Beef up security at the N’Assembly, Senate President tells DSS, other Security Chiefs
FOR fear of any impending attack by terrorists or Boko Haram Insurgents, President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan yesterday raised the alarm that top security officials should as a matter of urgency beef up security measures at the National Assembly to avert any threat.
UNICEF urges stakeholders to ensure safe learning environment in Nigeria
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged all stakeholders in the education sector to intensify efforts toward ensuring safe learning environment for the Nigerian children to achieve their great potentials. Mr Muntaka Mukhtar, UNICEF Education Specialist, made the call on Tuesday in Katsina during a one-day workshop on Dissemination of Research Findings on Impact […]
Lalong inaugurates monitoring team to hasten criminal prosecution in Plateau
In order to monitor the implementation of the administration of the Criminal Justice Law in Plateau State, the State Governor, Simon Lalong has inaugurated the State Justice Sector Reform Team with a task to drive the process that will curb the delay in the prosecution of cases as the result of the antics of lawyers in the court.
Audi, BMW resume operations in China
German carmakers Audi and BMW have resumed production in China after facing constraints due to the coronavirus outbreak. Production restarted on Monday, according to a BMW spokesman, while an Audi spokeswoman said that operations have returned to normal for its joint venture production and in all other business areas. Audi’s board member for marketing and […]
Nigeria losses 12BN dollars annually to violent conflicts in Middle belt
About 12bn dollars which could be channelled to development projects in the country is lost annually due to insecurity in the Middle Belt, research results have confirmed even as the violent conflicts ravaging the region have been defined as “conflict of resources” not religion as being portrayed in different quarters.
Senate moves to establish Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno State
….As bill abolishes catchment area syndrome being adopted by conventional universities for the proposed institution By Henry Umoru, Abuja The Senate has begun moves to Establish Nigerian Army University, just as it is designed to abolish catchment area syndrome that is presently being adopted by conventional Universities if the proposed institution comes on board. The […]
Senate Moves to Establish Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno State
THE Senate has begun moves to Establish Nigerian Army University, just as it is designed to abolish catchment area syndrome that is presently being adopted by conventional Universities if the proposed institution comes on board.
Nigeria’s war against corruption attracting international endorsements — President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said his administration has taken measures to strengthen anti-corruption agencies to ensure total fight against corruption in the country. Buhari said that the measures, including various national reforms and collaborative efforts with international organisations, were being made to strengthen the anti-corruption crusade. The President made the disclosure during the passing […]
Senate confirms Nuhu as NCAA DG
THE Senate Tuesday confirmed the nomination of Captain Musa Shuaibu Nuhu as Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).
Nigeria Taekwondo sets for Olympic qualifiers in Morocco
The Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF) on Tuesday confirmed its participation in the forthcoming African Olympic Qualifications Tournament billed for Rabat, Morocco from Feb. 20 to Feb. 23. A board member of NTF, Chika Chukwumerije, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos, that the athletes would feature in the eight Olympic weight […]
Inflation Rises by 12.13% in January – NBS
The consumer price index, (CPI) which measures inflation increased by 12.13 percent (year-on-year) in January 2020.
No suspected COVID-19 cases in Nigeria — NCDC
There are no suspected COVID-19 cases in Nigeria, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has confirmed. The Director-General of the Agency, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, said the Agency is testing returning travelers who meet the case definition. Ihekweazu said five persons who returned to Nigeria from China have been tested and they are not coronavirus […]
Senate moves to check medical brain drain in Nigeria
….Seeks to establish University of Medicine By Henry Umoru, Abuja The Senate has begun moves to check the rising emigration of medical and health professionals from Nigeria to developed countries. Consequently, a bill seeking to establish the Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta got a boost as it scaled second reading in the […]
SpaceX announces partnership to send 4 tourists into deep orbit
SpaceX announced a new partnership Monday to send four tourists deeper into orbit than any private citizen in history has gone, without disclosing the date or price tag. The company signed a deal with Space Adventures, which is based in Washington and has served as an intermediary to send eight space tourists to the International […]
Obioma’s hattrick inspires Heartland to 5-0 thrashing Of Adamawa United
A hattrick from Chukwuemeka Obioma in the 11th, 52nd and 90th minute gave Heartland Football club of Owerri a 5-0 win over struggling Adamawa united in one of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Matchday 20 fixture played at the Okigwe stadium. Heartland started the game on a high note with coach Fidelis Illechukwu maintaining […]
ECOWAS countries unite against COVID-19 as Egypt confirms 1st case
By Sola Ogundipe Following confirmation in Egypt of the first known COVID-19 infection in Africa, the Ministers of Health of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS have resolved to strengthen cooperation amongst their countries to deal with the potential threat of the global epidemic. Although no case has been officially confirmed in within […]
