Buhari issues new directives on COVID-19 donations

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has issued new directives on COVID-19 donations to Nigeria by philanthropists, companies and international organisations.

Prepare for fresh total lockdown if COVID-19 cases rise, says PTF

NCDC fears new infections

The Federal Government, on Monday, decried the nationwide non-compliance with the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19’s guidelines for gradual reopening of the economy.

Nigeria ranks 11th highest in child marriage —UN

The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, on Wednesday said Nigeria ranked 11 among the 20 countries in the world with highest prevalence of child marriage.

2019 Elections: USA has no preferred candidate – Official

The United States of America (USA) has said that it has no preferred candidate in the forthcoming general elections in Nigeria in 2019.

President Buhari’s Speech on May 29

                            THE 2018 DEMOCRACY DAY CELEBRATION,

                                          TUESDAY, 29TH MAY, 2018

Navy releases adjusted timetable for final selection interview

The Nigerian Navy (NN) on Friday released a newly-adjusted timetable for final selection of successful candidates for the 2017 recruitment exercise.

Osun Govt Decries High Rate Of Deforestation

The Osun State Government has condemned the high rate of deforestation by illegal farmers and miners in its forest reserves.

FADAMA III spends N2.3bn on intervention programmes in Niger

The FADAMA III Additional Financing (AF) office, Niger, has spent N2.3 billion on intervention programmes in the state since 2014 when the project started.

Chibok girls’ release, second anniversary gift to Nigerians –Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday described the Saturday’s release of 82 Chibok girls by the Boko Haram sect as his administration’s pleasant second anniversary gift to Nigerians.

Red Cross Confirms Role In Chibok Girls Release

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has confirmed its role in the release of the 82 Chibok schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram militants since April 14, 2014.

Over 400 Fulani Christian converts tasked on peace

Over 400 Fulani Christian converts have been tasked on preaching the gospel of peace to their kindred in order to reduce the prevailing crises in the country.

US based NGO donates food items to 4 communities in Southern Kaduna

An NGO, Zumunta Association, based in Washington DC, USA, on Saturday donated 50 bags of rice 50kg and170 Cartoons of Indomie noodles to four communities in Southern Kaduna.

Nigeria closes Abuja airport for repairs

Nigeria has closed its main airport in the capital, Abuja, for six weeks to allow badly needed repairs to be carried out.

Group urges govt to focus more on girl child education

The Women’s Guild in Anglican Church of Ascension, Enugu, has called on the three tiers of government to focus more on girl-child education.

6 persons kidnapped in Kogi – Police

The Police in Kogi on Tuesday said six persons had been kidnapped in Okene area of the state.

Herdsmen/Farmers’ clash: Military to launch “Operation Accord”, says Spokesman

The Nigerian Army said it had concluded plan to launch “Operation Accord” to put an end to clashes between farmers/herdsmen in the country.

Miss Nigeria Pageant automates voting process for 40th edition

With a day to the grand finale of the 40th Miss Nigeria contest, the organisers have automated the voting process for this year’s edition, offering the audience chance to determine who wears the crown.

Boko Haram: UN launches appeals for 500,000 victims

The UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) on Friday launched a multi-million dollar inter-agency appeal to provide support for about 500,000 Boko Haram victims from Nigeria, Niger, Chad and Cameroon.

Boko Haram: children severely malnourished, at risk of death, says UNICEF

UNICEF Executive Director,Anthony Lake,  on Tuesday, said the brutal years of Boko Haram insurgency had left a devastating impact on the children in northeast Nigeria.

Panic as MMM stops payment

Many Nigerians were shocked yesterday to learn that the popular money making scheme, Mavrodi Mundial Moneybox (MMM), had placed a one- month freeze on withdrawals.