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Gov. Abiodun dissolves transport unions, names ad hoc Hajj committee
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has dissolved all transport unions in the state.
Read moreEnvoy warns Ghanaian media: Don’t criminalise Nigerians
The Nigeria High Commission in Accra, Ghana has described as worrisome the deliberate attempt by local media in Ghana to dub Nigerians living in that country as criminals.
Read moreAdeleke University persecuting Muslim students — MURIC
The Muslim Rights Concern has accused Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State of persecuting Muslim students in the institution.
Read moreWhat triggered more bloody conflicts in Nigeria than Boko Haram — UN Official
A United Nations official said on Monday that land degradation and competition over access to land and water had triggered more bloody conflicts in Nigeria than Boko Haram.
Read moreICPC set to track constituency projects in 12 states
The Independent Corrupt Practices And Other Related Offences Commission says it is set to commence tracking of its first phase of constituency projects in 12 states.
Read moreFayemi charges newly-inaugurated Board members on efficiency
The Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, on Monday inaugurated 11 chairmen and members of Boards, Commissions and Agencies, saying the appointments were informed by the need to reposition and...
Read morePlateau tertiary institutions call off seven-week-old strike
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the workers had embarked on the strike on April 23, over alleged poor funding of the seven tertiary institutions.
Read moreInsurgency: FG urged to prioritise children’s education in North-East
The Plan International, a development partner, has urged the Federal Government to prioritise education of children in crisis ridden areas of North-East and other parts of the country.
Read more2019 polls: INEC urges accredited observers to submit election reports
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Monday called on accredited observer groups yet to submit their reports on the 2019 General Elections to do so.
Read moreNigerian goes berserk, destroys seven cars in UK Embassy
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians In Diaspora Commission, has described the attitude of a 32-year-old Nigerian, Jeffrey Apkovweta Ewohime, who destroyed several properties of the Nigerian Embassy in London as...
Read moreWhy FG is holding verification exercise for civil servants – Official
Foluke Oyin, the Deputy Director on Appointment, Performance and Career Progression in the Office of Head of Civil Service, says the ongoing verification exercise for federal civil servants will aid...
Read moreNigeria must deploy intelligence to combat terrorism, banditry – ICPC
Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, says Nigeria must deploy intelligence to be able to combat terrorism, banditry and kidnapping.
Read moreWe want more Nigerians to get our visas — China
The government of the People’s Republic of China on Monday said that it would create more opportunities for more Nigerians to visit China in the years ahead.
Read moreUBA Foundation celebrates International Day of the African Child with Special Reading, Mentoring
UBA Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the United Bank for Africa Plc, on Monday, joined the rest of the world to celebrate the International Day of the African...
Read moreBauchi postpones inauguration of state ninth Assembly
The acting Clerk of the Assembly, Alhaji Umar Gital, announced the postponement in a statement issued to News Agency of Nigeria in Bauchi on Monday.
Read moreNCS seizes 70 vehicles, food items worth N207.9 million in Katsina
Federal Operation Unit Zone B, of the Nigeria Customs Service says it has seized 70 vehicles and food items worth N207.9 million between May and June 2019 in Katsina State.
Read moreMakinde appoints Christian Pilgrims Board Chair, personal aides, others
The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has approved the renewal of the tenure of Bishop Ademola Moradeyo as the chairman of the State’s Pilgrims Welfare Board (Christian Wing).
Read moreMasari condemns girl-child street hawking, warns mothers
Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina state has condemned mothers that sent their girls to partake in street hawking and called on them to eschew such hazardous and dangerous attitude.
Read moreChevron spends N350m on 167 projects in 2018 for Bayelsa communities – Official
The KEFFES Rural Development Foundation has spent N350 million on community development activities for Chevron host communities in Bayelsa in 2018.
Read morePenCom advises retirees to submit relevant documents for accurate computation of benefits
The National Pension Commission has pleaded with Nigerian workers under the Contributory Pension Scheme to ensure they submit all relevant documents during enrolment for accurate computation of retirement benefits.
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