Senate passes AMCON amendment bill
The Senate has passed the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) Amendment Bill.This followed the adoption of the report of Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance […]
Security
Edo govt. begins work on flood control project – Official
The Edo government says it has appointed a contractor for the flood control project at Ughoha community in Esan South Local Government Area of the […]
Kidnapping : Ogun students seek adequate protection on campuses
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Ogun chapter, has called on the state government to provide adequate protection for students in all the tertiary […]
NSCDC hails Plateau AG over provision of water, office accommodation
The Plateau Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has commended Mr Cyril Tsenyil, Plateau Accountant General (AG), for providing potable water […]
Ex-ANAN Chief harps on creating jobs to minimise cybercrimes
A former President, Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), Dr Samuel Nzekwe, on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to create more jobs for the […]
Interfaith Council vows to ensure lasting peace in Plateau
The Plateau Inter-Religious Council (IRC) has promised to ensure restoration of lasting peace in the state by promoting the virtue of tolerance among citizens. Rev. […]
20 inmates to write 2021 UTME at Ikoyi Custodial centre
No fewer than 20 inmates have indicated interest to write the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Spokesperson of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) […]
Normalcy returns to Kano prison after inmates riot
The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) says normalcy has been restored to the Kurmawa Custodial facility in Kano metropolis following violent protest staged by the inmates […]
OPSH will remain neutral, impartial in operations- Commander
The Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), maintaining peace in Plateau and parts of Kaduna and Bauchi states, says its officers and men will […]
I will remain loyal, supportive to Akeredolu, Deputy Gov. says
Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the Deputy Governor of Ondo State, has reiterated his unalloyed loyalty and support to Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in ensuring good governance of […]
FG lauds Peace Corps of Nigeria on youth engagement
The Federal Government has commended the Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN) for engaging thousands of youths in humanitarian and volunteer services. The Secretary to the […]
GOC harps on constant troops’ training to curb insecurity
Maj.-Gen. Lawrence Fejokwu, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division Nigerian Army, has restated the need to train and re-train troops as part of efforts […]
Taiwan says China’s manoeuvres alter status quo in the Indo-Pacific
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Thursday said China’s recent manoeuvres surrounding the island altered the status quo of the Info-Pacific, and vowed to work with […]
Afghanistan respects U.S. troop withdrawal- Presidential aide
The government of Afghanistan respects the U.S. decision on troops withdrawal from the militancy-plagued country, spokesman for the Afghan presidential palace Dawa khan Minapal said […]
Malaria: Jigawa govt, partners to distribute 3.7m nets – Official
The Jigawa Government is to distribute 3.7 million Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) in the 27 Local Government Areas of the state. Malam Bilya Haruma, […]
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 […]
Ramadan: Gov. Makinde urges Muslims to pray against insecurity
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo has called on Muslim faithful to pray against insecurity in Nigeria during this year’s Ramadan fast. This is contained in […]
Strike still on, no concrete resolution reached – JUSUN
The Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) said the strike was still because no concrete resolution had been reached. The legal adviser to JUSUN, Mariam […]
Insecurity: Taraba varsity students organise peace summit
Students of Taraba State University Jalingo on Tuesday organised a peace summit aimed at addressing insecurity through social change. Mr Dennis Shima, the Students’ House […]
Soludo: CSO condemns attack, calls for civility, dignity
Citizen First Nigeria, a Civil Society Organisation, has condemned the attack on Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and an aspirant […]