NHRC receives over 700 SGBV complaints, outlines measures to curb menace
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has outlined measures that are aimed at combating Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) in the country. Speaking on […]
Month: December 2020
Kano EXCO approves business clinics across 44 LGAs
Just In Ahmad Tijjani Abdul,Kano Kano state Executive Council on Tuesday approved the establishment of Business Clinics (commercial clinics) in the 44 local governments of […]
Gratuities: Zulum releases N12b to clear 4,862 unpaid retirees
… Presents cheques to retirees… N3b earlier released in 2019 Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Tuesday announced the release of N12 billion to […]
Breaking: Buhari meets governors over insecurity
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently locked in a closed-door meeting with all the 36 state governors at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting is […]
Nigeria’s population now 206m
Nigeria’s population is now estimated at 206 million people, the National Population Commission (NPC) has said Chairman of the commission, Nasir Kwarra, who disclosed this […]
Petrol price reduced by N5
Pump price of petrol has been reduced from N168 per litre to N162.44 per litre effective from December 14, 2020. Minister of Labour and Employment, […]
Breaking: Buni-led APC’s Nat’l c’tte tenure extended
The All Progressives Congress (APC) caretaker extraordinary convention planning committee led by Governor Mai Buni has been extended to six months by its National Executive […]
Breaking: APC NEC meeting underway in Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo are among top hierarchy attending the emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the ruling All Progressives […]
Zulum visits Gwoza towns, shares food, N24m cash to 1200 vulnerable citizens
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, used the whole of Monday for humanitarian activities in Ngoshe, Warabe and Pulka, all in Gwoza Local Government […]
Buhari warns against violent protests
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja warned that any act of hooliganism hiding behind lawful and peaceful protests would be dealt with decisively to […]
Our new approach to legislation is people-centered, says Gbajabiamila
Major international development organisations in Nigeria have expressed their readiness to partner the 9th House of Representatives in the implementation of its revised Legislative Agenda. […]
Congestion: 4,630 appeals, 6,207 motions pending at Court of Appeal, Lagos
By Chinyere Omeire More than 4,630 appeals and 6,207 motions were pending before the Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal as at Dec. 1. […]
Foreign Policy: China suggests dialogue with U.S.
By Mark Longyen Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, on Monday in Beijing, said that Beijing and the US “should initiate dialogue at all levels,” Sputnik […]
Nigeria stock market dips N38bn amid blue chips loss
The nation’s bourse opened trading for the week on Monday with a loss of N38 billion due to profit taking on Ecobank Transnational Incoporated (ETI), […]
Buhari renominates AMCON MD, EDs, appoints new NDIC MD
President Muhammadu Buhari has renominated the Managing Director and two Executive Directors of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). The newly renominated officials are […]