Delay in electricity connection project stalls completion of Kashimbilla Dam
April 20, 2018 The Federal Ministry of Water Resources says the delay in the connection of power transmission lines to the national grid was responsible for non-completion of the Kashimbilla…
Lagos CJ urges journalists to uphold professional ethics
April 20, 2018 The Chief Judge (CJ) of Lagos State, Justice Opeyemi Oke, has urged journalists in the state to be professional and uphold the ethics of journalism while carrying…
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…
The Nigerian Senate recovers stolen Mace, symbol of authority
April 19, 2018 The Senate on Thursday announced that it had recovered its Mace which was forcefully taken away on Wednesday by some hoodlums who stormed the chamber while plenary…