Retiree gnashes teeth, laments N9,000 monthly pensions
It was tale of woe in Kaduna on Thursday as retired textile industry worker, Gideon Shenpam, narrated the ordeal of living on N9,000 monthly pensions. […]
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Niger Govt lauds UNICEF for school enrolment initiative
The Niger Government on Wednesday lauded the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for supporting the campaign to increase enrolment of children in schools in the state. […]
FG, Yobe Govt sign N8.4bn Damaturu water project
The Federal and Yobe Governments on Wednesday signed an N8.4 billion Damaturu Water Supply projects. Signing on behalf of the federal government, Habu Hassan, the […]
Litigants lament as judiciary workers’ strike persists
Some litigants in Kaduna are lamenting the effect of the strike embarked upon by members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) across the […]
Emirs’ mum buried in Kano
The remains of the late Hajiya Maryam Ado-Bayero, mother of the Emirs of Kano and Bichi Emirates, have been buried at the palace of the […]
Insecurity: Over 50 villages deserted in Niger- Gov. Bello
Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger, has disclosed that no fewer than 50 villages in five Local Government Areas of the state have been deserted due […]
JUSUN strike: Lawyers decry pending cases in court
A cross section of lawyers in Ekiti has decried the long “stay out of court” due to the strike embarked upon by members of the […]
PDP welcomes LG polls in Lagos State
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State on Wednesday said it welcomed the conduct of local government polls in July as announced by Lagos […]
Insecurity: FG to attract private investment in livestock production-Minister
The Federal Government says it will encourage private investment in the livestock sector to curb banditry, cattle rustling and farmers-herdsmen clashes. The Minister of Information […]
Don says nothing wrong if CBN prints money to augment revenue
A professor of Economics, Lanre Olaniyan, says there is nothing untoward about the CBN printing money to augment Federal Government’s revenue. Olaniyan told the News […]
Educationist calls for revival of reading culture in schools
An Educationist, Dr Nosa Aladeselu, says the provision of functional libraries and engagement of qualified guidance counsellors in schools would adequately address some of the […]
Price of cooking gas increase in March – NBS
Average price for refilling a 5kg cylinder of cooking gas increased to N2, 057.71 in March from N2, 018.91 in February, according to the National […]
Borno, Benue, Bauchi residents paid highest for diesel in March-NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Thursday said Borno, Benue and Bauchi states residents paid the highest average price for Automotive Gas Oil otherwise […]
FG’s empowerment initiatives aimed at reducing youth restiveness, unemployment – NOA
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) says most empowerment initiatives by the Federal Government are targeted towards reducing unemployment, poverty and restiveness among the Nigerian youth. […]
FirstBank alerts Nigerians to cybersecurity
First Bank of Nigeria Ltd., is sensitising indivduals and businesses with useful information on protection to avoid cyberattack in today’s digital age. The Chief Executive […]
NATO chief warns of thousands of Russian troops amassed near Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has condemned a build-up of thousands of combat-ready Russian troops at Ukraine’s borders as unexplained, unjustified and deeply concerning, following […]
NBA advocates financial autonomy for judiciary in Kwara
The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Ilorin branch, has appealed to the Kwara Government to grant financial autonomy to its Judiciary to end the ongoing strike […]
Easter: FRSC apprehends 5,630 offenders, impounds 3,205 vehicles
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said it covered 1, 575 routes, impounded 3,205 vehicles, and apprehended 5,630 offenders for committing 6,880 offences during the […]
GRID3: NASRDA urges states to avail geospatial data for development
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has commenced training for geospatial data producers in states within the Northern region, urging them to ensure […]
Post-COVID-19: WHO urges countries to enhance investment in health facilities
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged countries to invest more in health facilities and services to build a fairer and healthier post-COVID-19 world. WHO […]