President Bola Tinubu has directed the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to prioritise the completion of…
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210 beggars detained as operation sweep Abuja enters day 4
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has apprehended 210 beggars, under its Operation Sweep Abuja of…
Nigeria still grants 5-year visas to Americans – Presidency
The clarification comes amid concerns following adjustments in the United States’ visa policy for Nigerians, which…
Digital newspaper editors laud Wike’s Abuja transformation drive
With more projects expected in the coming months, the editors expressed optimism that Abuja is on…
FCT primary school teachers call off 3-month strike
Primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have called off their over three-month strike,…
Constitutional Review: Make kidnapping capital offence, editors urge NASS
We call on the National Assembly to seize the opportunity provided by the constitutional review to…
Correctional Service says 58 Kano inmates sat for 2025 NECO
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Kano State Command, says 58 inmates from its custodial facilities are…
NUJ loses Jigawa council’s ex-chairman
Jigawa Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has announced the demise of its past…
Gov Namadi reiterates commitment to quality education in Jigawa
By Abdullahi Idris, Dutse Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has once again reiterated his administration’s…
Flood: NEMA conducts simulation exercise in Kano
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in a move to bolster Nigeria’s disaster preparedness, conducted a…
Gov. Mbah calls for creation of additional state in South East
Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State has called for the creation of an additional state in…
FIDA commends CWIDI’s commitment to supporting women and girls’ rights in Benue
By Austin Angwe, Makurdi The Benue State branch of the International Federation of Women Lawyers, FIDA,…
Tinubu rallies Saint Lucian students for Afro-Caribbean development
President Bola Tinubu has urged Saint Lucian students to harness the power of education to shape…
Sokoto government speaks on deduction from civil servants’ salaries
By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto Sokoto State Government has clarified that only one-third of the June salary…
Late Dantata was a global Asset – Gov Idris
By Haruna Usman, Birnin Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has joined other Nigerians and…
Tinubu arrives in Saint Lucia for state visit
President Bola Tinubu arrived in Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia, Saturday evening for the first leg of…
Governor Namadi mourns passing of elder statesman Aminu Dantata
By Abdullahi Idris, Dutse Governor Umar Namadi said he has received with deep sadness the news…
Tinubu departs for Saint Lucia and Brazil
President Bola Tinubu will on Saturday depart Abuja for a two-nation visit to Saint Lucia and…
Ohanaeze renews call for release of Kanu
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has reiterated its call for the release of the proscribed Leader of…
Benue Justice Ministry, CWIDI partner to enhance to justice access for vulnerable women
He encouraged these groups to speak out and report abuse, assuring them of the Centre’s free…
Yelewata killings: EU, UNICEF intervene to build lasting peace in Benue
By Austin Angwe, Makurdi The European Union, EU, has pledged its commitment to partner…
Kebbi NCWS attends 37 General Women Assembly meeting in Morocco
Critical issues discussed at the roundtable in Morocco include gender-based violence, out-of-school children, street hawking and…
Peter Obi fumes over brother’s property demolition in Lagos
“We talk about attracting foreign investors, yet this is how we treat local investors. This must…
Benue governor calls for unity of purpose to overcome current challenges
Terrorists’ herdsmen are attempting to invade Kunav land but without success due to vigilance by stakeholders…
Sokoto Government takes step towards addressing water shortages
The governor expressed his pleasure in commissioning the water scheme, highlighting its importance in ensuring a…
Enugu Traditional Rulers’ Council chairman bags EU’s Excellence Award
They mentioned some of his gestures as free medical care for the good health of the…
Green jobs legislation will create jobs for youth, women empowerment – Ogene
NIGJA envisions a future where every solar panel, mini-grid, and clean cooking initiative not only powers…
Tuggar tasks ECOWAS member states on effective implementation of resolutions
The conclusion reached during this meeting will no doubt contribute to the actualisation of the regional…
Nigeria launches Community of Practice to institutionalise inclusive green jobs policy
The initiative which was unveiled during a virtual session on June , 2025, is expected to…