Following the failure of the Kano State Government to meet an agreement reached with medical doctors, the state chapter of the National Association of Government General and Medical Dental Practitioners has set October 1 2024 for an indefinite strike. The…

A Nigerian woman has come forward with an account of how her boyfriend, a lecturer at Auchi Polytechnic in Edo State, abandoned her with a twin pregnancy after securing his visa to the UK. The yet-to-be-identified woman, who shared her…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Kano State said it received 618 complaints of alleged human rights abuses from July to date. The NHRC State Coordinator, Shehu Abdullahi, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of…

Governor Seyi Makinde has begged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike not to set Oyo State on fire. Wike had a few weeks ago threatened to ‘put fire and cause a political crisis in the state…

The Katsina State Police Command has assured that it has implemented measures to ensure the planned nationwide FearlessOctober 1st protest does not descend into chaos. This follows concerns raised due to previous violent protests, including the recent nationwide demonstrations against…

In South-west Nigeria, the Alága, a unique and indispensable figure in traditional weddings, plays a significant role regardless of the couples’ cultural and religious backgrounds. When a groom is from the Yoruba tribe, he or his family may seek the…

The Delta State government has said it is not comfortable with the inability of Deltans to fully take up slots allocated to the state due to youths’ declining interest in the military and paramilitary services. Secretary to the State Government,…

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday, vowed to support Edo State Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, with all developmental templates needed for his government, saying, “Lagos will stand with you.” Sanwo-Olu spoke when he received Senator Okpebholo, who paid…

The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) says four Nigerian professors have been selected to hold key positions in the University of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology (USET) in The Gambia. The Director-General (D-G) of NTAC, Yusuf Yakub, said this on…

The Adamawa State Government has commenced the fumigation of houses, drainages and refuse dumps in the twin municipal local government areas of Yola South and Yola North. The exercise is aimed at containing the possible spread of cholera and curtailing…

The Central Bank of Nigeria says it is partnering with Microfinance Banks, to enhance financial inclusion to stimulate growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the country. CBN Controller, Yola Branch, Mr Sah Nyashi, said this on Saturday at…

The local election in the 21 council areas of Anambra State has been marred by low voter turnout and the absence of electoral materials and staff at some polling units (PU). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondents who monitored…

In a demonstration of his enormous respect for the traditional institution, the Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Saturday, paid respects to the departed Elemure of Emure Ekiti, Oba Emmanuel Adebayo, who recently joined his ancestors after suffering an undisclosed…

Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, has opened his account for Galatasaray. It took him less than three minutes to score twice against Kasimpasa, jubilating with a Galatasaray jersey inscribed ‘finally’ to put an end to his goal drought for his…

The Enugu State Government says it will soon introduce Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses as part of its efforts to preserve the environment and make transportation affordable for residents. The Commissioner for Transportation in Enugu State, Obi Ozor, disclosed while…