The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that its sensitive and non-sensitive materials, processes and procedures were secured, as the country prepares for 2019 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu gave the assurance on Wednesday in Abuja at the commission’s quarterly consultative meeting with Chairmen and otherContinue Reading
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudy morning over the central states of the country on Thursday with prospects of early morning rain showers over Abuja, Lafia, Lokoja and Makurdi axis. NiMet’s Weather Outlook by its Central Forecast Office in Abuja on Wednesday also predicted day and night temperaturesContinue Reading
Kogi State Government has concluded plans to establish 12 cottage industries in nine local government areas to boost the economy of rural communities, an official has disclosed. Mr Edward Onoja, the Chief of Staff to Gov. Yahaya Bello, made the disclosure while inaugurating four community projects executed by ActionAid NigeriaContinue Reading
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), said on Wednesday, that only 49. 98 per cent of the candidates, who wrote its 2018 school certificate examination, obtained credit passes and above. The council’s Head of National Office (HNO), Mr Olu Adenipekun, said the credit passes included English Language and Mathematics. Adenipekun gaveContinue Reading
Head of the Federal Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita, being received by the Chief Secretary to the Government of Malaysia, Tan Sri Ali Hamsa, during a visit to his office. Head of the Federal Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita (m), Nigerian High CommissionerContinue Reading
The Zenith Bank plc in Yola on Wednesday donated 10 security Toyota hilux vehicles to the Adamawa Government. Alhaji Hassan Abdulsalam, Branch Manager of the bank in Yola, while presenting the vehicles to Gov. Mohammed Bindow, said that the gesture was to boost security patrol in Yola. Abdulsalam also saidContinue Reading
1.President Muhammadu Buhari and visiting French President Emmanuel Macron have held bilateral talks bordering on security and terrorism as well as strengthening of relations between both countries. President Buhari in a handshake with Macron at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Tuesday. The French leader and members of his entourage arrived atContinue Reading
By News Desk The event is being organised by “Ring of Pakistan” in collaboration with ISPR. PHOTO: ISPR Professional wrestlers have arrived in Pakistan to promote and coordinate for “Season 2018” international wrestling event being hosted by the country next month. The wrestlers have show bouts scheduled at Islamabad, Lahore andContinue Reading
Master Kareem Olamilekan, 11, artistically drew a portrait of President Emmanuel Macron of France during his visit to the New Afrikan Shrine in Lagos. The event held to showcase and celebrate African culture was hosted by Nigerian Artist and performer Banky W and Kenturah King. President Macron praised and congratulatedContinue Reading
