PROFOH, Borno Govt partner on health, environment
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – A humanitarian organization, Professionals for Humanity (PROFOH) is to partner with Borno State Government to address challenges in healthcare service […]
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Rescue Nigeria Project not an affiliate of any political party – National Secretariat
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Rescue Nigeria Project (RNP) has refuted claims to it being associated with any political party or platform in the […]
IS terrorists claim responsibility for Uganda bombings
The Islamic State (IS) group claimed responsibility for a twin suicide bombing on Tuesday in the Ugandan capital Kampala that killed three people and left […]
Wife of powerful drug cartel boss arrested in Mexico
Authorities in Mexico have arrested the wife of a powerful drug-trafficking cartel boss, the country’s defense ministry said on Tuesday. The ministry described Monday’s capture […]
How we recovered looted billions from UK, others, by FG
The Federal Government has given insight into how preventive measures adopted to check corruption and manage recovered stolen assets had brought about the repatriation of […]
12 suspects arrested over gruesome murder of police officer in Lagos
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – The Lagos State Police Command’s Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, says it has arrested 12 suspects in connection with the gruesome […]
“I convened 2014 National Confab to address seeds of discord” – Ex-President Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan says he convened the 2014 National Conference with the intention to create an environment for Nigerians to address issues pushing citizens […]
Buhari congratulates ex-President Jonathan at 64
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated former President Goodluck Jonathan on his 64 birthday anniversary, slated for Nov. 17. In a […]
FCID investigates prince, 2 others for alleged $38,200 fraud
The Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Alagbon Annexe, Lagos, is investigating a prince and two others (names withheld) for alleged $38,200 (about N22.5 million) fraud. […]
#EndSARs report: Nigerians should continue to trust the military – CDS Irabor
Gen. Lucky Irabor, Chief of Defense Staff, on Tuesday in Benin said Nigerians should continue to trust the Armed Forces in spite of reports making […]
NDLEA intercepts 2.3 million kg of illicit drugs in 10 months – Marwa
Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said in Jos on Tuesday that the agency intercepted 2.3 million kilograms of […]
Terrorism, kidnapping, banditry, other crimes can be tackled with technology – Gov. Mohammed
ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, has opined that the Federal Government can win the war against terrorism, kidnapping and other […]
Police arrest suspected abductor of RCCG pastor, teacher in Calabar
PATRICK ABANG Calabar – The Cross River State Police Command have arrested a suspected abductors of the Redeem Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Sunday […]
FG to boost digital economy with $600m Innovation Fund from AFDB
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – The Federal Government has revealed plans to boost the digital economy with a $600m Innovation Fund from the African Development […]
#EndSARS report : US ‘looks forward’ to response from FG, Lagos Govt
The United States on Tuesday said it was looking forward to a response from the Lagos State Government after the Lagos State Judicial Panel of […]
Sokoto killings: ‘Bandits are living in fool’s paradise, they’ll be crush soon’ – Buhari
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the latest killing of 15 people by armed bandits in Goronyo and Illela Local Government […]
FG implementing measures to address crude theft, insecurity – NUPRC
The Federal Government has said it is implementing measures to address insecurity and crude theft affecting oil production in the country. Mr Gbenga Komolafe, Chief […]
NGO commissions 3 community projects in Cross River
PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – A Non Governmental Organization (NGO), LITE Africa with financial support from European Union through ECOWAS management of Small Arms and Light […]
Alleged money laundering: Adoke prays court to extend his medical trip to Dubai
Former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke, has sought for an order of a Federal High Court, Abuja, extending his […]
Ortom condoles Aliko Dangote over death of his brother
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom on Tuesday condoled with the Founder/Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, over the […]