U-17 AFCON: Golden Eaglets Off To Tanzania
The Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets flew to Tanzania to take part in the 13th Africa Under-17 Cup of Nations, AFCON taking place in that country,...
Sudan: Government Sources Say Al-Bashir Steps Down As President
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has stepped down and consultations are under way to form a transitional council to run the country.
The Minister of Production...
Attacks: Masari Laments Bandits Taken Over Parts Of Katsina
Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina told the Acting Inspector-General of Police, Muhammed Adamu that bandits and kidnappers have taken over parts of the state.
Masari,...
Maritime: Government To End Cabotage Waivers, Eyes Ship Production In 2024
The Federal Government has begun plan to end granting of Cabotage waivers nationwide. This followed a five-year plan launched in Lagos to see...
Minimum Wage: Labour Demands Buhari Sign Bill Now
Organised labour under the aegis of Trade Union Side of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council has urged President Buhari to assent to...
Insecurity: Arewa Consultative Forum Bot Sets Agenda For FG
The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF met to fashion out ways in which the Federal Government could tackle rising challenges to the nation’s life.
The meeting,...
Health Care: Federal Government Insures 48 Tertiary Institutions
The Federal Ministry of Health has provided insurance cover for forty-eight tertiary health institutions, towards protecting the facilities and diagnostic equipment for optimal health-care...
Insurgency: Air Force Chief Says FG’s Commitment Yielding Results
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, says the Federal Government’s commitment to adequately equip the military is yielding the desired results.
Abubakar...
Crisis Resolution: Group Advocates Women’s Involvement In Peace-Building
The West Africa Network for Peace-Building, WANEP says women’s involvement in peace-building and security is necessary in Nigeria, as conflicts resolution is collective responsibility.
The...
Terrorism: IOM AIDS North East Communities With Water, Infrastructure
The United Nations, UN International Organisation for Migration says it is supporting some communities in war-ravaged North-East Nigeria with water and other basic infrastructure,...
Bills: Senate To Override Buhari’s Veto On Constitution Alterations, Income Tax
The Senate has resolved to override President Buhari’s veto on the Constitution, 1999 Bill, 2018 and the Industrial Development, Income Tax Relief, Amendment Bill,...
Banditry: NASS Approves N10bn Intervention For Zamfara Displaced Persons
The Senate has proposed that a ten billion naira intervention be made part of the 2019 Budget to assist persons displaced by banditry in...
Sports: Dalung Warns Youths As Athletes Chase N10m In 2nd National...
Minister of Youth and Sports Development Solomon Dalung has urged Nigerian youth to channel their energy to sports rather than engaging in vices that...
Libya Fighting: Thousands Flee Tripoli Homes As Battle Rages On Outskirts
Eastern forces and troops loyal to the Tripoli government battled on the outskirts of Libya’s capital on Wednesday as thousands of residents fled from...
Passage Of Police Trust Fund Bill: Inspector General Of Police, Salutes...
The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu has hailed the leadership and members of the National Assembly on the passage of the Police...
Insecurity: Police Deepen Strategy, Launch New Operation Against Bandits
The Acting Inspector General of Police Muhammed Adamu, has said that the force had taken steps to deepen its strategy of combating crime and...
Lassa Fever: Expert Advises On Proper Storage Of Food Items
A medical practitioner in Umuahia, Chigozie Ubani, has advised Nigerians to ensure proper storage of food items in order to control the current outbreak...
Meningitis: Public Health Consultant Urges FG To Provide Adequate Vaccines
A public health physician, Uthman Mubashir has called the Federal Government to provide adequate vaccines for the prevention of meningitis in the country.
Mubashir, a...
Alleged N29m Fraud: Court Adjourns Nyako’s Case Until May 13
The Federal High Court, Abuja on Wednesday, adjourned the ongoing trial of a former governor of Adamawa, Murtala Nyako until May 13 for the...
Banditry: NAF Records Successes, Destroys Hideouts In Zamfara
The Nigerian Air Force says its Air Task Force on Operation DIRAN MIKIYA has recorded successes in a renewed air offensive against bandits in...
