Forum, MACBAN differ on ranching bill

President of the Middle-Belt Forum, Pogu Bitrus, has condemned the rejection of the bill sponsored by Senator Titus Tartenger (APC Benue North West) for the establishment of ranches for herders…

Stakeholders tackle NDDC over church building initiative

Stakeholders in the Niger Delta region have raised concern over the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) initiative to build a worship centre when there are numerous challenges of under development across the…

Government, IOM validate action plan for IDPs’ management

The Federal Government and the United Nations International Organisation for Migration (IOM) have set in motion processes to validate Nigeria’s National Action Plan (NAP) on sustainable management of Internally Displaced…

FG seeks understanding in meeting ASUU’s demands

The Federal Government has promised to fulfil demands by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), pleading with the union to understand that it inherited the crises bedevilling the sector.…

Security operatives kill five gunmen in Ebonyi

Security operatives, yesterday, killed five gunmen who attacked Isieke police station in Ebonyi State. It was gathered that the gunmen came in two vehicles and started shooting, causing confusion and…

Sanusi remains substantive Kano Emir, NNPP reiterates

Traditional flag flies at Nasarawa palace Spokesperson for the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Ladipo Johnson, has asserted that there is no confusion whatsoever regarding the legal crossfire trailing the…

Mbah tasks religious groups on innovative contents in gaming industry

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has tasked religious groups and others, who abhor gaming and betting to have another look at the positive sides of the trade.   This…

Lagos community decries effects of illegal dredging on roads, others

Dredgers’ association distances self from illegal operations The Era community in Oto-Awori, Ojo, Lagos, has appealed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and relevant authorities to halt unauthorised dredging, which is causing…

Pa Amokeodo passes on at 86

The patriarch of Amokeodo family in Ilesa, Osun State, Mr Oluyemi Amokeodo, has passed on at the age of 86. A community leader and successful businessman, the late Oluyemi Amokeodo…

Lagos commits to improved sustainable water supply, sanitation

Lagos State government has reiterated commitment to improving the lives of millions through sustainable water and sanitation solutions. Executive secretary, Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission (LASWARCO), Funke Adepoju, who spoke…

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