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Plateau Govt. clarifies salary structure for HOPE health workers.
The Plateau government says the remuneration of health workers recruited under the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) project is governed by...
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State Police should protect citizens’ rights, aligned with federalism- -NGF
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) says the proposed establishment of State Police must be constitutionally sound, and fully aligned with the principles of true...
POLITICS
Voters in Akwanga and Nassarawa-Eggon Local Government Areas of Nasarawa State...
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that accreditation and voting commenced at about 8:30 a.m. in most of the polling units visited, following...
Ondo by-election: APC candidate hails massive voter turnout, peaceful conduct
Prof. Dayo Faduyile, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Ondo South Senatorial District by-election has commended voters for “impressive turnout” during Saturday’s...
Claims of SDP’s withdrawal from Ekiti governorship election false, misleading –...
Social Democratic Party (SDP) has dismissed reports claiming its withdrawal from the Ekiti State governorship election scheduled for June 20, saying they are false...
METRO
Former NUJ president urges caution in security reporting
Former President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Abdulwaheed Odusile, has urged journalists to exercise caution in reporting security issues, emphasising that national...
The Lagos State Government has urged stakeholders in the built environment...
The state Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Oluyinka Olumide, made the call on Thursday during a one-day stakeholder sensitisation on E-PPPS...
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Task Force, alongside the...
The development came during a statewide enforcement operation on Thursday.
Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement said the operation...
NATIONAL
UN pledges durable solutions for displaced persons in Nigeria
The UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr Mohamed Fall, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to advancing durable solutions for Internally Displaced...
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu says the transfer of...
Odumegwu-Ojukwu said this in a statement issued on Thursday, signed by Dr Magnus Eze, Special Assistant on Communication and New Media, Office of the...
The Centre for Inclusive Social Development (CISD) has called for stronger...
The dialogue held on Thursday in Abuja, focused on the theme ‘From Fear to Safety: Rethinking Security and Civic Responsibility in Nigeria’.
Speaking at the...
SPORTS
Morocco edge Scotland to boost World Cup knockout hopes
Morocco strengthened their chances of reaching the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Scotland in a...
Chelle urges Flying Eagles to stay focused ahead of WAFU U20...
The Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has advised players of Nigeria’s U20 national team, the Flying Eagles, to remain focused and...
Oyelahan, Saleh, Ahube Shine at Captain Ukaegbu’s Inaugural Golf Tournament
Adebowale Oyelahan, Murtala Saleh, Lady Captain Nnenna Ahube and Abigail Ikuifisile emerged as top performers at Captain Michael Chidi (MC) Ukaegbu’s Inaugural Golf Tournament...
OPINION
An agronomist, Dr. Oluwaseun Adesanmi, on Sunday, urged chairmen of Local...
Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Otun-Ekiti, Adesanmi said food inflation would not be severe if every LGA engaged in the...
Nigerian Democracy at 27: Experts seek reforms to unlock economic potential
Twenty-seven years after Nigeria returned to democratic governance, stakeholders across critical sectors of the economy say the next phase of the nation’s development must...
Expert wants improved border management in addressing Nigeria’s insecurity
An expert in trade operations, Dr Eugene Nweke, has urged the Federal Government to improve on border management and inter-agency collaboration to address the...
ENTERTAINMENT
Tourism association seeks COREN framework to drive reforms
The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) says it is exploring aspects of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria’s (COREN)...
Experts in arts and communication have urged museums to move beyond...
The call formed a major focus of discussions at a two-day workshop for arts and culture journalists in Lagos.
The workshop was organised by Casa...
Headies 18th edition scheduled details for June 15, draws reactions
The organisers of the Headies have scheduled June 15 for the release of details on its 18th edition, drawing reactions from fans and stakeholders...
CELEBRITIES
Chiwetalu Agu debunks death rumour, says he’s hale and hearty
Nollywood legend, Chiwetalu Agu has debunked rumours trending on social media that he is critically sick and needs financial assistance to get treatment.
Chiwetalu Agu...
CRIME
Troops foil kidnap attempt, rescue 22 victims in Sokoto
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma (JTF NW OPFY), have successfully rescued 22 kidnapped victims in separate operations...
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has rescued a...
The Edo Commandant of the corps, Mr Saidi Akintayo, disclosed this on Saturday at a news conference in Benin.
Akintayo said the victim, Glory Odigie,...
GOC urges soldiers to prioritise intelligence, operational readiness
The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 8 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Bemgba Paul, has charged soldiers to sustain the fight against insecurity in Katsina and...
LAW & JUSTICE
The Centre for Inclusive Social Development (CISD) has called for stronger...
The dialogue held on Thursday in Abuja, focused on the theme ‘From Fear to Safety: Rethinking Security and Civic Responsibility in Nigeria’.
Speaking at the...
DIG orders swift security measures against violent crimes in Aba
The Deputy Inspector-General of Police, South-East Zone, Mr Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, has ordered urgent security measures to check the rising incidents of violent attacks and...
Court upholds arrest warrant against suspect in alleged cyberstalking
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday dismissed an application filed by Ms Ihuoma Nneji seeking to set aside the warrant of...
