I wasn’t arrested – Yari
I wasn't arrested - Yari
NEWS DIGEST - A former governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari, has said that he was not arrested by the Police, contrary to social media reports about his alleged detention...
Presidency accuses CAN of misleading Nigerians
Presidency accuses CAN of misleading Nigerians
NEWS DIGEST - The Presidency has warned the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to desist from dividing Nigerians through disinformation.
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr...
Nigeria may stop fish importation by 2022, says FG
Nigeria may stop fish importation by 2022, says FG
NEWS DIGEST--The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono, says following Federal Government’s effort to encourage local production, Nigeria may stop fish importation in 2020.
The...
U.S. donates extra $40m to Nigeria for humanitarian crisis
U.S. donates extra $40m to Nigeria for humanitarian crisis
NEWS DIGEST--The United States has announced an additional 40-million-dollar (N14 billion) aid to Nigeria to address the humanitarian crisis arising from decades of the Boko Haram...
Fire razes Reps member’s residence in Zamfara
Fire razes Reps member’s residence in Zamfara
NEWS DIGEST--The Zamfara Fire Service Department has confirmed that fire had razed down the residence of Kabir Mai-Palace who represents Gusau/Tsafe in the House of Representatives.
Deputy Director, Fire...
Reps meet Service Chiefs over insecurity
Reps meet Service Chiefs over insecurity
NEWS DIGEST--The House of Representatives is currently meeting with the service chiefs over the spate of insecurity in Nigeria.
The meeting, which was not announced to journalists, is holding at...
IGP Adamu, senators meet behind closed-doors
IGP Adamu, senators meet behind closed-doors
NEWS DIGEST--The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, on Wednesday, met with members of the Senate over rising insecurity in the country.
He is also expected to brief the senators...
After releasing Zamfara chief, Kidnapper hold on to son
After releasing Zamfara chief, Kidnapper hold on to son
NEWS DIGEST--The District Head of Gayari town in Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Hassan Mohammed, has been released.
The kidnappers, however, refused to release his...
“Speak up on national unity”, Osinbajo tells NIPPS alumni
"Speak up on national unity", Osinbajo tells NIPPS alumni
NEWS DIGEST--Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said there was the need for Nigeria’s policy elite to contribute to matters of national concern and public discourse, especially...
Pantami Applauds NCC’s Role in Telecoms Regulatory Standards
Pantami Applauds NCC’s Role in Telecoms Regulatory Standards
…As ITU Study Group 13 workshop holds in Nigeria
…We cannot afford to fail in digital revolution, Danbatta
NEWS DIGEST - The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy,...