Maj. Gen. Nura takes over as new Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole
-Task troops to maintain war mood- By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri- The new Commander Sector 2 Operation LAFIYA DOLE (OPLD), Brigadier General Adamu Nura has taken […]
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2.3m Nigerians registered for Covid-19 vaccination in less than 24 hours – NPHCDA
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) on Wednesday dispelled fears that people may not want to be vaccinated against COVID-19, noting that up […]
Court fixes May 17 for EFCC’s report in ex-Petroleum Minister’s trial
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, fixed May 17 for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to give a report on how it […]
Police arrest man for pouring acid on wife, son in Edo
The Police Command in Edo on Wednesday said it has arrested a middle aged man for allegedly bathing his wife and four-year-old son with acid. […]
Minister assures Nigerians of Universal Health Coverage
The Federal Government says it will ensure affordable healthcare services to all Nigerians, to accomplish the goal of Universal Health Coverage. The Minister of State […]
NLC threaten to protest at NASS, State Assemblies over minimum wage
The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Tuesday directed its members across the country to occupy legislative houses from Wednesday next week. These […]
Four students suspended for cultism in Katsina University
Four students of the Federal University Dutsinma in Katsina State, have been suspended for their involvement in cultism. The Vice-chancellor of the university, Professor Armaya’u […]
COVID-19 vaccines will cushion humanitarian challenges – FG
The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development says, the COVID-19 vaccines that arrived the country would cushion the humanitarian challenges relating to […]
Police confirm killing of Sen. Suswam’s elder brother, promise discreet investigation
The Police Command in Benue has confirmed the killing of Dr Terkula Suswam, an elder brother of Sen. Gabriel Suswam, by gunmen at Anyiin on […]
Mass Resignation In Army: Lawmakers Seek Improved Welfare For Soldiers
The House of Representatives has called for improved welfare for troops and effective delivery of welfare packages across the ranks. This was the position of […]
At least 10 people killed in South Sudan plane crash
At least ten people, including the two pilots, died when a plane crashed at an airstrip in South Sudan’s Jonglei state, the region’s governor and […]
Niger Gov. calls for immortalisation of late Emir Tanko
Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger has called for the immortalisation of the late Emir of Kagara, Alhaji Salihu Tanko. The Governor, who spoke to […]
FG opens bid for forfeiture of seized assets
The Federal Government says, a total of 398 Estate Surveyors and Valuers have Requested For Proposal, RFP, to bid for forfeited assets. The Permanent Secretary […]
HIV findings in DR Congo ‘give hope for cure’
The discovery of a large group of people whose bodies naturally control HIV without taking medication is leading to hopes of an eventual cure, scientists […]
Gunmen kidnap another foreigner in Ekiti
Gunmen have kidnapped another foreigner along Igbemo Ekiti in Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area of Ekiti State. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Sunday […]
Again, bandits kidnap over 50 passengers in Niger State
Less than three weeks after 40 NSTA passengers were kidnapped, gunmen have again abducted over 50 passengers along the Tegina-Minna road in the Rafi Local […]
Nigeria records 479 new Covid-19 infections, 156,496 total cases
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja- The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has registered 479 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of infections […]
Enough Covid-19 vaccine for US adults by May – Biden
US President Joe Biden says the country expects to take delivery of enough coronavirus vaccine for all adults by the end of May. If the […]
Bauchi, Benue Governors reconcile in Port Harcourt
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday, brokered a truce between the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom and Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala […]
CBN Unveils Rice Pyramids In Kebbi
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled rice pyramids in Kebbi State, saying with deliberate effort, the country can still achieve food security. The […]