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ECOWAS Deploys 40 Observers To Monitor Legislative Elections In Benin
Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
As part of its electoral support to member states, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has deployed 40 observers to Republic of Benin ahead of tomorrow's...
DSS Denounces Media Report, Says Not Against INEC Chairman
Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
The Department of State Services (DSS) has refuted a 5th January, 2023 online publication by the Daily Trust captioned “Court Stops DSS from Arresting INEC Chairman”.
The Service, through its...
INEC Inaugurates Committee To Manage Collation Of Results
Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
As the general election approaches, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has made several arrangements to ensure results from the elections are not tampered with.
On this backdrop, the Commission has...
DSS Nabs Mastermind Of VBIED Attack In Kogi State
Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
The mastermind of the 29th December, 2022 Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device, (VBIED), attack, Abdulmumin Ibrahim Otaru, (aka Abu Mikdad) and one of his associates, Saidu Suleiman, have been arrested...
2023 Elections: INEC Receives Last Consignment Of BVAS
Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says it has received the last consignment of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines.
A statement signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information...
Nigeria Navy Promises To Work With Sister Agencies To Safeguard Abuja
Precious Chinemeli Abuja
Members of the Nigeria Naval Unit Abuja, took time off their busy schedules to attend its Social Activities, NUASA 2022, at the Mogadishu Barracks, Abuja to mark...
US Commits Additional $5 Million To Humanitarian Assistance For Flood Response In Nigeria
Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing additional five million dollars as humanitarian assistance to people affected by flooding...
Zion Gate Orphanage Ends Year With Pomp
Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
It was an evening of celebration as children of Zion Gate Orphanage and Charity Home garbed in their colourful uniforms thrilled guests with their performances at their end of the year...
Nigeria Gets Additional Diocese With New Bishop
Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
Pope Francis has erected a new Diocese of Wukari, and appointed Rev. Fr. Mark Maigida Nzukwein, as the first Bishop of the Diocese.
Wukari Diocese is carved out of Jalingo Diocese and...
Emergency Response Expected To Rise In Nigeria As FG, WHO deploy 82 Core Responders
Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
The World Health Organization, WHO and the Federal government of Nigeria are collaborating to ensure the availability of core responders that will be ready...
APGA Presidential Candidate, Umeadi Promises Inclusive Governance
Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and former Chief Judge of Anambra State, Professor Peter Umeadi has promised that his government would empower women to become the...
Nigeria To Deepen Ties At U.S Africa Leaders Summit
Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
President Joe Biden of the United States has invited 49 African heads of state and the head of the African Union to Washington, D.C. for a three-day U.S.-Africa Leaders...
63rd Regular National Council on Health Commences In Abuja
Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
The World Health Organization, WHO, has called on all stakeholders in Nigeria, to accelerate effort towards building a resilient and sustainable health system for improved health outcomes and universal...
West Africa Elders Forum Tasks INEC On Credible Election
Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
A delegation of the West Africa Elders Forum led by the former President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Ernest Bai Koroma, were at the headquarters of the Independent...
ECOWAS, GIZ Training For Journalists Ends With Call On them To Champion Trade Facilitation
Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
Reports have shown a continued shrink of trade volume in Africa despite efforts by regional governments to facilitate trade relations in the continent.
Also, although...
Nigerian Army Organises Medical Outreach For The Less Privileged In Abia
Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
14 Brigade Nigerian Army has organised a medical outreach as part of its Civil Military Cooperation (CIMIC) programme for Exercise GOLDEN DAWN II, to the benefit of...
U.S Mission Expands Nonimmigrant Visa Renewals To 48 Months
Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria says it is expanding the eligibility period for nonimmigrant visa renewals from 24 months to 48 months.
A statement from the Press Office, Public Affairs Section,...
ECOWAS Consults On Draft Framework To Govern Digital Economy In The Region
Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
As part of wider stakeholder involvement in drafting a new legal and regulatory framework to govern the digital economy in West Africa, major players in the...
ECOWAS Experts Review Texts On Mining, Petroleum Sectors
Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
Experts on National Mining and Hydrocarbons from ECOWAS Member States at a 2 day joint meeting in Dakar, Senegal have reviewed some community texts relating to petroleum and mining sectors.
The...
INEC Reels Out Campaign Guidelines For Political Rallies, Finances
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says it has published and released guidelines for the Conduct of Political Rallies, Processions and Campaigns.
A statement signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information...
Stakeholders Synergise To End Marginalisation Of Original Dwellers
Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
It has been reported severally that denying original dwellers access to their treasures, lands, culture and tradition or opportunities associated with natural resources in their territory is one of the...
U.S Embassy Alerts No-Interview Student Visa Renewals Now Available
Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
U.S Mission in Nigeria, has alerted those currently studying in the United States on an F1 or academic J1 visa, that they may be eligible to renew their student...
APC Presidential Campaign: Omaluegwuoku Progressive initiative storms Jos, drums support for BAT
Joel Oladele-Abuja
As the ruling All Progressives Congress flags off its Presidential Campaign on Tuesday, the President of Omaluegwuoku Progressive initiative- Conveners of Igbo Kwenu 4 Asiwaju-Shettima, Hon. Chief...
Infrastructural Revolution: Hon Tolu Bankole hails Gov. Dapo Abiodun
… Says the giant infrastructural revolution must continue
Joel Oladele-Abuja
A member of the National Working Committee of All Progressives Congress, APC, Hon Tolu Bankole has hailed the Governor of Ogun State, Prince...
Nigerians Studying In US Increased By 12.3% In 2021/2022 Session - Report
Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
The 2022 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, released today, indicates there was a 12.3% increase in the number of students from Nigeria studying in the United States for the 2021/2022 academic year.
This...
32nd ECOWAS Administration and Finance Meeting Commences In Abuja
Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, says to ensure a better integration among member states for the realization of its Vision 2050, it is focusing on four...
Federal Government Calls For Increased Surveillance On INEC Facilities
Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
Federal Government of Nigeria has called on security agencies in the country to deal decisively with any situation or group that may undermine the security of life and property...
DHQ Commends Troops of Operation FOREST SANITYs' Exploits In Zamfara
Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
Defence Headquarters says Troops of Operation FOREST SANITY, in a fighting patrol to clear bandits camp at Dutse Uku forest in Lanke and Danmarke villages both in Gummi...
Senate Organises Public Hearing On National Institute For Educational Planning and Administration Establishment Bill
Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
The Senate Committee on Education has begun a public hearing for all relevant stakeholders for a bill to back up the establishment of the...
EU Moves To Contain Cholera Epidemic In Nigeria, Allocates Fresh €500,000
Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
Reports say around 1.6 million internally displaced persons and 1 million members of the local population in Nigeria are at risk of the cholera epidemic affecting the...
