UNGA: PRESIDENT BUHARI RAISES ALARM ON EROSION OF DEMOCRACY IN WEST AFRICA, URGES WORLD LEADERS TO REJECT UNCONSTITUTIONAL TAKEOVERS
Sept. 24, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari told world leaders Friday in New York that unconstitutional takeover of power, sometimes in reaction to unilateral changes of constitutions by some leaders, must…
Release data of deceased Nigerians to us periodically to enhance voters register – INEC appeals to NPC
Sept. 24, 2021 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged the National Population Commission (NPC) to periodically avail INEC the data of deceased Nigerians to further enhance the credibility…
Customs intercepts 232 sacks Of marijuana worth N1.1bn in 3months – Comptroller
Sept. 24, 2021 The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Western Marine Command, says it intercepted 232 sacks of marijuana worth N1.1bn between July and September, this year. The Acting Area Comptroller,…
LAGOS RECEIVES GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS CERTIFICATE FOR LARGEST ANNIVERSARY CUPCAKES
Sept. 24, 2021 Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday received the Guinness World Record certificate as holder of the world’s largest anniversary logo made with cupcakes mosaic. The record was in…
Police begins probe into killing of an officer in Ajao estate
Sept. 24, 2021 The Police Command in Lagos State has begun investigation into the killing of an officer, CSP Kazeem Abonde, at a a raid of criminal hideouts in Ajao…
Buhari approves activities to mark Nigeria’s 61st anniversary -Minister
Sept. 24, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has approved activities lined up to mark Nigeria’s 61st independence anniversary. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed stated this at a…
Kebbi Govt spends over N4.5bn on classrooms construction, renovation projects, others – Official
Sept. 24, 2021 Prof Suleiman Khalid, Chairman, Kebbi State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), says the state government has spent over N4.5 billion on the construction and renovation of classrooms…
Tedros poised for re-election at WHO as support grows – Diplomats
Sept. 24, 2021 Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has gained wide support for a second term as head of the World Health Organisation, formally nominated by at least 17 European Union members…
UNGA 76: African First Ladies seek inclusion of women in peace, security processes
Sept. 24, 2021 First Lady of Nigeria, Mrs Aisha Muhammadu Buhari and top women in Africa have called for the inclusion of more women in peace and security processes in…
UNGA FSS: AMIDST SOARING FOOD PRICES PRESIDENT BUHARI REITERATES COMMITMENT TO NATIONAL FOOD SECURITY
Sept. 24, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in New York reaffirmed the commitment of the Federal Government to attaining national food security. According to a statement by Femi Adesina, Special…