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Resident doctors suspend nationwide strike

Resident doctors under the aegis of Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have suspended the indefinite strike embarked upon on July 26. Its National President, Dr Innocent Orji, who disclosed…

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Group lauds Akpabio for disclosing Senators’ ‘recess allowance’ on TV

Foundation for True Freedom and Public Accountability, a leading advocate for transparency and accountability in government, has commended the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio for his recent announcement on…

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World Bank extends $2.5m to boost SMEs in Kenya

The World Bank is providing more than 359 million Kenyan shillings (2.5 million U.S. dollars) to boost small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya. Sameer Goyal, a senior financial sector…

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Zamfara to construct 70km feeder roads with World Bank’s assistance

Zamfara State, in collaboration with the World Bank, is to construct 70 kilometres of feeder roads in the state to support farmers in the rural communities. The funds is coming the World…

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EFCC invades ‘Yahoo-Yahoo’ hideout, arrests 14 suspects

…….. in Makurdi Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, August 10, 2023, arrested 14 suspected internet fraudsters in Makurdi, Benue…

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Police rescue 9 underage boys during cult initiation in Lagos

The Police Command in Lagos State has rescued nine teenagers during an alleged forceful cult initiation in the Mushin area of the  state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who…

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Shooting Stars win ValueJet Cup pre-season tournament

Shooting Stars Football Club of Ibadan beat lower league side Beyond Limits Football Academy of Ikenne 2-0 on Thursday to win the 2023 ValueJet Cup Pre-Season Football Tournament. The two…

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Tinubu extols virtues of Sheik Hafeez Abou at 101

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extolled the leadership and devotion to Allah exemplified by Sheik Hafeez Abou, the Executive Chairman of Lagos Central Mosque, on the celebration of his 101st…

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NPA: 12 ships with petrol, other items expected in Lagos ports

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has said 12 ships conveying assorted goods were expected at Lagos ports from August 10 to 22. It listed the items expected as petrol, bulk…

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Niger: ECOWAS remains adamant on restoration of democracy

Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Bola Tinubu, has affirmed the regional blocs’ steadfast commitment in supporting the people of Niger’s journey towards peace…

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