By Perpetua Onuegbu The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction (FMHAPR) says 5.5 million out of 19.78 million captured in the verified National Social Register as vulnerable households for the cash transfer scheme have benefitted from the programme. Dr Bernard Doro, Minister of FMHAPR, disclosed this at theContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Capital Territory Administration has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Primary Healthcare Centres across the territory, outlining efforts to improve maternal health outcomes and expand services for women through investment. Dr Adedolapo Fasawe reiterated the administration’s commitment at a symposium in Abuja, stressing that aligning research,Continue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Kogi Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, has debunked allegations of diversion of local government funds in the state. Fanwo, while addressing a news conference in Abuja, described the allegations by some groups as untrue, politically-motivated and deliberately orchestrated to mislead the public. On Nov. 20,Continue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says prices of beans, garri, maize, tomatoes, beef, rice, and other food items witnessed a slight decrease in price in September 2025. The NBS said this in its Selected Food Prices Watch report for September 2025 released in Abuja on Tuesday.Continue Reading
Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) have called for a robust partnership to enhance professionalism and bridge the gaps in the nation’s public procurement system. This is contained in a statement issued by BPP’s Head, Press and Public Relations,Continue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In Africa, since 2007, there has been a growing interest in monitoring space weather by a few regional space agencies under the aegis of United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and its partners. The UNOOSA partners’ initiatives have alsoContinue Reading
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom The Abia Commissioner for Information, Mr Okey Kanu, says the state’s Executive Council (EXCO) has given approval for the retrofitting of the long abandoned Ojukwu Bunker and National War Museum. Kanu said this while briefing newsmen at the Government House, Umuahia on the outcome of the state’sContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The Federal Government says it has generated 300 per cent above its expected revenue in the hospitality and tourism sector. Mr Abisoye Fagade, the Director-General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), in Abuja, said that the sector recorded the growth in the last oneContinue Reading
By Muftau Ogunyemi The Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, says it has commenced the enhanced patrol of boarding schools in the state. Mr Adetunji Adeleye, Commander of the Corps, made this known on Tuesday in Akure while parading 16 suspects for various offences. Adeleye, who said that fullContinue Reading
By Wandoo Sombo The Federal High Court, Abuja on Tuesday, adjourned the trial of former Anambra Governor, Willie Obiano over alleged ₦4billion fraud, indefinitely. This followed an application by the prosecuting agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that the matter be adjourned sine die. (Indefinitely) When the caseContinue Reading
