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NiMet predicts above-normal rainfall in Gombe and nine northern states

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted that Gombe, Kano, Bauchi, and seven Northern states will experience above-normal rainfall in the coming days as...

NUJ Condemns Threats Against Badeggi FM 90.1 by Niger State Government

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) National Secretariat has strongly condemns the recent threats by the Niger State Government, under Governor Umaru Bago, to...

Amnesty International condemns closure of a radio station in Niger

Amnesty International has condemned the order issued by the Governor of Niger State, Umar Bago, directing the closure of Badeggi 90.1 FM Radio in...

Gov. Idris approves 6 months maternity leave for female workers

Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi, has approved the immediate implementation of a six-month maternity leave for pregnant women in the Kebbi State Civil Service. Idris...

Gov. Nwifuru suspends 25 commissioners, 62 aides

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has suspended 87 government aides for failing to attend a government function. Those suspended include commissioners, senior special assistants,...

Gov Lawal approves appointment of new Emir of Gusau

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has approved the appointment of Alhaji Abdulkadir Ibrahim Bello as the new Emir and Sarkin Katsina of Gusau Emirate. Alhaji...

Food security: Nigeria deploys AI, other technologies to monitor production – Shettima Technology

Vice-President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria is deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other modern technologies to monitor food production, enhance transparency, connect producers to markets,...

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has expelled Mallam Nasir El-Rufai for 30 years.

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has expelled former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, for 30 years. This was contained in a statement by...

Nigeria donates 100,000 cashew seeds, 2,000 seedlings to Ethiopia

The Nigerian Government has donated 100,000 cashew seeds and 2,000 cashew seedlings to Ethiopia. Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media...

Tinubu hails Super Falcons on 10th WAFCON title ‎

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Falcons of Nigeria on winning the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), claiming a record-extending 10th...

Tinubu approves boost in education funding, university research

President Bola Tinubu has affirmed that his administration will increase funding for the education sector as a catalyst for national development. Tinubu made the...

NARD urges better incentives to halt brain drain

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has warned that the ongoing brain drain of medical professionals will continue unless the government addresses the...

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King Charles Hosts Tinubu To State Banquet, Hails UK–Nigeria Partnership

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CDS wants Borno, Yobe to take ownership of fight against Boko Haram/ISWAP

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has tasked the people of Borno and Yobe to take ownership of the fight against...

GOMBE POLICE DEPLOY HEAVY SECURITY FOR EID-EL-FITR CELEBRATIONS

The Gombe State Police Command has announced extensive security arrangements ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations across the state. In a statement issued on March 18,...

U.S. Judge orders reinstatement of Voice of America employees

A U.S. federal judge has ordered the reinstatement of more than 1,000 employees at Voice of America (VOA), blocking the Trump administration’s effort...