Youth minister promises support for passage of Peace Corps Bill
By Franca Ofili The Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, has promised to advocate for the swift passage and formal approval of the Peace Corps Bill. Olawande made the…
Court remands man, 22, over alleged murder
An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on Friday, ordered the remand of 22-year-old Nathaniel Yohana in a correctional facility over alleged murder charges. The Magistrate, Mrs Adebola Adeola, did not, however,…
IGP frowns at alleged cases of police high-handedness, extortion
……reassures Nigerians of zero tolerance for corrupt practices amongst officers The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has expressed concerns and condemnation on the alleged cases of extortion and high-handedness…
Jigawa Tanker Tragedy: Foundation tasks govts. on safety standards
By Kayode Adebiyi The Rule of Law Development Foundation (ROLDF), an NGO, has urged government at all levels to ensure that all petroleum tankers complied with the highest safety standards.…
International Girl Child Day: Military officers’ wives inspire girls to pursue dreams
By Sumaila Ogbaje The National Defence College Officers Wives Association (NDCOWA), on Friday sensitised the female students of NDC Secondary School to the need to pursue their dreams in commemoration…
60 adolescent girls graduate from CIHP, US CDC STEM training
60 adolescent girls, on Friday graduated from STEM Hub for Empowerment (S.H.E)Cohort three free training programme, facilitated by the Centre for Integrated Health Programs(CIHP) in Lagos. The S.H.E project, funded…
FG spend $250m to provide electricity in universities, teaching hospitals
The Federal Government says it has spent about 250 million dollars to provide electricity supply to some Federal Universities and teaching hospitals. This initiative is part of President Bola Tinubu’s…
Academy to unveil new discoveries of African scientists
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) is set to unveil recent scientific discoveries and innovations works of some scientists in the continent. President of the Academy, Prof. Lise Korsten of…
Future of sustainable economic growth, job creation rest on MSMEs – FG
By Lucy Ogalue The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris Anite, has emphasised the critical role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in driving Nigeria’s economic growth and…
Plan Nigeria commiserates with Maiduguri flood victims, calls for support
Plan International Nigeria has expressed solidarity with the people of Borno state, particularly residents of Maiduguri who have lost their lives and property. The Country Director of the organisation, Charles…