NDLEA intercepts N264m cocaine in Abuja, arrests 2 suspects
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a trans-border trafficker, Emeka Okoro and another drug dealer, Ibrahim Bello, with cocaine weighing 1.1 kilogramme, […]
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UNILORIN students donate grinding machines, fryers to communities
Some students of the University of Ilorin have donated ten sets of grinding machines including fryers to some rural communities in Kwara. The students, of the […]
NAF wings 2 fighter, 2 combat helicopter pilots
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), on Tuesday in Abuja winged two fighter as well as two combat helicopter pilots, having successfully completed their basic flying […]
Sen. Bassey lauds CAN for promoting peace
Sen. Gershom Bassey, the lawmaker representing Cross River South in the National Assembly, has commended the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Cross River chapter, for […]
Lalong to inaugurate Plateau NUJ Secretariat in June – Commissioner
Plateau State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr Dan Manjang, says Gov. Simon Lalong would inaugurate the remodelled state secretariat of the Nigeria Union of […]
Health board harps on child vaccination
The FCT Primary Health Care Board (FPHCB) says no child should to die of vaccine-preventable diseases in the country if guardians can disabuse their minds […]
Brazil’s health authority rejects Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V
Brazil’s National Health Regulation Agency (Anvisa) on Tuesday declared itself against the import of the Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V. The agency lacks “consistent and […]
Lalong promises to take 5,000 youths out of poverty by 2021ending
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has promised to take 5,000 youths of the state out of poverty before the end of 2021. Lalong, said this […]
Sanwo-Olu approves grants worth N20m for Olympics-bound Lagos athletes
The Chairman of Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Sola Aiyepeku, on Friday said Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved N20 million for Lagos-based athletes going for […]
NIMASA, Shippers’ Council collaborate to curb delay, corruption at ports
) The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) are to implement joint measures to curb delay and corrupt […]
Nasarawa Gov’t poised to ensure budget tranparency – Commissioner
Mr Haruna Ogbole, Nasarawa State Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Planning, has restated government’s commitment to ensure transparent budgeting in line with global best practice. […]
Sierra Leone’s road safety authority seeks FRSC’s support
The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has called on its Nigerian counterpart to assist it in strengthening and building its road management authority. The […]
Federal University Dutsin-ma dispels rumour of attack, abduction of students
The Federal University, Dutsin-ma, in Katsina State, has debunked social media report of an attack on the institution and abduction of students by bandits.Mr Habibu […]
1 in 4 Nigerians suffer mental disorder, says physiologist
Prof. Bamidele Owoyele, the President, the Ilorin Neuroscience Group (ING) says one out of every four Nigerians suffer one form of mental disorder or the […]
Fire guts Oro central market in Kwara
Fire has gutted about 30 shops at the Oro Central Market in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports […]
Ramadan: Matawalle congratulates Muslims, calls for prayers
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has congratulated the Muslim faithful as they begin this year’s Ramadan fast on Tuesday. This is contained in a statement […]
Relapse, major challenge in treatment of psychiatric ailments – Expert
Dr Oluwayemi Ogun, Medical Director, Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Yaba, has identified relapse as a major challenge in the management and treatment of psychiatric ailments. Ogun, […]
Kebbi Emirs laud President Buhari on HYPPADEC take-off
Emirs in Kebbi State have lauded President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration for ensuring the take-off of the Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC) to address […]
NSF 2020: Lagos State athlete dedicates medal to team, coaches, officials
Arinola Abdullateef, who won a gold medal in Taekwondo at the ongoing 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) has dedicated the medal to the Lagos State […]
Disability group mourns Chukwuma Innocent
Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has expressed shock over the death of Mr Chukwuma Innocent, describing it as a huge […]