NGOs

The Speaker, Plateau House of Assembly, Abok Ayuba, has joined other Nigerians to celebrate the Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, on her 62nd birthday.

Nigerian government decries harmful practices against girl-child

2 days ago

The Secretary-General of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA), Mr Wamkele Mene, will be leading other notable speakers and panellists to this year’s EY Africa Tax Summit, holding from October 25 to 28, 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

AFCFTA secretary general, others for EY tax summit

4 days ago

In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie, the state government declared that “this illegality will not stand” and advised “powerful persons not be allowed to set our State ablaze merely to satisfy their thirst for power and control.”

SSG: Health insurance certificate now mandatory for business registrations in Edo

6 days ago

Members of the Spanish NGO Maydayterraneo sail back to the Aita Mari rescue boat during a rescue of about 90 migrants in the Mediterranean open sea off the Libyan coast. PABLO GARCIA - AFP

Italian captain given jail term for returning migrants to Libya

1 week ago

Sheikh Ahmad Gumi says the easiest and safest way to end insecurity in the north is to negotiate peace with the bandits that have turned the region into a killing field.

Sheikh Gumi salutes Nigerians on Senate approval of e-transmission of election results

2 weeks ago

Kano government approves over N1 billion for road projects

2 weeks ago

The Nigeria Ambassador to Guinea Bissau, Mr John Usanga, says there is no record of any Nigerian in any prison in Guinea Bissau.

No record of Nigerians in Guinea Bissau prisons – envoy

3 weeks ago

African Action Congress AAC

AAC: President Buhari has lowered standards of governance in Nigeria

4 weeks ago

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has pleaded with residents of the state to adhere strictly with the COVID-19 protocol, as the third wave of the pandemic is already raging in the country.

World leaders pledge $1.1 billion to fight coronavirus, poverty, climate change

4 weeks ago

An Afghan boy holds a banner during a demonstration organised by the Afghan Society of Muslim Youth, demanding the release of frozen international money in Kabul, Afghanistan, Friday, Sept. 24, 2021. Afghanistan faces an economic meltdown after the chaos of the past month, which saw the Taliban oust the government in a lightning sweep as U.S. and NATO forces exited the 20-year war. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

US allows aid for Afghanistan despite sanctions against Taliban

September 24, 2021

The University of Lagos on Friday said it has not taken any decision over the case of Miss Chidinma Adaora Ojukwu, the confessed killer of London based Chief Executive Officer of popular Super TV, late Usifo Michael Ataga.

UNILAG, three other universities secure £1.9 million research grant

September 24, 2021

Sen. Stella Oduah says the Bill for the establishment of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) when assented to, will address the infrastructural challenges in the South East.

Senator Oduah: I’ll ensure victory for APC in Anambra North senatorial zone

September 23, 2021

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State on Sunday spoke about his biggest fear after leaving office.

Edo residents kick against compulsory coronavirus vaccination

September 22, 2021

The Nigeria Police Force says its investigation shows that Boko Haram, Ansaru and other terror groups are getting support from some Nigerians.

Delta: Police warn personnel against misconduct

September 20, 2021

UN extends Afghan mission mandate for six months

September 17, 2021