Nigeria: Reps Bemoan Non-Implementation of Disability Act

The House of Representatives has expressed displeasure over the non-implementation of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disability (Prohibition) Act 2018 by Ministries,… Read more »

Nigeria: Cleric Asks Parents to Monitor Children On Social Media

A renowned Islamic cleric in Bauchi, Dr Usman Giade, has appealed to parents and guardians to strictly monitor activities of their children on social media to reduce rising level… Read more »

Nigeria: Kadiri Edah Takes Over As Director of FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board

In a significant transition for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Muslim Pilgrims' Welfare Board, Kadiri Edah has officially taken over as the director, calling for integrity and… Read more »

Nigeria: FG to Commence Drug Test for Road Transport Workers

A bill to compel road transport workers nationwide to undergo periodic drug tests is awaiting President Bola Tinubu's assent. Read more »

Nigeria: Over 30,000 Register for Annual Teachers' Conference

No fewer than 30,000 professional teachers have so far indicated interest to participate fully in 2024 Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) annual conference. Read more »

Nigeria: Nidcom, Afridu Partner for African Diaspora Investment

The Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) and the African Diaspora Union (AFRIDU) are taking deliberate steps to attract more investment from Africans in the Diaspora into… Read more »

Nigeria: The Charade Called LG Polls

Recently, the nation witnessed a spike in the conduct of local government elections as state governors race to institutionalise elected officials at the third tier of government in… Read more »

Nigeria: Nasarawa to Abolish State/LG Joint Account

The Nasarawa State government has sent a bill to the State House of Assembly to amend local government law. Read more »

Nigeria: Indigenes Applaud Tinubu, Wike for Appointing Native As FCT Head of Service

Indigenes of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), under the auspices of FCT Indigenes Retired Senior Paramilitary Union, have expressed their gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and… Read more »

Nigeria: Menstrual Hygiene - Depowa Sensitises School Girls, Distributes Sanitary Pads in Abuja

The Defence and Police Officer's Wives Association (DEPOWA) has sensitized girls of adolescent age on menstrual health hygiene and distributed sanitary pads to them at Junior… Read more »

Nigeria: 600 PDP Members, Others Join APC in Bingo Bohar

Nasarawa State commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Dr Yakubu Kwanta, has received the PDP secretary and over 600 members of opposition parties who decamped to the… Read more »

Nigeria: Elumelu, Majority Leader Trade Tackles Over Road Project

The Issele-Asagba/Otulu road project has created division between the immediate past minority leader of the House of Representatives, Hon Ndudi Elumelu, who represented the… Read more »

Nigeria: Takum Mosque Demolition for Devt, Says Gov Kefas

Taraba State governor Agbu Kefas said the demolition of Takum Central Mosque is to bring development to the area. Read more »

Nigeria: N-Hyppadec Begins Needs Assessment in 30 Nasarawa Communities

The National Hydro-Electric Power Producing Areas Development (N-HYPPADEC) has said it is embarking on a needs assessment of communities ravaged by floods in Nasarawa State yearly. Read more »

Nigeria: JTI Commends Governor Namadi for Enrolling 143,500 Into Health Insurance

Islamic organization known as Jamatul Tajdidul Islam (JTI) has commended Jigawa State governor Malam Umar Namadi for approving the enrollment of 143,500 less privileged persons… Read more »

Nigeria: Use Tinubu's Confab to Solve National Challenges, Ganduje Implores Youths

The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has called on Nigerian youths to use President Bola Tinubu's administration's planned… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Upholds Engr Auwal As Jigawa Farmers Chairman

A state high court sitting in Dutse, the capital of Jigawa State, has granted leave to withdraw the suit filed against the chairman of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagbaja Reaffirms Army's Commitment to Gender Inclusivity

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army's commitment to promoting gender inclusiveness and integration in all of its activities. Read more »

Nigeria: Zamfara Electoral Commission Fixes LG Polls Nov 16

The Zamfara State Independent Electoral Commission (ZASIEC) has fixed November 16th, 2024, for the Local Government Council Election. Read more »

Nigeria: Bauchi, UN Partner to Empower Rural Women

As women around the world prepare to commemorate the 2024 Rural Women's Day, the Bauchi government has reiterated its commitment to exploring rural women's potential to achieve… Read more »

Nigeria: Education - Experts Excited With 1 Child 2 Skills Initiative

An expert and seasoned entrepreneur, Engr. Nnamdi Felix Unachukwu, founder/ senior consultant, Business Matters Incubators (BMI) Finishing School has commended the minister of… Read more »

Nigeria: No One Should Be Stopped From Japa - Obi

As the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate during the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi has advised against discouraging anyone who wants to leave the country for other… Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Crisis - Go After Mohammed, Others, Damagum Tells Security Agencies

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Amb Illiya Damagum, has called on security agencies to take action against the camp led by national treasurer Ahmed Yayari Mohammed for… Read more »

Nigeria: Sam NDA-Isaiah Foundation Hands Over N250m to Salisu

Sam Nda-Isaiah Foundation, yesterday, presented a cheque of N250 million to a Kano-based commercial tricycle rider, Auwalu Salisu, who emerged as the 2023 LEADERSHIP Young Person… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Demands Justice As CAF Probes Super Eagles' Maltreatment

President Bola Tinubu has urged the disciplinary board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to conduct a thorough investigation into the inhuman treatment of the Super… Read more »