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Monarch commends Army over proposed bridge construction in Osun
Oba Hammeed Oyelude, the Olowu of Kuta in Osun State has commended the Nigerian Army on its proposed plan to construct a bridge that would connect the town with Ede...
Read moreAlleged bombardment of civilians: NAF investigation committee begins work
The Committee investigating alleged bombardment of civilians in Zamfara by the Nigerian Air Force has commenced work.
Read moreTrain derailment delays Lagos-Oshogbo bound free train ride
A train derailment at the exit point of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, lddo Terminus, Lagos delayed a 10am Lagos-Osogbo bound free train service offered by the Osun State Government.
Read moreI’ll implement new national minimum wage — Nasarawa Governor-elect
Abdullahi Sule, Nasarawa State Governor-elect, on Friday pledged to implement the new minimum wage when he is sworn in as the governor.
Read moreMinimum wage will give workers sense of belonging – TUC
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria on Friday said the new N30, 000 minimum wage would give workers a sense of belonging.
Read moreUNHCR creates more Africa Bureaus for effective response
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has expanded its Africa Bureau by adding three Regional Offices to handle issues across the region for effective response.
Read moreWe’ve taken comprehensive society approach to address migration challenges — IOM Nigeria
Frantz Celestin, Chief of Mission, International Organisation for Migration, Nigeria, says the agency has taken a comprehensive society approach to address the migration challenges in Nigeria.
Read moreAnniversary: NAF deploys aircraft, military equipment in Abuja
The Nigerian Air Force will deploy aircraft, military equipment and personnel in Abuja during rehearsals for its 55th Anniversary celebration.
Read moreBoko Haram insurgency affecting our services, says UMTH CMD
Prof. Ahmed Ahidjo, the Chief Medical Director, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, says the activities of insurgents in the North East is severely affecting the operations of the facility.
Read moreCACOL lauds Ambode for execution of impactful projects
The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership has hailed the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, for executing no fewer than 423 impactful projects each year since 2015.
Read moreEbonyi varsity names Centre after Buratai
The Ebonyi State University has named its newly established Institute for Peace and Strategic Studies after the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, for his selfless service to...
Read moreArmy vows peace, security in Edo community, calls for disregard of IYC allegations
The Nigerian Army said its attention has been drawn to a malicious story making the round in an online publication insinuating and alleging that military build up around Gelegele Community...
Read moreUniversity to investigate death of two students in River Benue
The vice-chancellor appreciated the Students’ Union Government and local fishermen who assisted in the recovery of the corpses
Read moreFayemi, Daniel, Kalu, Adesina, Adams speak on nation building at Freedom Online lecture
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has declared that to fix Nigeria’s economy, necessary conditions for inclusive development must be identified.
Read moreNew Minimum Wage: Rights group says workers deserve better
The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights on Friday commended President Muhammadu Buhari for assenting to the new minimum wage of N30,000 for Nigerian workers.
Read moreICYMI: Lagos begins fixing of potholes, lists 87 major roads
The Lagos State Government has begun the immediate repairs of potholes across the State, with over 87 major roads enlisted for intervention.
Read moreWe are operating new mode of enforcement now in Lagos State — VIS
The Vehicle Inspection Service has said it had embarked on a new mode of enforcement to carry out its operations in Lagos State effectively.
Read moreNLC opposes substitution of Kokori’s name as Chairman of NSITF board
The Nigeria Labour Congress has opposed the substitution of Frank Kokori as new Chairman for the Board of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, a parastatal under the Federal Ministry...
Read moreAuditor-General decries poor implementation of audit recommendation
The Auditor-General of the Federation, Anthony Ayine, says poor implementation of audit recommendations in inspection and annual audit report impedes efforts to rid the public sector of corruption.
Read moreInvestment in infrastructure, human capital key to economic growth — Fayemi
The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, says investment in infrastructure and human capital development are indispensable to economic growth.
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