Nigeria’s economy will in a few hours nosedive if the plans by the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketing Association (DAPPMA) materialise. The association through its Executive Secretary, Mr. Olufemi Adewoleon Sunday directed its members to […]
An expert on mineral exploration, Engr. Abel Ozigi, has disclosed that the Kogi state government “loses over N240 billion annually through illegal mining activities” in the state, urging the government to take “proactive measures to […]
The Senate has urged the federal government to collapse the Need for Power Empowerment Programme, popularly known as N- Power, being separately run since 2015 under the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), a parastatal under […]
All is now set for the official opening ceremony of much talked-about 19th National Sports Festival (NSF) slated for Abuja between December 6 and 16, 2018 with last minute rushes and preparations for organisers, Athletes […]
There are indications that the federal government may not get the required cooperation from the governments of United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada and others, where alleged looters of the nation’s wealth are currently […]
Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko says the federal government will soon disburse N25 billion to Nigerians, under the National Directorate of Employment, and Central Bank of Nigeria agribusiness loans scheme. This is contained […]
Students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, have expressed indignation over the invitation of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to the forthcoming 43rd combined convocation of the university holding next week. According to a statement by Gbenga Ololoniran, the […]
The Federal Government has been served a seven-day ultimatum by Oil marketers to settle outstanding debts totaling N800 billion. The marketers, comprising Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN), Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association […]
To curb the growing tide of extremists activities in the country, participants at a one day seminar for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Community Based Organizations (CBOs), Faith Based Organizations (FBOs) and other critical stakeholders held […]
The federal government has warned the United States of America, and other ‘friendly’ nations not to take side with any presidential candidate in the 2019 general elections. The government spoke against the backdrop of the […]
Joint National Association of Persons Living with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Ekiti chapter, has pleaded to the State governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi to appoint a member as either commissioner or special adviser in government. The association said […]
The Coalition of CSOs on Human Rights and Good Governance has released a preliminary report on the recent attacks by Boko Haram on military posts in Borno State. The coalition, however, faulted the use of […]
The presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, yesterday, decried the increasing rate of violence against women in Nigeria, describing it as alarming and worrisome, has said. Ezekwesili in a […]
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has arrested the aunty of the late Ochanya Ogbaje. In a statement NAPTIP alleged the accused, identified as Ogbuja, had knowledge of the repeated rape […]
A civil society group, the Coalition Against Terrorism and Extremism in Nigeria (CATE) has warned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and it’s presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar to quit playing politics with fallen national heroes. Ahead […]
Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), has admonished Nigerians, particularly the ruling class to lead a selfless life and live for others, especially the less privileged ones Osinbajo gave this admonition in Iyin Ekiti […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has summoned Service Chiefs to an emergency security meeting over the reported killing of some Nigerian soldiers by Boko Haram sect along the Nigeria-Chad border on Sunday. It was gathered that the […]
Ebonyi state Governor, David Umahi has commended the Federal government for capturing Southeast in their railway projects but insisted that South-East Governors are working for the project to be pushed to the Federal Executive Council […]
Over one thousand mineral titles has been revoked by the Mining Cadastre office in line with the provisions of section 155 of the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007 and the Regulations made pursuant to it. […]
MUHAMMADU SABIU looks into the crisis rocking the Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) wondering perhaps whether the PDP could profit from the unfolding political battle. In 1999, a little unknown, Ahmed Sani […]
Chief Cassidy Madueke is a founding member of the ruling All Prigressives Congress and currently the National Secretary of Buhari Media Organisation. In this interview with BODE OLAGOKE, he speaks on the achievements of President […]
Ahead of next year’s presidential election, an advocacy group, the Pro-Nigeria, has called on all presidential candidates participating in next year’s election to sign and commit to a peace accord to guarantee violence-free polls and […]
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), says it commenced payment of the 33 per cent pension increase in October 2014 and ensured that all arrears for the year were paid. PTAD in a statement in […]
The Benue State Polytechnic Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has reacted to the death of Ochanya Obaje, a 13-year-old girl who was allegedly raped by one of its members, Andrew Ogbuja, […]
After two days of discussions and interactions between private and public sector players on economic development issues, the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) said its impact can be felt through its contributions to government policies […]
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