Man, 29, docked for alleged N170,000 fraud
A 29-year-old man, Sunday Abraham, on Tuesday appeared before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged N170, 000 fraud
Bandits assassinate Fulani leader in Kaduna
By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Armed bandits have assassinated a Fulani community leader in Doka general of Kajuru local government area of Kaduna state, Alhaji Lawal Musa, popularly known as Alhaji Maijama’a. Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, said it was reported to the Kaduna State Government by security agencies on Sunday. Alhaji […]
Unemployment, poor dietary practices escalating protein deficiency — REPORT
Despite efforts by the government and some private organizations to reduce malnutrition in the country, the latest Nigerian 2020 Protein Deficiency report has shown that poor dietary habits, lack of jobs, and poverty are escalating protein deficiency in Nigeria.
Again, bandits kill four in Kaduna villages, 3 medical staff injured
Three residents have been killed by armed bandits in Ungwan Lalle village, Igabi local government area.
Academy of Medicine Specialties constitutes rapid-response group on pandemics
A TEAM of eminent medical experts in the fields of virology, microbiology, epidemiology and medicine, has been assembled by the Academy of Medicine Specialties to constitute a Rapid Response Initiative Committee to assess and advise the Federal government on issues bordering on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nigeria Immigration covers only 47 of 105 diplomatic missions – CG
By Tordue Salem The Comptroller General of Immigrations, Muhammed Babandede has said the Nigeria Immigration Service is in only 47 out of the 105 diplomatic missions of Nigeria in the world. Babandede made the revelation at the investigation by the House of Representatives committee on foreign affairs on alleged malpractices in diplomatic postings and draining […]
Tuberculosis: NCDC seeks adequate funding for NTBLCP
ABUJA- As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark the World TB Day 2021, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control,NCDC,has solicited adequate funding for National TB and Leprosy Control Programme,NTBLCP.
COVID-19: 122,410 eligible Nigerians vaccinated — NPHCDA
Few days into the COVID-19 vaccination exercise in Nigeria, an update released by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, NPHCDA, on Monday showed that a total of 122,410 eligible Nigerians have so far been vaccinated, representing 3.1 per cent of the proportion vaccinated.
There’s enough forex for obligations— CBN
*Hold rate at 11.5 % *As Foreign reserve hits $36. 5 b *MPC worries over insecurity in food producing areas Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured members of the public that there was enough foreign exchange for them to meet their obligations. The Governor of the bank, Mr. […]
Anambra: Primary election to decide our flag bearer ― PDP aspirant
Vows to invest in intelligence gathering, ICT, others By Dirisu Yakubu As the primary election of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the Anambra November governorship poll inches closer, an aspirant, Mr Witson Udeh has called on the leadership of the party to jettison any consensus arrangement and instead allows all aspirants to test their […]
Jumia promotes equality as every opinion counts irrespective of gender – Ajagunna
Adejoju Ajagunna is the Head of Customer Service at Jumia Nigeria. In this interview, she spoke extensively on the challenges of working in the covid-19 era, balancing the roles as a career woman and mother, and the equal opportunity for career growth at the ecommerce company. Excerpts: What does International Women’s Day mean to you? […]
2023: PDP clarifies committee’s report on zoning
By Dirisu Yakubu The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said it is yet to adopt a position on zoning ahead of the 2023 Presidential elections. The party also noted that it has not taken any decision on any of the recommendations proposed by the Senator Bala Mohammed-led PDP Committee on the Review of the 2019 […]
Reps urge ministry to complete abandoned youth centre project in Lagos
…demand restoration of power in Kaduna By Levinus Nwabughiogu House of Representatives Tuesday urged the Federal Ministry of Youths and Sports Development to make provision in the 2022 Budget estimate for the completion of the abandoned Youth Centre Project at Ajara – Torikoh, Badagry Federal Constituency of Lagos State. It also urged the Jos Electricity […]
Diaspora Yoruba hold dialogue on restructuring
A Diaspora Yoruba coalition, Yoruba One Voice, YOV, is set to hold a webinar lecture on the current state of Nigerian federalism and what may become of it.
CBN retains MPR at 11.5%, parameters constant amidst policy dilemma
In the midst of confessed policy dilemma and other monetary considerations, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has retained the Monetary Policy Rate at 11.5 per cent. CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, who made this known on Wednesday while presenting the communique from the MPC meeting, said that the committee also […]
Nigeria stands with neighbours in fight against terrorism, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria will continue to stand with all her neighbours in the fight against terrorism. The president stated this in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Tuesday. The presidential aide said Buhari was reacting to the recent killing of 137 Nigeriens […]
