By Folasade Adeniran Lagos – Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has urged residents to conduct themselves peacefully at the polling units and shun any act of violence or misconduct that could threaten peace of […]
By Francis Onyeukwu Awka – The Anambra Government has praised the security agencies in the state for working closely to ensure security of lives and property during the Christmas and New Year festivities. A […]
GAROWE – A region of war-ravaged Somalia elected a new president on Tuesday, a peaceful transfer of power in a part of the country notorious for piracy and Islamist militias. Said Abdullahi Deni, who is […]
Sandamu – The Sandamu Local Government Council in Katsina State on Friday commended the European Union (EU) and Oxfam International for the Improving the Fuel Wood Balance (FuWoBa) project in the area. Malam Usman Mohammed, […]
By Debora Coker Benin – An All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Ovia Federal Constituency in Edo, Mr Dennis Idahosa, has called for issue-based and crisis-free campaign to ensure peace and enhance democracy in […]
By Olajide Idowu Osogbo – Observer groups accredited for the Osun governorship election have commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the successful and peaceful conduct of the re-run exercise across the […]
Port Harcourt – Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers says he has received assurances from heads of security agencies in the state that adequate measures are in place to ensure a peaceful […]
By Akeem Abas Ibadan – Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has called on Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of togetherness, peaceful co-existence and love as exemplified by Prophet Muhammed. This was contained in a […]
Uyo- The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has advised Nigerians to look beyond their political differences for the country to make progress. Mohammed made the call when he with four other ministers […]
Keffi (Nasarawa State) – The Medical Director, Federal Medical Centre, Keffi, Nasarawa State, Dr Joshua Giyan-Ndom, has advised health workers in the country to embrace dialogue and shun strike. Giyan-Ndom gave the advice on Tuesday […]
Abuja – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says its is partnering Teenz Global Foundation (TGF), an NGO, on the enlightenment of youths and teenagers. The commission, in its daily bulletin issued on Wednesday in […]
Gentlemen of the Press, AWKA (Press Release) – I convened this conference today to offer some clarifications on the crisis that erupted in Nkpor yesterday (Monday, May 30) between the law enforcement agents and the […]
Nasarawa (Nasarawa state) – Poor turnout of voters characterised Saturday’s bye-election into the Nasarawa/ Toto Federal Constituency seat in Nasarawa state, reports the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). NAN Correspondent who monitored the exercise reports […]
Owerri – The Imo House of Assembly has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities of Imo State University, Owerri, to call off its on-going strike in the interest of students. The assembly made […]
Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the passing away of the highly revered traditional ruler of Benin Kingdom, Omo n’Oba n’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Erediauwa. A statement issued in Abuja on Friday […]
United Nations – The UN Security Council on Tuesday extended until July 31, the mandate of the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), determining that the situation in that country […]
By Sadiya Hamza New York – Members of the UN Security Council underlined that a peaceful, transparent and inclusive electoral process in 2016 will mark a historic step forward for all Somalis, and will be […]
Gwagwalada (FCT) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday declared Alhaji Mustapha Adamu of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) winner of the Gwagwalada Area Council election in the FCT. The returning Officer, […]
Awka -The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, has urged Nigerians to be passionate about one another irrespective of tribe and religion. Speaking during his Easter chat with newsmen in Awka on […]
Abuja – The Federal Government has declared Friday, March 25 and Monday, March 28 as public holidays to mark the Good Friday and Easter celebrations respectively. The Minister of Interior, Retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, made […]
Port Harcourt – Rivers Deputy Governor Ipalibo Banigo has commended the peaceful conduct of the legislative rerun election in Obuama, Degema Local Government Area. Banigo made the remark in a statement signed by her Press […]
Sokoto – The Commissioner of Police (CP) in Sokoto State, Alhaji Salihu Fagge, on Friday, said the command was ready for the local government election scheduled for Saturday in the state. Fagge told the News […]
Lagos – The 2016 all Computer Based Test ( CBT) version of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) would not hold at the University of Lagos […]
Katsina – The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in Katsina state, has rescued 11 girls suspected to be victims of human trafficking. Alhaji Mohammed Alfa, NIS Comptroller, Katsina state command, made the disclosure while briefing newsmen […]
Abuja – Inquirer Publishers Limited, publishers of books and The Inquirer magazine, has instituted The International Peace Award for Africa as one of the ways to discourage wars on the continent. Mr Frank Akinola, Executive Director […]
Pankshin (Plateau) – Large turn-out of voters characterised the Plateau by-election at Nyelleng and Chip wards in Pankshin Local Government Area on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that INEC officials and Ad-hoc […]
Kampala (Uganda) – Ugandan police on Friday detained the main opposition presidential candidate Kizza Besigye in the capital Kampala after a largely peaceful election held a day earlier. Besigye was arrested at his party’s headquarters […]
Lagos – Chief Executive Officer, Whitestones Culture Ambassadors, Tayo Oluwasogba, on Friday urged theatre practitioners to put their resources together to enable them stage plays regularly. Oluwasogba told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in […]
Ilorin – Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara has urged community associations to always set agenda for sustainable development and promote peace and unity in their respective communities. He spoke on Tuesday in Ilorin when he […]
YENAGOA (Sundiata Post) – The Bayelsa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said thugs suspected to be working for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) early Saturday morning attacked the APC agent in […]
Jalingo – The Federal Government has been urged to include Taraba State as one of the benefitting states in the rehabilitation and resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the North East. The Catholic Bishop […]
Gombi (Adamawa) – Mrs Dabney Shalhoma, acting Executive Secretary, Nigeria Shippers Council, on Saturday donated relief materials to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa. Making the presentation in Gombi town, […]
Nasarawa Eggon (Nasarawa State) – Alhaji Ibrahim Muluku, a member representing Nasarawa Eggon East at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, says organising sport competitions at the grassroots will promote a peaceful co-existence across the […]
Jos, Dec. 30, 2015 (NAN) Mr Bulus Dabit, the Director of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Plateau, has called for collective efforts by Nigerians to tackle corruption and insurgency. Dabit told the News Agency […]
United Nations – UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, has appealed to the electorate in Central African Republic (CAR) for a massive turn-out in Wednesday’s presidential poll. Ban said in a statement signed late on Tuesday […]
Lagos – The Founder, National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), Chief Boniface Aniebonam, said the association would ensure success of restructuring, reform and enhanced revenue collection by Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). Aniebonam stated […]
YENAGOA (Sundiata Post) – Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday received commendations from the local and international observer groups for Saturday’s Bayelsa State governorship elections, who described him as a model for credible elections. Representatives […]
New York- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, on Tuesday welcomed the peaceful conduct of the presidential and legislative elections in Burkina Faso on Sunday. [pro_ad_display_adzone id=”70560″] Ban congratulated the citizens for their enthusiastic participation which he […]
Qua’an Pan (Plateau) – Mr Ignatius Longjan, a former Deputy Governor of Plateau, on Friday urged the people of Qua’an Pan Local Government Area to conduct themselves peacefully during Saturday’s Assembly Bye-election. The people of […]
Lokoja -Elderly persons, pregnant women as well as Persons with Disabilities are being given special priority to facilitate their accreditation for the Kogi governorship election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the affected persons […]
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