UNFPA to support Kaduna government in tackling violence, rape
April 20, 2018 The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), on Friday pledged to support Kaduna State Government in tackling the issues of violence and rape especially against children in the…
Commodity Exchange MD wants right policies to boost non- oil sector
April 20, 2018 Mrs Zaheera Baba-Ari, the Managing Director, Nigeria Commodity Exchange (NCX), has solicited for “the right policy initiatives” aimed at boosting the country’s non-oil export earnings. Baba-Ari made the call in Abuja…
Nigerians in U.S. hard working, law abiding; Consul-General
April 20, 2018 Nigerians residents in the U.S. are hardworking and law-abiding, Consul-General of Nigeria at Atlanta, Mr Kayode Laro, has said. Laro told the Correspondent of the News…
Gunmen attack Nigerian police station, kill 1 Sergeant
April 19, 2018 The Police Command in Niger on Thursday said that a police Sergeant, Jibril Abubakar, was killed and his rifle taken away when gunmen attacked its Divisional Police…
Gov. Emmanuel raises hope for economy as oil price rises to $73/barrel
April 19, 2018 Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa ibom on Thursday expressed the hope that the nation’s economic recovery would move faster following Tuesday’s positive jump in price of…
FCT NYSC resumes orientation for 2018 Batch ‘A’ Stream 1
April 19, 2018 The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has commenced orientation for the 2018 Batch ‘A’ Stream 1 corps members posted to the FCT for their one-year service at…
Present credible candidates for 2019 elections, coalition advises PDP
April 19, 2018 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Cross River’s Support Coalition, has advised the National Working Committee (NWC) of PDP to present credible candidates for the 2019 general elections. The coalition gave…
Senate invasion: Lawmaker wants Nigeria’s security rejigged
April 19, 2018 A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Austin Chukwukere (APC-Imo), has called for a strengthened security apparatus in the country following the invasion of the Senate…
Jurisdiction: Court adjourns Hunkuyi’s N10bn suit against Kaduna State Govt.
April 19, 2018 A Kaduna State High Court on Thursday adjourned the N10 billion suit instituted by Sen. Suleiman Hunkuyi (APC- Kaduna) against the Kaduna State Government to June 5….
Obiano not under pressure to deliver anyone as APGA candidate; Aide
April 19, 2018 Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra has no commitment to deliver anyone as a candidate of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for any post in the 2019 general…