Lack of data on violence against children major challenge to protection, development–Minister
Sen. Aisha Alhassan, Minister of Women Affairs, Community and Social development, said…
NLC says it will resist fuel price increase
The Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC) will resist the increase in the price of…
UN warns against high levels of child malnutrition in Madagascar NAN-F-11
Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary General, has expressed strong concern over the…
CAF proposes 16-club group stage for Champions League, Confederation Cup from 2017
The CAF Champions League and the Confederation Cup will see major new…
NUPENG, PENGASSAN to meet in Calabar over new pump price
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and Petroleum…
Update on Gaya: Police arrest 18 suspects for violent protest in Kano
The Kano State Police command has arrested 18 suspects in connection with…
Dangote to create 210,000 jobs
Dangote Group of Companies on Tuesday said the organisation would create 210,000…
Judge orders IGP, EFCC to release Jos-based miner from detention
The Federal High Court sitting in Jos, on Wednesday ordered the Inspector…
NGO screens 200 women for cancer in Edo
No fewer than 200 women in Okpekpe, Etsako East Local Government Area…
Forex trading: expert advises youths to take to it for employment
Mr Artem Trofymenko, the Chief Executive Officer of ForexRally, an international online…
Lagos has saved N5.9bn through Treasury Single Account, says Commissioner
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday said it had saved N5.990 billion…
Police save woman from committing suicide in Imo
The police in Imo on Tuesday rescued a female staff of one…
Insurgency: Minister commends Armed Forces for restoring peace
The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, on Tuesday commended the Nigerian Armed…
US increases terror finance tracking
Ms Sarah Sewall, United States Under-Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human…
PDP State Congress: Mixture of election and consensus determine winners in Bauchi
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi on Tuesday applied both election…
Nigeria targets 2 new satellites to enhance connectivity, business — Shittu
The Minister of Communication, Mr Adebayo Shittu, on Tuesday said Nigeria would…
Delta plans IGR boost
Delta governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, said his administration has commenced action on…
Kogi indigenes protest at NASS over seal of state assembly
Some indigenes of Kogi under the aegis of Kogi Youth Forum, on…
Adeosun says FG will redefine spending for maximum benefit
(NAN) The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, on Tuesday, reiterated the…
PDP re-elects Salisu Mamuda as Jigawa Chairman, Yobe holds congress on Wednesday
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa on Tuesday re-elected Alhaji Salisu…
Philanthropist urges Nigerians to support orphans
An advocate, Mrs Olufunke Olaide, has called on philanthropists in the country…
NIMASA on a mission of self recovery – Peterside
The Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside,…
UN peace-building fund currently facing shortfall — Dep. Secretary-General
UN Deputy Secretary-General, Ján Eliasson, on Tuesday, warned that the UN Peacebuilding…
Iran to take U.S. to international court over terrorism ruling
Iran plans to take the U.S. to the International Court of Justice…
FG’ll restore History as subject in schools’ curriculum –Adamu Adamu
The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, says the Federal Government is…
Saraki made anticipatory asset declaration, say witness
A witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Michael Wetkas,…
DPR in Ondo to sanction filling stations for fuel diversion
The Department of Petroleum Resources( DPR) in Ondo State, is to sanction…
2016 budget will ensure full payment of workers’ salaries—Osun Assembly
The Osun House of Assembly has assured civil servants in the state…
Plateau Govt. collects N2.06bn IGR
The Plateau Government on Tuesday said it generated N2.06 billion as revenue…
Community leader advocates cross cultural marriages among NYSC members
The traditional leader of Igbo community in Sokoto State, Eze Ozo Nweke,…