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COVID-19: NYSC refutes “red alert” claims
The management of the National Youth Service Corps NYSC has refuted reports making the rounds in both the mainstream and new media alleging that NYSC camps are on red alert as 109 tested positive for COVID 19.
The rebuttal is contained…
DSS obeys court order, produces Igboho’s aides in court
The Department of State Services (DSS), on Wednesday, produced the 12 detained associates of Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, before a Federal High Court, Abuja in compliance with its earlier order.…
EFCC, NOUN to explore partnership opportunities
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa and the Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria NOUN, Professor Olufemi Peters have resolved to collaborate in areas of mutual…
USAID launches activity to counter gender-based violence
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has launched a four-year activity that will prevent and respond to gender-based violence (GBV) in the states of Sokoto and Ebonyi.
According to the Agency, Gender-Based Violence GBV is a…
VP Osinbajo presides over Federal Executive Council meeting
Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo is presiding over a virtual meeting of the Federal Executive Council, which began at about 10.00 am Nigerian time on Wednesday.
It is the first cabinet meeting since President Muhammadu…
Secondary School Principals urge Nigerian Government to secure schools
The All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS) have urged the Nigerian Government to secure all schools in the country.
The President of ANCOPSS, Mr. Anselm Izuagie, said the Nigerian principals are not happy…
VP Osinbajo reaffirms zero tolerance to gender-based violence
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to zero tolerance to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and reaffirmed its commitment toward ensuring care and justice for survivors.
The Vice President…
COVID-19: Nigeria confirms 505 new cases
Nigeria has confirmed 505 new cases of the deadly coronavirus.
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC confirmed the new cases on Tuesday night via its official website.
Three deaths were also recorded in the country from…
Yoruba Appraisal Forum writes UN on security in Nigeria
A group, the Yoruba Appraisal Forum, YAF has written a petition to the UN, EU and AU asking them to support Nigerian Security agencies in dealing with groups that are planning to cause chaos in Nigeria in the guise of Yoruba…
61st Independence: Nigeria Felicitates With Niger Republic
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with the President of Niger Republic, Mohammed Bazoum, on the country's Independence Day being observed today, August 3, 2021.
In a message, the President described Niger Republic as "one of…