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Ekiti Protects 226,000 Girls

Ekiti State Government says it has vaccinated 226,429 eligible girls in the state against the Human Papilloma Virus, an infection believed to be a leading cause of cervical cancer. The wife of... Read more »
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Lagos Assembly Invites LASIEC To Discuss Upcoming LG Elections

The Lagos State House of Assembly has invited top officials of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) to appear before the House for a detailed briefing regarding preparations for the upcoming... Read more »
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NEC Pushes For Modernized Livestock Farming

The National Economic Council has said Nigeria must stop using the old method of raising animals and move to a modern way. The council, led by Vice President Kashim Shettima, made this... Read more »
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KWASU Puts Agric Faculty Relocation On Hold Due To Security Concerns

The management of Kwara State University (KWASU) has put on hold the scheduled relocation of its Faculty of Agriculture to the Ilesha-Baruba campus in the Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State.... Read more »
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Bauchi State Launches African Vaccination Week To Boost Immunization

Bauchi State on Thursday commenced activities for the annual African Vaccination Week (AVW), aimed at complementing the government’s efforts to increase immunization uptake among eligible children under five (U-5). The 2025 AVW,... Read more »
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Stop Deceiving Ukraine Ceasefire

France’s President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin needed to “stop lying” over wanting peace in Ukraine while continuing to strike the country. “The only thing to do is... Read more »
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Wike Intervenes In FCT Teachers Strike, Summons Council Chairman

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has summoned the chairmen of the FCT area councils and the leadership of the Nigerian Union of Teachers, FCT Wing, for a meeting.... Read more »
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Man Clears The Air Over Alleged Attack On Benin Plaza

An Abuja-based entrepreneur, Mr. Friday Osamudiamen Roney, has debunked allegations that he orchestrated an attack on the premises of Akpes Mega Plaza located on Oni Street in Benin City, Edo State. Roney... Read more »
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Smugglers In For Tough Ride: Ogun Customs Boss Vows

The new Controller for Ogun 1 Area Command of Nigeria Customs Service, Comptroller Godwin Otunla, has vowed to deploy all lawful means to combat smuggling and other nefarious activities around the country’s... Read more »
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Lagos Govt Sounds Alarm Over Poor WAEC, NECO Result

The Lagos State government has expressed deep dissatisfaction with the declining performance of students in state-owned schools in the Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC)... Read more »
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Cabotage Fund Disbursement: Oyetola Move Sparks Hope

Last week, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, directed the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), to begin the process for the disbursement of the $360million Cabotage Vessel... Read more »
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Crypto Scam Cost Investors $5.8bn In 2024

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has revealed that investment scams accounted for $5.8 billion, representing over 50 percent of all reported crypto losses in 2024. In a 47-page report, the FBI... Read more »
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Lecturer Accused Of Sexual Harassment Losses His Job

The management of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi has dismissed one of his lecturers, Dr. Usman Mohammed Aliyu over allegation bordering on sexual harassment of a student. reports that a... Read more »
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Uncompleted Jos Inland Dry Port Sparks Stakeholders Outcry

Stakeholders in the North Central zone have raised concern over the non-completion of the Jos Inland Container Depot 19 years after its inauguration. The stakeholders expressed worry that the non-completion of the... Read more »
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CPS Implementation In Nigeria

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has revealed that only eight out of 25 states across Nigeria are currently fully implementing the Contributory Pensions Scheme (CPS) in their states. The director general of... Read more »
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Nigeria Aim To Regain Spot In Prestigious JP Morgan Bond Index

The Director-General of the Debt Management Office, Patience Oniha, said Nigeria is in advanced discussions with JP Morgan to re-enter the Government Bond Index and renew investors’ confidence. Oniha disclosed this on... Read more »
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FG To Take Over Property Of Retirees With Unpaid Housing Loans

The Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board says it has begun the compilation of list of retired civil servants who have defaulted on the full repayment of housing loans obtained. Head of... Read more »
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NSCDC Bolsters At Anambra

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed officers across all accredited Computer-Based Test centres in Anambra State ahead of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, scheduled to commence on April... Read more »
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Troops Ordered To Tackle Bandits In Kwara

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Olufemi Oluyede, on Wednesday, issued a marching order to the Nigerian Army to flush out bandits terrorising Baruten and Kaiama Local Government Areas of Kwara State,... Read more »
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Ondo Govt Launch Farmers Registration Drive For Enhanced Food Security

The Ondo State Government on Wednesday said it had begun registration of farmers as part of its efforts to reshape the future of agriculture and boost food production in the state. To... Read more »