Yahaya Bello: NBA disowns protest by lawyers
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Tuesday, disclaimed a protest by lawyers over what they called the illegal approach of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in handling its…
Nacabs Poly matriculates 595 students, warns against cultism, other vices
By NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA “••••• 75 per cent of my students were on scholarship, says Abuluya ••••” Nacabs Polytechnic, Akwanga, Nasarawa State, on Thursday matriculated 595 National Diploma (ND)…
Association condemns mob action against alleged LGBT group leader in FCT
By Dorcas Jonah, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA The leader of Landlord Association in Bwari community, Malam Ahmed Audu, has condemned the attack on the home of an alleged Lesbian, Gay…
17 victims of herders attack in Benue get mass burial
The Benue State Government on Tuesday conducted a mass burial for 17 victims of Mbaikyor, Gwer East Local Government Areas (LGAs) armed herders attack. It was reported that armed herdsmen…
Ginger cultivation: Youths adopt modern techniques to prevent diseases, improve yield
The Youth Wing of the Asholio Development Association (ADA) of Moro’a Chiefdom in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State, has taken steps to promote the adoption of modern techniques…
FRSC will continue to nationwide arrest of trailers loaded with passengers- Corps Marshal
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says its operations against trailers loaded with passengers and goods would continue across the country until the situation is under control. The Corps Marshal,…
JAMB uncovers 1,665 fake A’Level results
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has uncovered at least 1,665 fake A’level results during the Direct Entry registration process. The board’s weekly bulletin made available to newsmen in…
ECDA President, Abuluya visits CMD DASH, Lafia, assures him of support
” •••• as CMD, Dr Ikrama restates commitment for improved health status of Eggons, other Nasarawa citizens••••” The President, Eggon Cultural and Development Association ( ECDA) Worldwide, Mr Mandy David…
Unity Bank, association empower over 5,000 women-led businesses
By Lucy Ogalue The Association of Nigerian Women Business Network (ANWBN) in collaboration with Unity Bank Plc has empowered over 5,000 women-led enterprises across the country. Adenike Abimbola, the Divisional…
Group urges LASG to provide smoke-free public places
The Protecting and Activating Communities (PACT) Against Tobacco, a youth-led initiative, has called on the Lagos State Government to provide smoke-free public places to ensure implementation of the Tobacco Control…
IWD: Association affirms commitment to gender-inclusive literacy
In commemoration of the International Women’s Day, the Non-Governmental Association for Literacy Support Services (NOGALSS) has affirmed its commitment to gender-inclusive literacy among women. The National President of the association,…
IWD: Army chief’s wife calls for more women inclusion in decision making
The President, Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association (NAOWA), Mrs Maria Lagbaja, has called for more inclusion of women in different facets of the society by creating equal opportunities for women.…
Insecurity: Ex-AU Permanent Rep advocates more women inclusion in military
A former Nigerian Ambassador to Ethiopia and Djibouti, Nkoyo Toyo, has stressed the need to include more women in the military architecture for present and future security of the nation.…
Research group calls for national policy, governance on open science
The West and Central African Research Education Network (WACREN) has called for a national policy, governance and institutional framework to support the deployment of open science in Nigerian Higher Institutions.…
Nollywood filmmakers, fans pay tribute to veteran actor, John Okafor
Filmmakers, industry watcher and fans of Nollywood have continued to pay tributes to the late veteran actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu. Okafor who had been ill since…