Zamfara gov inaugurates N6.6bn road project

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has said the ongoing road projects across the state are evidence of his administration’s dedication to enhancing the transportation system by linking towns and…

NiMet predicts three-day thunderstorms, rains from Friday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted thunderstorms and rains from Friday to Sunday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja forecasts thunderstorms on Friday over parts…

New DSS DG assumes office, promises to improve service

The newly appointed Director General of the Department of State Services, Adeola Ajayi, has assumed office. President Bola Tinubu had appointed Ajayi as Yusuf Bichi’s replacement on Monday. In a…

Edo poll: Obaseki not funding my campaign, says Akpata

The governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Edo state, Olumide Akpata, has denied being sponsored by the State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, as speculated ahead of the September 21 election.…

ECOWAS seeks end to residence permit system

A joint committee of the Economic Community of West African States has called for the abolition of the residence permit system, which it argues is obstructing the free movement of…

Edo APC, PDP trade words over plot to rig election

The All Progressives Congress in Edo State has accused the Peoples Democratic Party of plotting to violently subvert the will of the people in the September 21 governorship election. The…

Health, finance ministries collaborate to settle health workers’ arrears

The Minister of State for Health, Dr Tunji Alausa, said the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has been interfacing with the Ministry of Finance on reviewing pending arrears…

NDA announces temporary road closure for cadets endurance run

The Nigerian Defence Academy, NDA, has announced a temporary road closure and traffic diversion in the vicinity of the Rigachikun-Kawo-Mando area, in Kaduna. Major Mohammed Maiwada, Public Relations Officer, Nigerian…

Anyim seeks constitutional backing for SGF, SSG offices

A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, on Thursday, said the Offices of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and the Secretary…

NAPTIP DG promises tougher measures against human trafficking

The newly-appointed Director General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, Binta Bello, has promised to fully enforce all instruments and counter-trafficking policies to minimise human…

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