About 50 community leaders in Sokoto trained on how to address GBV cases
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – No fewer than 50 traditional and religious leaders from across 2 Local Government Areas of Sokoto State have been trained […]
Month: June 2021
Civil Service Week: FG honours 98 civil servants
The Federal Government, on Tuesday, honoured 98 civil servants for their outstanding services to the nation, in commemoration of 2021 civil service week. The presentation of certificate […]
Sultanate Council backs justice for GBV survivors in Sokoto
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The Sultanate Council has reiterated its commitment towards ensuring justice for survivors of all forms of gender based violence in […]
Reps recommend N1m fine against hospitals failing to report gunshot patients
The House of Representatives has recommended a fine of one million naira against any hospital and healthcare giver that fails to report victims of gunshot […]
SFH appoints Emir of Zazzau as Nutrition, Adolescent Health Ambassador
Society for Family Health (SFH) has appointed the Emir of Zazzau,Amb. Ahmed Bamalli, as its Ambassador on Nutrition, Adolescent and Family Health programmes to scale-up.access […]
Zamfara Senator resigns membership of PDP
Sen Hassan Mohammad (PDP-Zamfara) has resigned his membership of the party. Mohammad, representing Zamfara Central, disclosed this in a letter addressed to the President of […]
Online CVR: INEC vows to prosecute hackers
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will not hesitate to prosecute anyone who tries to hack its website in the cause of the […]
FG arrests Nnamdi Kanu – Malami
The Federal Government has apprehended Nnamdi Kanu, acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indegenous People of Biafra (IPOB) who has been on the run after jumping […]
SCOAN announces July 9 as TB Joshua’s burial date
The Synagogue Church of All Nation (SCOAN) on Tuesday said that its founder, Prophet TB Joshua, would be laid to rest on Friday, July 9, […]
Senate to consider 2021 Supplementary Budget of N895.8bn on Wednesday
The Senate will on Wednesday consider the 2021 Supplementary Budget of N895.8 billion. President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan said this in his remarks on […]
INEC creates additional 2,910 polling units, commences online CVR in Kaduna
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kaduna State on Tuesday disclosed it had created additional 2,910 polling units as it began online registration of […]
Kano Hisbah arrests 40 teenagers for alleged immoral acts
By HARUNA AHMED, Kano – The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested 40 teenagers for their alleged involvement in immoral acts in Kano metropolis. In […]
NDLEA appoints Dan’agundi as anti-drug campaign ambassador
The NDLEA Command in Kano State has appointed the Managing Director of Kano Road and Traffic Agency (KAROTA, Dr Baffa Dan’agundi as its anti-drug campaign […]
Customs arrests 2, intercepts 45,000 litres of adulterated diesel
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has arrested two suspects with 45,000 litres of adulterated Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), known as diesel. Mr Hussein Ejibunu, Deputy […]
Fernandinho signs new one-year deal at Manchester City
Manchester City captain Fernandinho insists he has unfinished business at the club after signing a one-year contract extension. The 36-year-old will stay on at the […]
Why NNPC Is borrowing to acquire 20 percent equity in Dangote Refinery – Mele Kyari
The Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Mele Kyari, on Tuesday explained why the national oil company is purchasing a stake in Dangote […]
Turkish police inaugurate operations to catch 47 suspects over failed coup
Turkish police inaugurated widespread operations to capture 47 suspects over their alleged ties with a network believed to be behind a coup attempt in 2016, […]
Court sentences Ex-South Africa President, Jacob Zuma to 15 months imprisonment
South Africa highest court has sentenced former President Jacob Zuma to 15 months over corruption charges. The sentencing came after the Constitutional Court found him […]
Maid in court for allegedly stealing employer’s $100,000, N500,000
A 21-year-old maid, Eunice Nimrod on Tuesday appeared in a Wuse Zone 6 Chief Magistrates’ Court, Abuja for allegedly stealing her employer’s 100,000 dollars and […]
Israeli foreign minister arrives UAE for first ever visit
Israel’s new Foreign Minister, Yair Lapid, arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday, making it the first Israeli top diplomat to visit the […]