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35th Dala Hard Court tennis championship begins Friday, to gulp N27m
By Muhammad Nur Tijani Kano, Nov. 9, 2022 (NAN) The 35th edition of the Dala Hard Court Tennis Championship which gets underway on Friday in…
2023: I will work for Mbah, other PDP candidates’ victories, says Enugu lawmaker
Enugu, Nov. 7, 2022 (NAN) The PDP lawmaker, representing Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Dr Pat Asadu, says he will work for…
Wike is a trusted, dependable ally, so I can’t abandon him – Ortom
Makurdi, Nov. 7, 2022. Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has said he cannot abandon Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers because he has proved to be…
I’m not afraid of public debate – Kachikwu
buja, Nov 7, 2022(NAN) Mr Dumebi Kachikwu, African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential candidate, says he is not afraid to participate in public debate with presidential…
Business
“I Am Alive” confirmation for pensioners to end tedious field verification —PTAD
Abuja, Nov. 7, 2022. The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), says that its “I Am Alive” confirmation for pensioners will end tedious and expensive field…
FG diversifying economy from oil, gas – Official
Bauchi, Nov. 7, 2022. Mrs Evelyn Ngige, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, on Monday said the President Muhammadu Buhari administration…
Illegal/unauthorised withdrawal: Bank customers berate authorities, want urgent actions
Abuja, Nov. 7, 2022. Some bank customers of various banks in the country have lamented the increasing spate of illegal withdrawals from their accounts. Some…
DMO issues 2 FGN savings bonds for subscription at N1,000 per unit
Abuja, Nov. 7, 2022. The Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced the issuance of two Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Savings Bonds for subscription at…
News
Expert advocates dedication of 50 per cent media content for women
Kaduna Nov. 8, 2022. Mrs Toun Sonaiya, Managing Director, Women Radio, has advocated that 50 per cent of media content be dedicated to promoting women…
Sultan seeks more commitment on women education to end GBV
Sokoto Nov. 7, 2022 (NAN) Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto, on Monday urged for more commitment on women education to enable the…
COP27: Buhari calls for urgent climate actions
Sharm el-Sheikh (Cairo), Nov. 8, 2022 (NAN) President Muhammadu Buhari has called for urgent climate actions from, especially developed countries to tackle the effects of…
Bus conductor jailed 12 months for stealing sewing machine
Jos, Nov. 7, 2022 . An Area Court sitting in Jos, on Monday sentenced an 18-year-old bus conductor, Haruna Yau to 12 months in prison…
2023: Credible, transparent poll will strengthen good governance – UNDP
By Ehigimetor Igbaugba Calabar, Oct. 31, 2022 (NAN) The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), says credible, free and fair elections will help enthrone and strengthen…
Osinbajo-led council moves to bridge graduate skills gaps
By Chijioke Okoronkwo, Abuja, Oct. 31, 2022. The National Council on Skills chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has begun efforts towards bridging the skills…
Life Style
Prospective youth corps members to undergo fitness test during orientation — Official
Abuja, Nov. 1, 2022. National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says prospective youth corps members will henceforth undergo a fitness test in NYSC clinics at their…
Public Health Advisory following declaration of Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak in Uganda
31 October 2022 | Abuja – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has been aware of the ongoing outbreak of the Sudan…
Ebonyi: Doctors without borders treat 58 lassa fever patients
The Medicines Sans Frontieres (Doctors without borders) says it has treated 58 patients for lassa fever in Ebonyi since the beginning of this year. Mr…
Measles: Anambra Govt. urges parents, caregivers to present children for vaccination
The Anambra Government has advised parents and caregivers to present their children and wards for the ongoing measles vaccination in the state. The Commissioner for…
Doctors decry challenges in healthcare delivery
Nigeria’s healthcare delivery system has been facing enormous challenges needing serious attention, the Kano branch of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) declared in Kano on…
Sports
Company offers 4-day packages for Nigerian fans to watch Qatar 2022 final matches
By Georgina Adegbie Abuja, Nov. 9, 2022 (NAN) Hot Spot Travel and Tours has announced the creation of packages for football fans wishing to be…
Rivers Hoopers are at basketball’s Final Eight to win title, Odaudu says
By Babatunde Ogunrinde Lagos, Nov. 9, 2022 (NAN) The Head Coach of Rivers Hoopers, Ogor Odaudu, on Wednesday in Lagos said his team were in…
35th Dala Hard Court tennis championship begins Friday, to gulp N27m
By Muhammad Nur Tijani Kano, Nov. 9, 2022 (NAN) The 35th edition of the Dala Hard Court Tennis Championship which gets underway on Friday in…
Ukraine wants FIFA to throw Iran out of Qatar World Cup
Kiev, Oct. 31, 2022 (dpa/NAN) The Ukrainian Football Association will appeal to world football governing body FIFA in a bid to get Iran thrown out of the 2022…
Wales to consider national team’s name change to Cymru after World Cup
London, Oct. 31, 2022 (dpa/NAN) Wales will consider changing its name to Cymru on the international stage after the World Cup. Cymru —– the Welsh name for…