Board of Patrons of 9mobile literature prize resigns
The members of the Board of Patrons of the 9mobile Prize for Literature have resigned their appointments ‘with immediate effect’. The patrons include Ama Ata […]
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Use your work to hold NNPC accountable, Kyari tasks NGE
NNPC GMD, Mele Kyari By Edith Ike-Eboh The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Malam Mele Kyari, has urged members of […]
APC govs indifferent to curruption fight, Presidential C’ttee alleges
The Executive Secretary of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Prof. Sadiq Isah Raddah, has blamed some state governors under the platform of the […]
We’re deploying technology to tackle insecurity – Buhari
We’re deploying technology to tackle insecurity – Buhari By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja assured traditional rulers from the South West […]
Okowa charges appointees on accountability
… Swears in Auditor-General, inaugurates DESOPADEC Board, LG Commission Okowa charges appointees on accountability Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has said that accountability was […]
Buhari assures traditional rulers on commitment to fight insecurity
We’re deploying technology to tackle security challenges – Buhari By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja assured traditional rulers from the South […]
Buhari hints on changes in military to re-energise troops
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday hinted on possible changes in the nation’s security architecture with a view to reinvigorate and re-energise it in the ongoing […]
Set criteria for ministerial nominees confirmation, Coalition of lawyers tells Senate
Nigerian Senate during plenary By Emmanuel Afonne The Coalition of Public Interest Lawyers and Advocates (COPA) has urged the Senate to set a parameter or […]
Suicide: NARICT develops non toxic alternative to sniper
Suicide: NARICT develops non toxic alternative to sniper The National Research Institute for Chemical Technology (NARICT) says it is currently developing non-toxic chemical product for […]
Zamfara announces plan to recruit 8,000 civil servants
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State By Abubakar Ahmed Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has announced plans by the state government to recruit 8,000 […]
Amnesty International condemns proscription of Shiite IMN
The Amnesty International has condemned the Nigerian government’s proscription of the Shiite movement in Nigeria as a suppression of freedom of religion and association. The […]
Atiku ‘usurping’ Buhari’s responsibilities – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for making public statements on issues, which constitutionally, it noted, should be reserved […]
How state governments caused Almajiri education system menace — Buhari
Almajiri system of education By Ismaila Chafe It is not proper to blame the Federal Government for the menace of the Almajiri system of education […]
Three days after Boko Haram killed 60 mourners, presidency insists group ‘defeated’
The presidency on Tuesday restated its often repeated claim that the Boko Haram insurgency has been defeated. The presidency’s stance is contained in a statement […]
Okowa swears in 17 commissioners
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Tuesday in Asaba swore in 17 commissioners with apologies to women for not being adequately represented. The governor had […]