Author: Nimot Sulaimon
NSCDC arrests 28 suspects for alleged cultism, rape in Edo
The Edo Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) says it apprehended 28 persons for various criminal…
Enugu State Government to deploy 18 drones for forest surveillance
Enugu State Government says it will deploy 18 automated drones to provide surveillance on forests and other flashpoints after a…
SUBEB releases results of Ekiti teachers qualifying examination
The Ekiti Government said it has released the results of the qualifying examination for candidates seeking employment as teachers in…
US ambassador to Germany to lead Serbia-Kosovo peace envoy
President Donald Trump will appoint Richard Grenell, the United States’ ambassador to Germany, as Washington’s Special Envoy for peace negotiations…
Dangote MD urges FG to stop tomato paste import
Alhaji Abdulkarim Kaita, Managing Director of Dangote Tomato Processing Plant in Kadawa, Kano State, has called on the Federal government…
FRSC lauds Sokoto, others on plate number enforcement success
Dr. Kayode Olagunju, the Zonal Commanding Officer (ZCO) of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in charge of Sokoto, Kebbi and…
MTN Foundation awards scholarship to 6,000 students
The MTN Foundation has awarded scholarships worth N200,000 per session to 6,000 students of science and technology in some secondary…
Trump urges China, Ukraine probe the Bidens
U.S. President Donald Trump says both Ukraine and China should investigate the family of his rival Joe Biden, even as…
Senate wants integration of “Almajiris” into educational system
The Senate urged the Federal Government to formulate policy to integrate Almajiris into the educational system to discourage them from…
Iran unveils new homemade military gears
Iran’s Army Ground Force (AGF) said it unveiled new homemade military gears, including a reconnaissance drone and an armoured fighting…
UNICEF reunites 2,474 children with families in Borno
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Thursday said it had supported the rehabilitation and reintegration of 2,474 children, cleared…
Putin celebrates with German President, Chancellor on re-unification
Russian President, Vladimir Putin, on Thursday, congratulated German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and Chancellor Angela Merkel on Unity Day, which commemorates…
19-year-old docked for stealing Jumia’s goods
A 19-year-old man, Opeyemi Olatunji, who allegedly stole goods worth N4.8 million from his employer was charged before an Ikeja…
Iran welcomes Saudi Arabia’s policy change – Foreign Minister
Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Zarif said on Thursday that Iran would welcome Saudi Arabia’s change of policy with open arms,…
Vietnam demands China withdraw her oil exploration ship
Vietnam demanded that China withdraw an oil exploration ship that has expanded its operation to another area of Vietnam’s continental…
Nigerian businessman jailed for receiving stolen property
A Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court sentenced 34-year-old businessman Mustapha Jibrin, to three months imprisonment for receiving stolen property.
EU commission’s President-elect to live in Brussels office
European Commission president-elect Ursula von der Leyen will live in a room next to her office, within the commission’s headquarters…
Oscars: Genevieve Nnaji reacts as LionHeart gets nominated
Nigerian Veteran Nollywood Actress, Genevieve Nnaji, is excited as her movie ‘LionHeart’ was nominated for the 2020 Oscars in the…
German National Day: Leaders celebrate 29 years of unification
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier were in the northern city of Kiel on Thursday for commemorations marking…
Zimbabwe to introduce new dollar notes
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe is to introduce a new currency in November, a member of the bank’s Monetary Policy…
Tiger kills 48-year-old woman in Nepal
A wildlife official, on Thursday, said a wild tiger has killed a 48-year-old woman, who was collecting fodder for her…
Baghdad tightens security after protests
Most areas in Baghdad were quiet on Thursday morning as Iraqi authorities enforced a curfew after two days of deadly…
Hong Kong set to ban face masks to curb protests
Hong Kong lawmakers said on Thursday that Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam and her cabinet would likely seek to…
Tribunal: APC to appeal judgement of Sokoto Governorship
The All Progressive Congress (APC) Sokoto State Chapter on Thursday said it would appeal the judgement of the Governorship Election…
Zenith Bank Women Basketball League: Nigeria Army defeats Taraba Hurricanes 73-40
Nigerian Army Basketball Club on Wednesday in Abuja defeated Taraba Hurricanes 73-40 at the ongoing Conference Phase of the 2019…
Bangladesh seeks strong investment relations with Nigeria
The Bangladesh High Commissioner to Nigeria, Shameen Ahsan has called for the strengthening of its international relations with Nigeria to…
4 INEC officials arrested by EFCC over alleged diversion of N84.7m
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Sokoto Zonal Office, has arrested four officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission…
NGO support community in Gombe with 50 species of seedlings
An NGO, Kishimi Shelter and Care Foundation has supported Malala community with 50 different species of seedlings to curb the…
Presidency mourns NSCIA Deputy President-General Babalola
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Nigeria Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) on the death of its Deputy…
Singaporean Jansen Foo to officiate Nigeria-Brazil friendly match
Singaporean Jansen Foo has been appointed as the referee for the prestigious international friendly match between Nigeria and Brazil billed…