17 victims of herders attack in Benue get mass burial
The Benue State Government on Tuesday conducted a mass burial for 17 victims of Mbaikyor, Gwer East Local Government Areas (LGAs) armed herders attack. It was reported that armed herdsmen…
I’m not desperate for Super Eagles coaching job–Amuneke
1996 Olympic gold medalist, Emmanuel Amuneke, has said that although he would love to coach the Super Eagles if given the opportunity, he remained not too desperate for the job.…
Eid-el – Fitr : Nasarawa State House of Assembly Speaker felicitates Muslims, urges Nigerians to keep hope alive
“… let’s sustain prayers for the nation, let’s our diversity be our source of unity and strength…” As Muslim Communities celebrate this year’s Eid-el – Fitr to mark the end…
Eid-el-fitr: Former VP, Atiku urges leaders to be more compassionate
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has advised people in the positions of authority to show more compassion to the people. Abubakar in his Eid-el-fitr message signed by his Media Office…
Kogi Commissioner of Health refutes outbreak of Lassa fever
The Kogi Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adams Abdulazeez, has refuted any outbreak of Lassa fever across the 21 local government areas of the state. Abdulazeez in a press briefing on…
Sallah: FRSC deploys 700 marshals in Plateau
Ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, the Plateau Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has deployed 700 Regular and Special marshals in the state. Mr Peter Longsan, the Public…
Police arrest couple in Lagos for allegedly producing fake alcoholic drinks
Operatives of the Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos, have arrested a couple for alleged production and distribution of various adulterated alcoholic beverages. The Zonal Public Relations Officer (ZPRO) SP.…
Naira mutilation: Public holidays stalls Bobrisky’s sentence
The Sallah holidays on Tuesday, stalled judgement by a Federal High Court Lagos, in a charge against convicted cross dresser, Idris Okuneye alias Bobrisky, over mutilation of the naira. Bobrisky…
Eid el Fitr: FG approves April 11 additional public holiday
The Federal Government has approved Thursday, April 11, as additional public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid el Fitr. The information is in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary,…
Athena centre, Educare partner on mainstreaming CBT in schools
The Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership has collaborated with Educare on mainstreaming Computer Based Test (CBT) into schools curriculum. The Chancellor of the centre, Osita Chidoka at the Athena/Educare…
Nasarawa Assembly Information Chairman Hon. Dizaho provides sallah package to Constituents
“… as he assures of better days ahead, tasks his people on prayers, support for leaders to succeed…” Member representing Karu/Gitata constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Hon.…
Ogun State JUSUN has declared an indefinite strike, from April 8
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Chairman and Publicity Secretary, Comrades Ajiboye Olanrewaju and Adewale Adenekan respectively gave notice of the industrial strike in a statement on Sunday in…
CBT: Mutfwang advocates partnership to expand infrastructures
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has called for partnership among government, Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs), Faith Base Organisations (FBOs), Corporate Organisations and wealthy…
Truck crushes 2 to death in Ondo
A truck laden with sand on Saturday crushed two persons to death at Idi-Mango area along Ore-Okitipupa road in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. Mrs Yetunde Adesina,…
Kogi community buries 25 victims of banditry
Twenty-five victims of Thursday’s banditry at Agojeju-Odo community in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi were buried on Saturday. Chief David Akpa, District Head and Ochala Onu-Ife Bagaji Odo, Omala,…