Sales of weapons, military services boom as profits hit $531bn in 2020
Sales of weapons and military services by the world’s 100 biggest arms companies reached a record $531bn in 2020, an increase of 1.3 per cent […]
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Court sentences Myanmar’s Suu Kyi to 4 years in jail
A court in Myanmar has sentenced the country’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi to four years in jail, according to media reports. A spokesman […]
12 soldiers, ‘dozens of terrorists’ killed in Niger attack
At least 12 soldiers and “dozens of terrorists” have been killed in a battle in western Niger’s conflict-wracked “three borders” zone. The defence ministry announced […]
Adama Barrow re-elected as Gambian president
Alieu Momar Njie, Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of The Gambia, has declared on Sunday that Adama Barrow, the leader of the National […]
Omicron: FG expresses disappointment over UK Govt’s red listing of Nigeria
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has expressed disappointment over the United Kingdom government’s placement of Nigeria on its red list following the detection […]
Zaymah College graduates students, holds Quranic recitation in Maiduguri
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Zaymah International Model College Bulumkutu Tsalle Maiduguri has held its first Quranic recitation and prize giving day at the college […]
Anti-grazing law: PDP lacks the fibre to talk about anarchy in Cross River – Ayade’s aide
PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Chidi Onyemaizu a Senior Special Assistant to Governor Ben Ayade on Print Media has alleged that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) […]
COVID-19: FG spent $29m to procure 40 million J & J vaccines – Minister
The Federal Government has spent at least $29 million to procure the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccines in the country. This is according to the […]
Eight children who locked themselves inside car found dead in Lagos – Police
The Police in Lagos on Sunday confirmed the death of eight children who mistakenly locked themselves in an abandoned car while playing at Adelayo Str., […]
BUK introduces on-campus student’s job scheme to boost students finances
Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has introduced On-campus Student’s Job Scheme to enable students get some token for rendering some services to the institution. The Deputy […]
400 level UNICAL student emerges NSVP champion
—To participate in World University Start-Up in Denmark 2022 PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Janeth Odey, a 400 level student of Radiography, University of Calabar has […]
President Buhari returns from Expo 2020 Dubai
President Muhammadu Buhari has returned from the Expo 2020 Dubai, an event aimed at creating an environment for Nigerians to join over 190 countries to […]
Police sergeant arrested for shooting driver to death in Osogbo
By OLA MUDOPE, Osogbo – The police authority in Osun State has arrested one of its sergeant for allegedly shooting to death a driver at […]
Minister cautions against building illegal structures within FCT
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has cautioned against the building of structures within the FCT, without proper approvals […]
Why stockfish should remain important in Nigerian cuisine
stockfish has become an important component/ingredient in Nigerian meals. This seafood has high nutritional benefits in addition to the widely appreciated taste. Intriguingly, stockfish has […]
Man excretes 96 pellets of cocaine in Abuja – NDLEA
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 44-year-old father of three, Gabriel Anthony, for ingesting 96 pellets […]
Kidnapping: UniAbuja mounts 24hr security patrol, deploys hunters, vigilantes
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja The Pro Chancellor and Chairman of University of Abuja Governing Council, Modibbo Mohammed has disclosed that the varsity has mounted 24 […]
JAMB to clear backlog of illegal admissions as registrar bags ECAN’s Award of Excellence
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it would soon clear the backlog of illegal admissions conducted by tertiary […]
Miss Africa pageant to address indecent dressing, promote tourism – FCTA
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has said the ongoing Miss Africa Pageant will further unite Africa, discourage indecent dress […]
SERAP asks court to stop Buhari, others from shutting down telecoms
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit asking the court for “an order of perpetual injunction to […]