Tag: NAN

FG Seeks Abolition Of Visa Requirement Among D-8 Member Countries

The Federal Government has called for the abolition of visa requirement among

Zaria Massacre: Inquiry Commission Adjourns To Feb. 29

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the clash between the Nigerian Army

Celebrate Cancer Survivors, Not Stigmatise Them—Expert

A Consultant Oncologist, Dr Omolara Fatiregun, on Wednesday advised people to desist

Comedy Industry Needs Annual Budgetary Grant From Govt – Buchi

One of the nations numerous comedians, Buchi, has urged government at all

Yam Theft Lands 3 Labourers In Jail For 2 Months

A Lugbe Grade 1 Area Court in the FCT on Wednesday sentenced

Regulate Child Adoption – Abuja Residents Urge FG

Residents of Abuja have decried illegal ways people adopt children in the

War Crimes, Illegal Refugee Returns Marred 2015 Human Rights – Amnesty Int’l

Amnesty International said war crimes and illegal refugee returns marred 2015 human

Sales Girl, 22, Arraigned For Allegedly Breaking Woman’s Head

A 22-year-old sales girl, Abigail Adams, on Wednesday appeared in a Kado

US Reports 14 New Cases Of Possible Zika Sexual Transmission

The US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said it was

Army Explains Raid On Home Of Ex-Militant Leader, Solomon Ndigbara

The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said its operation in Yeghe community of

Nigeria Must Diversify Sources Of Energy To Meet Power Needs – Onu

Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, the Minister of Science and Technology, says the country

FAAC: FG, States, LG Share N370.4b For January

The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, on Tuesday in Abuja, said

PDP Govs Forum, Others Pledge Support For Sheriff, As Ex-Ministers Kick

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Governors’ Forum and other organs of the

4 APC Guber Candidates Pledge To Return States To Party

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidates in Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Delta

Group worries over students’ poor performance in WAEC exams

The Afenifere Renewal Group has expressed concern over the poor performance of

FAAC: FG, States, LG share N370.4b for January

The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, on Tuesday in Abuja, said

Suspected Typhoid Fever, Dysentery Kill 13 In FCT

The Executive Secretary, FCT Primary Health Care Development Board, Dr Rilwanu Muhammad,

ASUU Urges FG To Exempt Universities From TSA

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called on the Federal

Media Expert Tasks African Journalists On Elections Reporting

The Chief Executive Officer of African Media Initiative, Mr Eric Chinje, has

DPP Recommends Trial Of Exxonmobil Worker Accused Of Raping Minor

The Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) has recommended the trial

Removal Of 12 VCs Violates University Act – ASUU

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Tuesday in Abuja said

Drug-Coated Ring Reduces HIV Risk By More Than Half In Some Women – Study

An experimental drug-infused ring inserted in the vagina once a month cut

38-Year-Old In Court Over Alleged False Publication

A 38-year old man who allegedly defamed the character of a resident

Man Docked For Standing Surety For Escaped Friend

A 51-year-old man, Seyi Osho, who stood as surety for his friend,

Electricity Charges Gulp 40 Per Cent Of Revenue – Hotel Owners

Mr Jijiwon Akpovwovwo, the acting National Secretary, Nigerian Hotels Association, on Tuesday

Zika Response Better Than For Ebola – Bill Gates

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has turned its attention to the

I wont resign. I will make PDP as attractive as I made APC – Ali Modu Sheriff

Sen. Ali-Modu Sherif on Monday in Abuja assumed office as National Chairman

Navy arrest 6 pirates, recover oil tanker

The Nigerian Navy on Monday in Lagos paraded six suspected pirates it

Bank Customers In Kwara Express Frustration Over Atm Cash Dispense Errors

Some bank customers in Ilorin have expressed frustration over incessant cash dispense

Capital Market Downturn: Operators Plan To Meet FG For Intervention

Stakeholders in the capital market say they plan to meet with President