No evidence USAID funds Boko Haram – US Ambassador
"Let me be clear, there's no friend of Nigeria that has been stronger in its condemnation of the violence of Boko Haram and Boko Haram contempt for human life than the United States."
NGO Reiterates Commitment to Bridging Gender Gap in Tech
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Webfala Digital Skills for All Initiative (WDSFAI), a nonprofit organisation that champions access to digital education and skills for young people, has reaffirmed its commitment to bridging the gender gap in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem. The Executive Director of WDSFAI, Nafisat Bakare stated this in Ilorin at the graduation ceremony for 45 […]
Group trains Kaduna Almajirai in farming,other skills to be self reliant
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Kaduna – Almajirai in their numbers who converged on Arewa House Kaduna on Thursday, were lectured by resource persons on different farming methods that could make them productive and acceptable members of the larger society in future. Speaking at the sidelines of the training programme for the Almajirai ( plural of Almajiri), […]
Group Condemns Visa Denial to CDS Musa, Demands Apology
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo An advocacy group, Tribute To Our Troops Charity Foundation Nigeria, (TTOT) has strongly condemned the visa denial to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, saying it’s a diplomatic slight and a sign of disrespect to the Nigerian Armed Forces. In a formal letter addressed to the Canadian High […]
Edo LG crisis: Declaration without action a waste of time, NAFPOR tells AGF
Nigeria Association for Public Opinion Research, NAFPOR, has urged the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister for Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, to take legal action over the illegal removal of elected chairmen in Edo State.
Borno PDP ward excos suspend State Secretary over lack of PVC, anti party activities
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The State Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Aliyu Abubakar Aliyu has been suspended by the members of the Executive Council of Zarawuyaku Ward in the Biu local government area of Borno State. The PDP Exco of Zarawuyaku Ward, led by the Ward Chairman, Yunusa Mohammed, passed a vote of […]
Barau’s Foundation signs MoU with BOA on N2.79bn loan scheme to raise 558 millionaire farmers
THE Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, APC, Kano North has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) on implementing the scheme with N2.79 billion through his foundation.
If we’re serious about achieving health for all, we must close UHC funding gap – Public policy expert, Oyarekhua
Sub-Saharan Africa faces a persistent challenge: providing universal access to essential health services amid constrained budgets and growing populations. Maureen Amaonosi Oyarekhua, a public health financing expert with extensive experience across Nigeria and the region, has spent over a decade developing strategies that align health spending with population needs. In this interview with The Vanguard, […]
Quickteller simplifies JAMB ePIN purchase for candidates
Interswitch, has commenced the sale of JAMB ePINs for the 2025 examination cycle, ensuring a seamless registration experience for prospective candidates
We‘ll target Boko Haram, other terrorists across Africa — U.S Air force
“Well, I think as you know, the U.S. Government has provided training and equipment to Nigeria for quite a while, so hopefully that will help them out.
Senate to FG: Name national monument after Edwin Clark
…VP Shettima, Asagba of Asaba, Thomas, Momoh, INC, Alaibe, Smooth mourn…Jonathan, Gowon, Kukah, Diri, Iboru, Ararume, Diete Apiff, others visit Clark’s Asokoro residence By Samuel Oyadongha Henry Umoru, Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Steve Oko, Ochuko Akuopha, Alumona Ukwueze & Chinonso Alozie ABUJA—THE Senate has urged the Federal Government to as a matter of urgency immortalise late former […]
Zamfara market explosion: NEMA confirms 4 deaths, 50 injured
By Favour Ulebor Abuja — National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has confirmed that four persons lost their lives while 50 others sustained injuries in the Talata Mafara market explosion in Zamfara State on Tuesday. In a statement, yesterday, NEMA’s Director General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, said the agency swiftly deployed a rescue team from its Sokoto […]
Maulud: Tension as security forces disrupt Shi’ite gathering in Abuja
Security operatives have disrupted a religious gathering of Shi’a Muslims in Abuja, leading to significant tension among residents.
Wike inaugurates Karmo District Market, says boosting commerce important
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has inaugurated the newly developed Karmo District Market in Abuja; describing it as a significant step towards fostering economic growth and enhancing trade within the capital city.
Members of Courses 18, 19, 20 policemen drag IGP, PSC, others to court
By Akpokona Omafuaire UGHELLI—MEMBERS of Courses 18, 19, 20 Policemen forced out of office have dragged the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Police Service Commission, PSC, and Force Secretary before the National Industrial Court demanding enforcement of its earlier unappealed decision. In the suit filed by Edwin Okoro, has ACP Chinedu Emengaha and seven others […]
Police nab suspect who killed gang member in Abuja after serving him food
By: Kingsley Omonobi The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has arrested a member of a criminal gang, which specialises in stealing motorcycles from Okada operators, after he invited one of his gang members, prepared food for him to eat and killed him (gang member). Spokesperson of the command, Josephine Adeh, said the arrest was […]
