USAID initiates $3m food security grant for Nigeria
April 12, 2021 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Nigeria says it has launched a COVID-19 Food Security Challenge for three million dollars in grant and technical…
If in 4 weeks our demands are not met we’ll declare another indefinite strike – NARD
April 12, 2021 Members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have asked the Federal Government to honour agreement with the union. They warned that should the government fail…
Catholic Priest in Imo regains freedom after one day in captivity
April 12, 2021 A Catholic priest, Father Marcel Izu-Onyeocha, has regained freedom after spending one day in captivity, following his abduction by herdsmen. The priest of Mother Theresa of Golgotha…
NITDA calls for entries for creativity, innovation challenge
April 12, 2021 The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called on Nigerians to submit entries for an challenge to commemorate the 2021 World Creativity and Innovation Day (WCID)….
Deceased Afenifere spokesperson, Yinka Odumakin for burial on April 24
April 12, 2021 Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin, says the body of her husband, late Afenifere spokesman, Yinka Odumakin, will be laid to rest on Saturday, April 24. Okei-Odumakin, a rights activist,…
Ebube Agu: We’re trying to respond to our peculiar circumstances in S/East region – Ikpeazu
April 11, 2021 Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has said by the creation of Ebube Agu the governors of the South East are trying to respond to the peculiar…
Kano food poisoning: NAFDAC apprehends merchants of dangerous chemicals in Kano
April 12, 2021 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has apprehended the merchants of dangerous chemicals used in food and drinks supposedly to enhance taste…
2 SOLDIERS KILLED, 3 INJURED AS TROOPS REPEL BOKO HARAM INCURSION INTO DAMASAK, BORNO
April 12, 2021 The Nigerian Army has confirmed the attack by Boko Haram fighters on Damasak town in Borno State. Ground troops, supported by the Air Component of Operation Lafiya…
UN says attack on facility in Borno could affect support to over 8,000 IDPs
April 12, 2021 The United Nations Office for the coordination of humanitarian affairs has confirmed the attack on its facility in Damasak, Borno state on Saturday. Humanitarian Coordinator and head…
Insecurity: South-East Govs set up joint security outfit, ‘EBUBE AGU’, ban open grazing
April 12, 2021 Governors from the South East have established a security outfit code named EBUBE AGU as part of plans to checkmate the rising insecurity in the region. In…