Ramadan, easiest way to deepen relationship with Allah — Cleric
Alhaji Jamiu Abdulrasheed, the Chief Imam of Ore Olohun Mosque, Olunlade in Ilorin, hasdescribed Ramadan fast as the easiest way Muslims can deepen their relationship […]
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Seek judicial reprieve from abusive marriage –Lawyers group urges women
The Ogun State Coordinator of the African Women Lawyers Association of Nigeria (AWLAN), Mrs Ebere Obiora, has urged women in abusive marriage to seek timely […]
Ramadan: Gov. Oyetola urges Muslim faithful to show kindness, generosity to the poor
Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun has urged Muslim faithful to increase their acts of kindness and generosity to the poor in the Holy month of […]
Farmer urges Police to step up efforts to stop farmer-herders clashes
A farmer, Mr Adedayo Adefarakan, the Chief Executive Officer, EcoZone Integrated Services Ltd., has appealed to police to intensify efforts to stem farmers-herders clashes in […]
Delta by-election: Police deploy 2016 personnel
The Commissioner of Police (CP), Delta Command, Mr Ari Ali, has deployed 2016 police personnel for Saturday’s Isoko North Local Government Area Constituency by- election […]
ActionAid calls for more resources to empower women, vulnerable groups
Country Director, ActionAid Nigeria, Ene Obi, on Thursday called for channeling of more resources to empower women and vulnerable groups for sustainable development and growth […]
NEMA to map out ”vulnerable communities” in response to NiMet predictions
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is to map out vulnerable communities in response to the 2021 Seasonal Climate Predictions. The Director-General of the agency, […]
Man docked for allegedly stealing printing ink from employer
A 32-year-old man, Alex John, on Tuesday appeared in a Magistrates’ Court in Ota, Ogun for allegedly stealing printing ink worth N100,000, belonging to his […]
Government reviews security strategy in Anambra
The Anambra Government has reviewed security strategy, especially at checking points and around various security formations in the state. Under the new order, every person […]
Easter: FRSC to deploy 1,399 personnel in Osun
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is to deploy 563 regular marshals and 836 special marshals to ensure road safety during Easter celebration. The Osun […]
J&J’s COVID-19 vaccine batch fails to meet U.S. FDA quality standards
A batch of Johnson and Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine failed quality standards and can’t be used, the drug giant has said. It said the site was […]
When Is Palm Sunday in 2021? Everything You Need to Know About Ash Wednesday
Easter is on its way, along with all the spring decorations, basket stuffers, and beautiful desserts that the holiday entails. But before it’s time to bake the ham, there’s Holy […]
After recording first Covid-19 death, Jigawa locks down state capital, 7 LGs
Jigawa state has recorded its first death of a COVID-19 case. The state government, following this development, has locked down the state capital and seven […]
May Day: Kwara NLC urges workers not to lose guard
The Kwara state council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has asked workers in the state to abide by all precautionary measures listed by experts […]
Kwara reversed college’s leave directive
Kwara State Government Tuesday, said it had reversed the state’s aviation college’s leave-without-pay directive to workers. Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Hajiya Sa’adatu Modibbo-Kawu, stated […]
Don urges Rivers to retain radio/tv school learning
A University lecturer, Dr Ferdinand Giadom, has urged Rivers State Government to sustain the ongoing radio/television learning programme for primary and secondary schools while planning […]
Pandemic spotlights need greater R&D investment
Victor Hugo, a French poet, novelist and playwright, once noted: “There is only one thing stronger than all the armies of the world, and that […]
Workers to FG amidst COVID-19 trauma: Protect Nigerians from uncharitable employers
As Nigeria Friday joins workers across the globe to celebrate Workers’ Day, the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has asked the federal government […]
Buhari extends tenure of NDDC interim management committee, okays N6.2bn for COVID-19 fight in Niger Delta
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the tenure of the Professor Keme Pondei-led Interim Management Committee of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) from May 1 to […]
COVID-19: FG mulls palliatives for media industry
The federal government said Thursday that it was exploring ways and financial models to help the media industry in the country to fulfil its functions […]