The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has vowed that “no amount of attacks” would stop the implementation of the recommendations on reform of the nation’s broadcasting code. The minister gave the assurance yesterday during a meeting with online ...
Read More »Minister explains why IMF ‘supported’ border closure
Minister of Finance, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, has said the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) ‘’for the closure of the nation’s land borders was “because it understands the action is not punitive.” She told newsmen yesterday in Washington, United States that the ...
Read More »Kano zoo recaptures fleeing lion
The Kano Zoological Garden has recaptured a fleeing lion during an all-night search. Its Managing Director, Sai’du Gwadabe, who confirmed the development, stated that a team of rangers rescued and re-caged the wild animal yesterday morning. Before the re-caging, he ...
Read More »‘Why Nigeria has fifth worst tuberculosis burden globally, earmarks N4.3b for HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria
More reasons have emerged why Nigeria ranked fifth among eight countries with the highest burden of Tuberculosis (TB) in 2018 namely: Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines and South Africa. However, in the World Health Organisation’s (WHO’s) latest ...
Read More »Kinsmen urge Buhari to ignore protests against Okumagba’s appointment as NDDC MD
The Urhobo of Warri (UoW) in Warri South Council Area of Delta State has urged President Buhamadu Buhari to ignore protests against the appointment of Bernard Okumagba as Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Reacting to a ...
Read More »FG pledges support for AFRIMA as Nigeria hosts 2019 edition
The Federal Government has pledged its full support for the successful hosting of the 2019 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), as the country prepares to host the event in Lagos between November 20 and 23, 2019, with the theme, “Feel ...
Read More »Expert tasks NAFDAC, SON on food security in Nigeria
To attain guarantee food security in the country, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) should carry out regular assessment of foods and ensure strict adherence to standards. Professor of ...
Read More »Again, Air Maroc alleges invasion of aircraft at Lagos airport, FAAN denies claim
Royal Air Maroc has again reported an invasion of its aircraft on the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) runway in Lagos, the second within two weeks. It was learnt that the latest incident happened at the weekend as the Boeing ...
Read More »Ex-minister flays emphasis on paper qualification, exam malpractices
A former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Professor Joy Ogwu, has expressed worries over the moral decadence in the nation’s educational system. Ogwu made the submission at the weekend in Abuja during the 8th national annual dinner of Government College Ughelli Old ...
Read More »Private sector key to development of education, say Osinbajo, Sanwo-Olu
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said while the Federal Ministry of Education was making attempt to revamp the sector through its strategic plan, the private sector remains a key ally in supporting development of education in the country. He said ...
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