WHO lauds Nigeria’s prompt response to polio outbreak in Borno
Dr Matshidiso Moeti, Regional Director, World Health Organisation (WHO) AFRO, has commended…
Enyimba will concentrate on League, says Udoji
Enyimba International FC of Aba captain, Chinedu Udoji, says the club will…
Biden lands in Ankara amid Turkish cross border operation in Syria
U.S. Vice President, Joe Biden, on Wednesday, landed in Ankara for a…
Lassa fever: Delta confirms one dead, 32 others on surveillance
The Delta State Ministry of Health has confirmed one confirmed person dead…
Gaiya attributes Team Nigeria’s poor performance in Rio to lack of preparation
Mr Godfrey Gaiya, a former House Representatives Committee Chairman on Sports, on…
Edo 2016: Senator advises electorate against selling PVCs
A National Assembly member, Sen. Francis Alimikhena, on Monday advised the electorate…
Expert urges govt to develop tourist sites to attract foreigners to Nigeria
The Chief Executive Officer, Dvine Travels and Tours Bureau Ltd, Ibadan, Alhaji…
Watchdog praises Jordan for steps taken to educate Syrian children
The Human Rights Watch (HRW) in a statement on Monday applauded Jordan's…
U.S. pushes for regional protection force for South Sudan
John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State has on Monday stressed the need…
FG re-activates construction of new Oyo-Ogbomoso road project with N6bn
The Federal Government on Monday reactivated the construction of the new Oyo-Ogbomoso…
We will not renege on our promise to Artists village – FG
The Federal Government says it will not renege on its promises to…
Obasanjo says Mambila can become hub of tea production in Africa
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday said the Mambila Plateau in Taraba…
Operators of travel agencies decry infiltration of untrained personnel in the sector
Some operators of travel agencies in the Federal Capital Territory have decried…
Nigerians will surmount current economic challenges, says Primate Okoh
The Primate of the Anglican Church of Nigeria, Archbishop Nicholas Okoh, on…
INEC pledges to remove obstacles to women’s participation in politics
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday said it was determined…
I don’t have a preferred candidate – Ondo APC Chairman
All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman in Ondo State, Mr Isaac Kekemeke, said…
Buhari launches revised National Counter Terrorism Strategy
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday launched the revised National Counter Terrorism Strategy…
We will institutionalise anti-corruption war – Buhari assures U.S.
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday pledged that the anti-corruption crusade in the…
LASG commends OLX Nigeria for its role in job creation
Mr Olufemi Odubiyi, the Lagos State Commissioner for Science and Technology, has…
JAMB assures of smooth 2016 admission process
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq…
Kerry tells South Sudan leaders to stick to peace deal or face sanction
U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry, on Tuesday urged South Sudan's leaders…
Kerry says corruption costs the world $2.6trn annually
The U.S. Secretary of State, Mr John Kerry, on Monday said the…
Russia banned from Rio Paralympics 2016 after losing appeal
Russia will not compete at next month’s Paralympic Games in Rio after…
Infrastructure: Expert calls for drilling of gas wells for power sufficiency
Mr Bank-Anthony Okoroafor, an Energy Expert, has advised government to invest in…
Nigeria to attain self-reliance through technology application- Onu
The Federal Government on Thursday in Abuja said it was intensifying efforts…
FG to allocate 1% of GDP to research fund, says Minister
The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, says the Federal…
Disgraced Lochte stripped of Speedo, Ralph Lauren sponsorship
Swimwear manufacturer Speedo and fashion label Ralph Lauren on Monday said they…
Lassa fever: Enugu State posts surveillance to boundary communities with Anambra
Enugu State Government has posted surveillance and health focal-point officers to communities…
FCT will improve its Waste Management Programme- Minister
The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, on Monday said that the FCT…
NiMet predicts cloudy, rainy weather for Tuesday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has predicted cloudy conditions, with chances of…