Insecurity: Over 600,000 children remain out-of-school, 1.1 m need educational support to stay in school in N/East – UN
Sept. 10, 2021 The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, Edward Kallon, has condemned the incessant attacks on schools and kidnappings that had affected hundreds of children in the country….
Guinea junta tells central bank to freeze government accounts
Sept. 10, 2021 Guinea’s military junta, which seized power over the weekend, said on Thursday that it has ordered the central bank and other banks to freeze all government accounts….
When we protect education, we protect the future, attacks on schools must stop – UN chief
Sept. 10, 2021 UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday called on the global community to say with one voice that “attacks on schools must stop’’ and that schools be safe…
Osinbajo proposes AU, UN, Commonwealth, others simultaneously suspend nations where military seizes power
Sept. 10, 2021 … Says let’s put in place measures to prevent coups Vice president Yemi Osinbajo has called of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to take…
Fintiri Chairs PDP National Convention, promises fairness; Ugwuanyi heads Zoning Committee
September 9, 2021 The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has announced Adamawa Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri as Chairman of its 2021 National Convention Organising Committee and his Enugu counterpart, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi as…
Wike, Sanwo-Olu bag ‘Leadership Governor of the Year’ 2020 Award
September 10, 2021 Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has won the Leadership Governor of the Year Award alongside Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos and Gov. AbdulRahaman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State…
Igbo are in charge of Nigeria’s economy, the evidence is there – Buhari
September 9, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has told the South-East leaders that while fighting corruption in Nigeria had become very sophisticated and difficult, he would continue to strive to leave…
SON gives out fake phones to security agencies in Kano
September 9, 2021 Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has distributed confiscated substandard (fake) phones and accessories worth N100 million to security agencies in Kano. However, this is counter to basic…
I will stop killings in Nigeria in 60 days, says Ohuabunwa; joins presidential race
September 9, 2021 Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, a former Chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), has declared his intention to run for presidency in 2023. Ohuabunwa, Founder of Neimeth…
FG will not tolerate any group trying to impede smooth conduct of elections – NSA
Sept. 9, 2021 The Federal Government says it will not allow any group or persons to impede smooth conduct of elections in the country. Retired Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno, National Security…