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The Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 election, Mr. Peter Obi has described the Nursing profession as a noble and dignified one. Explaining, he said that by their work they were contributing so much to the preservation of the species, and can, in a …

About 30 million people are adversely affected by a shrunken Lake Chad, which is now just about ten per cent of its original size, President Muhammadu Buhari has said. The President spoke Saturday at State House, Abuja, while hosting the President of Chad, Marshal Idris Deby Itno, who paid him …

When we analyze leadership in the humanitarian sector, we often see images of mostly white men, a few white women, and, if one looks hard enough, one may be lucky to spot a few black and brown men and women working within western cities such as New York, London, Paris, …

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By Emmanuel Mogbede Abuja, March 27, 2021 Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, has refuted claims that the jailed INEC Electoral Officer, Prof. Peter Ogban was convicted for rigging election in favour of All Progressives Congress (APC). Akpabio said this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja by his …

William Attah, Gombe The immediate past House of Representatives member for Kaltungo/Shongom Federal Constituency, Gombe State, Hajiya Fatima Binta Bello has berated the Federal Government for promising but failing to address the rampant banditry and kidnappings that have continued unabated in the land. Fatima Binta Bello, who was Deputy Minority …

Oslo, March 26, 2021 Norway’s health authorities remain cautious about the use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and are holding off on reinstating its use. “There is still great uncertainty about possible serious side effects,’’ a statement from the health authority Folkehelseinstitutt FHI said, on Friday. “In the FHI’s assessment, …

The President of the Booksellers Association of Nigeria, BAN, Mr Dare Oluwatuyi and the journalist and writer, Richard Mammah, have jointly presented their new book, The Nigerian Booksellers Directory 2021. The Directory, which is a product of a year long cross-country research activity, contains  a listing of bookshops and bookselling …

The beneficiaries of Water and Sanitation and Hygiene intervention by the Victims Support Fund (VSF) in three selected secondary schools in Bayelsa, Thursday applauded the gesture. The VSF task force on COVID-19 donated three solar-powered boreholes, worth N55 million to the schools drawn from the three senatorial districts in Bayelsa. …

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said it would maintain its current ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) until the conclusion of ongoing engagement with the organized labour and other stakeholders. Addressing newsmen in Abuja, the Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Dr. Kennie Obateru, said the …

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has congratulated Master Ugo Ugochukwu, Nigeria’s 13-year-old promising champion, on winning the FIA European Carting Championship. In congratulating the young champion, Senator Omo-Agege noted that this feat has made him the first Nigerian to get such honour in motorsport. The Delta …

Borno State House of Assembly on Friday passed a vote of confidence on Governor of the state, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, putting to bed, a mischievous online publication which falsely claimed rift between the assembly and the governor. Speaker of the Assembly, AbdulKarim Lawan announced the resolution on Friday at …

…..’We’ll expand airport’s infrastructure for Oyo’s economic growth’ Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, said that plans by his administration to make Ibadan Airport a regional transportation hub are on course. The governor added that his administration will improve social services and expand infrastructure at the airport to enhance …

By Fabian Ekeruche Lagos, March 24, 2021 The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) on Wednesday took its war against vulture extinction to another level with the launch of the Save Vultures Documentary screening in Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme of the campaign, “Our Plight …

President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja said a new basic chemicals platform worth $1.3b that will produce ammonia and fertilizers in Nigeria will be ready for commissioning in the coming months. Speaking at an audience with Fertilizer Producers and Suppliers Association of Nigeria (FEPSAN), President Buhari , according to a …

New things are happening at the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), and suddenly, there’s a throwback to the 1996-1999 Lagos State, when the then Colonel Mohammed Buba Marwa was military administrator. Marwa took a broom, and swept Lagos almost clean. With Operation Sweep, criminals were given bloody noses, and …

  The Nigerian-American Public Affairs Committee (NAPAC) is organizing a Send Forth ceremony for the outgoing Consul General of Nigeria in New York, United States of America, Ambassador Ben Okoyen. The event, tagged “Celebrating The Champions Amongst US,” is holding Virtually on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 12:00 PM EST; …

•Gives Atlanta 96 Gold Medalist, Pascal, three-bedroom apartment •We won’t disappoint Nigeria, Rohr, Musa assure Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged Super Eagles of Nigeria to beat the Squirrels of Benin Republic and Crocodiles of Lesotho in the crucial 2021 African Cup of Nations qualifying matches. Governor Sanwo-Olu, …

A very important leadership Conference for female ministers and male ministers’ wives is taking place on Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27, 2021. Ministering at the “Virtual Female Leadership Conference 2021” is Pastor (Dr.) Toyin Laoye, Special Assistant to the Continental Overseer, Americas, and the theme of the program …

By Funmilola Gboteku Lagos, March 25, 2021 Airtel Nigeria, a telecommunications company, on Thursday said it would be sponsoring the international singing competition, ‘The Voice Nigeria Season 3’, scheduled to commence on Saturday. Airtel said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The Chief …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday March 23, 2021 bemoaned the delay in the corruption trial of Chief Raymond Dokpesi, founder of Daar Communications Plc. Dokpesi is being prosecuted before John Tsoho of the Federal High Court, Abuja for the alleged diversion of N2.1 billion received from the …

Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has congratulated the Senator representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District, Opeyemi Bamidele on his election as Chairman of the Southern Senators Forum. The Governor also congratulated Senator Stella Oduah (Anambra North) who emerged Vice Chairman of the Forum as well as other new officials elected …

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced an increase of 80.12% in trading surplus for the month of December 2020 which stands at ₦24.19billion compared to the ₦13.43billion surplus recorded in November 2020. This is contained in the December 2020 edition of the NNPC Monthly Financial and Operations Report …

By Lilian Okoro Lagos, March 25, 2021 A Medical Imaging Scientist, Dr Livinus Abonyi, says adequate water intake will help kidneys to function more efficiently and prevents kidney stones. Abonyi, also a lecturer, Department of Medical Radiography, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, University of Lagos, College of Medicine, spoke with the …