Kankara schoolboys abduction sparked by cattle feuds, not extremism – Officials say
The kidnap of 344 schoolboys in northwest Nigeria had the appearance of an Islamist militant attack. There was even a video purporting to show some of the boys with members…
COVID-19 second wave: Fayemi directs all schools are to remain closed till Jan.18, worship centres to revert to single service per week
Ekiti State Government has announced renewed restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19 as the country is currently experiencing a second wave of infections. Governor Kayode Fayemi on Wednesday announced…
COVID-19: Vaccination will be free to Nigerians, our biggest challenge will be public acceptance – PTF Coordinator
The National Coordinator of Presidential Taskforce (PTF) on COVID-19 Sani Aliyu says the COVID-19 vaccine will be administered to Nigerians free when vaccination begins. Aliyu made this known on Wednesday…
I’m personally committed to ASUU issue, 3 of my biological children are in Nigerian Universities– Ngige
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has said that he will do everything to ensure that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) does not go on another…
AICS set to host maiden Anioma CEOs forum in March 2021
Asaba Integrated Communication Services, AICS, has announced the maiden edition of Anioma Chief Executive Officers, CEOs, Forum scheduled to hold 17th March, 2021. The Founder/ CEO AICS, Amb. Kingsley Enwelim…
Yuletide: CBN to investigate scarcity of funds in ATMs across Lagos
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it will investigate the scarcity of funds witnessed by customers in most Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) in Lagos State. The CBN‘s Acting Director,…
Nigeria will be Safer when politicians Stop using thugs, criminals during elections – Yahaya Bello
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, says Nigeria will be safer and more secure when politicians stop the use of thugs and criminals during elections. Bello disclosed this on Wednesday during…
Founder Institute Lagos Cohort IV begins February 2021
The Lagos ecosystem continues to evolve as the role model ecosystem for the African continent. To this end, Founder Institute Lagos, in partnership with Stanbic IBTC, continues to support the…
Trafficking: NIS arrests woman, rescues 3-week-old baby in Calabar
The Marine Patrol team of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in Cross River has rescued a three-week old baby suspected to be a victim of child trafficking at the high…
COVID-19 Second Wave: Kwara Govt Declares Partial Lockdown
Kwara State government has imposed another lockdown in the state from 12 midnight to 4.30 a.m. with effect from Thursday, December 24, 2020, till further notice. The State Commissioner for…