[Daily Trust] Twenty six Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of federal parastatals, agencies and commissions were summarily removed from office last week. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Babachir David Lawal, who announced the sack, directed the removed officers to hand over their offices to the most senior officers in their agencies pending the… Read More
Army Foils Boko Haram Attack On IDP C...
[Vanguard] Maiduguri -Military troops have killed 26 suspected members of dreaded Boko Haram sect in an attempted failed attack on Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno state. Source: Niger feed
Liberians in Abuja Appeal for Diaspor...
[NEWS] The Liberian Association of Abuja (LAA) in Nigeria has appealed to President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf for a voting mechanism that would enable Liberians in the Diaspora exercise their franchise in the forthcoming national elections. Source: Niger feed
Liberians in Abuja Appeals for Passpo...
[FrontPageAfrica] Abuja -The Liberian Association of Abuja (LAA) in Nigeria has appealed to President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf for a voting mechanism that would enable Liberians in the Diaspora exercise their franchise in the forthcoming national elections. A dispatch from the Liberian Embassy in Abuja says the Association also pleaded for the Liberian Government to issue… Read More
Netherlands Offers Scholarships to 60...
[Leadership] The Envoy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Nigeria, Amb. John Groffen, on Wednesday said that about 60 Nigerians last year benefited from the scholarships of the Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP). Source: Niger feed
Osinbajo, Tinubu, Atiku, Saraki, Othe...
[Premium Times] Senior leaders of the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, are currently meeting with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. Source: Niger feed
How My Govt Plans to Overcome Impact ...
[Premium Times] President Muhammadu Buhari said Tuesday in Riyadh that his administration was fully committed to increasing the productivity of Nigeria’s agriculture and solid minerals sectors to save the nation from the harsh effects of lower crude oil prices. Source: Niger feed
2015/2016 NPFL – Good Officiati...
[Daily Trust] Okey Emordi, former Chief Coach of Kano Pillars, on Tuesday said that good officiating accounted for the positive results secured by away teams in their first Nigerian Premier League matches. Source: Niger feed
Senator Sheriff – I Won't ...
[Daily Trust] Abuja and Port Harcourt -Senator Ali Modu Sheriff assumed duty as national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday amid growing calls on him to quit. Source: Niger feed
LMC Reschedules Enyimba, Nasarawa, Ak...
[Daily Trust] The League Management Company (LMC) has rescheduled week two fixtures involving three clubs in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) to March 16, 2016. Source: Niger feed
President Buhari Arrives Riyadh on Vi...
[Daily Trust] President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday arrived Riyadh to commence a week-long visit to Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Source: Niger feed
UniUyo Suspends Ex-Vice Chancellor, C...
[Premium Times] The immediate past Vice Chancellor of the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, Comfort Ekpo, might be dismissed this week from the university over allegation of gross misconduct, PREMIUM TIMES can authoritatively report. Source: Niger feed
'Feed and Read' Offers Alte...
[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Yola -For the first time in his life, 17-year-old Muhammed Sani can identify the letters of the English alphabet, read simple sentences in English, such as: “I want to eat” and “I want to go home”. Source: Niger feed
Ambassador Umar Kaoje Dies at 74
[Daily Trust] Kaduna -Nigerian Ambassador in Moroco, Umar Kaoje passed on at the age of 74 on 17th February, 2016 after a brief illness. Source: Niger feed
State to Implement One-Teacher-One-Su...
[Daily Trust] Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State said yesterday that the state will soon implement the one teacher one subject policy in public primary schools. Source: Niger feed
Eight-Year Programme Contributes to S...
[Malaria Consortium] Abuja -“I am inspired by the efforts of SuNMaP and its partners. There is no question that SuNMaP has had a huge impact upon malaria in Nigeria.” Source: Niger feed
