The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and two other agencies are mapping out strategic guidelines on COVID-19 preventive measures to safeguard Nigerian pilgrims during the 2021 hajj operation. Reports state that the two other agencies are the Presidential Task…
The Federal Government says its 774,000 Special Public Works (SPW) jobs will commence on Wednesday. The programme is designed to engage 1,000 artisans from each local government in public works for three months at N20,000 each per month. The Minister…
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno on Monday laid the foundation for Al-Ansar University, the first privately- owned university in the state. Zulum whose administration allocated 100 hectares of land to Al-Ansar Foundation for the university, also directed the construction of…
Intels Nigeria Ltd., an oil and gas logistics company, on Monday said it had severed ties with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who was one of its major shareholders. The company said it severed ties with Abubakar and his family…
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Touch of Love and Lifting Hands Foundation, has renewed its calls on governments at all levels to take care of the elderly very serious in order to attract God’s blessings on the nation. The Founder/CEO of…
Dr Christian Madubuko, the Anambra Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs, Indigenous Artworks, Culture and Tourism, has resigned his appointment. Madubuko’s letter of resignation was dated Dec. 11, 2020 and was made available to newsmen on Monday in Akwa. The ex-commissioner alleged…
To create more awareness and ensure compliance with COVID-19 protocols, the Road Safety Officers Wives Association (ROSOWA) on Monday distributed face masks to motorists and passengers in Gombe State. Mrs Hannatu Ibrahim, ROSOWA chairperson, Gombe State chapter, led members of…
Popular cleric and leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari was incapacitated, not in control of his government and that the truth will soon be exposed. The clergyman said the truth about…
The Federal Government has given an assurance that the country will witness improved security this year. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, gave the assurance at a New Year media briefing on Monday in Lagos. The minister…
The National Population Commission (NPC) says it is continuing with Area Demarcation in Kwara in spite of the challenges faced in some areas. The commission’s Public Relation Officer, Mrs Ganiyat Lawal, said this on Monday in Ilorin. Lawal said that…
