Year: 2017
French security forces fully mobilised for presidential election
France said its security forces were fully mobilized for a presidential election at the weekend after the killing of a…
WHO calls for urgent action to fight hepatitis
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday called for urgent action to expand hepatitis treatment, as only a small fraction…
69 victims of human trafficking rescued in Kano
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons and Other Related Matters (NAPTIP), Kano Zone, said it had…
Educator seeks for uniform cut-off mark in JAMB admission
Mr Ike Onyechere, Chairman, Exam Ethics Marshals International (EEMI), an NGO, has called for uniform cut-off mark of admissions into…
Zambian president threatens to declare state of emergency
President Edgar Lungu of Zambia on Friday threatened to declare a state of emergency if people do not stop setting…
Governor mourns victims of Calabar viewing centre tragedy
Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River has described as tragic and horrifying, the loss of several lives at a viewing…
How Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Helped the Poor and Fought Poverty With Shari’ah
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Verily, all praise is for Allah, we seek His…
Former Governor rallies support for Buhari’s development initiative
Nigerians have been urged to support the development initiatives of President Muhammadu Buhari for the Niger Delta Region.
Presidency: Suspended NIA boss did not cry
The Presidency has condemned the media reports that the suspended Director General of the National Intelligence Agency, Amb. Ayo Oke,…
Gov. urges women to plant vegetables for local consumption
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has advised women to plant enough vegetables for local consumption so as to discourage…
Agencies collaborate to curb spread of meningitis
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) says it has entered into partnership with the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control ( NCDC)…
President urges Nigerians to keep faith with `Change Begins with Me’ mantra
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his government’s `Change Begins with Me’ mantra required perseverance and endurance from Nigerians.
Navy suggests regional collaboration to reduce piracy in W/Central Africa
Rear.Adm. Adeniyi Osinowo, the Chief of Training and Operations, Naval Headquarters on Thursday in Abuja suggested zonal, regional and inter-regional…
Groups to engage youths in agriculture via entertainment
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the Corporate Farmers International (CFIL) on Thursday held a strategic meeting on…
Being physically challenged, not reason for begging – Cleric
Mr Jude Uchechukwu, Senior Pastor of World Liberation Assembly, Nsukka says being physically challenged is not reason to become a…
FG appoints new management for NEXIM Bank
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr Abubakar Bello as the new Managing Director of the Nigeria Export-Import…
UN chief slashes aircraft operational costs
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres has launched an initiative to reduce aircraft operational costs by increasing the efficiency in the…
State police command initiates measures to end farmers/herdsmen clashes
The Commissioner of Police in Abia, Mr Leye Oyebade, said on Thursday that the command had developed a template to…
Power generating stations release 3,767Wh/hour of electricity – Report
Power generating stations comprising hydro and gas-fired plants in Nigeria released an average of 3,767MW/hour of power on April 19,…
30 football viewers electrocuted in Calabar
Over 30 people are feared dead at a football viewing centre in Calabar, the Cross River State capital after being…
Police arrest run-away Boko Haram member in Bauchi
The Police Command in Bauchi has arrested one Mohammed Nafiu, a Boko Haram member already declared wanted by the military.
Russia bans Jehovah’s Witnesses from operating in the country
Russia's Supreme Court has banned Jehovah’s Witnesses from operating in the country henceforth.
Maritime sector key to Nigeria’s economic revival – Dogara
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has expressed dismay that Illegal Unreported and Unregulated ( IUU )…
African Drums Festival commences in Abeokuta
The African Drums Festival commenced in Abeokuta, Ogun, on Thursday with more than 20 cultural troupes from about 13 countries…
Ooni must demand release of Yoruba youths, oba by police
Prince Adedipe Ewenla, the Crown Prince of Ilugun Asalu in Abeokuta North, Ogun, Southwest Nigeria has charged the the Ooni…
4 primary school head teachers suspended for fraud
The Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) in Cross River has demoted and suspended four primary school head teachers for three…
Firm Petitions IG Over Cover-up of Ladipo Market Murder Suspect
The Law firm of Ubani and Co has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris over an alleged cover-up of…
Africa: World Bank Group Launches New Programme to Support Africa’s Top Digital Entrepreneurs
The World Bank Group has launched XL Africa, a five-month business acceleration programme designed to support the 20 most promising…
Cholera kills 172 in South Sudan, says UN
No fewer than 172 people have died from cholera outbreak across 14 counties in South Sudan since the initial outbreak…
Suspended Nigeria intelligence boss did not cry – Presidency
The Presidency has condemned the media reports that the suspended Director General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Ayo Oke,…