nasarawa State Government, Ibrahim Abdullahi, Nasarawa State Investment Development Agency (NASIDA),
Kaduna cricket team to embark on tour of Uganda
The Kaduna State Cricket team have concluded plans to embark on an international tour of Uganda beginning from April 15. Head Coach of the association, Joseph Onoja-oche,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 72 times
Tags: Kaduna State Cricket team, Gov. Nasiru El-Rufai,
Why I established NSUK- Adamu
THE National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Abdullahi Adamu, says the dilapidated education sector he met as governor of Nasarawa State in 1999 informed... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 61 times
Tags: All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Abdullahi Adamu, Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK),
LSPWC deploys tech to rid Lagos of pot-holes
The Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC) on Tuesday said it would use technology to make Lagos roads motorable all year round. LSPWC’s General Manager, Mr Lateef... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 64 times
Tags: Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC), Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu,
We have evacuated all trapped passengers in Kaduna-bound train – Kaduna govt
The Kaduna State Government says the evacuation of passengers trapped in the Kaduna-bound train from Abuja has been concluded this morning by security forces. The Commissioner for... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 70 times
Tags: State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Gov. Nasir El-Rufai, Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Samuel Aruwan,
Committee confiscates 10 sacks of adulterated rice in Jigawa
The Jigawa State Consumer Protection Committee (CPC) has seized 10 sacks of adulterated paddy rice in Hadejia Local Government Area of the state.The Chairman of the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 76 times
Tags: Jigawa State Consumer Protection Committee (CPC), Alhaji Farouk Abdallah,
Fuel queues disappearing, electricity supply improving as Buhari summons Ministers, others
DISTURBED by the epileptic electricity supply and persistent fuel queues across the country, President Muhammadu Buhari, in the week under review, summoned Minister of Power, Abubakar... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 46 times
Tags: Gov. Dave Umahi, Gov. Hope Uzodinma, Prof. Doyin Salami, Prof. George Obiozor,
Electioneering: KWASAA pledges level playing field for political parties
THE Kwara State Signage and Advertisement Agency (KWASAA) says there will be a level playing ground for erection of billboards and posters by all political parties... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 65 times
Tags: Kwara State Signage and Advertisement Agency (KWASAA), Olorunshola Omotayo,
Nigerian Correctional Service debunks report of smuggling of Indian hemp into facility
THE Enugu State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service on Friday debunked a report that its officers were smuggling Indian hemp and alcohol into its custodial... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 50 times
Tags: Enugu State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Monday Chukwuemeka, Nicholas Obiako,
Lagos FUMAN Chairman pledges to reposition Fuji music
THE newly elected Chairman , Lagos State Chapter of the Fuji Musicians Association of Nigeria (FUMAN), Mr Omotunde Adeshina, popularly known as ‘Dharmendra’, has pledged to... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 49 times
Tags: Lagos State Chapter of the Fuji Musicians Association of Nigeria (FUMAN), Omotunde Adeshina,
Panel on future of health, economic resilience in Africa meets
Members of the Core Panel of the Initiative on the Future of Health and Economic Resiliency in Africa (FHERA) convened in Dakar, Senegal from March 14... Read more
Author: publisher | Posted 2 months ago | seen 133 times
Tags: Muhammad Ali Pate, Professor of the Practice of Public Health Leadership at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Minister Prof. Awa Coll Seck, Minister of State in the Presidency Senegal,
Rheumatologist seeks improved care for lupus patients
A Consultant Rheumatologist, Dr Hakeem Olaosebikan, has appealed to the three tiers of governmentto intervene and reverse the current challenges affecting lupus patients in the country. Olaosebikan,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 68 times
Tags: Dr Hakeem Olaosebikan, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH),
Kwara Govt advocates early sexual education for adolescents
The Kwara Government has advocated for early sexual education to enhance young people’s understanding and improvement in their attitudes about sexual and reproductive health and behaviour. Dr... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 91 times
Tags: Kwara State Government, Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Nusirat Elelu,
47,975 terrorists surrender to troops – DHQ
THE Defence Headquarters says a total of 47,975 terrorists and their families have so far surrendered to troops of Operation Hadin Kai in the North East... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 95 times
Tags: Maj.-Gen. Bernard Onyeuko, Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP), Boko Haram terrorists, Hadarin Daji, Unguwar Adam,
Unpaid entitlements: Former Nasarawa United FC players seek CAF intervention
A group of 66 former players of Nasarawa United Football Club (FC) on Thursday appealed to Confederation of African Football (CAF) to act fast on their... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 662 times
Tags: Confederation of African Football (CAF), Nasarawa United Football Club (FC), Nasarawa State Government,
Osun 2022: My achievements will speak for my reelection — Oyetola
Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun says his achievements in more than three years in office in the state will speak for his reelection in the July... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 70 times
Tags: Gov. Gboyega Oyetola, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, Sunday Obafemi, State Barbers Association,
Good governance: Nasarawa Govt. seeks robust collaboration with journalists
The Nasarawa State Government has solicited more robust partnership with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) for effective dissemination of its programmes and policies to the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 104 times
Tags: Nasarawa State Government, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Alhaji Mohammed Lawal, Gov. Abdullahi Sule, Salihu Alkali,
Convocation: VC hails LASU graduates as symbols of knowledge, right ethics
THE Vice-Chancellor, Lagos State University (LASU),Ojo, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, has hailed the institution’s products as graduates with repository of knowledge imbued with the right ethics needed for... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 107 times
Tags: Lagos State University, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Mr Tokunbo Wahab
Emergency agency donates relief materials to victims of Kaura attacks
The Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) on Wednesday donated relief materials to victims of Sunday attacks in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Speaking while... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 92 times
Tags: Siman Mathias, State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Muhammed Mukaddas,
Bauchi Govt upgrades 75m litres water treatment plant
THE Bauchi State Government has upgraded its urban water facilities to supply 75 million litres of water daily to over one million consumers in Bauchi metropolis. Mr... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 465 times
Tags: Bauchi State Government, Aminu Gital, SWCSC,
Plateau Assembly declares embattled Speaker’s seat vacant
THE Plateau State House of Assembly has declared the seat of embattled speaker, Abok Ayuba, vacant. Abok, the Member representing Jos East State constituency in the House,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 70 times
Tags: Plateau State House of Assembly, Yakubu Sanda, Abok Ayuba, APC, PDP,
Buhari approves more security operatives, arms for Imo
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has approved a fresh range of solutions, including the deployment of more security personnel, arms and ammunition to douse the security situation in... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 91 times
Tags: President Muhammadu Buhari, Governor Hope Uzodinma, Abubakar Aliyu, Professor Doyin Salami, Ohanaeze Ndigbo
Bauchi govt trains 216 principals on e-learning teaching method
THE Bauchi State Government says it has trained 216 principals to enhance application of ICT in teaching and learning in schools across the state. Mr Aliyu Tilde,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 80 times
Tags: Aliyu Tilde, Bauchi State Government
Handle Obiano with due respect, civility – ANSTRC tells EFCC
By Anthony Isibor. THE Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, ANSTRC, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to handle the interrogation of former governor... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 93 times
Tags: Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, EFCC, Nnaemeka A. Achebe
NVMA donate tools to Bauchi vet. clinics
The Nigeria Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Bauchi State Council, has donated clinical tools to clinics across the state, theChairman of the association in the state, Dr... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 99 times
Tags: Nigeria Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Dr Abubakar Tilde, Bauchi State Government,
KDSG declares 24-hour curfew in Jema’a, Kaura LGAs
THE Kaduna State Government on Monday declared 24-hour curfew in Jema’a and Kaura Local Government Areas of Kaduna State. The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 53 times
Tags: Kaduna State Government, Samuel Aruwan,
Correctional centre promotes made-in-Nigeria goods – Official
THE Nigerian Correctional Service says it is promoting made-in-Nigeria goods, produced by inmates in Lagos State to boost their income. Chief Superintendent Rotimi Oladokun, the Service Public... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 55 times
Tags: Lagos State Ministry of Justice, Nigerian Correctional Service, Chief Superintendent Rotimi Oladokun,
We’ve recorded full coverage in routine immunisation – Adamawa govt
The Adamawa Government said it had achieved full coverage in routine immunisation across the state. Chief Crowther Seth, the Deputy Governor of Adamawa, disclosed this while addressing... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 108 times
Tags: Crowther Seth, Adamawa State Government,
Zamfara unveils empowerment programme for IDPs
The Zamfara state government has unveiled an empowerment programme for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) across the state’s 14 local government areas. This is contained in a statement... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 53 times
Tags: Zamfara state government, Gov. Bello Matawalle, Hajiya Fa’ika Ahmad,
Edo Commissioner recounts gains of reform in basic education
Dr Joan Osa-Oviawe, Edo Commissioner for Education says the basic education reform in the state has improved the literacy and numeracy of pupils in public schools. Osa-Oviawe... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 116 times
Tags: Dr Joan Osa-Oviawe, Edo Basic Education Sector Transformation (EdoBEST) 1.0, Early Child Care Development Education (ECCD), State Basic Education Board (SUBEB),
KDSG partners with UNICEF to mitigate natural disasters
The Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA), says it will partner with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on strategies to mitigate natural disasters. Muhammed Mukaddas, Executive... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 90 times
Tags: Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Muhammed Mukaddas,
Marcus Smart on Stephen Curry injury - 'I'm not a dirty player'
THE Boston Celtics' Marcus Smart said he would never intentionally hurt another player after a collision with the Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry in Boston's... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 77 times
Tags: Boston Celtics, Marcus Smart, Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curry
Police, military repel kidnap attack, rescue victim in Abuja
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in a joint operation with the military has repelled kidnap attempt and rescued the victim in Dobi... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 79 times
Tags: Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Josephine Adeh, Dobi kwalita, State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID),
Bauchi State Govt. revives mobilisation teams to curb epidemic
THE Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency, BSPHCDA has revived its communication and crisis management team in Giade Local Government Area. The Director, Disease Control and... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 107 times
Tags: Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Alhaji Dahiru Mahmood, Mr Abdullahi Suleiman,
Agency sensitises informal sector on enrolment into health scheme –DG
The Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA) has embarked on sensitisation of relevant stakeholders in the informal sector to buy into the scheme. The Director-General of... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 93 times
Tags: Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA), Abubakar Hassan,
Borno Govt. confirms abduction of health worker by ISWAP
Borno Government on Wednesday confirmed the abduction of a health worker with the General Hospital Gubio, Mr Bulama Geidam, by the Islamic State of West African Province... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 89 times
Tags: Mr Bulama Geidam, Islamic State of West African Province,
112 to bag first class degrees at LASU convocation -VC
No fewer than 112 graduates of Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, would be awarded First Class degrees at the institution’s 25th convocation, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 112 times
Tags: Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, Benjamin Damilare Olowu, Nigeria in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje,
Group canvasses continuous capacity building for nutrition desk officers
A group, Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) in collaboration withstakeholders in the nutrition circle has called for continous capacity building on basic nutrition concepts... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 83 times
Tags: Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), National Committee on Food and Nutrition (NCFN), Olubunmi Braheem, Lilian Okafor, State Committees on Nutrition (SCFN),
No amount of protests’ll deter us from safeguarding lives – Lagos taskforce
THE Lagos State Taskforce on Environment has said that no amount of protests or reactions from traffic offenders could deter it from safeguarding lives and property. Chairman... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 123 times
Tags: Lagos State Taskforce on Environment, Shola Jejeloye,
Edo FA conducts election to fill vacant positions
EDO State Football Association, EFA on Tuesday conducted election to fill vacant positions in the association and to make up the required number of members of... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 61 times
Tags: Rolland Abu, Bayo Omo-Ige, EDO State Football Association, Moses Aghedo, Charles Olubayo,
Rheumatologist associates recurring typhoid fever, malaria to lupus disease
A Consultant Rheumatologist, Dr Hakeem Olaosebikan, says Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) disease should be suspected if a person, especially female had recurring malaria or typhoid illness. Olaosebikan,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 111 times
Tags: Dr Hakeem Olaosebikan, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital,
Agency advises residents of Gombe against open defecation
Mr Mohammed Ahmed, the General Manager of Gombe State Environmental Protection Agency (GOSEPA) on Monday advised residents of the metropolis against open defecation around public facilities. Ahmed... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 114 times
Tags: Mohammed Ahmed, Gombe State Environmental Protection Agency (GOSEPA), Gov. Inuwa Yahaya,
Climate Change: Niger Govt. puts communities on red alert
AS part of efforts to mitigate all disasters predicted by the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMET) for 2022, the Niger State Government has issued an early warning... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 102 times
Tags: Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMET), Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA),
Climate Change: Niger Govt. puts communities on red alert
AS part of efforts to mitigate all disasters predicted by the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMET) for 2022, the Niger State Government has issued an early warning... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 109 times
Tags: Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMET), Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA),
Bauchi traffic agency to recruit 250 wardens – Official
The Bauchi State Road Traffic Agency (BAROTA) has begun recruitment process of 250 traffic wardens and officers to enhance safer roads in the state. BAROTA’s Spokesman, Malam... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 71 times
Tags: Bauchi State Road Traffic Agency (BAROTA), Nigeria Certificate of Education (NCE), National Diploma (ND),
Klay Thompson leads Golden State Warriors to win over Milwaukee Bucks
KLAY Thompson scored a season-high 38 points as the Golden State Warriors beat the Milwaukee Bucks 122-109 to end the champions' six-game winning run. It was the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 42 times
Tags: KLAY Thompson, Golden State Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks
ASUU strikes: Nigerians tired, frustrated youths losing interest in education – NAN survey
THE statistics are frightening ! In the last two decades or so, University teachers have gone on nationwide strikes 16 times covering a cumulative period of... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 107 times
Tags: Ewa Chukwumaijem, Ebonyi State University (EBSU), Dr Ikechuku Igwenyi, National Parent Teacher Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN), Adeolu Ogunbanjo,
UNPF assures Ondo Govt. of collaborations
THE United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has assured the Ondo State Government of stronger collaborations and partnerships towards improving qualitative healthcare delivery in the state. Dr Omolaso... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 53 times
Tags: United Nations Population Fund (UNPF), Ondo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (OSPHCDA), Dr Francis Akanbiemu,
Ministry commences advocacy for clean, transformed environment
THE Delta Government says it has embarked on advocacy for cleaner and transformed environment for Delta residents. Mr Lucky Adah, Director, Sanitation, Delta State Ministry of Environment, in... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 116 times
Tags: Delta State Government, Lucky Adah, Private Sectors Participants (PSPs),
Ministry commences advocacy for clean, transformed environment
THE Delta Government says it has embarked on advocacy for cleaner and transformed environment for Delta residents. Mr Lucky Adah, Director, Sanitation, Delta State Ministry of Environment, in... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 103 times
Tags: Delta State Government, Lucky Adah, Private Sectors Participants (PSPs),
Ondo govt lauds health commission for qualitative healthcare services
THE Special Adviser to Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Health, Prof. Dayo Faduyile, has commended staff of the Ondo State Contributory Health Commission (ODCHC) for their contributions... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 123 times
Tags: Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Ondo State Contributory Health Commission (ODCHC), Dr Abiodun Oyeneyin,
Anambra, best destination for investments… ANSIPPA Boss
Prince Ike Chioke, an Investment Expert says Anambra has become the best destination for investment in Southern Nigeria outside Lagos and Ogun states. Chioke, the Chairman of... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 80 times
Tags: Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, Anambra State Investment Protection and Promotion Agency (ANSIPPA), Prince Ike Chioke,
Life insurance: Families of 47 deceased workers get N148.3m in Kaduna
THE Kaduna State Government has disbursed N148.39 million life insurance cover to 47 employees who died in active service. The state deputy governor, Dr Hadiza Balarabe handed... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 63 times
Tags: Kaduna State Pension Bureau, Prof. Salamatu Isa, Mr Suleiman Dauda, Rahama Tahir, Dr Hadiza Balarabe,
Ondo FA urges state govt to return grassroots football funding to sports council
ONDO State Football Association wants the state government to return the funding of grassroots football to the state sports council, its chairman, Dele Ajayi, said on... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 93 times
Tags: Henry Babatunde, Ondo State Football Association,
Power outages hit water availability as supply drops to 30m litres a day in Bauchi
POWER outages currently being experienced nationwide have reduced available potable water in Bauchi State from 60 million litres per day to 30 million litres per day. Even... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 112 times
Tags: Alhaji Aminu Gital, Bauchi State Water and Sewerage Corporation
Drugs menace: NDLEA admonishes parents to monitor children closely
Parents and guardians have been admonished to closely monitor their children and wards, in order to curb the prevalence of drug abuse in the society. The Oyo... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 79 times
Tags: National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority (OYRTMA), Akin Fagbemi,
Petrol: Akeredolu joins task force, enforces N165 approved pump price
GOV. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state on Monday evening, joined the special Task Force Team to ensure compliance with N165 approved pump price of petrol at... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 86 times
Tags: Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Mr Richard Olatunde, Dr Doyin Odebowale,
5 die while excavating sand in Kano
THE Kano State Fire Service has confirmed the death of five people trapped under a heap of sand at Yanlami Village in the Bichi Local Government... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 86 times
Tags: Kano State Fire Service,Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi
Fayemi identifies good governance as panacea for security, devt.
GOV. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti has identified good governance as the basic parameter for effective security and economic development in the country.Fayemi said this at the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 68 times
Tags: Gov. Kayode Fayemi, Prof. Tunde Adeniran, Prof. Eddy Olanipekun, Ekiti State University,
ISWAP training suicide bombers to attack northeast-DSS
THROUGH its Adamawa State Division, the Department of State Services (DSS) yesterday claimed that the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) group is training suicide... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 122 times
Tags: Department of State Services,
Agency wants laws mandating LGs to fund nomadic education reviewed
THE Bauchi State Agency for Nomadic Education (BASANE) has called for a review of the law mandating the 20 Local Governments in the state to contribute... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 637 times
Tags: Malam Imamu Itas, Bauchi State Agency for Nomadic Education (BASANE),
Lagos taskforce apprehends 2 suspected miscreants
The Lagos State Task Force has arrested two men suspected to be specialists in picking pockets of commercial vehicle passengers. The suspects – Sodiq Olagoke, 25, and... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 96 times
Tags: Lagos State Task Force, Abdulraheem Gbadeyan,
Don urges balance of power on Russia/Ukraine conflict
DR Samuel Okeke, a lecturer in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, (Unizik), Awka, has called for balance of power between the East and West in the ongoing Russia/Ukraine... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 121 times
Tags: North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, Dr Samuel Okeke, Kyiv State University, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
U.S. sanctions 4 S/Africans over alleged Islamic State links
THE United States has sanctioned four South Africans it says have led Islamic State cells in the country or facilitated support for branches elsewhere, including by... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 101 times
Tags: Farhad Hoomer, Siraaj Miller, Abdella Hussein Abadigga, Peter Charges Mbaga, ISIS (Islamic State in Iraq and Syria),
Ondo Govt. cautions students against taking energy drinks, hard drugs
The Ondo State Committee on Drug Control on Wednesday cautioned students against consuming energy drinks and other illicit substances. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 79 times
Tags: Ondo State Committee on Drug Control, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA),
Committee warns students against drug abuse, says it can destroy them
The Ondo State Committee on Drug Control on Friday warned secondary school students to put away drug abuse before it destroyed their lives and goals. The committee... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 131 times
Tags: Ondo State Committee on Drug Control,
Enugu State Govt bans tricycles, motorcycles, tipper trucks in 3 LGs
THE Enugu State Government has banned the operations of tricycles, motorcycles and tipper-trucks in Nkanu East and West Local Governments, as well as some selected communities... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 3 months ago | seen 63 times
Tags: Enugu State Government
PDP sweeps council polls in Enugu State
THE ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State won all the 17 chairmanship and 260 councillorship seats in the local government elections held in the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 82 times
Tags: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC), Dr. Mike Ajogwu,
Delta Govt assures Burutu community of readiness to reposition School of Maritime
THE Delta Government has assured of its preparedness to reposition the Delta State School of Marine Technology, Burutu, to be at par with its likes in... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 89 times
Tags: Delta State School of Marine Technology, Prof. Patrick Muoboghare, Mr Famous Akpoyibo, Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa
How get-rich-quick syndrome is fueling ritual killings — Stakeholders
WORRIED by the high spate of cultism and ritual killings among school children and youths in the South West, including Ogun State, stakeholders have raised concerns... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 104 times
Tags: Ogun State, State Police, Adeyemi Azeez, Samson Kunle Popoola
Kebbi Govt donates relief materials to female students affected by inferno
THE Kebbi State Government on Wednesday donated 376 matresses and other items to students of Nana Asma’u Government Girls’ College, Kamba, Dandi Local Government Area of... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 54 times
Tags: Alhaji Abdussalam Jibril, Kebbi State Government, Gov. Atiku Bagudu,
Ondo State Govt is committed to functional, qualitative health care delivery – Commissioner
THE Ondo Government is committed to functional and qualitative health care delivery in the state, the Commissioner for Health, Dr Banji Ajaka, has said. Ajaka made this... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 105 times
Tags: Ondo State Primary HealthCare Development Agency (SPHCDA), Dr Banji Ajaka,
Reps urge IGP, DSS to end killings by suspected cultists in Osun
THE House of Representatives has urged the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Director General, Department of State Security (DSS) and other security agencies to deployed officers... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 64 times
Tags: Department of State Security (DSS), House of Representatives, Rep. Lawrence Ayeni,
AWCON: Football administrators hail Super Falcons’ qualification
Football administrators in Enugu State on Wednesday hailed Super Falcons of Nigeria qualification for the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) in Morocco. The News Agency... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 83 times
Tags: Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON), Enugu State Football Association (ENSFA),, Tony Ugwu, Super Falcons,
Unknown gunmen attack polling units in Enugu community, burn 3 vehicles
Unidentified gunmen numbering about 10, on Wednesday, disrupted ongoing council elections at Enugu South council area ward 3, in Obeagu community near Enugu, burning electoral materials... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 97 times
Tags: Enugu State Broadcasting Service (ESBS), Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC), Dr Mike Ajogwu,
Enugu LG poll: APGA blames ENSIEC for poor turnout
MR Ndubuisi Enechi-Onyia, the Enugu State Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has blamed poor planning by the state electoral body for the low... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 87 times
Tags: All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Mr Ndubuisi Enechi-Onyia, Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC),
Ortom sues for lasting peace between Egba, Ologba clans in Agatu
GOV. Samuel Ortom of Benue has called for lasting peace betweem the Egba and Ologba clans in Agatu Local Government Area of the state. Ortom made the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 70 times
Tags: Gov. Samuel Ortom, Chief Godwin Onah, Chief Baba Odangla, Benue State University (BSU), Prof. Armstrong Adejo, Dr John Elaigwu, Prof. James Ayaitse,
Current contributory pension scheme unpalatable for police retirees- Lawmaker
REP. Francis Waive (APC-Delta) says operating under the current pension scheme has been unpalatable and regrettable for the retirees of the Nigeria Police Force. The lawmaker made... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 89 times
Tags: Rep. Francis Waive, Department of State Services (DSS),
Humanitarian crisis: 40,000 IDPs returns in Nasarawa
No fewer than 40,000 Internally Displaced Persons ( IDPs) have returned to their ascentral homes from humanitarian crisis in 2021 in Nasarawa state. Mr Zachary Zamani-Allumaga, the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 84 times
Tags: Internally Displaced Persons ( IDPs), Gov. Abdullahi Sule, Nasarawa State Emergency Management Agency (NASEMA), Zachary Zamani-Allumaga,
HIV/AIDS patients to benefit from Delta empowerment programme – Commissioner
Delta Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, has said that persons living with HIV/ AIDS in the state would benefit from government’s empowerment programmes. The Commissioner disclosed this on... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 106 times
Tags: Charles Aniagwu, Dr Iheaka Ezieme, Delta State Agency for the Control of AIDS (DELSACA), Dr John Osuyali,
Queries issued to Ekiti Varsiy lecturers justifiable- Management
THE management of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, on Monday clarified that lecturers allegedly involved in portal fraud and other infractions were justifiably queried. Mr Bode Olofinmuagun, the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 100 times
Tags: Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Mr Bode Olofinmuagun, Prof. Edward Olanipekun,
Two factions of Ebonyi varsity ASUU issue conflicting strike directives
TWO two factions of the Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities (ASUU) in the Ebonyi State University (EBSU), Abakaliki have issued conflicting directives to their members... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 114 times
Tags: Ebonyi State University, ASUU, Dr Godfrey Nwambeke, Dr Ikechukwu Igwenyi,
E-sports: Lagos drums support for grassroots development
The Chairman, Lagos State E-sports Association (LSEA), Emmanuel Oyelakin, on Friday said that the state was intensifying efforts at promoting the game at the grassroots level,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 64 times
Tags: Lagos State E-sports Association (LSEA), Emmanuel Oyelakin,
Ebonyi varsity joins ASUU’s warning strike
THE Ebonyi State University (EBSU) branch of ASUU has joined the national body in its four-week warning strike declared on Monday. This is contained in a statement... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 156 times
Tags: Ebonyi State University (EBSU), Dr Ikechuku Igwenyi,
Graduates of Plateau Varsity are competing globally – VC
THE Vice Chancellor of Plateau State University, Bokkos, Prof. Yohanna Izam, says the institution has produced quality graduates who are exceling in diverse endeavours globally. Izam made... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 234 times
Tags: Plateau State University Bokkos, Prof. Yohanna Izam,
Plateau govt releases N100m for varsity earned allowances
PROF. Yohanna Izam, the Vice-Chancellor, Plateau State University, Bokkos, has said that the State Government has released N100 million for the payment of arrears of the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 82 times
Tags: PROF. Yohanna Izam, SSANU, ASUU, Plateau State University, Bokkos,
LASAA unveils e-sticker verifier app for mobile advert registration
THE Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) has launched a dedicated e-Sticker Verification Application (app) for mobile advert registration by its clients. The News Agency of... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 192 times
Tags: Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA), Temitope Akande, Prince Adedamola Docemo,
Kaduna varsity lecturers join one-month ASUU warning strike
ACADEMIC staff of the Kaduna State University (KASU) on Thursday joined the one-month warning strike called by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). This is contained... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 96 times
Tags: Kaduna State University, Dr Peter Adamu, Prof. Yohanna Tella, Mr Abubakar Jumare
Adeleye inaugurates Kaduna cycling association board
KADUNA State Cycling Association Chairman Sunday Adeleye on Thursday inaugurated the board of the association.The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the members include Dr Abdullahi... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 85 times
Tags: Kaduna State Cycling Association, Sunday Adeleye, Abdullahi Idris,
13 women, girls die after falling into well during marriage celebrations
AN official on Thursday said 13 woman and girls died when they fell into a well during a wedding ceremony in northern India. The incident took place... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 308 times
Tags: t Nebua Narangia village , Kushinagar district , Uttar Pradesh state.
Lagos to produce one million coconut seedlings in 2022
THE Lagos State Coconut Development Authority (LASCODA) says it will produce one million coconut seedlings in conjunction with the private sector in 2022. LASCODA’s General Manager, Mr... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 302 times
Tags: Lagos State Coconut Development Authority (LASCODA), Dapo Olakulehin,
Albinos in Anambra seek support to prevent skin cancer
ANAMBRA State Albinism Association has urged the state government to establish a healthcare support scheme for persons living with albinism to reduce the rate of death... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 103 times
Tags: Anambra State Albinism Association,
Adamawa University appeals to indigenes to seek admission
THE Vice-Chancellor of the Adamawa State University, Mubi, Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta, has appealed to the indigenes of the state to take advantage of their admission slots... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 101 times
Tags: Adamawa State University, Mubi, Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta,
Kanu trial: DSS complies with court order not to block court premises
THE Department of State Services, on Wednesday, complied with the advice of a Federal High Court, Abuja, not to block the court premises and environs ahead of... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 134 times
Tags: Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Department of State Services,
Association lauds Buhari for confirming Bello-Koko’s appointment as MD NPA
The Shippers Association of Lagos State (SALS) on Wednesday lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for confirming the appointment of Mohammed Bello-Koko as the managing director of the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 126 times
Tags: Shippers Association of Lagos State (SALS), President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Rev. Jonathan Nicole, Chibuike Amaechi,
98,271 persons fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in Benue- Official
The Executive Secretary, Benue Primary Healthcare Board, Dr Bem Ageda says 98,271 people have been fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 pandemic in the state. Ageda, represented by... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 102 times
Tags: Dr Bem Ageda, Emmanuel Beeka, Benue State Primary Healthcare Board, Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH),
German agency, LSETF collaborate to build sustainable MSMEs
THE German Agency for International Corporation (GIZ)-SEDIN is collaborating with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) to build resilient Micro Small and Medium Scale Enterprises... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 106 times
Tags: Mrs Teju Abisoye, LSETF, Mr Akin Omoware, Lagos State Employment Trust Fund
Gombe govt moves to boost COVID-19 vaccination, targets 1.9m
The Gombe State government on Tuesday engaged stakeholders at a meeting in Gombe to boost COVID-19 vaccination in the state. Dr Manassah Jatau, the state’s deputy governor,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 137 times
Tags: Gombe State government, Dr Manassah Jatau, Julius Lepes, Malam Musa Kuna,
Enugu LG election: SIEC commits to credible exercise
The Chairman, Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC), Mr Michael Ajogu, has promised that the commission would conduct a credible and transparent local government election on... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 106 times
Tags: Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC), Michael Ajogu, European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES),
Valentine: 165 Red Cross youth corpers donate blood
No fewer than 165 corps members in Lagos State have donated blood in demonstration of their love and service to the well being of humanity. The News... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 92 times
Tags: Lagos State Red Cross Community Development
COVID-19: Edo Govt advises residents to embrace vaccination
The primary healthcare agency in Edo has appealed to Edo residents to vaccinate and continue to wear their facemasks in order to curtail the spread of... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 134 times
Tags: Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ESPHCDA),
House rent to crash as Abia begins mass housing
RESIDENTS of Umuahia, Abia State capital, may no longer have to pay through their nose for house rent in the months ahead. This is following the acquisition... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 147 times
Tags: Abia State, ASEPA,
Lebron James breaks all-time scoring record but LA Lakers lose to Warriors
LEBRON James became the leading NBA scorer in combined regular season and play-off history in the Los Angeles Lakers' 117-115 defeat by the Golden State Warriors. He... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 101 times
Tags: LEBRON James, Karl Malone, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Klay Thompson, NBA, Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors
Malaria: Agency begins 10-day sanitation exercise in 4 Jigawa LGAs
The Jigawa State Environmental Protection Agency (JISEPA) has embarked on a 10-day environmental sanitation exercise in four Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. The Managing Director... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 122 times
Tags: Jigawa State Environmental Protection Agency
Edo Cricket League exposes talents to high level of competitiveness, Official
Abraham Oviawe, vice president, Edo State Cricket Association says the 2021/2022 edition of the state’s cricket league season has exposed talents to the high level of... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 115 times
Tags: Abraham Oviawe,Edo State Cricket Association,
Group warns against any attempt on life of Governor of Benue State
THE Coalition of Southern and Middle Belt Youth Leaders Assembly, COSMBYLA, the umbrella body of all the youth groups in the South East, South-South, South West... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 78 times
Tags: Terrence Kuanum, Department of State Services, Tito Zokumor, Dr. Samuel Ortom, COSMBYLA
LG Elections: PDP flags off campaign, lauds Ugwuanyi’s performance
THE Enugu State Chapter of the People Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday flagged off its campaign ahead of the 2022 local government elections in the state. The... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 130 times
Tags: Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Mr Cletus Akalusi, Mr Augustine Nnamani, People Democratic Party, Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission
KNSG to partner Ethiopia on agro-processing zone devt
Kano State Government says it will partner the Government of Ethiopia to fast track development of Special Agro-Processing zone in the state. This is contained in a... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 109 times
Tags: Hassan Musa-Fagge, Kano State Government, Alhaji Nasiru Gawuna,
Enugu 2023: APGA chairman calls for credible, free, fair election in Enugu
The chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Enugu, Mr Ndubuisi Elechionyia, had called for credible, free and fair Local Government Council and Governorship elections... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 94 times
Tags: All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Ndubuisi Elechionyia,, Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC), Dr. Jeff Nnamani,
Hisbah Board destroys 3.8 m bottles of beer in Kano
The Kano State Hisbah board has destroyed over 3.8 million bottles of assorted beer that were confiscated in the last few months. The Commander-General of the board,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 71 times
Tags: Kano State Hisbah, Dr Harun Ibn- Sina, Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje,
Niger Assembly confirms Kigera as new Grand Khadi of Sharia Court of Appeal
NIGER House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Alhaji Abubakar Kigera as the substantive Grand Kadi of the state Sharia Court of Appeal. The News Agency... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 85 times
Tags: NAN, Niger State House of Assembly
We’ll conduct free, fair LG elections in Enugu – ENSIEC
Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) has assured people of the state of free and fair local government elections on Feb. 23. Chairman of the commission, Dr... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 97 times
Tags: Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC), European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES),
Oyo State Govt seals IBEDC offices in Ibadan
Offices of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) in Ibadan metropolis, Oyo State, have been sealed on the order of the state government over outstanding tax... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 82 times
Tags: Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), Oyo State Government, Dr Wasiu Olatubosun, John Ayodele,
Umahi reconstitutes Council of Ebonyi varsity
Governor David Umahi has reconstituted the Council of Ebonyi State University (EBSU) for a period of 12 months.Umahi, said at the inauguration ceremony on Wednesday in... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 79 times
Tags: Governor David Umahi, Ebonyi State University (EBSU), Prof. Chigozie Ogbu,
IPMAN condemns abduction of chairman, urges his unconditional release
The Edo Chapter of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), has condemned the abduction of its chairman, Alhaji Abdul-Hammid Egele by gunmen. Egele was said... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 97 times
Tags: Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Mrs Angelina Aigbokhai, Department of State Security Service (DSS), Alhaji Abdul-Hammid Egele,
LG Polls: Emergence of 16 women councillors excites Gov. Bagudu
Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State, on Wednesday, expressed appreciation to Kebbi people for electing 16 women as councillors in the just concluded Local Government elections... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 87 times
Tags: Gov. Atiku Bagudu, Kebbi State Independent Electoral Commission (KSIEC),
Bayelsa Govt says will require J&J Vaccine for difficult terrains
, says it is yet to get the special Johnson and Johnson (J&J) vaccine it requires for hard to reach areas of the state. Dr Bekesu Martins,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 132 times
Tags: Bayelsa State Primary Health Care (BYSPHC)
IPAC congratulates Sanwo-Olu on newly approved state-owned varsities
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Lagos State chapter, has congratulated Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Lagos residents on the newly approved state-owned universities. IPAC Chairman in Lagos, Mr... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 81 times
Tags: Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Mr Olusegun Mobolaji, Young Progressives Party (YPP), National Universities Commission (NUC), Lagos State University of Education (LASUED)
Bill to appropriate N73.5bn for 23 LGs passes 2nd reading in Kaduna Assembly
A bill for a law to appropriate over N73.5 billion for the 23 Local Government Councils of Kaduna State has passed the second reading on Tuesday. Speaking... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 75 times
Tags: Kaduna State, Isaac Auta,
Kogi health agency denies cash- for- COVID-19- vaccination allegation
THE Kogi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KSPHCDA) has denied reports of alleged demand for money from clients by COVID-19 administrators for vaccine. An NGO, the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 119 times
Tags: Mr Folayan Idowu, Kogi State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Abubakar Yakubu,
Police deny kidnap of couple in Ondo
The Police in Ondo State have denied media report that gunmen kidnapped a couple on Monday evening in Akure, the state capital. Funmilayo Odunlami, the Police Public... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 88 times
Tags: Police in Ondo State
Rice production: FG’s intervention creating jobs in Gombe – Millers
Some rice millers in Gombe State have said the Federal Government’s investment in rice cultivation through the Central Bank’s Anchor Borrowers Programme was creating job opportunities... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 79 times
Tags: Gombe State,
Medical exodus: Ondo govt. maps out strategies to retain health workers
Ondo State Government says it has put in place strategies to dissuade health workers from seeking greener pastures abroad. Prof. Dayo Faduyile, the Special Adviser (S.A.), on... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 124 times
Tags: Ondo State Government
1 dead, 1 rescue in gas explosion in Kano
The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed that one person died in a gas explosion that occurred in Ijarawa Village in Bichi Local Government Area of... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 62 times
Tags: Kano State Fire Service
Environmental Corps: Gombe govt. inducts 500 youths
Gombe State Government has recruited 500 youths to serve as officers of the Gombe State Security, Traffic and Environmental Corps (GoSTEC). Malam Sani Ahmed, Coordinator of GoSTEC... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 107 times
Tags: Gombe State Security, Traffic and Environmental Corps (GoSTEC), Malam Sani Ahmed,
Police repel attack on its command in Okene , kill 1, injure others
The Kogi Government said the Nigerian Police on Sunday, repelled an attack by unknown gunmen on its Area command in Okene, killing a member of the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 100 times
Tags: Kogi State Government, Mr Kingsley Fanwo,
Enugu FA Chairman hails Senegal for breaking AFCON jinx
The Chairman of Enugu State Football Association (ESFA), Tony Ugwu, has commended the Teranga Lions of Senegal for emerging the 2021 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions.Ugwu... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 109 times
Tags: Enugu State Football Association (ESFA), Tony Ugwu, African Cup of Nations (AFCON),
Ongoing projects will open Badagry to the world — LASG
The Lagos State Government says it is executing different projects in Badagry to open the ancient town to the world and enable investors come into it. Mr... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 74 times
Tags: Lagos State Government, Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu,
Yobe healthcare scheme to incorporate informal sector – Official
Yobe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (YSCHMA), says it has begun stakeholders engagement to fast track incorporation of informal sector into the scheme. The Executive Secretary of... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 76 times
Tags: Yobe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (YSCHMA)
Atlanta Hawks end Phoenix Suns' streak while Los Angeles Lakers beaten
TRAE Young scored 43 points as the Atlanta Hawks ended the Phoenix Suns' 11-game winning run with a 124-111 win. The 23-year-old made 16 of his 25... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 65 times
Tags: TRAE Young, Atlanta Hawks, Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors
I was kidnapped, trafficked for sex in 4 countries — 16yr-old student
ON June 11, 2021, when 16-year-old Senior Secondary School, SSS 2 student, Deborah (not real name) of a government secondary school in Benin, Edo State, left... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 290 times
Tags: Deborah, Edo State, Benin Republic
Truck rams into market, kills 6 in Aba
NO less than 6 persons have lost their lives following an auto crash at the Ahia Udele market along with River Layout, Aba, Abia State. The truck... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 61 times
Tags: Abia State.
Rivers residents rendered homeless as govt demolishes shanties
NO fewer than 1,000 residents of Rivers State have been rendered homeless, following the demolition of houses in over nine waterfronts by the state government. The affected... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 84 times
Tags: Rivers State, Gift Otonnah
Heavy traffic in Lagos as fuel tanker, truck collide
AN accident has occurred at Fadeyi Bus Stop along Ikorodu Road, Lagos, involving an oil tanker and a heavy-duty truck loaded with sand. Ikorodu is the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 126 times
Tags: Lagos State Transport Management Agency
Anambra Assembly orders suspension of recruitment, conversion of PTA teachers
The Anambra State House of Assembly has ordered the suspension of the conversion of teachers engaged by Parents Teachers Association (PTA) to permanent staff in state’s schools. The... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 65 times
Tags: Anambra State House of Assembly,
Anambra Assembly orders suspension of recruitment, conversion of PTA teachers
The Anambra State House of Assembly has ordered the suspension of the conversion of teachers engaged by Parents Teachers Association (PTA) to permanent staff in state’s schools. The... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 71 times
Tags: Anambra State House of Assembly,
Suspended Kano anti-corruption commission boss files suit
The suspended chairman, Kano State Public Complaint and Anti Corruption Commission, Muhuyi Rimin-Gado on Wednesday, challenged his suspension before the National Industrial Court. Rimin-Gado instituted the suit... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 68 times
Tags: Kano State Public Complaint and Anti Corruption Commission, Muhuyi Rimin-Gado, Justice Oyejoju Oyewumi,
Banditry: I killed over 20, but I’ve repented now - 21-yr-old arrested Turji’s boy confesses
THE 21-year-old suspected terrorist, Naziru Sani, working under the camp of Bello Turji, a notorious terrorist, on the police wanted list for acts of terrorism has... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 96 times
Tags: Naziru Sani, SP Gambo Isah, Zamfara State
Zamfara youth parliament campaigns on empowerment to check insecurity
The Zamfara state Youth parliament had launched an empowerment campaign to check insecurity in the state. The Speaker of the Parliament, Abdulhamid Ibrahim, made the disclosure at... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 65 times
Tags: Zamfara state Youth parliament
Stephen Curry scores 40 points as Golden State Warriors win sixth game in a row
STEPHEN Curry scored 40 points as the Golden State Warriors beat the Houston Rockets 122-108 to win their sixth game in a row. Curry hit 21 points... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 72 times
Tags: STEPHEN Curry, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets,
Police to sanction unauthorised users of sirens in Oyo
The Police Command in Oyo State has vowed to heavily sanction unauthorised users of sirens, covered plate numbers, and unregistered vehicles, among others. The Commissioner of Police... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 4 months ago | seen 51 times
Tags: The Police Command in Oyo State
Traffic control : 15,000 youths apply for OYRTMA job- Official
NO fewer than 15, 000 youths have applied for the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Agency (OYRTMA) job vacancies online. Dr Akin Fagbemi, the Chairman of the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 120 times
Tags: Dr Akin Fagbemi, Oyo State Road Traffic Management Agency
ESHDC tackling housing challenge of civil servants in Enugu – GM
THE Enugu State Housing Development Corporation (ESHDC) says it is tackling the housing deficit in the state through the provision of affordable housing for civil servants. The... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 90 times
Tags: Enugu State Housing Development Corporation, Mr Chukwuemelie Agu,
Surgeon urges more funding for heart surgeries
A Consultant Cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr Bode Falase, has appealed to governments at all levels as well as philanthropists and NGOs to assist in funding heart surgeries... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 115 times
Tags: Dr Bode Falase, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital
Registrar calls for collaboration among regulatory bodies to promote traditional medicine
MR Olorunkemi Kadiku, the Registrar of the Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board on Monday called for effective collaboration among regulatory bodies to promote herbal medicine in... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 75 times
Tags: Mr Olorunkemi Kadiku, Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board, NAFDAC
Trump facing legal, political headwinds as he eyes comeback
By Jill Colvin AS he prepared to tee off at one of his Florida golf courses, a fellow player introduced Donald Trump as the “45th president of... Read more
Author: publisher | Posted 4 months ago | seen 120 times
Tags: Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis , former Vice President Mike Pence, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Darrell Scott, Jill Colvin, Allen Weisselberg, Donald Trump, President Joe Biden
No going back on the use of mannequins in Kano
THE Kano State Hisbah Board has insisted that its ban on the use of mannequins in tailors’ shops and boutiques across the state stands. It, however, exempted... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 84 times
Tags: Harun Ibn Sina, Kano State Hisbah Board
Katsina contributory healthcare scheme enrols 258,675 workers – Official
THE Katsina State Contributory Healthcare Scheme (CHCS), enrolled 258,675 civil servants in the programme, according to its Director-General, Alhaji Muhammad Ibrahim-Tukur. Ibrahim-Tukur stated this at a monthly... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 100 times
Tags: Katsina State Contributory Healthcare Scheme, Alhaji Muhammad Ibrahim-Tukur.
Suspected armed robber burnt to death, 3 escape in Imo
A suspected armed robber was yesterday, burnt to death by angry youths at Eziama- Obaire around Mgbabano junction in Nkwerre Local Government Area of Imo State. According... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 201 times
Tags: Imo State,
6 buried alive, as illegal gold mine collapses in Cross River
SIX persons died when an illegal gold stone mine in Umai community, Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State, collapsed. Reports from the area, which is... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 95 times
Tags: Cross River State, Ada Charles Egwu
NeoCov Coronavirus detected in South Africa requires more research - Centre
A Russian virology research centre has called for further research and assessment of the new NeoCov Coronavirus strain identified by Chinese scientists in bats in South... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 197 times
Tags: Wuhan University, Russian State Research Centre of Virology and Biotechnology Vector, NCDC, Federal Ministry of health
Government praises Fire Service for responsiveness
THE Anambra State Government has praised the state fire service for containing fire outbreaks throughout the state in a very professional way. The commendation is contained in... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 126 times
Tags: Anambra State Government, APGA, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, Chinua Achebe, NSE, Governor Willie Obiano, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, C. Don Adinuba, Air Vice Marshall Ben Chiobi,
Sanwo-Olu makes revelations about COVID-19, higher institutions
By Kennedy Nnamani BABAJIDE Sanwo-olu, executive governor of Lagos state, has revealed that the epicenter of the COVID pandemic has successfully overcome the fourth wave of the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 124 times
Tags: Adeniran Ogunsaya College of Education, Lagos State Polytechnic, The Guardian, Martin Oloja, Lanre Tejuosho, BABAJIDE Sanwo-olu, Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe
ASHIA holds an interactive meeting with the WDC's, OIC for BHCPF
THE Anambra State Health Insurance Agency, ASHIA, held a one day meeting with the Ward Development Chairmen, WDC, and Officers in charge, OIC, of various Primary... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 105 times
Tags: Anambra State Health Insurance Agency, Simeon Onyemaechi, Prof. Dora Akunyili, Dr Chioma Ezenyimulu, Dr Nnamdi Uliagbafusi
Golden State Warriors hold on to beat Utah Jazz
THE Golden State Warriors overcame the Utah Jazz 94-92 while Jayson Tatum scored 51 points as the Boston Celtics beat the Washington Wizards 116-87. Jazz turned a... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 122 times
Tags: Utah Jazz, Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James, Boston Celtics, Golden State Warriors, Jayson Tatum,
Police seek ‘logistics fund’ to investigate Man, 40, who allegedly beats, strangles 38-yr-old lover to death
THE Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old mechanic, Olasunkami Oluwole for allegedly beating and strangling his lover to death at the Oke Igbo community... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 169 times
Tags: Ondo State Police, Olasunkami Oluwole, Biola Soyinka,
Private schools to stop operation in Kano
THE government of Kano has revoked operating licences of all private schools in the state. The government took the action amid the outrage over the killing of... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 112 times
Tags: Civil Defense, Department of State Service, Sunusi Sa’id Kiru, Abdulmalik Tanko
We are not happy with FG - Middle Belt group
THE Middle Belt Movement for Justice and Peace, MBMJP, has said there is discontent in Benue State against the All Progressives Congress, APC, led Federal Government... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 107 times
Tags: MBMJP, APC, IDPs, Benue State
ZACCIMA dismisses DG, renews tenure of president, others
The Director General, Zamfara State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, Alhaji Lawal Muhammad, has been relieved of his appointment. The Public Relations Officer of the... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 4 months ago | seen 128 times
Tags: Zamfara State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, Alhaji Lawal Muhammad, Alhaji Bashar Ibrahim,
2023: Group insist on zoning formula in Enugu
COALITION for Equity and Good Governance, weekend insisted on zoning arrangement in the state which according to them has shaped political firmament of the State. The group... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 118 times
Tags: Nkanu East, Enugu State
Nigeria reports 228 new COVID-19 cases in 13 States, FCT
NIGERIA on Sunday reported 228 new COVID-19 cases in 13 States of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) disclosed... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 4 months ago | seen 98 times
Tags: Gombe-38, Lagos-32, Osun 14 and Taraba-12. Others are Imo-five, Kaduna-five, Rivers, Borno, Kano, Bauchi, Delta, Ekiti, Ogun State
General Abdulsalami Abubakar reveals how MKO Abiola died
FORMER Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar has broken his silence on how winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election late Moshood Kashimawo Abiola died... Read more
Author: publisher | Posted 4 months ago | seen 434 times
Tags: Pickering, Susan Rice, Ambassador Babagana Kingibe, Moshood Abiola, Former Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar
Rivers APC tells Gov Wike, forget politics, fight the soot
THE Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, says despite the best efforts of the party to discourage the politicization of the fight against... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 156 times
Tags: APC, Rivers State, Gov. Nyesom Wike
2023: Okowa, Ibori, Uduaghan bull session on next gov
AS Governor of oil-rich Delta State from 1999-2007, glitzy and powerful Chief James Ibori, an Urhobo from Oghara, Ethiope West Local Government Area in Central senatorial... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 270 times
Tags: Okowa, Ibori, Uduaghan, Delta State, PDP
Ogun launches OP-MESA, declares war on kidnappers, ‘yahoo boys’
OGUN State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed the plan of his government to set up its own financial crimes agency to deal with internet frauds... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 164 times
Tags: Dapo Abiodun, OGUN State, OP-MESA
Golden State Warriors star makes game-winning score on the buzzer
STEPHEN Curry hit the first buzzer-beating game-winner of his NBA career to help the Golden State Warriors to a dramatic win over the Houston Rockets. The sides... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 150 times
Tags: STEPHEN Curry, NBA, Golden State Warriors
Certificate of Occupancy: Ondo Govt. sensitises public on reduced costs
The Ondo State Government on Friday embarked on road show to sensitise members of the public on reduced costs of getting Certificate of Occupancy(C of O)... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 4 months ago | seen 200 times
Tags: The Ondo State Governmen
Livestock Law: Police, sister agencies assure Delta C’ttee of support
The Police and sister agencies in Delta have assured the Delta Livestock Management Committee (DLMC) of support for the peaceful implementation of the livestock law to... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 4 months ago | seen 93 times
Tags: Delta Livestock Management Committee (DLMC), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Department of State Services (DSS), Chief Julius Egbedi, CP Muhammed Ari,
Nasarawa State Fire Service saves N5.6bn property in 2021
The the Acting Director, Nasarawa State Fire Service, Mrs Hannatu George, says the service has saved property valued at more than N5.6 billion from being destroyed... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 4 months ago | seen 73 times
Tags: Nasarawa State Fire Service, Mrs Hannatu George,
North Korea hints at possible restart of nuclear tests
After the United States (U.S.) imposed new sanctions, North Korea has indirectly threatened to start testing nuclear bombs and intercontinental missiles again. North Korean state media, KCNA,... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 4 months ago | seen 65 times
Tags: United States (U.S.), North Korean state media, KCNA, Pyongyang,
KAROTA reduces tricycles’ operational permit from N8,000 to N5,000
THE Kano State Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA) has reached an agreement with tricycles operators in the state to reduce their operational permit from N8, 000 to... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 4 months ago | seen 69 times
Tags: Kano State Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA),Mr Abba HikiAlhaji Nabulusi Abubakarma,
Kaduna Govt sets aside N6.6bn for township roads in 2022
The Kaduna State Government has earmarked N6.6 billion for the construction of township roads in 2022. The budget document, obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 4 months ago | seen 69 times
Tags: Kaduna State Government, Mr Godwin Akau,
AFCON 2021: Food vendors record sales boom at Agege Stadium
Food vendors and other petty traders around Agege Stadium, Lagos, are enjoying trade boom from the 10 sponsored viewing centres for the ongoing 33rd African Cup... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 4 months ago | seen 62 times
Tags: Lagos State Government (LASG), Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Lagos State Football Association, (LSFA), African Cup of Nations (AFCON),
Fire Outbreak in Ibadan School: Oyo Govt restates commitment to protect schools
THE Oyo State Government has restated its commitment to collaborate with relevant agencies to curb fire outbreaks in public schools The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 412 times
Tags: Oyo State Government, Nureni Aderemi Adeniran,
Ondo govt intensifies campaign against open defecation
The Ondo State Government says it has resolved to completely eradicate open defecation in all parts of the state to ensure a cleaner and healthier society. Mrs... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 4 months ago | seen 127 times
Tags: Ondo State Government, Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Mrs Yetunde Adeyanju,
LIRS announces January 31 deadline for filling annual tax returns
THE Lagos State Internal Revenue Service, LIRS, says it is reminding businesses and employers of labour of their statutory obligation to file annual income tax returns... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 93 times
Tags: Lagos State Internal Revenue Service, Ayodele Subair,
Murder of Benue revenue staff raises controversies
AUTHORITIES of the Benue State Internal Revenue Service, BIRS, have appealed to security agencies to unravel the circumstances under which a staff member, Sixtus Terfa Akure,... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 4 months ago | seen 80 times
Tags: Terfa Akure, Catherine Anene, Mimi Adzakpe-Orubibi, Benue State Internal Revenue Service
Nnamdi Kanu: Heavy security as court set to deliver judgement
HEAVILY armed security operatives have cordoned off the roads leading to the premises of Abia State High Court complex located on Ikot Ekpene Road Umuahia as... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 172 times
Tags: Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB, Abia State High Court,
Herders Invasion: Delta Govt tasks Uwheru community on peace
Delta Government on Tuesday urged the people of Uwheru Community in Ughelli North Local Government Area to sheath their sword and embrace peace in the wake... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 4 months ago | seen 113 times
Tags: Delta State Livestock Management Committee (DLMC),Julius Egbedi, Godwin Adode,
List of bandits and their leaders in Zamfara
A university don, Dr. Murtala A. Rufai of the University of Sokoto has enumerated the number of bandit leaders and estimated followers in Zamfara State, which... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 205 times
Tags: Dr. Murtala A. Rufai, University of Sokoto, bandits, Zamfara State
Residents of South East observe sit-at-home order as hoodlums hijack the exercise
By Benprince Ezeh MANY residents in the South East on Monday failed to resume their normal business activities in spite of the announcement that Monday’s sit-at-home order... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 204 times
Tags: Enugu State, sit-at-home, IPOB, Emma Powerful, NNamdi Kanu
FRSC pledges more collaboration with Lagos Govt.
Sector Commander of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Lagos, Mr Olusegun Ogungbemide, has pledged more collaboration with Lagos Government to enhance seamless traffic control in... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 4 months ago | seen 79 times
Tags: Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Olusegun Ogungbemide, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA),
Coalition urges Ebonyi govt to strengthen democratic governance, cautions against alleged harrasment
Ebonyi State Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (ESCCSOs) has called on the state government to promote robust engagement and interaction with civil society groups in the state. The... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 4 months ago | seen 115 times
Tags: Ebonyi State Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (ESCCSOs), Dr Kelechi Okezie,
Minnesota Timberwolves take advantage of injury-hit Golden State Warriors
A depleted Golden State Warriors side suffered a 119-99 defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. The Warriors were without star players Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 93 times
Tags: Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant
Bad economy forced us out of towns, cities, Anambra residents complain
WITH the increasing hardship occasioned by the bad economy in the country, many residents in Anambra State say they have been forced to relocate to the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 73 times
Tags: Anambra State,
Police arrest Syndicates specialize in eating human penis, intestine in Zamfara
THE Police Command in Zamfara state, Friday, arrested 4 suspects linked to a syndicate that specialised in eating human meat and selling human body parts. In what... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 133 times
Tags: Police, Zamfara state, Ayuba Elkanna
KDSG records 12 cases of Mutant Polio Virus in 2021 — Agency
THE Kaduna State Government (KDSG) said it recorded 12 cases of circulating Mutant Polio Virus (cMPV) in 2021. Dr Hamza Ikara, the Director of Disease Control, Kaduna... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 111 times
Tags: Dr Hamza Ikara, Kaduna State Primary Health Care Development Agency
NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Milwaukee Bucks to win over Golden State Warriors
GIANNIS Antetokounmpo hit his third triple-double of the season as the Milwaukee Bucks secured a 118-99 win over the Golden State Warriors. The 27-year-old notched 30 points,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 144 times
Tags: GIANNIS Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors
Plateau Killings: No group should take laws into its hands – Buhari
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has warned warring communities in the recent mayhem in Plateau State that no group should take the law into its hands in the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 114 times
Tags: PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari, Plateau State,
Man stabbed to death by daughter’s lover
…I went to carry a crying child -Suspect THERE was confusion in Otu -Jeremi, headquarters of Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, Wednesday night,as a man... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 186 times
Tags: Otu -Jeremi, Delta State, Bright Edafe
Security operatives rescue 17 kidnapped Niger victims, recovers rocket propel launcher in Zamfara
SECURITY operatives in Zamfara State on Thursday said it has rescued no fewer than 17 victims abducted from Niger State into the state. The victims were said... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 121 times
Tags: Zamfara State, CP Ayuba Elkanah, Nigerian Army,
2023: Don't be afraid of Igbo presidency – Umahi
GOVERNOR David Umahi of Ebonyi State and Presidential aspirant in the 2023 general elections, Thursday stated that Nigerians from other regions of the country should not... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 153 times
Tags: GOVERNOR David Umahi, Ebonyi State
Those kidnapped are not our students – Plateau Poly
THE authority of the Plateau State Polytechnic, Heipang, Barkin Ladi local government area has debunked the ongoing rumour that two students of the institution were abducted... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 131 times
Tags: Plateau State Polytechnic, Heipang, Matthew Dokotri, Police
Lagos highway shut over Buhari's visit to Ogun
THE Lagos State Government has diverted traffic from the Epe/Ijebu-Ode Highway and Abeokuta Interchange from 7:00am till 4:00pm on Thursday following the visit of President Muhammadu... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 4 months ago | seen 69 times
Tags: Ogun State Traffic Management Authority, Muhammadu Buhari, Federal Road Safety Corps
Gunmen abduct two Plateau poly students
GUNMEN on Wednesday night stormed the Plateau State Polytechnic Barkin Ladi and kidnapped two students. The abducted students were identified as Bencit and Longfei. The Police confirmed the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 116 times
Tags: Plateau State Polytechnic Barkin Ladi, ASP Gabriel Ubah
Gunmen abduct polytechnic students in Plateau
GUNMEN on Wednesday night invaded the main campus of the the Plateau State Polytechnic and abducted not yet known number of students. Details later….(NAN) 1/13/22 9;20 Read more
Author: editor | Posted 4 months ago | seen 73 times
Tags: Plateau State Polytechnic
Policemen in Rivers protest as demolition of illegal structures in barracks on order of IGP begins
SOME men and officers of the Nigeria Police have stormed the streets of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, in protest over the alleged demolition of their residents... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 150 times
Tags: Rivers State, police
Katsina Govt announce ban on illegal mining activities
THE Katsina State Government has directed members of the general public to cease all forms of illegal mining activities ongoing in the state. The State Commissioner of... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 76 times
Tags: Katsina State Government, Hassan Musa Funtua, Abdullahi Iman
Herdsmen Killings: Don’t resort to self-help - Akeredolu
FOLLOWING the renewed hostilities between farmers and herders, resulting in casualties in Ondo State, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, yesterday, appealed to the people of the state not... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 118 times
Tags: Ondo State, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Donald Ojogo, Amotekun
Governor Matawalle urges FG to review insurgency fight strategy
GOVERNOR Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State on Wednesday called for a comprehensive review of the strategy of fighting insurgency to restore law and order in the... Read more
Author: publisher | Posted 4 months ago | seen 121 times
Tags: Sadiya Farouq, Maigari Dingyadi, Maj.-Gen. Babagana Mongunu, Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State, Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi,
Bauchi normadic agency to partner SUBEB on school rehabilitation – Official
THE Bauchi State Agency for Nomadic Education (BASANE) has called for closer collaboration with the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) to fast track rehabilitation of... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 118 times
Tags: Bauchi State Agency for Nomadic Education, Malam Iliyasu Zwall,
PDP seeks dialogue between Kano govt., commercial tricycle operators
PEOPLES Democratic Party (PDP) has called for dialogue between Kano State Government and commercial tricycle operators, saying that the strike by the latter is negatively affecting... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 348 times
Tags: PDP, Kano State Government, Shehu Wada-Sagagi
4 men docked over alleged murder of RCCG pastor
FOUR men on Wednesday appeared in a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly stabbing a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) pastor, Babatunde Dada... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 74 times
Tags: RCCG, pastor, Babatunde Dada, State Criminal Investigations Departmen
Zulum confirms two Borno LGAs under Boko Haram control
BABAGANA Zulum of Borno has disclosed that two Local Government Areas – Abadam and Guzamala – are under the control of Boko Haram. The governor disclosed this... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 4 months ago | seen 80 times
Tags: Nigerian Army, Islamic State of West Africa Province
Lalong comments on Bassa violent attacks
SIMON Lalong of Plateau has described attack in Ancha community of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau where lives were lost and property destroyed as a... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 4 months ago | seen 93 times
Tags: Peace Building Agency, Plateau State Emergency Management Agency, SIMON Lalong, News Agency of Nigeria
Ogun Govt. urges simplification of teaching techniques in primary schools
The Ogun Government has advised teachers in the public primary schools to simplify their teaching techniques by making use of simple illustrations and diagrams for easy... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 4 months ago | seen 81 times
Tags: Dr Femi Majekodunmi, State Universal Basic Education Board, St. James African School,
C’ River Govt. urges contractor to complete school project on time
The Cross River State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has charged the contractor handling the British Canadian International Model School, Obudu, to speed up the work... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 4 months ago | seen 103 times
Tags: Cross River State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), British Canadian International Model School,Sen. Stephen Odey, Engr Gilbert Oyama,
Lassa fever kills two in Kaduna – KSPHCDA
AN outbreak of Lassa Fever has claimed two lives in Kaduna on Wednesday according to a government health agency. Dr Hamza Ibrahim Ikara, the director of Disease... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 4 months ago | seen 93 times
Tags: News Agency of Nigeria, Dr Hamza Ibrahim Ikara, Kaduna State Primary Health Care Development Agency
Gunmen abducts mother of Kano lawmaker
SUSPECTED kidnappers have abducted Hajiya Zainab, the mother of Isiyaku Ali Danja, the Minority Leader of Kano State House of Assembly, around midnight of Tuesday. Sources said... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 4 months ago | seen 147 times
Tags: Isiyaku Ali Danja, Kano State House of Assembly, Hajiya Zainab
Agency promises quality sanitation services for 2022
Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA) has said it would provide quality sanitation services in 2022 and maintain existing dumpsites. Mr Felix Obuah, Sole Administrator of the... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 4 months ago | seen 144 times
Tags: Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA),Mr Felix Obuah,
NBA: Memphis Grizzlies beat Golden State Warriors to win their 10th consecutive game
JA Morant scored 29 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to their 10th consecutive win with a 116-108 victory over the Golden State Warriors. The Grizzlies trailed... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 106 times
Tags: JA Morant, Memphis Grizzlies, Golden State Warriors, NBA
Why court jailed Walter Peviana of Saipem Contracting, Chinakwe
A Rivers High Court on Tuesday, January 11, remanded Walter Peviana, managing director of Saipem Contracting and Kelechi Sinteh Chinakwe in Port Harcourt Correctional Centre. They... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 397 times
Tags: Rivers State government, Godwin Obla, Giandomenico Zingali, Vitto Testaguzza, and Davide Anelli, Justice Okogbule Gbasam, Kelechi Sinteh Chinakwe, Saipem Contracting, Walter Peviana
Ogun students mourn Shonekan, agitate for his immortalization
LEADERSHIP of National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS and National Association of Ogun State Students, NAOSS, have mourned the passing of Ernest Shonekan, former Head of... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 129 times
Tags: Babangida, Dapo Abiodun, President Muhammadu Buhari, Gbemileke Ogunrombi, Damilola Simeon, News Agency of Nigeria, Ernest Shonekan, National Association of Ogun State Students, National Association of
Lagos shippers move to monitor Cargo Defence Fund
The Shippers Association of Lagos State (SALS) on Tuesday said it would monitor the implementation of the Cargo Defence Fund to make it effective. The spokesperson for... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 123 times
Tags: Shippers Association of Lagos State (SALS),Dr Kayode Farinto,Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC),
Sudanese medics under tension over attacks on hospitals treating anti-coup protesters
ON the afternoon of Dec. 30, security forces banged on the windows of Khartoum Teaching Hospital then fired tear gas into an emergency room packed with... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 69 times
Tags: Therese Loken Gheziel, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Dr. Elfatih Abdallah, Khartoum State security committee, Central Committee of Sudanese Doctors, Omar al-Bashir, Khartoum Teaching Hospital
Panic as herdsmen kill three farmers in Ebonyi
SUSPECTED herdsmen have killed three persons in their farms at Amaeze Ishiagu in Ivo local government area of Ebonyi state. Daily Sun gathered that the incident occurred... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 months ago | seen 146 times
Tags: herdsmen, Amaeze Ishiagu, Ebonyi state
Yuletide: Enugu Assembly committee lauds transport ministry over smooth traffic flow
ENUGU State House Committee on Transport has lauded the state Ministry of Transport for the smooth flow of traffic in the state during the Christmas and... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 months ago | seen 157 times
Tags: Ministry of Transport, Hilary Ugwu, ENUGU State House Committee on Transport
KDSG inaugurates governing boards for 3 tertiary institutions
The Kaduna State Government on Monday inaugurated the Governing Councils for its three tertiary institutions. The institutions are: Kaduna State University (KASU), Nuhu Bamali Polytechnic, Zaria, and... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 256 times
Tags: Kaduna State Government,Kaduna State University (KASU), Nuhu Bamali Polytechnic, Zaria, and College of Education, Gidan Waya,Mrs Halima Lawal,Mr Hussaini Dikko,Mr Samuel Manshop,Dr Tanimu Meyere, Mrs
Kajuru attack: SEMA donates relief materials to 1,610 displaced persons in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA) has donated relief materials to 1,610 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Kajuru Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.Muhammed... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 119 times
Tags: The Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA),Muhammed Mukaddas,Daniel Ayuba,,
Oke Ogun indigenes launch education advancement agenda
Indigenes of Oke-Ogun zone in Oyo State, on Monday, inaugurated a sustainable education advancement and development agenda for the zone. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 91 times
Tags: Oke-Ogun zone,Prof. Yisa Yusuf,Chief Judge of Oyo State,Justice Munta Abimbola,Commissioner for Special Duties,Alhaja Fausat Sanni and Prof. Sola Aderounmu,
Veteran musician Dayo Kujore dies
VETERAN singer Dayo Kujore is dead. Sources in the home of the popular Juju singer first announced his death on Monday. Hours after, the singer’s widow reportedly confirmed... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 months ago | seen 87 times
Tags: Dayo Kujore, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital
Passengers stranded as tricycle operators strike in Kano
Passengers were stranded in Kano on Monday following a one week strike embarked on by tricycle operators. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the development... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 84 times
Tags: Kano State Transport Associations Forum,Malam Ashiru Sallau,
NBA: Klay Thompson helps Golden State Warriors win on return from 31-month injury absence
KLAY Thompson returned from a 31-month injury absence to help the Golden State Warriors secure a 96-82 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Thompson, 31, tore the anterior... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 months ago | seen 158 times
Tags: KLAY Thompson, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA
NGO donates drugs, items worth N.5million to psychiatric patients in Enugu
THE Diana Foundation International (DFI), a non-governmental organization, has donated loads of psychiatric drugs and other items, worth over N500,000, to psychiatric patients at the in... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 months ago | seen 120 times
Tags: Enugu State University Teaching Hospital,
80,000 Kano students make 9 credits in NECO examinations, says Commissioner
THE Kano State Government says the state recorded 95 per cent success in the National Examination Council (NECO) examinations in 2021, with over 80,000 students obtaining... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 months ago | seen 116 times
Tags: Kano State Government, NECO
Kano govt to establish ICT Girls Secondary School – Commissioner
KANO State Government has announced plans to establish an Information and Commmunication Technology (ICT) Girls Day Secondary School, to boost ICT education among women in the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 months ago | seen 123 times
Tags: KANO State Government
Wike has set Rivers on threshold of development – Nsirim
RIVERS State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Paulinus Nsirim, said that Governor Nyesom Wike has set the state on the threshold of a development agenda that... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 months ago | seen 116 times
Tags: RIVERS State, Paulinus Nsirim, Governor Nyesom Wike
Kano govt. to conduct house-to-house vaccination against polio virus
THE Kano State Government says it will conduct a house-to-house vaccination against Circulating Vaccine Drive Polio Virus type 2 (cVDPV2), across the 44 local government areas... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 months ago | seen 91 times
Tags: Kano State Government, Aminu Tsanyawa, Vaccine Drive Polio Virus
New Provost assures improvement on institution’s academic records
PROF. Asabe Mohammed, the newly appointed provost of the Aminu Saleh College of Education, Azare, Bauchi State, says she is determined to improve on the academic... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 116 times
Tags: Bauchi State University, Gov. Bala Mohammed, News Agency of Nigeria, Dr. Abdullahi Mohammed, Suleiman Shehu, Prof Asabe Mohammed, Aminu Saleh College of Education
President Buhari felicitates Ministers of FCT, Women Affairs at 63
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mohammed Musa Bello and Pauline Kedem Tallen, minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, on... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 71 times
Tags: Ministry of Local Government Affairs, Ministry of State, Science and Technology, Federal Executive Council, Malam Garba Shehu, Pauline Kedem Tallen, Mohammed Musa Bello, PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari
NBA: Golden State Warriors miss Stephen Curry in Pelicans defeat
THE Golden State Warriors felt the absence of star point guard Stephen Curry as they lost 101-96 to the lowly New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA. Curry,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 months ago | seen 114 times
Tags: Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curry
UNICEF urges Zamfara Govt. to domesticate Child Rights Act
THE United Nations International Children Emergency Funds, UNICEF, has called on Zamfara Government to domesticate the Child Rights Act to ensure safety and protection of children... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 81 times
Tags: Ruhnan Murtaza, UNICEF,Aamawa state, Gombe state, Borno state, Bauchi state, Kebbi state, Yobe State, Kano State, Zamfara state
Benue Police arraign woman for alleged abduction of a minor
THE Police Command in Benue on Friday arraigned one Elizabeth Kumbar before a Makurdi Upper Area Court for alleged abduction of a four-year-old boy. Sgt. Kuegh Abugh,... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 84 times
Tags: Federal Correctional Center, Dooshima Ikpambese, State Criminal Investigation Department, Insp. Veronica Shaagee, Faith Akase, Elizabeth Kumbar, Sgt. Kuegh Abugh
Group lauds Buhari’s appointment of Ukeagu as INEC National Commissioner
SOME pressure groups and non-governmental organisations have commended President Muhammadu Buhari’s appointment of Kenneth Ukeagu, an election logistics strategist, as INEC’s National Commissioner. The groups in separate... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 193 times
Tags: National Youth Service Corps, Alex Ibrahim, Dr Andrew Asemota, National Vanguard for the Nigerian State, NASS, Centre for Transparency and Accountability, Hakim Afolabi, INEC, National Integration For
Alleged theft of 10 bags of maize sends man to court
SANI Hassan, a 30-year-old man, on Friday appeared in a Chief Magistrates’ Court, Kaduna, for allegedly stealing 10 bags of maize worth N300,000. The police charged Hassan,... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 78 times
Tags: Magistrate Ibrahim Emmanuel, State Criminal and Investigation Department, Shehu Haruna, Insp. Chidi Leo
Former governor, wife, mourn ex Lagos deputy speaker, Adediran
BOLA Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress, APC, National Leader, says the death of Adetoun Adediran, former deputy speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, is painful... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 120 times
Tags: Lagos Building Investment Company, News Agency of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, Adetoun Adediran, Lagos State House of Assembly,Sen. Bola Tinubu, All Progressives Congress
14,000 candidates competes for 4,800 admission slots in KASU
THE Kaduna State University, KASU, has begun screening to admit 4,800 candidates for various programmes in the 2021/2022 academic session. Samuel Manshop, the registrar of the university,... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 156 times
Tags: Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, Samuel Manshop, Kaduna State University
Benue Police arraign man for illegal possession of firearms
THE Police Command in Benue on Friday arraigned Godwin Terzungwe A.K.A Emperor in a Makurdi Upper Area Court 2B, for allegedly being in possession of firearms. Terzungwe... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 90 times
Tags: Federal Correctional Centre, Dooshima Ikpambese, Junior Vikings Confraternity, Benue State Community Volunteer Guard, AntiCultism Squad, Insp. Veronica Shaagee, Insp. Rachael Mchiave, Godwin Terzungwe
Fire bring down household property in Ebonyi
NO fewer than 32 rooms, household property and documents were razed on Thursday night in Obeagu Iniymagu Village in Abakaliki Local Government Area of Ebonyi. The News... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 106 times
Tags: Edwin Onwe, Raphael Ibiam, Ebonyi State Fire Service, Solomon Odeh, News Agency of Nigeria, Abakaliki Local Government Area
Livestock law, a win, win for all stakeholders in Delta – C’ttee Chairman
CHIEF Julius Egbedi, Chairman, Delta State Livestock Management Committee (DLMC), said the full implementation of the livestock law would benefit all stakeholders in the state. Egbedi, also... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 months ago | seen 72 times
Tags: CHIEF Julius Egbedi, Delta State Livestock Management Committee
‘Campaign of calumny against Emenike will fail’
A political organization, the Emenike Support Group, has decried the campaign of calumny against High Chief Ikechi Emenike, leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 months ago | seen 153 times
Tags: APC, High Chief Ikechi Emenike, Abia State
Former president sends condolences to late Olubadan’s family
FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji on Thursday in Ibadan. Oba Adetunji, the... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 54 times
Tags: Nureni Akanbi, Government of Oyo state, Olayiwola Olakojo, President Olusegun Obasanjo, Oba Saliu Adetunji
Plateau: NASU resume strike over unpaid allowances
The Non-academic Staff Union, NASU, Plateau State University, PLASU, Bokkos, on Thursday declared resumption of its suspended strike over alleged unpaid allowances. The union took the stand... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 165 times
Tags: News Agency of Nigeria, Mary Nansel- Gbakle, Jok Rwang-Pam, Simon Lalong, Non-academic Staff Union, Plateau State University
Man arraigned over alleged illegal possession of firearms
THE police in Benue on Thursday arraigned Paul Ajio, a 25-year-old man for alleged unlawful possession of firearms and belonging to an unlawful society. Ajio, whose address... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 71 times
Tags: Federal Correctional Center, Dooshima Ikpambese, Anti-Cultism Section of State Criminal Investigation Department, Gwer-West Local Government, Insp. Rachael Mchiave, Paul Ajio, Makurdi Upper Area Court
Insecurity wouldn’t disrupt education in Katsina, says commissioner
KATSINA State Government said on Wednesday that it will not allow insecurity or any pandemic to disrupt teaching and learning in the state, Malam Sani Danjuma, the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 months ago | seen 117 times
Tags: KATSINA State Government, Prof. Badamasi Lawal
Poultry association restates commitment to boost production
THE Lagos State chapter of the Poultry Association of Nigeria has restated its commitment to boost production by assisting embattled farmers. “We are hopeful for a great... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 months ago | seen 90 times
Tags: Lagos State Poultry Association of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Egbebe,
Buhari: State Police Is Not An Option
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has said he believes that state police is not an option for the nation. The President made the remark in an exclusive interview with... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 months ago | seen 114 times
Tags: President Muhammadu Buhari, State Police,
Environmental Nuisance: Minister orders clean up of FCT satellite towns
THE Federal Capital Territory Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, has ordered the comprehensive cleaning of all satellite towns across the six Area Councils of the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 months ago | seen 159 times
Tags: Dr Ramatu Aliyu, Federal Capital Territory Minister of State, Mr Obinna Ogwuegbu,
Ekiti Varsity evolves measures to accelerate transcripts processing
THE management of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, on Tuesday said it had put in place measures to accelerate the processing of transcripts in the institution. Mr... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 months ago | seen 127 times
Tags: Ekiti State University, Mr Bode Olofinmuagun, Prof. Edward Olanipekun,
Schools in Enugu to resume in Jan. 10 -Commissioner
ENUGU State Ministry of Education says all schools in the state will resume for the new academic session on Jan. 10 . Prof. Uchenna Eze, the Commissioner... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 132 times
Tags: News Agency of Nigeria, Prof. Uchenna Eze, ENUGU State Ministry of Education
Women in agriculture urge farmers to embrace value addition
ALHAJA Mulikat Ogunlola, President, Lagos State Women in Agriculture, has urged farmers to embrace value addition to agricultural products through processing, packaging, and marketing to sustain... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 months ago | seen 450 times
Tags: Lagos State Women in Agriculture, ALHAJA Mulikat Ogunlola, President,
2022 Armed Forces Remembrance: Sanwo-Olu unveils Emblem, donates N50m
BABAJIDE Sanwo-Olu, Lagos State Governor, on Tuesday unveiled the emblem and appeal fund for the 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, ahead of the Jan. 15 commemoration. During... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 87 times
Tags: Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, Col. Fola Akande, Lagos State Government, Nigerian Legion, Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Babajide Sanwo-Olu
Buhari appoints Doyin Salami as Chief Economic Adviser
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Chief Doyin Salami as Chief Economic Adviser to the President (CEAP). The president’s spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, confirmed the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 months ago | seen 112 times
Tags: PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari, Chief Doyin Salami
9 persons killed, 5 injured over bandit’s attacks in Kaduna….Commissioner
NINE persons were killed while five others sustained injures, following attacks by bandits in Igabi and Zaria Local Government Areas of Kaduna State. Mr Samuel Aruwan, the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 months ago | seen 149 times
Tags: Kaduna State,
Enugu HOS charges civil servants on commitment to work
THE Enugu State Head of Service, Mr Ken Chukwuegbo, on Tuesday advised civil servants in the state to be committed to work, for effective service delivery. Chukwuegbo... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 months ago | seen 102 times
Tags: Ken Chukwuegbo, Enugu State
Anambra condoles Ozigbo and Amilo families
THE people and government of Anambra State have expressed condolences to the Ozigbo family of Amesi in Aguata Local Government Area and the Amilo family of... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 months ago | seen 130 times
Tags: Anambra State, Valentine Ozigbo, Charles Amilo,
Buhari appoints Doyin Salami as Chief Economic Adviser
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Chief Doyin Salami as Chief Economic Adviser to the President (CEAP). The president’s spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, confirmed the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 months ago | seen 130 times
Tags: Chief Economic Adviser to the President, Mr Femi Adesina, President Muhammadu Buhari, Chief Doyin Salami,
NBA: Wins for Bulls & Warriors as Bucks and Nets lose
THE Chicago Bulls secured an eighth NBA win in a row by defeating the Orlando Magic 102-98 but Stephen Curry had an off night as his... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 months ago | seen 78 times
Tags: Chicago Bulls, Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curry
4-year-old boy drowns in well in Kano State
A four-year-old boy drowned in a well at Dawanau Ilesha Nawawu in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area in Kano State on Monday. Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, spokesman of... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 54 times
Tags: Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, Malam Musa Habibu, Aminu Sani-Sha’aibu, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area, Kano State Fire Service,
Kaduna Govt to spend N4bn on social protection programmes in 2022
THE Kaduna State Government is to spend a total of N4 billion to uplift more people from poverty and vulnerability in 2022. This is contained in the budget N278.6... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 75 times
Tags: Kaduna State, Gov. Nasir El-Rufai
Bayelsa wades into conflict between Shell and host community over power supply
BAYELSA State government on Monday directed the Managing Director of the State Electricity Company, Mr Olice Kemenanabo, to immediately connect Otuasega community to the national grid. The... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 112 times
Tags: BAYELSA State, Olice Kemenanabo
All set for 1st Lagos squash championship in 2022 – Official
THE Lagos State Squash Association (LSSA) said all arrangements had been concluded to host the first tournament of the year from Jan. 25 to Jan. 29... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 months ago | seen 162 times
Tags: Tomi Falase, Lagos State Squash Association, Lagos squash championship, 2022,
NBA: Stephen Curry breaks own three-pointer record in Golden State Warriors win
STEPHEN Curry broke his own NBA record for consecutive three-pointers as he led the Golden State Warriors to a 123-116 win over the Utah Jazz. Curry scored... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 79 times
Tags: STEPHEN Curry, NBA, Golden State Warriors
IPOB to address its members on January 1
THE Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, is to address its members on January 1. A statement by Emma Powerful, spokesman of IPOB, made this known on Monday,... Read more
Author: publisher | Posted 5 months ago | seen 147 times
Tags: Department of State Services, Nnamdi Kanu, Mazi Chinasa Nworu, Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Emma Powerful, Mazi Chika Edoziem
Kebbi State University ranked among 25 Nigerian universities with full courses accreditation
THE Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) has ranked Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, among the first 25 Nigerian Universities with full accreditation of courses,... Read more
Author: publisher | Posted 5 months ago | seen 186 times
Tags: Prof. Bashar Ladan-Aliero, Malam Musa Labbo-Jega, Husaini Adamu-Zuru, Nigerian Universities Commission, NUC, Kebbi State University of Science and Technology,
Fulani herders never invaded Anambra Airport - Adinuba
THE Anambra State government has denied that Fulani herdsmen invaded the newly opened Anambra airport on Thursday, December 23. C. Don Adinuba, stated this in a statement... Read more
Author: publisher | Posted 5 months ago | seen 459 times
Tags: C. Don Adinuba, Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State, Allen Onyema’s Air Peace, Obiora Okonkwo’s United Nigeria Airlines,
NBA: Stephen Curry returns in Golden State Warriors win while Philadelphia 76ers fight back
STEPHEN Curry returned to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 113-98 win at home to the Sacramento Kings. The Warriors had four players out and trailed... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 116 times
Tags: STEPHEN Curry, Golden State Warriors
COVID-19: Lalong gives Plateau residents 72 hours to get vaccinated
GOVERNOR Simon Lalong of Plateau State has given residents 72 hours to present evidence of COVID-19 vaccination o or negative PCR test result to be able... Read more
Author: publisher | Posted 5 months ago | seen 162 times
Tags: Prof. Sonni Tyoden, Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State, Williams Wadzingi,
Tambuwal wants FG to declare state of emergency on banditry
GOV. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State says the declaration of a state of emergency on banditry would enable security operatives to access to clear bandits’ enclaves... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 months ago | seen 348 times
Tags: Gov. Aminu Tambuwal, state of emergency on banditry,
Stephen Curry: Golden State Warriors player breaks Ray Allen's NBA three-point record
STEPHEN Curry received plaudits from across the NBA after breaking the league's three-point record as the Golden State Warriors beat the New York Knicks at Madison... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 months ago | seen 82 times
Tags: STEPHEN Curry, NBA, Golden State Warriors
NBA: Stephen Curry one off Ray Allen record as Golden State Warriors beat Indiana Pacers
STEPHEN Curry moved to within one three-pointer of the NBA record as the Golden State Warriors earned a 102-100 win at the Indiana Pacers. Curry registered five... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 months ago | seen 168 times
Tags: STEPHEN Curry, NBA, Golden State Warriors
Oyo govt to enforce copyright laws
THE Oyo State Government says it will ensure the enforcement of copyright laws in the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the State Commissioner... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 months ago | seen 154 times
Tags: Oyo State Government, Mr Wasiu Olatunbosun,
NBA: Stephen Curry waits for record as Golden State Warriors lose to Philadelphia 76ers
STEPHEN Curry was made to wait to break the NBA three-point record as the Golden State Warriors lost at the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. Needing 10 more... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 months ago | seen 60 times
Tags: STEPHEN Curry, Golden State Warriors
2023: Rep aspirant calls for end to election manipulation
AHEAD of the 2023 general elections, an aspirant for the Awgu, Aninri, and Oji River Federal Constituency of Enugu State on the platform of the Peoples... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 6 months ago | seen 209 times
Tags: 2023 general elections, PDP, Enugu State
FG’s delegation condoles Gov. Masari over Commissioner’s assassination
A Federal Government delegation on Friday paid a condolence visit to Katsina State over the assassination of the state Commissioner for Science and Technology, Dr. Rabe... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 6 months ago | seen 139 times
Tags: Federal Government delegation, Katsina State, Dr. Rabe Nasir, state Commissioner for Science and Technology,
Worker arraigned for allegedly stealing palm fruits worth N150,000
A 32-year-old palm oil depot worker, Timothy Arolowo, on Friday appeared before an Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State for allegedly stealing palm fruits valued... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 6 months ago | seen 68 times
Tags: Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court, Ondo State, ASP Zedekiah Orogbemi,
NSCDC cautions public against gender based violence
THE Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ondo State Command, has cautioned perpetrators of gender based violence to desist from it saying suspects will be... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 6 months ago | seen 89 times
Tags: NSCDC, Ondo State Command, WISE
Lagos residents adopt lifestyle changes to lessen cooking gas consumption
SOME residents of Lagos State have resorted to change in lifestyle, to help reduce their gas consumption, while awaiting improvements in supply and reduction in the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 6 months ago | seen 100 times
Tags: gas consumption, residents of Lagos State, kerosene, firewood
Ogun arrests 124 offenders for open defecation
THE Ogun State Government on Thursday arrested 124 offenders for contravening the state’s environmental and health laws. The offenders arrested in various locations across the state for... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 6 months ago | seen 205 times
Tags: Ogun State,
Plateau Assembly passes N116.7bn as 2022 appropriation bill
THE Plateau State House of Assembly (PLHA) presided over by the Speaker, Yakubu Sanda, on Thursday passed into law an appropriation bill of N116. 7 billion... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 6 months ago | seen 143 times
Tags: Yakubu Sanda, Plateau State House of Assembly, Gov. Simon Lalong
World AIDS Day: Makinde’s wife declares support for victims
THE wife of Oyo State Governor, Tamunominini Makinde, has reaffirmed her commitment to the well-being of people living with HIV/AIDS, calling on World leaders to join hands... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 6 months ago | seen 157 times
Tags: Oyo State Governor, HIV/AIDS
Nnamdi Kanu scheduled for emergency hearing today
NNAMDI Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has been scheduled for an emergency hearing on Thursday, December 2. Realnews reports that the expectation is... Read more
Author: publisher | Posted 6 months ago | seen 743 times
Tags: Department of State Services, DSS, Nnamdi Kanu, Emmanuel Kanu, Orji Uzor Kalu, Justice Binta Nyako, Bruce Fein, Femi Adesina, Mbazulike Amaechi, President Muhammadu Buhari
Sokoto assembly approves N3.27bn virement
SOKOTO State House of Assembly on Tuesday approved state government request for 3rd Quarter Capital and Recurrent Virement Warrant in the 2021 budget worth N3.27 billion. This followed... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 6 months ago | seen 135 times
Tags: SOKOTO State House of Assembly, APC, Gov. Aminu Tambuwal
NBA: Stephen Curry inspires Golden State Warriors to victory over LA Clippers
STEPHEN Curry inspired the Golden State Warriors to a seventh straight victory as he scored 33 points in a 105-90 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Curry... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 6 months ago | seen 90 times
Tags: STEPHEN Curry, Gold, en State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers
Parents enjoined to promote Igbo language from cradle
THE Anambra State Library in its bid to promote and preserve Igbo culture held a one-day campaign urging parents to promote Igbo language from childhood. The campaign... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 6 months ago | seen 106 times
Tags: Anambra State Library, C Don Adinuba
Sit-at-home paralysing economy
INDEED, Ebonyi State has been experiencing worrisome security concerns in almost all the corners of the state. The security challenges ranged from attacks on police stations... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 6 months ago | seen 184 times
Tags: Ebonyi State, Sit-at-home,
Gov. Sanwo-Olu presents N1.38trn 2022 budget for Lagos State
GOV. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Wednesday presented a budget of N1.388 trillion for 2022 to the State House of Assembly for approval. Presenting the budget, christened”Budget... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 6 months ago | seen 209 times
Tags: GOV. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, State House of Assembly
Imo govt indicts, recovers seized properties from Okorocha, family
IMO State Government Whitepaper Implementation Committee on Lands and other Related Matters has recovered government, individual and institutions properties allegedly converted by the former governor of... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 6 months ago | seen 183 times
Tags: IMO State Government, Rochas Okorocha
Ondo govt. to distribute 3.3m mosquito nets
NO fewer than 3.3 million insecticide-treated mosquito nets are to be distributed free to residents of Ondo State, as part of measures by government to prevent... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 6 months ago | seen 138 times
Tags: mosquito nets, Ondo State
Kano children seek abolition of child marriage, street begging
CHILDREN in Kano State, on Tuesday, called for abolition of child street begging and early marriage, even as they sought for review of voting age to... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 6 months ago | seen 124 times
Tags: Kano State, UNICEF
Yuletide: Get clearance to hold events, Commissioner tells Lagos residents
THE Lagos State government on Tuesday said that residents and event centre owners should obtain clearance from the Lagos State Safety Commission to hold events during... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 6 months ago | seen 199 times
Tags: Lagos State government, Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf
Moghalu calls for persecution of people responsible for Lekki Toll Gate massacre
By Anthony Isibor. PROF. Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu, the presidential candidate of the Young Progressive Party, YPP, in the 2019 general elections has called for the immediate persecution... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 6 months ago | seen 181 times
Tags: PROF. Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu, Lekki Toll Gate massacre, Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry,
Man, 35, rapes two teenage sisters in Delta
TWO sisters in Asaba, Delta State, have allegedly be raped by a 35 years old man, identified as Jude Nduka. One of the rape incident resulted in... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 6 months ago | seen 89 times
Tags: Delta State, rapes
Ex-Imo deputy governor, Irona loses sister
THE immediate past deputy governor of Imo State, Gerald Irona, has lost his only sister, Ona Anthonia Nwobi, Nee Irona, to the cold hands of death.... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 6 months ago | seen 116 times
Tags: Gerald Irona, Imo State,
Ikoyi 21-storey building collapse: Recovered bodies increase to 45 – LASG
LAGOS State Government says two more bodies have been recovered, bringing to 45 the number of bodies from the collapsed 21-storey building in Ikoyi. The Commissioner for... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 146 times
Tags: Gbenga Omotoso, LAGOS State Government
Ortom congratulates Soludo on Anambra election win
BENUE State Governor Samuel Ortom has congratulated Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) on his victory at the November 6 Anambra... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 106 times
Tags: BENUE State Governor Samuel Ortom, APGA, Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo
Nasarawa Speaker tasks councilors on good working relationship with LG Executives
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has called for harmonious relationship between local government chairmen and councillors for development to thrive at the grassroots. Speaker of the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 90 times
Tags: The Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi, Local Government Councils Legislative Arms,
“My victory reflects supreme will of God, people’s mandate” -Soludo
Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, the Governor-elect of Anambra State, says his victory reflects the supreme will of the Almighty God, as well as an overwhelming sacred mandate... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 112 times
Tags: Governor-elect of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, Aguata Local Government Area, Sen. Andy Uba, Mr Valentine Ozigbo,APC, PDP, APGA
Delta, firm partner to establish tricycle factory
DELTA State Government and Stallion Auto Keke Limited on Tuesday, reached an agreement to establish tricycle manufacturing plant in the state. Chief Economic Adviser to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Kingsley... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 89 times
Tags: DELTA State, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa
Anambra election: Cleen Foundation observes massive vote trading
By Benprince Ezeh ...says police welfare package for the election was poor ELECTION Security Support Centre, ESSC of CLEEN Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, NGO, has said that it... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 209 times
Tags: CLEEN Foundation, ELECTION Security Support Centre, Anambra state
Two claimants tango over chairmanship seat of Langtang North Council in Plateau
Mr Bitrus Zulfa says he remains the Chairman of Langtang North Local Government Council of Plateau in spite of a court judgment obtained by Mr Joshua... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 150 times
Tags: Mr Bitrus Zulfa, Chairman of Langtang North Local Government Council, Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC), Justice Ishaku Kunda
Ikorodu LG boss pledges improved workers welfare package
The Executive Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government, Mr Wasiu Adesina, on Tuesday, reiterated his administration’s commitment to improve workers’ welfare package for increased productivity. Adesina made the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 113 times
Tags: Ikorodu Local Government, Mr Wasiu Adesina, N300,000, Lagos State Civil Service Commission,
NBA: Stephen Curry scores 50 as Golden State Warriors beat Atlanta Hawks
STEPHEN Curry scored 50 points and had 10 assists to help the Golden State Warriors beat the Atlanta Hawks 127-113 for their fifth straight win. The Hawks... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 154 times
Tags: STEPHEN Curry, NBA, Golden State Warriors, Atlanta Hawks
APC accused of writing results of 10 LGs ahead of Anambra election
THE government of Anambra State has alerted Anambra people and Nigerians in general to the credible evidence it has that the All Progressives Congress, APC, has... Read more
Author: publisher | Posted 7 months ago | seen 1,032 times
Tags: APC, C. Don Adinuba, Anambra State election
Ekiti Assembly approves change of name for College of Agriculture
EKITI State House of Assembly has passed the State College of Agriculture and Technology (first amendment) Bill, 2021, and committed the 2022 budget to its Committee... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 144 times
Tags: EKITI State House of Assembly
Coalition urges Kano govt. to disengage tax consultants, proffers solutions
COALITION of stakeholders and professionals on taxation, “Taxation, Justice for Governance Platform,” has called on Kano State government to disengage tax consultants. The coalition made the call... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 242 times
Tags: Kano State government
Anambra 2021: IPC establishes Special Journalists' Safety Monitoring & Alert Desk
.......issues advisory on coverage BARELY 24 hours to the Anambra State governorship election on Saturday November 6, 2021, the International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos-Nigeria, has announced the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 112 times
Tags: International Press Centre, Anambra State governorship election
Delta to establish energy hubs in 3 newly established universities
The Delta Government has concluded plans for the establishment of energy hubs in three newly established universities in the state. The state Commissioner for Power and Energy,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 95 times
Tags: Delta Government, University of Delta Agbor, University of Science and Technology, Delta State University
Ogun govt warns miners, dredgers against environmental damage
Mr Ola Oresanya, Special Adviser to Ogun State Governor on environment has warned miners and dredgers in the state to operate responsibly or face sanctions. Oresanya, gave... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 99 times
Tags: Mr Ola Oresanya, Ogun State, Sango-Ota
Gombe borrowing to address development deficits — Gov. Yahaya
GOV. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, on Thursday said his administration was borrowing to address development deficits and improve the well-being of the people in the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 97 times
Tags: GOV. Inuwa Yahaya, State Commissioner for Finance, People’s Democracy Party, Gombe State
Order freezing our bank accounts has crippled all activities, Benue Govt tells court
The Benue State Government, on Thursday, appealed to a Federal High Court, Abuja, to set aside its earlier order, freezing all its bank accounts. Counsel to the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 93 times
Tags: Benue State Government, Terkura Pepe, Justice Ekwo, Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON)
Anambra Commissioner raises alarm over alleged plan to arrest key govt. officials on fabricated charges
Mr C. Don Adinuba, Anambra Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, has cried out over alleged plan by the opposition to arrest key officials of the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 149 times
Tags: Mr C. Don Adinuba, he Anambra State Government, the Anambra Police Command Public Relations Officers
Reinstated Langtang North Chair resumes office, dedicates victory to God
MR Joshua Laven, the reinstated Chairman of Langtang North Local Government of Plateau, on Thursday resumed office, saying he dedicated his victory at the High Court... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 107 times
Tags: MR Joshua Laven, Langtang North Local Government of Plateau, Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC)
Exposed: Plans to arrest key Anambra State government officials on trumped-up charges afoot
THE Anambra State government has alerted Nigerians of a dastardly plan to upset the government machinery in the State by a planned arrest of some key... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 370 times
Tags: Anambra State government,
Gunmen abduct 60 worshippers from Baptist Church
AT least 60 worshippers were reportedly abducted when bandits raided Emmanuel Baptist Church located in Kakau Daji in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The armed... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 7 months ago | seen 196 times
Tags: Kaduna State, Gunmen, Baptist Church
Nigerian Press Council charges media to ensure balance in terrorism reportage
The Nigerian Press Council (NPC), on Wednesday, urged the media to moderate their reportage of terrorists’ activities and violent extremism by ensuring balanced, unbiased and factual... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 127 times
Tags: The Nigerian Press Council (NPC), Mr Francis Nwosu, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
Government inaugurates Egbengwu Ojideleke Health Centre at Nimo
THE Anambra State Government inaugurated a Health Centre at Nimo, Njikoka Local Government Area, LGA. The Commissioner for Health, Vincent Okpala, while inaugurating the project, commended Sir... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 177 times
Tags: Anambra State, Vincent Okpala, Gov. Willie Obiano
Unemployed man in court for unlawful possession of fire arms
An unemployed man, Ahmed Azeez, was on Wednesday docked at a Lagos High Court, sitting at Tafa Balewa Square, for allegedly shooting a passerby to dispossess... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 95 times
Tags: Ahmed Azeez, The Lagos State Prosecutor, Tafa Balewa Square
Economic cost of road accidents N450bn annually – Minister
The Minister of State for Transportation, Sen. Gbemisola Saraki, on Wednesday said the economic cost of road accidents in Nigeria amounted to about N450 billion annually. Saraki... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 303 times
Tags: Minister of State for Transportation, Sen. Gbemisola Saraki, Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN), Federal Road Safety Corps ( FRSC)
Woman, 45, bags10 years imprisonment for attempted murder
AN Ekiti State High Court, sitting in Ado-Ekiti, on Wednesday sentenced a 45-year-old woman, Yemisi Najimu, to 10 years imprisonment with an option of N70,000 fine... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 98 times
Tags: Ekiti State High Court, Yemisi Najimu, Justice Lekan Ogunmoye
Kogi begins closure of illegal schools
THE Kogi State Government on Wednesday began the closure of sub-standard and illegal schools operating in the state. Speaking to journalists shortly after the exercise in Lokoja,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 239 times
Tags: Kogi State Government, Mr. Wemi Jones, Pastor Emmanuel Idenyi
Alleged manslaughter: LASG raises questions in court over housemaid’s death
THE prosecution team of the Lagos State Government on Wednesday at an Ikeja High Court again raised questions over the circumstances surrounding the death of a... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 91 times
Tags: Lagos State Government, Ikeja High Court, Ms Joy Adole, Mr Yusuf Sule
Plateau House of Assembly sealed as contending parties embark on negotiations
THE Plateau State House of Assembly complex has been sealed by security operatives as the two parties laying claim to the Speakership of the Legislature continue... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 116 times
Tags: Plateau State House of Assembly, News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), Abok Ayuba
As Anambra State confronts an organized crime family
ON 6 November 2021, Anambra State, at 4,844 km² the second smallest state by landmass in Nigeria – Lagos State with 3,577 km² is the smallest... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 7 months ago | seen 92 times
Tags: Anambra State Nov. 6 election,
Fake appointments: Nasarawa Assembly lifts suspension on member
THE Nasarawa State House of Assembly has lifted its suspension on the member representing Obi II constituency, Mr Luka Iliya-Zhekaba over his alleged involvement in the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 146 times
Tags: Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Ibrahim Balarabe-Abdullahi
Lawyers call for immediate release of 18 Igbos unlawfully incarcerated
By Anthony Isibor Some lawyers in Anambra state have cried out over what they described as unlawful detention in correctional centers in Anambra state of Igbo men,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 119 times
Tags: Anambra state, Willie Obiano
Reject free ride from strangers, Oyo govt warns
By Anthony Isibor. THE Oyo State Government through its ministry of education has called on all principals, head-teachers of public and private schools, private school owners, and... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 7 months ago | seen 311 times
Tags: Oyo State Government, ride from strangers,
Golden States Warriors have unbeaten start to NBA season ended by Memphis Grizzlies
THE Golden State Warriors had their unbeaten start to the NBA season ended by a 104-101 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies trailed by 19 points... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 87 times
Tags: Golden State Warriors, Memphis Grizzlies, NBA
Security takes over Plateau Assembly as 8 APC lawmakers plot to impeach Speaker
TENSION mount at the Plateau State House of Assembly as six Lawmakers the under the All Progressives Congress (APC) out of the 24 members of the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 150 times
Tags: Plateau State House of Assembly
Lagos to host food festival Dec.12, targets over 3,000 guests, N15m sales –commissioner
THE Lagos state government has announced that it would hold its rebranded Lagos Food Festival 2021 on Dec. 12, to stimulate local and foreign investor interest... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 134 times
Tags: Lagos state government, Abisola Olusanya
Doctors, oil workers join disobedience movement against Sudan military takeover
STATE oil company workers and doctors in Sudan said on Wednesday they were joining protests against the military coup that has derailed the country’s planned transition... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 255 times
Tags: doctors in Sudan, STATE oil company workers
APC Congress: we didn’t receive any petition – Kano State Appeal Committee
THE All Progressives Congress (APC) State Congress Appeal Committee for Kano State, said it did not receive any petition or complaint from the conduct of the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 144 times
Tags: APC, Kano State,
APC has no candidate in November 6 election in Anambra State - CSOs
THE Coalition of Civil Society Organizations in Anambra State has asserted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has no candidate in the November 6 gubernatorial election... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 3,764 times
Tags: Coalition of Civil Society Organizations, November 6 gubernatorial election in Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, George Moghalu,
Nigerian Army to partner Lagos hospitals for better healthcare delivery
THE Ag. Corps Commander Medical (CCM), Nigerian Army (NA), Col. Babatunde Solebo said that collaborating with major healthcare institutions in Lagos State will foster synergy with... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 7 months ago | seen 145 times
Tags: Lt.- Gen. Faruk Yahaya, Col. Babatunde Solebo, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Nigerian Army Medical Corps,
Adamawa Govt approves N18.71bn loan from FG
THE Adamawa Government has approved an N18.714 billion loan to enable the state to access the Federal Government’s bridging finance facility. Dr. Umar Pela, Commissioner for Information... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 273 times
Tags: Adamawa Government, State Executive Council
We supply 60m litres of water daily to Bauchi metropolis – Official
THE Bauchi State Water and Sewage Corporation (BSWSC), says it has maintained a regular supply of over 60 million cubic liters of water daily to Bauchi... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 141 times
Tags: Bauchi State,
Stephen Curry scores 45 as Golden State Warriors beat Los Angeles Clippers
STEPHEN Curry's 45 points, including two late three-pointers, helped the Golden State Warriors continue their winning start to the season as they beat the Los Angeles... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 270 times
Tags: STEPHEN Curry, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers
Tension in Arochukwu over killing of 5 IPOB members
THERE was tension in Arochukwu, Abia State on Thursday, October 21, as security operatives battled members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, in the area. A... Read more
Author: publisher | Posted 7 months ago | seen 256 times
Tags: IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, Nigerian Army, soldiers, Department of State Services, DSS
Nasarawa Assembly confirms appointment of President Customary Court of Appeal,others
THE Nasarawa State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Justice Osagade Osabo Emmanuel as President, Customary Court of Appeal of the state. The House also... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 173 times
Tags: Justice Osagade Osabo Emmanuel, Nasarawa State House of Assembly
Former commissioner urges UK to withdraw travel advisory against Rivers State
EMMA Okah, former Rivers State Commissioner for Information, has called on the United Kingdom to withdraw the travel advisory warning her citizens not to travel to... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 139 times
Tags: EMMA Okah, United Kingdom, Rivers State
Ebubeagu accused of killing five youths in Ebonyi community
RESIDENTS of Amasiri in Afikpo North local government area of Ebonyi state have accused members of the Ebubeagu Security Network of killing five youths in the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 327 times
Tags: Ebonyi state, Ebubeagu Security Network
MASSOB supports total economic, social lockdown for Nnamdi Kanu if…
THE leadership of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has said it would support total economic and social lockdown if... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 124 times
Tags: Comrade Uchenna Madu, Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra
#EndSARS: Lagos official urges youths to protect public assets against vandalism
MR Olufunsho Elulade, General Manager, Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory (LSMTL), on Tuesday appealed to youths to protect public infrastructure in their locality against any act... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 126 times
Tags: Mr. Olufunsho Elulade, Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory,
Katsina govt. partners travel agency for hitch-free lesser Hajj operations
THE Katsina state government has said that it would partner Al-Rufaqa Travels and Tours to ensure the smooth conduct of this year’s Lesser-Hajj (Umrah) operations in... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 156 times
Tags: Alhaji Suleiman Nuhu-Kuki, Alhaji Abdulkadir Kofan-Sauri., Al-Rufaqa Travels and Tours, Alhaji Badaru Karofi, Katsina state Pilgrims Welfare Board,
Security forces eliminate 10 bandits, rescue 1 hostage
THE Kaduna State Government said security forces have killed 10 bandits and rescued one hostage in Giwa Local Government Area (LGA). The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 188 times
Tags: Kaduna State,
Foundation donates computers, generator sets to Enugu community to promote computer literacy
IKE Okoli Foundation has donated 21 computer units, and two generating sets to Community Primary School, Akpugoeze in Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State. President... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 238 times
Tags: Enugu State, Ike Okoli
165 persons benefit from Taiwo Afolabi free medical outreach
OVER 165 traders at the popular Gbagi market in Ibadan, Oyo State, have enjoyed free dental and medical care at the community health outreach sponsored by... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 173 times
Tags: SIFAX Group, Oyo State
Ogun state residents protest prevalence of bad road
By Christiana and Anthony. THE residents of Lafenwa/Itele towns in Ado-Ota in Ogun state have on Monday staged a protest against the prevalence of bad roads in... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 162 times
Tags: Gov. Dapo Abiodun, Alhaji Oyelakin Wahab, Gov. Amosun, Oluwadara Kehinde, Ado-Ota, Ogun state, Binukonu, Egbejoda, Ayetoro, Itele Awori,
Bishop identifies solutions to kidnapping, banditry
Rev. Christian Onyia, Bishop of Anglican Diocese of Nike in Enugu State, has identified five major solutions to kidnapping and banditry in the country. Onyia made this... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 256 times
Tags: Enugu State, Rev. Christian Onyia, Bishop of Anglican Diocese of Nike
Congress: Ojelabi heads new APC exco in Lagos
THE All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos State on Saturday elected its 36 state party officials through voice votes at the party’s 2021 state congress held... Read more
Author: publisher | Posted 7 months ago | seen 227 times
Tags: Kehinde Adeniyi (State Welfare Secretary), Doyin Pikudan (State Auditor), Jumoke Okoya-Thomas (State Woman Leader),Dr Muritala Seriki (State Youth Leader), Adebayo Adelabu, All Progressives Congress,
Lagos APC: Any other congress, tea party– Sanwo-Olu
GOV. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday said that any other All Progressives Congress, APC, state congress in Lagos State apart from the one held at Mobolaji Johnson... Read more
Author: publisher | Posted 7 months ago | seen 296 times
Tags: Sunday Ajayi,, Kehinde Adeniyi (State Welfare Secretary), Doyin Pikudan (State Auditor), Jumoke Okoya-Thomas (State Woman Leader), Dr Muritala Seriki (State Youth Leader), Sunmi Odesanya (State Secret
Vulnerable women seek financial support from Kaduna State Govt.
SOME vulnerable women, on Friday, asked the Kaduna State Government for financial support to enable them to establish small businesses for their daily livelihood. The women made... Read more
Author: Maureen Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 287 times
Tags: Kaduna State
Allocating more revenues to states will aid infrastructure development – Lagos official
THE Permanent Secretary in the Lagos State Ministry of Finance, Mrs. Oyeyemi Ayoola, has said that the allocation of more revenues to state governments will aid... Read more
Author: Maureen Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 128 times
Tags: Mrs Oyeyemi Ayoola, Lagos State Ministry of Finance,
Don’t ignore other killer diseases for COVID-19 – Medical Director warns
DR Akintunde Ogunfeyimi, Chief Medical Director, Ondo State Specialist Hospital, Okitipupa, on Friday advised Nigerians to maintain hygienic living at all times. Speaking with the News Agency... Read more
Author: Maureen Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 134 times
Tags: DR Akintunde Ogunfeyimi, Ondo State Specialist Hospital,
Witnesses’ absence stall N11.5 bn suit against Alao-Akala, others
THE trial of the former governor of Oyo State, Adebayo Alao-Akala and two others over alleged N11.5 billion fraud was on Thursday stalled due to absence... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 7 months ago | seen 56 times
Tags: Oyo State,
Police arrest 3 suspects for alleged murder in Enugu community
THE Police Command in Enugu State, says it has arrested three suspects in connection with alleged murder of Mr Chika Nwobodo at Ogbozinne-Ndiagu in Akpugo community... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 7 months ago | seen 159 times
Tags: Enugu State, Police
LASG warns against indescrminate construction on Regional Road, Lekki
LAGOS State Government has warned against uncoordinated physical developments on the alignments of its Regional Road in Lekki. This state Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development,... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 7 months ago | seen 187 times
Tags: LAGOS State
NNPC to find lasting solutions to challenges faced by PTD, NARTO
AS a follow-up to its efforts in sustaining the current smooth supply and distribution of petroleum products nationwide within the festive period and beyond, the Nigerian... Read more
Author: publisher | Posted 7 months ago | seen 263 times
Tags: Petroleum Tanker Drivers, Mallam Mele Kyari, NNPC, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Department of Petroleum Resources, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Department of State Services (DSS
Don cautions against promoting social media content
DR Shadrach Idi, the Acting Head, Department of Public Relations and Advertising, Taraba State University, Jalingo, has cautioned against usage of Social Media content without fact-checking. Idi... Read more
Author: Maureen Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 187 times
Tags: Taraba State University, DR Shadrach Idi, social media content,
Ndigbo. Let not your heart be troubled
By Prof. A.B.C Nwosu I became greatly rattled after reading Mr. Ike Abonyis excellent write-up titled: “South East, PDP, and matters Arising”, on the back page of... Read more
Author: publisher | Posted 7 months ago | seen 632 times
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Chiwetalu Agu freed from DSS custody
THE Department of State Services, DSS, has freed Chiwetalu Agu, Nollywood actor, who was arrested by the service after he was released by the Nigerian Army... Read more
Author: publisher | Posted 7 months ago | seen 192 times
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Anambra Assembly passes anti-open grazing bill
THE Anambra State House of Assembly has passed the anti-open grazing bill. The Bill entitled: “Anambra State Open Grazing of Cattle and other Livestock Prohibition and Ranches... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 7 months ago | seen 379 times
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Police Act: EKSG to appeal Court ruling striking out suit says A-G
THE Ekiti State Government says it will appeal the ruling of the Federal High Court in Ado Ekiti which struck out the suit seeking nullification of... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 7 months ago | seen 122 times
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DSS moves actor Chiwetalu Agu to Abuja
VETERAN actor Chiwetalu Agu has been moved to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja by the Department of State Services (DSS). The move, The Nation learned, is to... Read more
Author: Maureen Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 188 times
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Edo assembly passes bill to establish nursing college
THE Edo State House of Assembly on Tuesday in Benin passed the Edo State College of Nursing Science Law 2021 and repealed the Edo State College... Read more
Author: Maureen Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 123 times
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Shun indecent dressing, cultism, rector urges new students
THE Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Ede, in Osun State, Dr John Adekolawole, has warned the newly admitted students of the institution to shun indecent dressing, cultism... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 7 months ago | seen 174 times
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I was not involved in police arrest of suspended traditional ruler- Enugu lawyer
NNAMDI Ezemagu, an Enugu-based Lawyer, says he was not involved in the police arrest of Chief Christopher Okwor, the suspended Traditional Ruler of Ihekwuenu community in... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 8 months ago | seen 143 times
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Leadership Excellence Awards: Wife of former Rivers governor voted 2021 Woman of the Year
NIGERIANS at home and in the diaspora have voted wife of the former Rivers State governor, and renowned humanitarian, Dame Judith Amaechi, as Woman of the... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 8 months ago | seen 226 times
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Council boss swears in councillors, cautions against corruption
ABDULLAHI Aliyu, the Executive Chairman, Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, has charged the council officials to shun corruption while discharging their duties for development... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 8 months ago | seen 187 times
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Police orders investigation into missing female Officer in Enugu
THE Police Command in Enugu State has ordered intensive investigation into a missing female officer during an attack on its Divisional Headquarters in Umulokpa, Uzo-Uwani Local... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 8 months ago | seen 148 times
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Bauchi Govt. gives reasons for demolished house
THE Bauchi State Government has given reasons for the demolition of a house located in the Commissioners Quarters, Old GRA, Bauchi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 8 months ago | seen 151 times
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Golden State Warriors forward has Covid vaccine after exemption request rejected
GOLDEN State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins has had the Covid-19 vaccine after the NBA rejected his request for a religious exemption. San Francisco's health rules require those... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 8 months ago | seen 163 times
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Bagudu wants cattle movement from Sahel to other African regions restricted
GOVERNOR Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State has advocated for a permanent framework to limit the movement of cattle from the Sahel to other regions in Africa. Bagudu... Read more
Author: publisher | Posted 8 months ago | seen 163 times
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Boko Haram captures 500 communities in Shiroro – LG chairman
SULEIMAN Chakuba, chairman of the Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, is worried over the incursion of Boko Haram terrorists, whom he said, have captured... Read more
Author: publisher | Posted 8 months ago | seen 373 times
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Nursing mother electrocuted to death by power line in Rivers
A nursing mother identified as Latifa Seiyi has been electrocuted to death at Agip Estate area of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. The Sun gathered that... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 8 months ago | seen 395 times
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Why today is the happiest day of Governor Zulum's Life
…as NNPC pledges to deliver Maiduguri power project on schedule PROF. Babagana Umara Zulum, Borno State Governor, has described the groundbreaking ceremony of the Maiduguri and Environs... Read more
Author: publisher | Posted 8 months ago | seen 587 times
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Insecurity: KDSG shuts telecoms services in parts of the state
THE Kaduna State Government on Wednesday announced the closure of telecommunications services in some part of the state, with effect from Sept. 30. The Commissioner of Internal... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 8 months ago | seen 194 times
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Kebbi safe for tourists, investors – Dep. Gov.
KEBBI state Deputy Governor, retired Col. Samaila Dabai, says the state remains one of the most secured and safe haven for tourists and investors in the... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 8 months ago | seen 213 times
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WTD: Enugu State remains preferred tourists’ destination, says Tourism Board GM
THE General Manager, Enugu State Tourism Board, Chief Steve Odo, says the state has remained the preferred tourists’ destination for the past six years in the... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 8 months ago | seen 251 times
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Video: Ariaria International market flooded, building collapses
AFTER downpour in Ariaria International market in Aba, the commercial nerve center of Abia State, a building collapses while people try to rescue those trapped inside Sept.... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 8 months ago | seen 254 times
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Video: Soludo speaks at his flag off campaign to be governor of Anambra State
...MASSIVE crowd turned up at the event Sept. 27, 2021 @ 15:16 GMT | Read more
Author: editor | Posted 8 months ago | seen 515 times
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Dog bites off Ondo undergrad’s manhood
A dog, identified as Charlie, has bitten off a part of the private parts of an undergraduate of the Adekunle Ajasin University, in the Akungba Akoko... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 8 months ago | seen 298 times
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Commissioner enjoins Anambra people to vote for credibility, economic viability
THE commissioner for health, Anambra State, Vincent Okpala, has called on the people of Anambra to vote for credibility in order to achieve economic viability as... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 8 months ago | seen 99 times
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Enugu royal father alleges invasion of his residence
IGWE Christopher Okwor, the Traditional Ruler of Ihekwuenu Aku Community of Enugu State, has cried out over an alleged invasion of his residence by suspected thugs.Okwor... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 8 months ago | seen 455 times
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Cholera outbreak: Oyo ministry launches prevention measures
OYO State government, on Friday, reassured the residents of the state of its preparedness to prevent the outbreak of cholera in the nooks and crannies of... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 8 months ago | seen 302 times
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Anambra State Cattle, other livestock `Open Grazing’ prohibition law passes 2nd reading
THE bill for a law to prohibit and abolish open and nomadic cattle and other livestock grazing and rearing in Anambra State has passed through second... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 8 months ago | seen 196 times
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Suspected robber killed as operatives foil cult initiation
A suspected member of a three-man gang has met his waterloo after sustaining injuries during a shootout with policemen on stop and search duty in Delta... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 8 months ago | seen 352 times
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Gunmen attack police checkpoint in Enugu, kill 2 cops
THE Enugu State Police Command has suffered another loss in the hands of unknown gunmen as it lost two policemen to bullets of the hoodlums. The two... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 8 months ago | seen 245 times
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Reps Committee commends FMC Ebute Metta on proper utilisation of budget
THE House of Representatives Committee on Health Institutions has commended the management of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ebute Meta, Lagos State, on appropriate utilisation of... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 8 months ago | seen 337 times
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Nasarawa Assembly urges FG, State Govt. to assist victims of flood disaster
THE Nasarawa State House of Assembly has urged the Federal Government and Nasarawa State Government to provide relief materials to victims of flood disaster in the... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 8 months ago | seen 186 times
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Insecurity: Lalong has implemented 5 of 6 resolutions of Plateau Assembly – House Spokesperson
THE Plateau State House Assembly on Thursday said Gov. Simon Lalong had implemented five out of the six resolutions it gave him to address the security... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 8 months ago | seen 231 times
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Court of Appeal reserves ruling in Lagos application to join suit
THE Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has reserved ruling on the application filed by Lagos State Government seeking to join an appeal by the... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 8 months ago | seen 80 times
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Governor Emmanuel enacts Akwa Ibom State anti-open grazing law
UDOM Emmanuel, Akwa Ibom State governor, on Wednesday, September 15, enacted a law to prohibit open rearing and grazing and provide for the establishment of ranches... Read more
Author: publisher | Posted 8 months ago | seen 819 times
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Enugu: Judiciary to protect human rights of all segment of society–Acting CJ
THE Acting Chief Judge of Enugu State, Justice Raymond Ozoemena, on Wednesday, said that the state judiciary would continue to ensure the protection of human rights... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 8 months ago | seen 142 times
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The Youth of Anambra State: A Time for Action
By C Don Adinuba THE Anambra State Government is pleased with the enthusiastic messages of solidarity it has been receiving from the public, especially the youth, to... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 8 months ago | seen 365 times
Tags: C Don Adinuba, Anambra State, Ohaneze Ndigbo, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB
APC makes effort to politicise Edozieuno’s tragic death - Commissioner
By C Don Adinuba THE Anambra State Branch of the All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday held a press conference where its leaders attempted to politicise the... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 8 months ago | seen 140 times
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Prison attacks: Strengthened security network urgently needed – controller
THE Controller of Correctional Service, Lagos State Command, Mr , , on Tuesday called for a robust security network in custodial centres in the state. Adebisi made... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 8 months ago | seen 275 times
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APC to hold State Congresses on Oct. 2
THE All Progressives Congress (APC) has scheduled its State Congresses for Oct. 2. Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, National Secretary, APC Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), said... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 8 months ago | seen 114 times
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Kebbi pays N300m compensation to construct 5km roads
GOV. Abubakar Atiku-Bagudu of Kebbi State says government paid more than N300 million as compensation to property owners to actualise the construction of roads in Jega... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 8 months ago | seen 127 times
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AASDU is the only recognized umbrella body of Anambra indigenes in Lagos - Ebeledike
By Anthony Isibor AMECHI Ebeledike, president, Association of Anambra State Union, AASDU, Lagos, says that the association is the only authorized, registered and recognized umbrella body of... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 9 months ago | seen 144 times
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ICPC tracks N92m solar light constituency projects in Ondo State
THE Independent Corrupt Practices And Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Friday tracked N92 million Supply and Installation of Integrated Solar Street Lights in Ile-Oluji, Okitipupa... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 9 months ago | seen 118 times
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Gumi relocating fleeing northern terrorists to Oyo State, Group alleges
ISLAMIC scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, is attempting to relocate fleeing terrorists that are being smoked out of the Northern Nigeria via military operations to Oke-Ogun, which... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 9 months ago | seen 160 times
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Fintiri chairs PDP national convention organising committee
THE Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has announced Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri as chairman of its 2021 National Convention Organising Committee and his Enugu counterpart, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi... Read more
Author: publisher | Posted 9 months ago | seen 304 times
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AASDU, Lagos to host all Anambra Gubernatorial candidates in October
AASDU, Lagos to host all Anambra Gubernatorial candidates, Oct. 9 By Anthony Isibor. THE Association of Anambra State Development Unions, AASDU, is to host all candidates of the... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 9 months ago | seen 299 times
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Photos: President Muhammadu Buhari's visit to Imo State
Photos: President Muhammadu Buhari's visit to Imo State - Sept. 9, 2021 @ 14:00 GMT | Read more
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Photos: Street s in Imo State deserted
PHOTOS: Street s in Imo State deserted - Sept. 9, 2021 @ 14:00 GMT | Read more
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Video: President Muhammadu Buhari inspects guard of honour in Imo State
President Muhammadu Buhari inspects guard of honour in Imo State Read more
Author: editor | Posted 9 months ago | seen 150 times
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Buhari approves Anambra’s Status as petroleum-bearing State
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has approved Anambra’s new status a petroleum-bearing state. The approval is contained in a letter to Governor Willie Obiano which the president’s Chief of... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 9 months ago | seen 406 times
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MASSOB urges Igbo leaders to ask Buhari to release IPOB Leader
THE Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, has urged Igbo leaders to seize the opportunity provided by the visit of President... Read more
Author: publisher | Posted 9 months ago | seen 292 times
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Ekiti state govt monitors schools’ resumption for the 2021/2022 session — commissioner
EKITI state government on Monday embarked on monitoring of activities and inspection of schools, as pupils and students resumed for the 2021/2022 academic session across the... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 9 months ago | seen 155 times
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Minister’s NGO donates drugs, medical equipment to cholera victims in Kebbi State
KHADIMIYYA for Justice and Development Initiative (KJDI), an NGO, distributed drugs and medical equipment in Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State on Sunday to tackle... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 9 months ago | seen 137 times
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Journalist emerges APC Chairman in Awgu LGA, Enugu State
A very senior journalist with the New Telegraph Newspapers,Mr Kenneth Ofoma has emerged as the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Awgu local government... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 9 months ago | seen 144 times
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Why NCC directed GLO to stop its services in Zamfara State
THE Nigerian Communications Commission has directed the management of Globacom Nigeria Limited to shutdown its signal in Zamfara State. The directive was contained in a letter signed... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 9 months ago | seen 363 times
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Anambra election will be free and fair, not written - commissioner
THE Anambra State government is in possession of intelligence reports showing that people are preparing to protest in the streets of the state in large numbers... Read more
Author: publisher | Posted 9 months ago | seen 242 times
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ICPC commences constituency, executive projects tracking in Ondo State –official
THE Independent Corrupt Practices And Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it has commenced the third phase of Constituency and Executive Project tracking in Ondo State. Mr... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 9 months ago | seen 255 times
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Residents of Lafenwa, Ado-Odo Ota lament absence accessible roads in their communities
Faced with the absence of any form of government’s presence, the residents of Lafenwa, a town in Ado-Odo Ota, Ogun state, are appealing to Gov. Dapo... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 9 months ago | seen 318 times
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Anambra expands evacuation of indigenes from Jos, Plateau State
FOLLOWING renewed hostilities in Jos, which have caused the Plateau State Government to re-impose a 24-hour curfew in the city, the Anambra State Government has decided... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 9 months ago | seen 126 times
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PGF DG gives conditions for state police in Nigeria
SALIHU Lukman, Director-General, Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), says state police can only operate in Nigeria, under the supervision of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Lukman said this... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 9 months ago | seen 348 times
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MRA sues Lagos State Government, Police Authorities over killing of journalist covering #ENDSARS protests in 2020
THE Media Rights Agenda, MRA, has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Lagos asking it to order the Lagos State Government and Police... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 9 months ago | seen 120 times
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Ihejirika, Nigerian Army clear the air on kidnappings, insecurity in Abia State
THE Nigerian Army has denied allegations that it is promoting criminality in Abia state and involved in the release of kidnap suspects in Isuikwuato Local Government... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 9 months ago | seen 185 times
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Health Commissioner laments poor attitude to COVID-19 preventive measures
THE Anambra State commissioner for health, Vincent Okpala, has lamented the poor attitude of Ndi Anambra to COVID-19 preventive measures, even as third wave is ravaging... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 9 months ago | seen 115 times
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Anambra re-strategizes evacuation of University of Jos students
THE Anambra State Government has re-strategize the evacuation of students of Anambra State origin from the University of Jos following the sudden closure of the University... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 9 months ago | seen 571 times
Tags: C. Don Adinuba,Anambra State Government,communal hostilities in Plateau State
Ogoni people to cooperate with NPDC on oil production
THE leaders of Ogoniland in Rivers State under the auspices of the Ogoni Liberation Initiative have pledged to cooperate with the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC)... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 9 months ago | seen 478 times
Tags: Rev. Douglas Fabeke,Mr. Mohammed Ali-Zarah,Ogoniland in Rivers State,Ogoni Liberation Initiative,
Kaduna urban agency demolishes 9 structures in Barnawa, Narayi
THE Kaduna State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KASUPDA) has demolished nine structures in Barnawa, Narayi, High-cost Estate for violating Urban Planning Laws. This is contained in... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 9 months ago | seen 213 times
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Lagos pays N2bn as insurance premium for workers
THE Lagos State Government on Monday said over N2 billion had been paid as insurance premium for its workers in 2021. Dr Rabiu Olowo, Commissioner for Finance,... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 9 months ago | seen 146 times
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Nasarawa State Govt distributes relief materials to flood victims
NASARAWA State Government has begun the distribution of relief materials to people affected by flood in three communities in Nasarawa Eggon and Akwanga Local Government Areas... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 9 months ago | seen 135 times
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Zamfara govt. collaborates with FG to resettle IDPs
ZAMFARA State Governor, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, says he is determined to collaborate with the National Commission for Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to resettle all... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 9 months ago | seen 108 times
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LASEMA warns Lagos residents
THE Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said it recovered a fallen tanker around Oregun area in Ikeja and warned residents to abstain from activities that... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 9 months ago | seen 219 times
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Makinde mourns former General Olurin, Oyo military governor
Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo State, on Saturday, mourned the death of a former Military Administrator of the state, General Adetunji Idowu Olurin. Makinde, who described the... Read more
Author: publisher | Posted 9 months ago | seen 500 times
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I Will Not Believe That EFCC And FG Are Fighting Corruption Till Theodore Orji And His Son Are Prosecuted — NBA-SPIDEL Chairman, Ubani
By Unini Chioma *Says This Is Not The First Time Of Arresting Orji And Releasing Him Under Questionable Circumstances *Says EFCC Under Magu remained mute despite sufficient evidence Provided... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 9 months ago | seen 399 times
Tags: Dr. Monday Ubani, has reacted to the arrest of the former governor of Abia State, Theodore Orji, and his son, Chinedu Orji, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
Gov. Emmanuel donates fishing inputs to farmers in Akwa Ibom state
GOV. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has donated fishing inputs to farmers to boost food sufficiency in the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Glory Edet while... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 9 months ago | seen 104 times
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TB detection in Kaduna increased 33% in 1 year – programme manager
THE Kaduna state Tuberculosis (TB) and Leprosy control programme has disclosed that case detection for tuberculosis in the state rose to 5,878 in 2020 as against... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 9 months ago | seen 354 times
Tags: Dr Abubakar Sadiq,Kaduna state Tuberculosis (TB) and Leprosy control programme
COVID-19: Katsina State receives 92,370 doses of Moderna vaccine – official
THE Katsina State Government has received 92,370 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the Executive Secretary, Katsina State Primary Health Care Development Agency (PHCDA), Dr Shamsuddeen Yahaya... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 9 months ago | seen 151 times
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Oyo Govt refutes claims of not paying counterpart UBEC/SUBEB funds
THE Oyo State Government has refuted claims that the state has not accessed N715 million counterpart funds for Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) for year 2020... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 9 months ago | seen 556 times
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Wabote, Sanwo-Olu, Ogunsanya, Shell Nigeria, others win 2021 African Business Leadership Awards
…winners, runners-up to be decorated at the 6th Invest in Africa Summit 2021 (virtual) on September 16- 17 FOUR Nigerians and Shell Nigeria have emerged winners in... Read more
Author: publisher | Posted 9 months ago | seen 597 times
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Edo government kicks against planned coronation of a Sultan in State
THE Edo State government through Osarodion Ogie, secretary to the state government on Thursday, August 19, reacted to the planned coronation of a sultan in the state. Oge, in... Read more
Author: publisher | Posted 9 months ago | seen 766 times
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Senator Theodore Orji in EFCC's net over N48bn security votes
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken into custody a former Abia Governor, Sen. Theodore Orji and his son, Chinedu over alleged N48 billion... Read more
Author: publisher | Posted 9 months ago | seen 243 times
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