Tinubu to set up committee, as Nigeria gets ready for first digitised, biometric census
Nigeria took a step closer on Monday to conducting a new national population and housing census with biometric and digital components. The nation last held a census in November 2006.…
Anambra lawmaker trains, empowers 50 youths on ICT
Afam Ogene, the member representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has taken another significant step in empowering youths in his constituency, as 50 youths from Ogbaru, Anambra…
Group calls on Europe, America to reciprocate EFCC’s return of proceeds of corruption
The Journalists Against Corruption (JAC), a non -governmental, not-for-profit advocacy group, has called on western countries, especially European American, Spanish, Swish and other nations, whose citizens were duped by Nigerians…
NAFDAC uncovers prohibited container-load drugs in Onitsha building material market
In a startling discovery, the National Agency for Drug and Food Adminstration and Control (NAFDAC) uncovered prohibited drugs hidden inside in plumbing material shops at the Onitsha Bridgehead Drug Market.…
Group to Police: Invite Senator, PDP chieftain for questioning over Osun council chair’s, murder
The Coalition for Good Governance has called on the Police to invite notable politicians in Osun State for questioning. The call follows the killing of the chairman of Irewole local…
Drug Market Closure: LP Reps commend NAFDAC, caution against hurting businesses of innocent traders
The Labour Party Caucus in the House of Representatives has commended ongoing efforts by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), to crack down on merchants…
Breaking: Ijaw leader Edwin Clark dies at 97
Prominent Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark, is dead. He would have been 98 in May. The family confirmed his demise in a terse statement on Tuesday. The former National Commissioner…
First lady calls for sustainable health financing in Africa at AU summit
First lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu has said that Africa’s aspirations for progress, economic growth, and social stability will remain difficult to achieve without a robust healthcare system that guarantees access…
Flash: Afenifere leader, Ayo Adebanjo dies at 96
A prominent Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, has died at the age of 96. He passed away peacefully on the Friday morning at his residence in…
Zik’s varsity expels student for biting lecturer
The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State, has expelled, a 300-level History and International Relations student, Precious Chiamaka Goddy-Mbakwe. Precious was seen in a viral video biting…