Four persons, including a child killed in California shooting
Four people, including a child, were shot and killed Wednesday evening at an office building in Southern California, police said. It is the third such […]
Month: April 2021
Anambra police nab suspect link to the attack on Soludo
The Anambra State Police Command on Thursday said it have arrested a suspect in connection with the attack on a former governor of the Central […]
Gunmen invade ex-minister’s resident, kill security guard
One security man was shot dead during an attack on the residence of former Minister of Sports, Damishi Sango, in Ganawuri, Riyom Local Government Area […]
What is good for the goose may not be good for the gander, By CHRISTIE NDUKWE
Just recently, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike sacked his Commissioner for Environment in the middle of a summit on the hazardous sooth in the State. […]
Easter: FRSC deploys 1,250 personnels for special operations in Edo
The Edo Command of the FRSC has deployed 1,250 personnel for special operations during the Easter celebrations and the oncoming National Sports Festival scheduled to […]
NCC open to innovations, strategic collaboration for human capital development – Danbatta
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja- The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has emphasised that the Commission would […]
Britain expresses concern over rising insecurity in Nigeria
Britain has expressed worries about the deteriorating security situation in the country and pledged to help tackle insecurity. The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona […]
Ex-CBN Gov. Soludo is safe after gunmen attack – Police
Former Central Bank Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, is safe, the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Monday Kuryas, has said. CP Kuryas spoke on Channels […]
BREAKING: Resident doctors begin Nationwide strike
Members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors on Thursday morning commenced a nationwide strike despite Federal Government’s last-minute efforts to stop the action. The […]
EFCC receives detailed reports on stolen $400m kept in UAE
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) on Thursday said it has received detailed reports of stolen funds and assets kept […]
Ethiopian transports over million COVID -19 vaccine doses from Beijing to Harare
By TOM CHIAHEMEN – Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading Airline, has transported 1,056,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines in a single flight. In statement from its headquarters […]
NAF fighter jet loses radar contact in Borno, whereabouts unknown
A Nigerian Air Force Alpha Jet involved in the anti-terror war against Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province has lost radar contact in […]
WTO predicts 8.1% growth in trade for Nigeria, others
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has forecasted that Africa’s share of the volume of the world’s merchandise export and import will increase by 8.1 per […]
FG, telcos to meet over court ruling on SIM blocking deadline
The Federal Government will be meeting with telecommunications operators and other key stakeholders in the sector over the recent court judgement halting the government from […]
Nigeria records 129 new Covid-19 infections, 162,891 total cases
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja- The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Thursday said it has registered 129 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the […]
Angry mobs set man ablaze over alleged blasphemy in Bauchi
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi- A water vendor has been killed and burnt by irate youths in Sade village in Darazo local government area of Bauchi […]
FEMA begins assessment of flood prone areas in FCT
The Federal Capital Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has begun a thorough assessment of flood prone areas to prevent flood disaster that could lead to loss […]
President Buhari condemns attempted coup in Niger Republic
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the attempted coup in Niger Republic, according to a statement issued by Malam Garba Shehu, his spokesman, in Abuja, on […]
Eight killed, 4 injured in fresh Kaduna attack
At least eight people have been killed and four others injured by bandits in separate attacks in Chikun, Giwa and Kajuru local government areas of […]
Niger foils attempted coup, days before presidential inauguration
The republic of Niger thwarted an “attempted coup” on Wednesday, the government said, two days before the historic inauguration of Mohamed Bazoum as president of […]