The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to uplifting women from being dependent to self-reliant. Mrs Bolaji Dada, the Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), spoke on Friday  during the closing ceremony of the short-term skill acquisition programme held at the Women Development Centre, in Agege. “We are here today to […]

. Dayo Johnson Akure The Director-General of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) Malam Abubakar Nuhu Fikpo has said that the agency has been creating employment opportunities for self-employment in the last 34 years of its existence across the country. Fikpo said this at the official opening ceremony of a 5-day training programme of 50 […]

The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Director-General,  Audrey Azoulay,  says there is need to ensure freedom of expression and  safety of journalists in Afghanistan. This she said, should be in accordance with and respect for international norms and human rights obligations. READ ALSO:(OPINION) Recent events in Afghanistan: Quick lessons for Nigeria Azoulay said […]

Says additional N35b expected from NDDC, others By Chris Ochayi ABUJA: The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has reiterated the commitment of the present administration to fast track the completion of ongoing projects, especially its flagship project, the 338km East-West highways dualisation in order for them to impact positively on the lives […]

— Waste of taxpayers money Dayo Johnson Akure The Pan Yoruba Socio-Political Group, Afenifere has described the approval given by President Muhammadu Buhari to review grazing reserves in some states as not only a waste of taxpayers’ money but a sweet pipe dream in a fool’s paradise. Its General Secretary, Chief Sola Ebiseni in a […]

Dean Kelechi Nwokocha, a singer-songwriter, composer and beat maker is set to dominate the world with his music. The musician based in Texas and  popularly called, DeanKelly added that he wants to use his music to unleash emotion in people.

By Emma Amaize THE Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Friday congratulated the Olu of Warri designate, Prince ‘Tsola Emiko, ahead of his coronation on Saturday. Delta State PDP Publicity Secretary, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza said in a press statement that: “Delta PDP heartily congratulates the new Olu of Warri, Prince Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko, whose official coronation on […]

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has congratulated one of its former Presidents, Garba Deen Mohammed (FNGE), on his appointment as the Group General Manager (Public Affairs) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). In a press statement signed on Thursday by its President, Mustapha Isah, and the General Secretary, Iyobosa Uwugiaren, the umbrella of […]

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says terrorism is a global issue and no part of the world is safe if it is allowed to pervade in any corner of the world.

The governorship candidate of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Professor Chukwuma Soludo yesterday mocked some of his fellow candidates from other political parties for the November 6 election, saying that Anambra State had passed the level to be governed by people who possess only the West African School Certificate.

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday attended the wedding (Nikkah) of his son, Yusuf Muhammadu Buhari in the Bichi Emirate Council of Kano State.

By Temisan Amoye Union Berlin striker, Taiwo Awoniyi played a starring role in their 4-0 win over KuPS in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday night. Awoniyi scored two goals and assisted another. The performance marks the striker’s impressive return to the Berlin club having scored in the 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen in the […]

The ancient town of Bichi, Kano State, on Friday went agog, as the son of the President Muhammadu Buhari, Yusuf, married the daughter of the Emir of Bichi, Zahra Nasiru Ado-Bayero.

By Peter Duru A HIGH profile building meant to provide accommodation and offices for officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force in Benue State, has been abandoned in the forest 18 years after it was started. The building, which was meant to host the Zone 4 Zonal Headquarters of the NPF in the state, […]