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At UN Summit, Buhari outlines key measures to reverse biodiversity loss in Nigeria

Alleged N3.1b fraud: Court adjourns Suswam’s matter

Makinde, Sadipe-Akande, others to be honoured at international migration summit

Fayemi approves conversion, inter-cadre transfer for 603 civil servants

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[email protected]: FG announces enhanced security measures for Eagle Square

A statement on Tuesday by Information and Culture Minister, Lai Mohammed, said from midnight on Wednesday, all routes leading to...

Robbery Attack: NAN commends Police, Anambra over proactive response

The NAN facility in Awka, located near the Government House, has been attacked a number of times of recent, leaving...

Yar’adua Foundation, 29 others to lose property worth N4.8b to FG — ICPC

Minister did not divert N2.67b school feeding fund -ICPC

Spokesperson for the commission, Azuka Ogugua, in a statement on Tuesday said that the commission chairman, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, speech...

Magu probe: I don’t regret being panel chairman — Justice Salami

The position of Salami followed reports in the media that he regrets serving on the panel.

Reps adjust plenary to once a week amid COVID-19 lockdown

We are not rubber stamp legislature — Reps Spokesperson

Rep Benjamin Kalu, the spokesperson for the House of Representatives, said this while briefing newsmen at the resumption of its...

Nigerian correctional service begins Yellow Ribbon Project campaign in Edo

At the event, Babayo Maisanda, Controller of Corrections in the state, said that the campaign was to replicate the Controller...

Akwa Ibom warns marketers against selling petrol above FG approved pump price

Akwa Ibom Assembly raises concern over invasion of market by criminals

Anietie Eka (PDP-Uyo constituency), who moved the motion under matters of urgent public importance, described the development as unhealthy.

Education

Reps urge FG to release take-off grants for universities

This was sequel to a unanimous adoption of a motion by Rep. Unyime Idem (PDP-Uyo), at the plenary on Tuesday.

AbdulRazaq approves promotion exercise for Kwara civil servants

Business

Group spots discrepancies in Kwara road contract, Governor stops payment

He also suggested that the contractor might make refunds to the government if the variations of job done are below...

Google committed to enhance tourism, create jobs with digital maps — Official

Real estate sector becoming avenue for hiding stolen funds in Nigeria – CISLAC

Chinwe Ndubeze, CISLAC Consultant, said this at the presentation of a report on Anti-money Laundering, titled: “Nigeria’s Dirty Money and...

APC National Secretary emerges Yobe gubernatorial candidate

Buni swears in new Yobe chief judge

The governor said that the appointment of Kaigama was on merit and in line with the powers vested on him...

Kaduna Deputy Gov’s wife embarks on peace building campaign

Katsina announces resumption date for schools

The state Commissioner for Education, Prof. Badamasi Lawal, made the announcement on Tuesday in Katsina.

Corporates endorse Nigeria Business League for Youth

The Nigeria Business League for Youth is a private sector initiative spearheaded by the Nigerian Bottling Company Limited to remove...

No record of illegal sale of assets at Oyo Water Corporation — Chairman

Adepoju, in a statement made available to newsmen in Ibadan on Tuesday, said the corporation has only embarked on an...

Sanwo-Olu to Jimi Agbaje: I can’t wish you victory in 2019

Sanwo-Olu, Fashola seek Lagosians understanding on proposed 4th Mainland Bridge

Represented by his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, the governor made the appeal on Tuesday during a maiden stakeholders meeting on...

COVID-19: Niger confirms death of Professor, 10 positive out of 202 rested

COVID-19 exposes imbalance in access to education – Ex-Minister

Abdullahi stated this on Tuesday while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria on the sideline of the final ceremony...

Plateau United management imposes ‘No result, no pay’ rule on players, officials after home loss

Buhari nominates eight as Justices of Supreme Court

The request, which was contained in a letter dated August 31, 2020, was read on the floor of the Senate...

Buhari yet to tackle insecurity in North East — Borno Traditional Chief

Senate receives Buhari’s request to confirm Chairman, DG of PenCom

President of Senate, Ahmad Lawan, read the request as contained in a letter at plenary.

UniAbuja VC thanks China for facilitating railway engineering course

by NAN

Na Allah made this known on Tuesday in Abuja during the ceremony of the China-Nigeria friendship awards to 49 outstanding...

Buhari sympathises with Hadejia flood victims, says it’s a sback to agriculture