French village honours friends, best performing staff
The Nigeria French Language Village (NFLV) has presented awards to recognised friends and best performing staff of the school in Badagry. NFLV is an Inter-University Centre for French study in…
Niger Planning Commission presents abridged citizens’ budget to Bago
The Niger Planning Commission, led by its Commissioner, Mustapha Ndajiwo, has presented the abridged version of the citizens’ budget to Gov. Umaru Bago. This marked a significant step towards ensuring…
FG releases list of governing councils of federal tertiary institutions
The Federal Government has approved the constitution of the governing councils of federal Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education. The list, signed by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education,…
Collapsed Amphitheatre: Adeleke pledges to pay medical bills of affected students
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has promised to pay the medical bills of students injured in the Obafemi Awolowo University(OAU), Ile-Ife, Amphitheatre roof collapse. The affected students are receiving treatment…
Gov. Fubara inaugurates 27.52km Unity Road
Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has inaugurated the 27.52km Andoni section of Ogoni-Andoni-Opobo/Nkoro Unity Road, to boost transportation and business in the hinterlands. The inauguration, on Saturday, in Andoni, was…
Alia promises flyover in Otukpo
Gov Hyacinth Alia on Saturday said the Benue State Government would soon build a flyover in Otukpo. Alia stated this at a dinner to mark his 58th birthday anniversary at…
Ipman explains reasons for high cost of fuel in A’Ibom
The current scarcity and high cost of petroleum products in Akwa Ibom has been attributed to lack of supply from the National reservoir to Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Calabar…
5 embassies to showcase foods, beverages at NIHOTOUR gastronomy festival – D-G
By Priscilla Osaje, NAN The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) says five diplomatic missions in Nigeria will showcase their countries’ foods and beverages at the 2024 Gastronomy Festival,…
Gov Otti commiserate Army over death of Soldier in Aba
Governor Alex Otti of Abia has commiserated with the Nigerian Army over the murder of a soldier by criminal elements in Aba on Friday evening. The consolation is contained in…
Troops foil kidnap attempt, neutralise 2 criminals in Imo
Joint Task Force Operation UDO KA says it has foiled an attempted kidnap of another South-East personality at Umuaka community in Njaba Local Government Area (LGA) of Imo. The Spokesman…
12,539 teachers write 2024 professional qualifying exams
No fewer than 12,539 teachers nationwide sat for the May diet of the Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE) which began on Thursday and ended on Saturday. The qualification examination is conducted…
FCTA commences waste evacuation intervention in Kuje
By Vivian Eze, NAN The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commenced waste evacuation intervention exercise to rid the FCT’s satellite towns of indiscriminate solid waste dumped in open spaces,…
Resurgence of COVID-19: Singapore introduces precautionary strategy
Singapore’s Ministry of Health has asked public hospitals to move suitable patients to transitional or home care facilities to ensure bed capacity following COVID-19 resurgence. This is contained in a…
Abia: Hoodlums attacked Army Check point at Aba, kill 1, steal weapon
Hoodlums on Friday attacked an Army checkpoint located near Aba main motor park in Abia and killed a soldier on duty at the post. An inside source confirmed the incident.…
First lady urges officers’ wives to prioritise mental health
By Sumaila Ogbaje, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has advised wives of officers and airmen of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to prioritise their mental…