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Gombe restates commitment to ICT for socio-economic development
The Gombe State Government has restated its commitment to embrace Information Communication Technology (ICT) as panacea to the 21st century challenges and socio-economic development.
Bailout: Governors decry ‘excessive deductions’ by federal government
Members of the Nigerian Governors Forum are protesting what they consider as excessive deductions from states which benefitted from the Federal Government’s budget support facility.
South-West governors launch Amotekun
The Governor of Ekiti State and the Chairman of Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), Dr Kayode Fayemi, has said the introduction of Amotekun in the South-West is not to create regional police force.
NGF: Dangote Refinery, a pride to Africa
The Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) has described the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals sited in Lagos as a pride to Nigeria and Africa.
Nine governor in roundtable meeting with Gates, Dangote foundations
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State and other eight other governors are currently in Seattle, United States of America (USA).
NGF begins evaluation of human capital development next week
The Nigerian Governors’ Forum will be leading the nation’s Human Capital Development (HCD) Core Working Group (CWG), a combination of officials drawn from the forum and the Presidency to Kaduna State on its pilot national HCD evaluation programme.
NUJ to sponsor bill against owing journalists’ salaries
Mr Christopher Isiguzo, National President of NUJ, stated this in Makurdi at an interactive session with members of the union in the state, to appreciate members for electing him and also know their challenges.
Expert: Contraceptives do not cause cancer
The Director of family health, Federal Ministry of Health, Adebimpe Adebiyi, has said family planning or the use of contraceptives do not cause cancer.
Minister admits cancer treatment expensive in Nigeria
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has said that oncological services were very expensive in Nigeria due to the stages of diagnosis involved in confirming cancer diseases.
Emir Sanusi: Girl-child education, panacea for unchecked population growth
The Emir of Kano, Mohammed Sanusi II, on Monday said the panacea for population growth is the education of the girl-child.
Senate president harps on collaboration in governance — in pictures
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said a partnership between State Governors and the National Assembly would redefine good governance in the interest of Nigerians.
EFCC goes tougher on NGOs in North-east
The acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has said all not-for-profit organisations moving cash in the North-east must secure clearance from the commission.
Official: Central bank, governors agree to develop agric sector
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and governors of the 36 states of the federation on Thursday agreed to pool resources to develop the agricultural potentials in their domains and create jobs.
Resident doctors demand improved healthcare infrastructure in South East
The Southeast Caucus of National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has called for improved healthcare infrastructure in the South-East region.
We’ll stand firmly with families of slain FUOYE students – Ekiti governor
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state has called on the state police Commissioner, Mr Amba Asuquo, to expose those behind the killing of two students of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) during a protest.
Ekiti governor orders probe into killing of FUOYE students
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state has called on the state police Commissioner, Mr Amba Asuquo, to expose those behind the killing of two students of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) during a protest.
ICPC gives details of how ex-Governor Yari allegedly looted Zamfara
The Independent Corrupt Practices and othe related offences Commission (ICPC) has disclosed findings from its preliminary investigation of allegations of money laundering and diversion of public funds against the immediate governor of Zamfara State, Abdulazeez Abubakar Yari.
President Buhari: Why I directed central bank to stop forex for food import
President Muhammadu Buhari says the directive to the Central Bank of Nigeria to stop providing foreign exchange for food importation was to improve agricultural production and attain full food security.
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Gambia launches crackdown on protest movement
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Woman docked for allegedly pouring hot water on 12-year-old girl
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Yemen rebels advance as government loyalists beat ‘tactical’ retreat
Houthi rebels have gained ground east of the Yemeni capital Sanaa, in what the defence minister acknowledged as a "tactical withdrawal" by government loyalists.
Company director docked for alleged theft of chemical
A Lagos-based company director, Peter Owojuyigbe, was on Friday arraigned at the Lagos Magistrate Court, Igbosere, for allegedly stealing chemicals worth N59.9 million.
Imo rerun: APC wins House of Reps seat
Lady Princess Onuoha (APC) (Mama Sure P) Defeats Hon. Obinna Onwubuariri (PDP) and Others with a wide margin, in the just concluded Okigwe North Federal Constituency rerun election.
Gunmen kidnap ex-commssioner’s daughter, demand N5 million ransom
The Spokesman for the Plateau State Police Command, Mr. Mathias Tyopev, on Tuesday confirmed the abduction of the daughter of a former Commissioner for Tourism in the state, Mr Peter Mwadkon, by gunmen who attacked their family house in Kwata Community, Jos South Local Government Area of the state.
National Hospital records high patronage on knee, hip replacement surgeries
The National Hospital says it has been recording high patronage on knee and hip replacement surgeries since 2015.