Healthcare: We’re expecting to see several functional general hospitals in the 774 LGs in Nigeria – FG
Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire The Federal Government has asked state governments across the country to build general hospitals for easy accessibility of healthcare delivery. Minister of Health,…
Alleged missing N35m: JAMB official’s trial stalled by defence counsel’s ill health
The trial of Yakubu Jekada, one of the accused persons charged with the misappropriation of N35 million belonging to JAMB, was stalled in an FCT High Court, Maitama, due to…
Cleric decries disrespect for the dead, state of cemeteries in Nigeria
A cleric, Mr Yohanna Buru says most Nigerians lacked respect for the dead, as cemeteries have been turned to refuse dump sites and were often covered with pet bottles….
Infrastructure development is central to Buhari’s agenda – Osinbajo reiterates
The Federal Government will continue to implement game-changing infrastructure projects around the country to connect the nation’s economic zones and drive economic development, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo….
INEC releases time table for re-run, supplementary elections in Imo
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has developed a timetable of activities with timelines for the re-run and supplementary elections in Imo scheduled for Jan. 25. Prof….
Kano election: Ganduje, Abba Yusuf to know fate Jan. 20
The Supreme Court has fixed January 20 to deliver judgment on an appeal from the governorship election in Kano State. A seven-man panel of justices of the apex…
We can end hunger, help eradicate poverty if we deepen cooperation in modernising agriculture – PGA
President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Amb. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, has outlined his priorities for the remaining part of his tenure in 2020. They are anchored on his vision…
My generation is committed to keeping the country united – IBB
General Ibrahim Babangida (Rtd) As the country marks the official 50th anniversary of the Nigerian Civil War which ended in January 1970, former Military President of Nigeria, General Ibrahim…
Nigerian lady trafficked to Lebanon regains freedom, to arrive Nigeria soon – NIDCOM
Ambassador Goni Zanna Bura (Middle) Omotola Ajayi (2nd on the right) Olanrewaju Olasunkanmi Balogun APC France Chairman (1st from the right) and others Photo credit: NIDCOM A young Nigerian…
Islamist militancy: France unites with 5 W/African States, commits extra 220 troops
France and five West African states agreed on Monday to combine their military forces under one command structure to fight a growing Islamist militancy in the Sahel region, with Paris…