ASUU indefinite strike disaster to educational sector – Stakeholders
Reactions have continued to trail the recent comprehensive, total and indefinite strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Some stakeholders who spoke with […]
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Cameroon, Borno Govt to jointly repatriate refugees to Nigeria
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Cameroonian Government and the Borno State Government will jointly repatriate thousands of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) taking refuge in some […]
Nigeria Immigration Service to recruit 5000 personnel – CG
The acting Comptroller-General (CG) of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr Idris Jere, has said plans are underway to recruit additional 5,000 personnel into the […]
ASUU to call off strike today if FG ……
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is scheduled to meet with Federal Government representatives on Tuesday over its prolonged strike action. President of ASUU, […]
Nigeria needs 30,000MW generation for stable electricity supply — Association
The Association of Nigeria Energy Distributors (ANED), says Nigeria needs to generate about 30,000MW to guarantee stable supply of electricity in the country. ANED also […]
Nominations: INEC insists on Friday deadline, says 2 parties yet to upload
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reminded political parties that they have until Friday, 15th July, 2022, to upload […]
COVID-19: Nigeria records 880 fresh infections as NCDC raises alarm
The Nigeria Centre for Disease and Prevention Control (NCDC) has raised alarm over 880 additional coronavirus infections reported in Nigeria from July 2 to 8, […]
President Buhari salutes Army at 2022 NADCEL
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with the Nigerian Army on the 2022 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL). The president conveyed his congratulatory message to the […]
Two injured as bandits attack President Buhari’s convoy in Katsina
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – A group of armed bandits have reportedly laid an ambush and attacked the convoy of President Muhammadu Buhari in Katsina […]
INEC extends CVR exercise indefinitely, receives 186 applications for CTC
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended indefinitely the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise nationwide. INEC also directed all […]
INEC will continue to uphold choices made by Nigerians- Yakubu
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu, says Nigerians will determine who becomes their leaders in the 2023 general elections. Yakubu […]
Court stops INEC from ending voter registration
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from ending voter registration on 30 […]
2023: Again, Buhari pledges free, fair, transparent electoral process
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday reassured Nigerians that he would ensure a free, fair and transparent electoral process in the country. The president stated this […]
President Buhari’s Speech on 2022 Democracy Day (Full text)
ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE OCCASION OF […]
Buhari condemns wanton killings in South East, orders security agencies to arrest perpetrators
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has given a marching order to security agencies to apprehend those who are responsible for the killing […]
Fuel scarcity may linger unless FG pays marketers bridging claims — IPMAN
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), has urged the Federal Government to pay marketers their bridging claims to enable them to begin lifting […]
NNPC Board chairman commends Nigeria’s participation at 2022 OTC
Senator Margery Chuba-Okadigbo, Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd., on Monday commended Nigerian delegation at the 2022 Offshore Technology […]
Allow peace to reign in Nigeria- Sultan urges politicians
Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged Nigerian Politicians to allow peace to reign in the country. Abubakar made the call on Monday […]
INEC budgets N239bn for 2023 election materials, presidential run-off
The Independent National Electoral Commission will spend not less than N239.2bn on procuring voting materials and vehicles that will be used in the 2023 general […]
2023 elections must hold despite insecurity, says INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday maintained that the 2023 general election will hold despite the security challenges in the country. INEC Chairman, […]