Remain resolute in discharging your constitutional duties, improve on human rights compliance — Buhari tasks military
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday tasked the Nigerian Army to remain resolute in the discharge of its constitutional responsibilities just as he advised the Army and other services to continue to improve on their human rights compliance in the conduct of all operations in line with global best practices.
Jailbreak, a reflection of the system — Benson Nngozi
Recent prison breaks across the country have been described as the reflection of the system that needs an overhaul to provide for reformation, rehabilitation and recreational facility.
Sterling Bank partners Lagos to launch mass vaccination campaign
By Peter Egwuatu In a bid to ramp up the vaccination of people against the resurgent COVID-19 pandemic, Sterling Bank Plc has announced a partnership with the Lagos State Government to launch a vaccination campaign that will enable individuals to book for their vaccinations at private hospitals. By visiting:sterling.ng/vax, individuals, as well as organisations are […]
How we helped to arrest alleged murderers of FIRMAN CEO – witnesses
An Abuja-based businessman, Mr Ikechukwu Efulu, on Monday narrated to a Lagos High Court how a defendant – Daniel Ibeachi – allegedly almost killed him while pretending to buy his property worth N150 million. Efulu testified as the fourth prosecution witness in the trial of three persons charged with the murder of Chief Executive Officer […]
Nigeria records N3trn negative foreign trade balance in Q3 – NBS
…As import trade hits N8.2trn against N5.1trn export trade …India, Spain, other three Countries top export trade as China leads on import trade By Emmanuel Elebeke National Bureau of Statistics(NBS) has revealed that Nigeria recorded N3 trillion negative foreign trade balance in the Third Quarter(Q3) of 2021 as total import hits N8.2 trillion against N5.1 […]
Yuletide: Police ban sales, use of fireworks, in Abuja
The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, CP Babaji Sunday has banned the sales and use of all kinds of Fireworks, Fire-crackers, Knockouts in the FCT.
New UNIJOS VC promises staff improved welfare, conducive learning space
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos, Professor Tanko Ishaya has assured the University community that he would create a conducive learning environment to promote researches that would proffer solutions to the society’s challenges.
Ethnicity, Education, Politics can develop, or cripple a Nation ― Jarigbe
By Ike Uchechukwu Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial district in the National Assembly,Sen. Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe has asserted that ethnicity, education and politics was a triple edged sword in the development of any nation. Agom made the assertion during a lecture which he delivered at the main auditorium of the International conference hall at […]
Nembe oil field:Niger Delta Youths appeal to Gov Diri not to politicize spillage
By Joseph Erunke ABUJA-NIGER Delta youths have appealed to the Bayelsa State governor, Douye Diri,not to politicize the Nembe oil spill, saying it would not be in national interest. The group,in a statement by its president, Comrade Henshaw Bassey,said it was uncomfortable with the recent reaction of the governor on the spillage, saying it tended […]
Kalu can’t leave APC – Abia chapter
By Clifford Ndujihe The Abia State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has pooh-poohed social media reports that Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, is planning to leave the party, saying the politician would not leave a party that made him realise his senatorial ambition after several attempts. Abia State APC Publicity Secretary, […]
Expiration of ultimatum: You ‘ll hear from us within 24hrs, says ASUU
AS ultimatum given by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, to the government to implement its demands or face another round of industrial action ended on Sunday, the former has said Nigerians will know its position within 24 hours.
Plateau Peace Building Agency names causes of crises in communities
The Plateau State Peace Building Agency, PPBA has identified resentment, unforgiveness and mutual suspicion, as factors fueling the breach of peace in communities in the State and assure efforts are being geared towards achieving peaceful co-existence among the people.
COVID-19: Nigeria has enough vaccines to cover 70% of population by Dec 2022 ― FG
By Omeiza Ajayi The Federal Government has boasted of enough COVID-19 vaccines to cover over 70 percent of its population by December 2022. Chairman, Presidential Steering Committee PSC on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Mr Boss Mustapha disclosed this Monday in Abuja at the opening of a two-day national summit […]
Niger Delta Youths to Buhari: 14 yrs blackout in Ondo South becoming unbearable
By Dayo Johnson Youths in the Ondo South Senatorial District, Ondo state have raised the alarm that the hardship faced occasioned by the 14 years of total blackout have become unbearable to the people in the oil-rich communities. The Ondo South Senatorial District comprises six council areas which include the Ile-Oluji/Oke Igbo, Odigbo, Okitipupa, Irele, […]
NBS promotes spokesman, Ichedi, 8 others to director
The Nigerian Bureau of Statistics, NBS, has promoted Mr Joel Ichedi, to the rank of Director, along with eight others, according to a circular issued by the Bureau last week. Others promoted to the rank of director include, Mr Adebisi A.T., Ameh G.E., Anyakora A.C., Babalola D.A., Maigida I.Z., Mustapa A. D., Oriokpa V.I. and Adegbe […]
NALDA engages 400 Gombe youth in wheat production
WITH resolve to reduce unemployment among Nigerian youths through modern agriculture and agribusiness, the National Agricultural Lands Development Authority, NALDA, Monday, engaged 400 youths in Gombe State in wheat production.
