Guinness Nigeria and WaterAid partner to deliver ‘Water of Life’ project in Kebbi State
Guinness Nigeria Plc, a subsidiary of Diageo, has entered into strategic partnership with WaterAid with the ultimate goal of ensuring sustainable access to water, sanitation and hygiene, while helping people…
Global Migration Agency Rescues 10,300 Nigerians
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has seen to the successful return of 10,300 illegal Nigerian migrants from Europe. The Programme Manager, Migration Management Unit (MMU) and Head of IOM…
Nigeria accounts for 45% out-of-school children in West Africa, says UNICEF
UNICEF United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has disclosed that Nigeria accounts for 45 per cent of the growing number of out-of school children in West Africa.Citing the Multiple…
Army confirms 3 dies in Shiite, troops clash in Abuja
The Army has confirmed that three members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) or Shiite, died on Saturday, while two solders sustained injuries when the sect clashed with troops…
FG involves miners in N5bn intervention fund
The Miners Association of Nigeria says the Federal Government has agreed to involve its executives in the disbursement of the N5billion mining intervention fund. Alhaji Sani Shehu, the President of…
FG Imposes $200, $4000 Fines On Overstayed Visitors To Nigeria
Federal goverment has introduced a fine of $200 and $4000 dollars on visitors to Nigeria who overstayed their time as permitted by their visas. This a bid to monitor movements…
Southern Kaduna people demand probe into crisis
Following fresh outbreak of violence in Kaduna State yesterday, the people of southern part of the state, under the umbrella of Southern Kaduna Peoples Union (SOKAPU), have called on the…
Minimum Wage: Ngige Briefs Buhari, Osinbajo on NLC’s Threat, Says NEC, Govs to Meet Monday
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, on Friday briefed President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on the threat by the organised labour to embark on industrial…
Minister says Khashoggi killers ‘will be prosecuted in Saudi Arabia’
Saudi Arabia will prosecute the suspects in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Riyadh’s foreign minister said Saturday in response to a call by Turkey for their extradition. “On the…
#FCDAMustPay: Families in despair, rendered Homeless due to Unlawful Demolition by FCDA!
The Department of Development Control of Federal Capital Development Agency (FCDA) is at it again! This time, they have unlawfully demolished and rendered set of families living in Dutse-Alhaji, a…