Agency raises flood alert for Kebbi, Niger,and other states
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has warned Nigerians living by the banks of River Niger and its floodplains to immediately relocate over possible flooding. The agency gave the warning…
Uduaghan explains defection to APC, scores Buhari govt high on infrastructure
Former governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, has said his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to All Progressives Congress (APC), was informed by the desire to promote…
“Africa has chosen China,” says Burkina Faso president
Burkina Faso will strengthen cooperation with China in all areas as Africa-China relations develop for mutual benefit, President Roch Kabore said. Kabore, whose country resumed diplomatic ties with Beijing in…
2019: INEC requires 2,600 vehicles for elections in Ebonyi-REC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it requires 2,652 vehicles of different types for movement of materials and officials for the 2019 general elections in Ebonyi. Prof. Godswill Obioma,…
Turaki picks nomination form as support base widens
Ahead of the PDP convention, a delegation of the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki Campaign Organization led by the Director of Publicity, Mr Sola Atere on Wednesday stormed the PDP National Secretariat,…
Ebonyi Govt probes poisoning of Abakaliki rice, seals mill
The Ebonyi Government on Tuesday sealed the Abakaliki Rice Mill Limited over the alleged infiltration of poisoned and adulterated rice in the mill. Dr Kenneth Ugbala, the Governor’s Senior Special…
INEC heeds NASS advice, adjusts 2019 elections budget to N143bn
The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) has adjusted its budget for 2019 elections from N189 billion to N143 billion in compliance with directive from the National Assembly. The Chairman of…
How to achieve universal health coverage in Nigeria through NHIS – Okowa
DELTA State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has urged the managers of National Health Insurance Scheme {NHIS) to collaborate with government of different states of the country and chairmen of…
No excuse for indulgence in drugs, cultism, Ambode’s wife tells youths
Mrs Bolanle Ambode, wife of the Lagos State Governor, on Tuesday urged Nigerian youths to say no to drugs, cultism and other vices, as no excuse could justify indulgence in…
Osun 2018: PDP kicks off governorship campaign, presents Adeleke
The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun, on Tuesday, kicked off its campaign for the Sept. 22 governorship election at the party secretariat, Osogbo, the state capital. The News Agency…