News as it breaks
The Ministry of Defence in Russia has announced that it will stop its bombardment of parts of Ukraine on Saturday, to allow for civilians to safely flee. In a statement on March 5, the Russian side declared a ceasefire regime and opens humanitarian corridors for the exit of civilians from…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday returned to Abuja after attending the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) at 50 in Nairobi, Kenya. The President was scheduled to proceed from Kenya to London for a medical checks that should last for two weeks. President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria after…
Nigerians have been urged to remain patriotic and shun the habit of hoarding petroleum or other products to inflict unnecessary hardship on the common man. Iman Adam Jamiu made the call in his Jumaat sermon at Hilal Crecent Islamic Center in Ilorin Kwara state. According to him it is a…
The Niger state council of the Nigeria Labour Congress NLC and Trade Union Congress TUC has directed all it’s affiliates in the state to proceed on seven day warning strike over inability of the state government to meet it’s demands. This is contained in a communique by the NLC Chairman,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC says it has commenced implementation of activities in the time table and schedule of activities for 2023 general election. A statement by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Festus Okoye indicates that the Notice of election has been served…
The Kaduna State Government has urged the Nigerian Immigration Service to intensify efforts in tackling security threats along the boarders that formed the zone.The Deputy Governor of the State, Dr Hadiza Balarabe, made the call when she received the Assistant Comptroller General of Nigerian Immigration Service in charge of Zone…
Students of Federal the University of Technology Akure, FUTA has staged a protest over the lingering ASUU Strike, calling on the Federal Government to comply with the demands of their lecturers. The students who trooped out in their numbers blocked the popular Akure-Ilesha highway, chanting solidarity songs. The situation led…
Christians have been urged to use the period of lent to pray for peace and Unity in the country and the world.The Diocesan Administrator of Ilorin Catholic Diocese, the Very Reverend father, Anselm Pendo Lawani made the call in a message to Christians faithful in Ilorin, Kwara State.He advised them…
The Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Mrs Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, says the rejection of 111 seats for women at the National Assembly was a big blow to the future of women participation in politics.Mrs Onyejeocha gave the indication while briefing newsmen in Abuja and described Nigeria as the…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters, House of Representatives, Mr Umar El-Yakub says the 2023 general elections will be credible and acceptable to all Nigerians. Mr El-Yakub gave the assurance while addressing House of Representative’s press corps.He noted that the signing of the Electoral Act amendment…
