FG to divert traffic on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway for six days, seeks understandingT
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola, on Sunday announced a six-day traffic diversion on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, starting from Monday, to speed up construction works. Popoola,…
Exercise, mental health, good food, keys to graceful aging – Group
International Coordinator, Graceful Ageing Fellowship (GRAF), Sen. Eze Ajoku, has identified good food, exercises and mental health as secrets of enjoying graceful Aging, longer and healthier life. Ajoku made the…
Police, Anambra community, disagree over shooting to death of Chidimma
The shooting to death of Miss Chidimma Ezeanochie, 20, of Umudansu Village, Azia Community in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra has generated arguments between the Police and the Community.…
BBC: Aisha, 18, emerges winner of 2021 Hausa story Writing competition
Aishatu Musa Dalil, 18, emerged the overall winner of the BBC Hausa Short Story Writing Competition tagged: “Hikayata”. Dalil won the context with the story ” Hakkina” (My Right) and…
42 inmates write NECO SSCE in Jos
No fewer than 42 inmates serving various jail terms in Jos Correctional Centre are writing the ongoing November/December Senior School Certificate Examinations of the National Examination Council (NECO). ASC Longdiem…
Bianca Ojukwu urges Buhari to release Nnamdi Kanu
Mrs Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, wife of former Biafran activist, Chukuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to release Mr Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra…
Nasarawa Assembly tasks LG chairmen on proper utilisation of funds, quality jobs
Nasarawa State House of Assembly has urged chairmen of 13 local government areas in the state to ensure quality work on the ongoing renovation of their offices, as approved by…
Sen. Almakura tasks Northern Youths on tackling insecurity, challenges in the region
By NAN Sen. Tanko Almakura, represemting Nasarwa South Senatorial District has called on the Northern youth to get involved in governance and contribute to tackling and overcoming the current challenges…
Group inaugurates scholarship for indigent girls
A group, Feminist Coalition, has flagged off a scholarship scheme for girls from low economic background to further their education in Nigeria. Mrs Damilola Odufuwa, the Co-founder of the coalition,…
CSOs lauds onslaught against terrorists, condemn criticisms against intelligence agencies
By NAN Three Civil Society organisations, the Citizens of Northeast Region, Citizens Action for Better Nigeria and Arewa Youth Federation, on Thursday lauded current onslaughts against terrorists by the Nigerian…
Disability Act: FG tasks state Govts. on domestication
The Federal Government has called on the state governments that are yet to domesticate the Discrimination Against Persons with Disability (PWD) Prohibition Act to do so to save them from…
Experts advocate involvement of Facility Managers to reduce building collapse
By NAN Mr Thomas Mitchell, an expert in facility management, has called for the involvement of Facility Managers in building and maintenance of structures, so as to curb the incidence…
Terrorism: Press Council cautions practitioners against sensationalistic reportage
The Nigerian Press Council (NPC) has cautioned media practitioners across the country against over sensationalistic reportage of terrorist activities. Mr Francis Nwosu, the Executive Secretary of the Council gave the…
Osinbajo’s wife, others to receive awards
The wife of Nigeria’s Vice President, Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, is among eminent Nigerians nominated for the 2021 edition of the Family Value Awards, the organisers have said. Other nominated include…
Minister says exchange programme of teachers to begin soon
The Minister of State for Education, Mr Chukuemeka Nwajiuba has said that plans were underway to begin Teachers Exchange Programme with the Federal Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy to…