Flood: NAF treats 200 IDPs in Benue
The Nigerian Air Force has administered free treatment to over 200 Internally Displaced Persons affected by the flood in Benue. Squadron Leader Jeremiah Amase, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday...
View ArticleEastern Caribbean braces for powerful Hurricane Irma
Hurricane Irma, a powerful storm, will soon threaten much of the eastern Caribbean, the US National Hurricane Center said Monday, with several islands under hurricane warnings. Irma, now a category...
View ArticleLagos begins reconstruction of Oshodi-International Airport Road
The Lagos State Government on Monday flagged off the reconstruction of the Oshodi-International Airport Road, with a pledge to complete the project within the next fifteen months. The State Governor,...
View ArticleBuhari restates commitment to fight corruption
President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his commitment to the fight against corruption and other social vices which have hindered the development of the country. Buhari made the pledge in Daura,...
View ArticleTransport ministry pilots bicycle riding in FCT
Ministry of Transportation says the National Council on Transportation has approved the commencement of a `bicycle riding’ project, as a means of transportation in the Federal Capital Territory. The...
View ArticleI don’t want to live up to 120 years – Pastor Adeboye
Enyioha Opara, Minna The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, on Monday told a large congregation in Minna, Niger state, that he does not want to live...
View ArticleObiano, APC candidate, Nwoye, disagree over November gov poll
Tony Okafor, Awka Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State and the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the November 18 poll in the state, Dr. Tony Nwoye, have disagreed on the...
View ArticleNLC, TUC want ex-NPA officials prosecuted for $20m bribe
Eniola Akinkuotu and Anna Okon The Nigerian Labour Congress and its counterpart, the Trade Union Congress have united in the condemnation of the Federal Government’s attitude in handling international...
View ArticleIt’s difficult to find honest leaders among Nigerian youths –Akande
Femi Makinde, Osogbo A former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Bisi Akande, has said it will be difficult to find honest future leaders among Nigerian youths. According to a statement...
View ArticleChimamanda disowns pro-Biafran articles
Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja Literary icon, Chimamanda Adichie, has disavowed some write-ups attributed to her in which she purportedly supported the current Biafran agitation. Adichie, who is the author of...
View ArticleI don’t want to live up to 120 years, says Adeboye
Enyioha Opara, Minna The General Overseer Worldwide of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Monday told a large congregation in Minna, Niger State that he would not want to...
View ArticleHospitals grounded, MDCN says striking doctors’ll repeat internship
Friday Olokor, Bukola Adebayo and Alexander Okere The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria has declared the ongoing strike by members of the National Association of Resident Doctor illegal. The...
View ArticleN120bn bribe controversy: Don’t ignore allegations against IGP, PDP tells FG
John Alechenu, Olusola Fabiyi and Adelani Adepegba The Peoples Democratic Party said in Abuja on Monday that allegations of bribery against the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris, should...
View ArticleTrump holds the fate of 800,000 young immigrants in his hands
President Donald Trump plans to announce Tuesday his decision on whether to end an amnesty for hundreds of thousands of people brought to America illegally as minors and who for the most part are...
View ArticleNew sanctions on North Korea would be useless – Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Tuesday of a global “catastrophe” unless a diplomatic solution over North Korea is reached, saying imposing further sanctions on Pyongyang would be useless....
View ArticleNigerian killed in India over Biafra
An argument over the desirability of Biafra by some Nigerians in India has been blamed for the death of N. Chigozie, a 33-year-old who came to India with a student visa. Indian police in Bengaluru are...
View ArticleBoko Haram killed 400 in five months – Amnesty International
A spurt in attacks by Boko Haram Islamists has claimed nearly 400 lives since April in Nigeria and Cameroon, double the figure of the previous five months, Amnesty International said Tuesday. The...
View ArticleEFCC arrests seven MAPOLY students for cyber fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Lagos zonal office, has arrested seven National Diploma students of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Ogun State for alleged offences bordering on...
View ArticleItalian doctors baffled after malaria kills four-year old
A four-year old girl has died of malaria after apparently contracting the disease in northern Italy in a case that has perplexed the medical world, doctors said Tuesday. “I’ve never seen a case like...
View ArticlePresident Buhari mourns Luther Cishak, Kasimu Yero
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of the first President of the Christian Council of Nigeria, now Christian Association of Nigeria, Rev. Luther Dabirong Cishak. President...
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