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MRA says abduction of journalists reaching ‘Epidemic Proportions’, Urges government to take decisive action
LAGOS, Thursday, February 11, 2021: Media Rights Agenda (MRA) Thursday expressed “serious concern” over the rising spate of abduction of…
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Life and Times of Lateef Jakande, 1st Civilian Governor of Lagos State
By Vivian Ihechu Lagos, Feb. 11, 2021 Tributes have been pouring in for the former governor of Lagos State, Alhaji…
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Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe’s Autobiography, MADE IN ABA for public presentation
The autobiography of Nigeria’s Senate Minority Leader and one-time Deputy Governor of Abia State, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, will be…
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Minawao Refugees: With Zulum’s visit, tripartite commission fixes February 27 for Nigerians’ repatriation
Following a two-day visit to Cameroon by Borno Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, a tripartite commission meeting held on Wednesday…
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Constitution review: Take your case to National Assembly, Senate President appeals to Nigerians
President of the Senate, Ahmad has appealed to all Nigerians to take whatever issues they feel strongly about to the…
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Refugees: Zulum, Humanitarian Affairs officials in Cameroon for repatriation of 9,800
Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum alongside officials of Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, has…
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Speak up to douse tension, discourage divisions, Omo-Agege urges credible Nigerians; Urges new state agitators to intensify nationwide lobby
Nigeria’s current situation requires that leaders and other credible personalities in various parts of the nation should speak out to…
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Senate confirms Kuru, Hassan as MDs of AMCON, NDIC
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the nominations of Mr. Ahmed Lawan Kuru; and Bello Hassan as Managing Directors of the…
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Senate approves restoration of Ethiope West Constituency (1) in Delta State
The Senate has approved the restoration of Ethiope West State Constituency (1) in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta…
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Medical, Health Workers’ Union declares strike Feb 12 over 15 months unpaid salary
The Bayelsa chapter Medical and Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), Bayelsa on Wednesday said it will start an indefinite…
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COVID-19: Senate President cautions aide for failing to wear face-mask
President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmed Lawan, on Tuesday reprimanded a legislative aide for his failure to wear a face-mask…
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FA Cup: Iheanacho sends Leicester through to Q-finals with late goal
Leicester (UK), Feb. 10, 2021 Nigeria’s Kelechi Iheanacho struck deep into stoppage time to send Leicester City into the FA…
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Inter-tribal Conflict: Leaders must unite against criminality, divisive forces – Lawan
***Says N’Assembly will consult other tiers of Govt to address tensions President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, has called…
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Gombe to spend over N3b for street lights, compensation
William Attah, Gombe Gombe State Government has earmarked over N3b for the provision of street lights and compensation to persons…
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FEC approves N8.9bn for FCT ICT Park, policy on aging –Ministers
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Feb. 10, 2021 The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved about N8.9 billion for the establishment of…
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FEC approves new debt management strategy 2020-2023 – DMO
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, Feb. 10, 2021 The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has, at its meeting on Wednesday, approved a…
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Identification: CBN directs banks, others, to accept travel documents, refugee ID card
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, Feb. 10, 2021 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed commercial banks and other financial…
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Nnenna Mary Mbagwu, Assistant Controller General of Immigration (Rtd) passes on to glory
The passage on to glory has been announced by the late Mr. Innocent Mbagwu family of their beloved daughter, sister…
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‘Herdsmen did not attack Prof Soyinka, they only grazed in his compound’ – Olu Agunloye, Olaokun Soyinka
Former Minister, Dr Olu Agunloye, has said that the trending story that herdsmen went to attack Professor Wole Soyinka in…
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Dakuku Peterside to deliver Honour’s Day Lecture at Federal University, Otuoke
Barely three days after delivering a keynote address at the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) retreat in Calabar, turnaround expert,…
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Senate refers new CDS, Service Chiefs, others to Committees for screening; Senate President urges Buhari to nominate FCT indigene as non-career ambassador
The Senate on Wednesday referred President Muhammadu Buhari’s request for the confirmation of the newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff…
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Nigeria Oil and Gas Industrial Park in Bayelsa to be ready in Q4, 2022 says Wabote, NCDMB Boss
The Nigeria Oil and Gas Park project promoted by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) in Emeyal 1…
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Over 58, 000 fake COVID-19 vaccines busted in China, 600 doses sent overseas
Moscow, Feb. 10, 2021 Chinese police have uncovered a number of cases involving production and distribution of fake COVID-19 vaccines…
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Buhari commends Emeka Offor’s initiative to fight River Blindness
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Feb. 9, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his appreciation for the ongoing efforts of businessman…
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