The National Parent-Teacher Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN) has called for the immediate implementation of the resolution by the Senate to review the National Identification Number (NIN) for prospective UTME candidates. Chief Adeolu Ogunbanjo, NAPTAN Deputy National President, made the call…
By Moses Adeniyi Lagos State internally generated revenue (IGR) closed at N127 billion at the end of the first quarter (Q1), Y2021, just as the Government has saved about N8.9bn through renegotiation of its existing debt obligation: Nigerian NewsDirect has…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said 116 persons died in road traffic crashes in its Zone 5, comprising Edo, Delta and Anambra States between January and March. The FRSC Zonal Commanding Officer of the zone stated this on Thursday…
Gov. Ayade of Cross River defects to APC Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ayade defected to the APC on Thursday in Calabar at a…
Total Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited has commended the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) for its effort to develop local content in the oil and gas industry. Mrs Ivana Akaraiwe, General Manager- Partners, Authorities and Nigerian Content (GM-PANC),…
The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa has rejected the State Government’s planned N100 billion bond. Report recalls that the state House of Assembly at an emergency plenary on May 10, approved the executive arm’s request to collect the…
The Gulf of Guinea Municipal Centre in Calabar is seeking partnership with the University of Calabar (UNICAL) on Research and Development to strengthen its activities in the region. Cross River Special Envoy to the Gulf of Guinea, Mr John Gaul-Lebo…
The Defence Headquarters has reiterated the commitment of the armed forces to tackling current security challenges bedeviling the country by restoring peace to all troubled zones. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Brig.-Gen. Bernard Onyeuko, gave the assurance when he briefed…
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) on Thursday denied allegations by Kaduna State government that its striking members disengaged oxygen supply from a two- day old baby. Kaduna State government on Tuesday announced the dismissal of nurses…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) received 58 complaints of human rights violations in Gombe State in the first quarter of 2021. The Gombe State Office Coordinator, NHRC, Mr Mohammed Ayuba, stated this in an interview with the newsmen in…
