NANS want govts to fix health sector
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged government at all levels to fix the health sector by declaring a state of emergency in the industry.
Implement Child Rights Act, WTEC tells govt
The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) on Wednesday urged the government at all levels to fast-track implementation of the Child Rights Act (2003).
Buhari’s group, Arewa Youths Forum bicker over President’s performance, state of Nigerians
Buhari Media Support Group (BMSG) has dismissed a statement credited to Arewa Youth Forum (AYF) that “majority of Nigerians are languishing in abject poverty and penury.’’
Championships qualifiers: NPTTF seeks assistance for athletes
Victor Anusa, Secretary of the Nigeria Para-Table Tennis Federation (NPTTF) on Wednesday appealed to corporate organisations to assist athletes in their preparations for Factor 40 championships in Morocco.
Rivers state Police Command tightens security at headquarters
The Police Command in Rivers said on Wednesday, that it had beefed up security at its headquarters and its environs due to“security challenge.”
Deaf sports federation inaugurates committees for administrative efficiency
The Nigeria Deaf Sports Federation (NDSF) has inaugurated four committees to enhance efficiency in its administration of the sport and place it on the national, continental and internal map.
INEC registers 1,947 returnee IDPs in Madagali
The Independent National Electoral Commission has registered about 1,947 eligible voters in the Continuous Voter Registration(CVR) programme, Mr. Kassim Gaidam, the state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), has said.
25 inmates undergoing degree courses in Nasarawa – Controller
The Nasarawa Command of the Nigeria Prisons Service on Wednesday said that 25 inmates were undergoing degree courses at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in the state.
Linus Mba scores Nigerian referees high on FIFA matches
Linus Mba, FIFA Technical Adviser, on Wednesday scored Nigerian referees high in the officiating of FIFA-organised matches.
PCRC seeks public support for Police
The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) on Wednesday urged patriotic Nigerians and other stakeholders to support the Nigeria Police Force to provide security to the populace.
NDLEA arrests 38 suspects, seizes 29.75 kg of illicit drugs in Bayelsa
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Bayelsa Command, on Wednesday, said it arrested 38 drug suspects and seized 29.751 kilogrammes of illicit drugs in the state in September, 2017.
Gov. Obaseki receives report on Gelegele Seaport
The Technical Committee on the Actualisation of the Gelegele Sea port on Wednesday submitted its report to Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo.
NAWOJ mobilises Katsina women to tackle rising rape cases
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) in Katsina State, has commenced a state-wide campaign to sensitise women on protective measures against rape.
REC seeks traditional rulers’ support for free, fair elections in C/River
The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Cross River, Dr Frankland Biriyai, has appealed to traditional rulers to assist in ensuring that the state had free, fair and credible elections.
Why we need political education – Rights campaigner
A human rights campaigner, Citizens Voice Development Initiative (CVDI), has called for political and human rights education as a strategy to promote good governance and political stability.
ICT expert tasks FG on digital inclusion
Mr Jide Awe, the Chairman Conference Committee, Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) on Wednesday said proper implementation of government policies would aid digital inclusion in the country.
