Abuja: An Abuja High Court: on Thursday sentenced a 56-year-old Civil Servant, Philip Bassey, to life imprisonment for causing the death of his friend, Emeka Nonyelu.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, delivering judgment, Justice Idris Mohammed h…
Nigeria Joins Global Initiative to Integrate Food Systems and Climate Action
Abuja: Nigeria has joined 21 other countries in the Convergence Initiative to integrate food systems transformation with climate action as part of efforts to strengthen food security and address climate challenges. The development was disclosed at a t…
FG Prioritises Land Administration Reforms to Expand Affordable Housing Access
Abuja: The Federal Government says it is prioritising land administration reforms to expand access to affordable housing for low-income earners and informal workers across the country.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Minister of Housing and…
Abuja City Walk: A Gateway to Multi-Billion-Dollar Future – Tinubu
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has hailed the Abuja City Walk as a significant step towards a multi-billion-dollar future for Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The 250-hectare mixed-use urban mega project was unveiled in Abuja by Vice President…
FG Unveils Nigeria Genomic City to Drive Research, Innovation
Abuja: The Federal Government has unveiled the Nigeria Genomic City initiative as part of efforts to transform the country into a knowledge and innovation-driven economy through scientific research, biotechnology, and precision medicine. The Minister …
Forum Seeks Teacher Training on Child Protection
Abuja: The Forum of African Women Educationists (FAWE) Nigeria has called for the training of teachers to enhance child protection and safeguarding practices in schools. The Chairperson of FAWE Nigeria, Mrs. Jiddere Kaddo, emphasized this need during …
Digitising Customs to Enhance Intra-African Trade and Reduce Border Delays, Say Experts
Abuja: Economic experts emphasize that customs modernization is key to the effective implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the enhancement of intra-African trade.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the integration…
FG, States, LGs Share N2.550 Trillion for June 2023
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Argentina Secures Dramatic 2-1 Victory Over England to Reach World Cup Final
Atlanta: Argentina produced a dramatic late comeback to defeat England 2-1 in a gripping FIFA World Cup semi-final and secure a place in the tournament’s final.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the encounter was played at the Atlanta Stadium in …
Veterinary Surgeon Warns Against Ignoring Dog Bites
Abuja: A Veterinary Surgeon with the National Park Service (NPS), Dr Abdulrahman Muhammad, has cautioned Nigerians against ignoring dog bites, urging prompt medical treatment and regular vaccination of dogs to prevent rabies-related deaths. Muhammad g…
Veterinary Surgeon Warns Against Ignoring Dog Bites
Abuja: A Veterinary Surgeon with the National Park Service (NPS), Dr Abdulrahman Muhammad, has cautioned Nigerians against ignoring dog bites, urging prompt medical treatment and regular vaccination of dogs to prevent rabies-related deaths. Muhammad g…
Veterinary Surgeon Warns Against Ignoring Dog Bites
Abuja: A Veterinary Surgeon with the National Park Service (NPS), Dr Abdulrahman Muhammad, has cautioned Nigerians against ignoring dog bites, urging prompt medical treatment and regular vaccination of dogs to prevent rabies-related deaths. Muhammad g…
Abuja: Amnesty International Nigeria has urged Nigeria and the international community to intensify efforts toward ending atrocities and restoring peace in conflict-ridden Sudan. Mr Auwal Rafsanjani, Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative…
Election Violence Identified as Major Threat to Democratic Transitions by NOA Director-General
Abuja: The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has highlighted election violence as a significant threat to peaceful democratic transitions. Issa-Onilu shared this perspective during a news conference in …
Bayelsa Government Enhances Worker Benefits with New Allowances and Extended Retirement Age
Abuja: The Bayelsa Government has approved a fresh welfare package for its workers, encompassing new allowances, promotion arrears, pension benefits, and an extension of the retirement age for health workers. The Deputy Governor, Mr. Peter Akpe, annou…
Senate Committee Urges North Central Commission to Prioritise Agriculture, Rural Development
Abuja: The Chairman, Senate Committee on the North Central Development Commission (NCDC), Sen. Titus Zam (Benue North-West) has called on the commission to prioritise agriculture and rural development. Zam said this is to accelerate economic growth an…
FG Reaffirms Commitment to Modernising Nigeria’s Museums
Abuja: Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to revamping museums across the country to position them as modern repositories for Nigeria’s cultural and historic herit…
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ICPC Urges Lawmakers for Enhanced Collaboration in Anti-Corruption Efforts
Abuja: The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Aliyu, SAN, has emphasized the need for a stronger partnership between Parliament and anti-corruption agencies to effectively combat corrup…
NEPC Calls for Alternative Funding Sources for ECOWAS Trade Promotion
Abuja: The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Mrs Nonye Ayeni, has urged members of the ECOWAS Trade Promotion Organisation (TPO) to seek alternate funding for its activities. Ayeni made this appeal through a stat…
POWA President Encourages Women to Foster Resilience and Empowerment
Abuja: The National President of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Mrs. Mutiat Disu, has called on women, especially the wives of police officers, to maintain resilience against life’s adversities by harnessing their strength, purpose, an…
367 Nigerians Become Homeowners Under FMBN’s Rent-to-Own Scheme in 2025
Abuja: The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) has announced that 367 Nigerians have become homeowners through its Rent-to-Own Scheme in 2025, with properties valued at over N7.1 billion. This announcement was made by the bank’s Managing Director …
Tunji-Ojo Highlights Technology and Classification as Key Tools for Inmate Rehabilitation
Abuja: The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has emphasized the importance of inmates’ classification and the integration of technology as critical components in the management of Correctional Centres across the African continent. This sta…
Imo Infrastructure Development Hailed as Landmark Achievement by Federal and State Governments
Owerri: The scale and quality of infrastructure development in Imo have been described as evidence of purposeful leadership and effective collaboration between the Federal and State Governments. Mr. Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Med…
NCC Reviews MVNO Business Rules to Deepen Competition, Expand Telecom Access
Abuja: The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced a review of the Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO) Business Rules to deepen competition and expand access to telecommunications services in the country. The Executive Vice-Chairman…
Social Welfare Ministry Strengthens Mental Health, Protection Coordination
Freetown: The Mental Health and Psycho-Social Support Services Department convened the meeting on 14 July 2026 at the Ministry of Social Welfare’s Conference Hall to review the proceedings and outcomes of the Psycho-Social Support Services and Protect…
More Than 4,270 Sierra Leoneans Benefit from Africell American Corner in Just Six Months
Freetown: More than 4,270 Sierra Leoneans benefited from services offered by the Africell American Corner between January and June 2026, reflecting rising public interest in free educational support and Africell Sierra Leone’s growing commitment to le…