By Hussaina Yakubu Gov. Uba Sani has disclosed that the water production of Kaduna State has increased from 8 per cent to over 30 per cent in the last two and half years as a result of a comprehensive overhaul of infrastructure. The governor, who made this known when theContinue Reading
By Victor Adeoti The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Health Sciences (FUHSI), Ila-Orangun, Osun State, Prof. Akeem Lasisi, has warned newly admitted students of the university against acts of immorality, indecency, and indiscipline. Lasisi gave the warning at the 4th matriculation ceremony for the 2025/2026 academic session at theContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Nigeria and the United States have reaffirmed their resolve to deepen cooperation on religious freedom and national security, pledging sustained joint action to protect vulnerable communities and hold perpetrators of violence accountable. This is contained in a joint statement issued by Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), MalamContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after a week-long diplomatic and economic mission to Guinea-Conakry and Switzerland. Shettima arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Saturday after representing President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration of Guinea’s President, Mamadi Doumbouya. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The stock market on Tuesday rebounded with N94 billion profit, adding to the portfolios of investors. Investor interest in Red Star Express, NPF Microfinance Bank, Deap Capital Management, Morison, NCR and 35 other equities pushed the broader index into a positive terrain. Specifically, the Nigerian Exchange Ltd.Continue Reading
By Florence Onuegbu The Federal Government has called for a review of workers’ compensation to reflect current realities and provide better support for families affected by workplace accidents or death. Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Mrs Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, made the call on Tuesday in Lagos at the SafeContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) says it has arrested several suspects and recovered armoured cable worth N31.1 million following raid of identified criminal hotshots in Abuja. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statementContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Federal Government says the country’s innovation ecosystem is gaining global attention and boosting its reputation. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said this at the Nigeria Reputation Summit 2026 in Abuja on Tuesday. The Summit with the theme, “Better Nigeria, Better Reputation”,Continue Reading
By Nicholas Dechi The Benue House of Assembly has passed a bill to establish the Benue State Widows Commission, aimed at prohibiting harmful cultural practices against widows. The bill is also aimed at protecting widows from exploitative acts, as well as prescribing punishment for offenders. The bill, titled “A LawContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka No fewer than 200 farmers in Akwa Ibom have benefitted from the Arise Grant of the state government, to boost food production in the state. The state’s Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Offiong Offor, disclosed this during an interaction with farmers in Uyo on Tuesday. Offor said thatContinue Reading
