Alleged drug offence: Silent diplomatic efforts aided the release of two Nigerians by Saudi – Ministry
Minister of foreign affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama Foreign Affairs Ministry says its silent diplomatic efforts in the past few weeks culminated in the release of Zainab Aliyu and Ibrahim Abubakar arrested…
UN Secretary General offers to convene a special global meeting on Lake Chad, to consult with Nigeria
UN Secretary General António Guterres and AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina UN Secretary General, African Development Bank President agree to strengthen ties and push development agenda in Africa. Development impact on…
Oyo govt., meet labour union over N30,000 minimum wage
Oyo State gov. Ajimobi The Oyo State Government has met with representatives of labour unions on the implementation of the N30,000 new minimum wage in the state. The meeting, which…
Immigration Begins Issuance of 64-Page, 10-Year-Validity Passports In Abuja, Lagos To Begin July 8
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has begun the issuance of the new passport booklets with 10-year validity in Abuja. Conducting journalists round the NIS headquarters in Abuja on Monday during…
Agriculture: Kalu to distribute 450,000 palm seedlings free to Abia farmers
Orji Kalu, the Senator-elect for Abia North Senatorial District Chief Orji Kalu, the Senator-elect for Abia North Senatorial District, said on Sunday that his foundation, the Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation,…
Insurgency: BAMTT trains over 2,000 NAF Special Forces
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said the British Military Assistant Training Team, BAMTT, has assisted the Service in the training of Regiment personnel as well as over 2,000 Special Forces…
Buhari offers automatic employment, scholarships to 168 ex-corps members
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday presented awards to 168 ex-corps members at the combined 2015/2016/2017 President’s NYSC Honours Award held at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja. Buhari, who was…
War Against Open Defecation: FG appeals for PPP
Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu, The Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu, has advocated for a Public Private Partnership to end open defecation in the country. Adamu made the…
Election: Nigeria’s President approves $500,000, other items to support Guinea Bissau
president Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the donation of $500,000 to Guinea Bissau to support the country’s election process. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and…
FG Approves N52bn to acquire modern technology for border monitoring -Dambazau
Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau The Minister of Interior, Lieutenant General Abdulrahman Dambazau (rtd), briefing State House correspondents at the end of the Federal Executive meeting on Thursday said the…