Court remands 13 suspected Killers of Kwara traditional ruler
An Ilorin Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday ordered that the 13 suspected killers of the Olukoro of Koro in Ekiti local Government area of Kwara, Oba Olusegun Aremu should be remanded…
NAB seeks authors, others support for visually impaired
The President of Nigeria Association of the Blind (NAB), Mr Stanley Onyebuchi, has called on authors, publishers and relevant stakeholders to always carry along visually impaired people in their works.…
Board decries absence of rehabilitation services in PHCs
The Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Registration Board of Nigeria (MRTB) says the absence of rehabilitation services in Primary Healthcare centres (PHCs) will affect the achievements of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) nationwide.…
FG to mop-up 10.2m out-of school children in 4 years
The Federal Government on Tuesday, pledged its readiness to mop-up the 10.2 million out-of-school children from the streets to classrooms by 2027. The Minister of State for Education, Dr Yusuf…
VON partners SMEDAN to boost SMEs
By NAN The Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Malam Jibrin Ndace, says the aim of partnership with Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) is to…
Newly appointed DG of NCAC Obi Asika yet to resume as Runsewe allegedly refuse to vacate
The newly appointed Director-General (D-G)of National Arts for Arts and Culture (NCAC) Mr Obi Asika is yet to resume office one month after of his appointment by President Bola Ahmed…
Economic hardships: Kano traders pledge to reduce, stabilise prices of goods
Traders Association Singer Market, Kano, on Monday pledged to reduce and stabilise prices of essential commodities in the state. The Chairman of the Association, Alhaji Ibrahim Danyaro, disclosed this to…
President Tinubu committed to road safety, infrastructure development – Umahi
By Perpetua Onuegbu President Bola Tinubu is committed to ensuring that the nation’s roads are safe and in good motorable condition, says the Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi. This…
Insecurity: Gov. Radda seeks TETFund’s support for tertiary institutions in Katsina
Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State on Monday requested the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to complement the government’s efforts in tackling security challenges facing tertiary institutions in the state.…
Out-of-School Children: World Bank charges govts to invest in education as FG launches commission
The Representative of World Bank, Dilip Parajuli has pleaded with the federal and state governments to please put in more money for the investment of basic education to help tackle…
AFCON: Information Minister congratulates Super Eagles for playing in finals
In spite of Nigeria’s loss 2-1 to Côte d’Ivoire, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, congratulated the players and officials of Super Eagles for reaching the…
Suspected Rapist set ablaze in Benue community
A 22-year-old suspected rapist, simply identified as Botswar was set ablaze by an angry mob in Achoho, a settlement in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State. Botswar was…
FG, NDDC signs pact to accelerate implementation of Niger Delta Master Plan
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has signed a performance agreement with the Federal Ministry of Niger Delta Development (MNDD) to expedite implementation of the Niger Delta Master Plan. Both…
Unbearable cost: Table, sachet water producers to close shop in Enugu
The Association of Table Water Producers (ATWAP) says it will shut down and suspend production in all water producing factories in Enugu State due to unbearable high cost of production.…
Access Holdings confirms CEO’s death in helicopter crash
Access Bank has confirmed the passing of its Chief Executive Officer, Dr Herbert Wigwe, along with his wife and son, in a helicopter crash in the U.S. The bank said…