Year: 2021
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Business and Economy
Diversification of energy mix will boost national economy – Omo-Agege
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has said diversification of the country’s energy mix will stimulate national…
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Education
Abducted 317 abducted Zamfara schoolgirls released; Find lasting solution to kidnapping – NCWS begs FG
The abducted 317 students of Government Secondary School in Jangebe, Zamfara State have been released. The schoolgirls were on Sunday…
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COVID-19: SERAP writes Adamu, seeks probe of ‘missing billions’ in water ministry, agencies
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent a Freedom of Information request to the Minister of Water Resources Engr.…
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Health
Bayelsa Primary Healthcare workers suspend strike
The Bayelsa State Chapter of Medical and Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) on Sunday said it has suspended the…
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Health
COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Nigeria on Tuesday – SGF
By Abujah Racheal Abuja, Feb. 28, 2021 The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha, has confirmed…
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Lead Story
24 Kagara students, 14 others regain freedom from bandits in Niger State
The kidnapped staff and students of Government Science College Kagara have finally regained freedom from the armed bandits in Niger…
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Entertainment
eSports Betting : Details & Guide for Bettors
Electronic Sports which is also known as eSports is a form of competitive video gaming which has surged in popularity…
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Local
UN amplifies condemnation of Zamfara schoolgirls’ abduction
By Harrison Arubu United Nations, Feb. 27, 2021 President of the UN General Assembly Amb. Volkan Bozkir has added his…
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Local
Troops restore normalcy along Kaduna-Jebba Road
Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters has warned all those obstructing the movement of agricultural goods between the northern and southern parts of…
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Lead Story
Economic recovery: Osinbajo gives kudos to Economic Managers for foresight …. Calls for regulation of blockchain technology
LAGOS The Vice President, professor Yemi Osinbajo has given the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, thumbs up for its doggedness…
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Local
Irabor urges telecom providers to support military to combat insecurity
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Feb. 26, 2021 The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Maj.-Gen. Lucky Irabor, has urged telecommunications service…
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Zamfara school girls’ abduction: We’ll not succumb to blackmail – Buhari warns bandits; UN Scribe ‘strongly’ condemns action; Govt. shuts all boarding schools
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the latest abduction of hundreds of students of Government Girls Secondary School, Jangebe in Zamfara…
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Local
Peter Obi, Ahmed Lawan, other dignitaries to grace Senator Abaribe’s book presentation, March 1
Dignitaries, will, Monday, March 1, 2021, grace the public presentation of the autobiography of Nigeria’s Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya…
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Local
Police commence coordinated search and rescue operations for abducted Zamfara school girls
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have commenced a coordinated search and rescue operation, involving the deployment of both ground…
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Business and Economy
Emefiele tasks bank CEOs, others to reset economy
By Lydia Ngwakwe Lagos, Feb. 26, 2021 The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, has…
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Africa
Nestle’s Marie Chantal Messier goes to Switzerland; Patricia Ekaba picks up the baton
Marie Chantal Messier, Head of Corporate Communication & Public Affairs/ Nutrition, Health & Wellness / Consumer Engagement, Nestlé Central and…
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Lead Story
Zamfara: Police confirm 317 female students missing; UNICEF condemns abduction
By Abubakar Ahmed (Jangebe)/Zubairu Idris (Katsina), Feb. 26, 2021 The Commissioner of Police in Zamfara, Abutu Yaro, has confirmed the…
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Local
Pain to tiled art: Argentines honour football star Maradona with mosaics
Buenos Aires, Feb. 26, 2021 Gonzalo López Lauch is helping bring football star Diego Maradona back to life, one mosaic…
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Lead Story
Zamfara Govt. confirms abduction of female students
By Abubakar Ahmed Gusau, Feb. 26, 2020 The Zamfara Government has confirmed the abduction of female students of Government Girls…
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Local
Asaba Airport concession to fetch N80bn, says official
By Ifeanyi Olannye Asaba, Feb. 25, 2021 Delta Government says the Asaba Airport Concession will fetch more than N80 billion…
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Lead Story
Northern governors resolve to work with FG in fight against insecurity
By Hussaina Yakubu Kaduna, Feb. 26, 2021 The 19 Northern Governors have resolved to work with the Federal Government to…
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Local
Oruku crisis: Enugu Govt imposes 12 hour curfew
By Emmanuel Acha Enugu, Feb. 25, 2021 Enugu State Government has imposed a 12-hour curfew on Oruku Community in Nkanu…
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Local
N170m FIRS contract fraud : Court vindicates Zinox, TD Africa officials
An Abuja High Court has vindicated the long-held position of Zinox Technologies Ltd., and TD Africa, two of Nigeria’s leading…
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Local
Environmentalists, residents lament indiscriminate gas burning, leaks from Agip’s facility in Bayelsa
Environmentalists and residents on Wednesday raised concerns over the dangers faced by residents near the Ogboinbiri Oilfield operated by Nigeria…
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Girl child marriage: How victims escape trap in Gombe community
William Attah, Gombe Women and female children in Malam Sidi town of Kwami Local Government Area of Gombe State now…
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