KADSEMA raises alarm over vandalism of rail tracks in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency has expressed concern over vandalism of rail tracks in Kaduna and called for measures to stop the unpatriotic act. […]
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Yobe Govt. restates commitment to Universal Health Coverage
Yobe State Government has restated its commitment toward improving the quality of healthcare and achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The Commissioner for Health, Dr Lawan […]
Truck kills 2, injures 8 in Imo market accident
A fatal accident at Nkwo Mmiri Market in Nwangele Local Government Area of Imo on Saturday claimed two lives and injured no fewer than eight […]
Workers’ Day: AMAC Chairman felicitates Nigerian workers
Mr Abdullahi Candido, Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), has felicitated Nigerian workers on the commemoration of this year’s International Workers Day. In a statement […]
Kidnapped hotelier, wife, others regain freedom in Ogbomoso
The owner of Agbo Hotel, Ogbomoso in Oyo State, Mr Oyedokun Oyeniyi, his wife, Busayo Oyedokun and seven others that were kidnapped on Saturday have […]
Police rescue kidnapped traveller in Osun
The Police Command in Osun on Tuesday said it had rescued Mr Yinka Okunade, who was kidnapped along Osu-Ife Expressway on April 24. Police spokesperson […]
Emirs’ mum buried in Kano
The remains of the late Hajiya Maryam Ado-Bayero, mother of the Emirs of Kano and Bichi Emirates, have been buried at the palace of the […]
Chairman Northern Speakers commiserates with Zamfara, Yobe, Kaduna over attacks
The Chairman, Northern Speakers Forum, Alhaji Yusuf Zailani, has condemned the recent attacks by bandits and insurgents in Zamfara, Kaduna and Yobe, describing it as […]
IGP lauds Mohammed for supporting security agencies
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, on Saturday commended Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state for ‘constantly’ providing logistic support to security agencies […]
Troops eliminate 21 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Geidam
The Nigerian Army says the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD), on Friday eliminated 21 Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in the […]
UPDATED: Buhari denounces killing of Kaduna Students as barbaric terror attack
–Directs the deployment of “fiercest show of legitimate force against perpetrators.” President Muhammadu Buhari, on Saturday strongly condemned the killing of three of the students […]
NDLEA seizes drugs concealed in statue of Blessed Virgin Mary
Dare-devil narcotics couriers who used the statue of Mary, Mother of Jesus, to conceal their illicit drugs have met their waterloo in Lagos. NDLEA operatives […]
Oji-River people pass vote-of-confidence on Ugwuanyi
The people of Oji-River in Enugu State have passed a vote-of-confidence on Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s leadership resourcefulness in the entire Enugu State. This was contained […]
Odumakin’s burial: Gov. Sanwo-Olu donates N5m, 3 buses – Committee
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has donated N5million for the funeral of late Yinka Odumakin, an activist and Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, the Pan-Yoruba […]
Family announces funeral rites for late Yinka Odumakin
Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, wife of the late Afenifere spokesman, Yinka Odumakin, has released the official funeral arrangements for the deceased. The rights activist, in an […]
Russian diplomat’s expulsion from Poland, Czech Republic serves U.S. interests – Moscow
Russian Foreign Ministry’s spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, on Monday said the expulsion of Russian diplomats serves the interests of the U.S. and not Poland’s or the […]
Troops kill Senior ISWAP Commander, fighters on revenge mission at Damasak – Army HQ
A senior Commander of ISWAP, Bukar Gana Fitchmeram (aka Abu Aisha), and scores of his fighters who were on revenge mission at Damasak, fell to […]
Prince William says “I will miss my grandpa” after Prince Philip’s death
The Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, has issued a statement in commemoration of Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, Prince Philip, who died this past Friday, saying […]
Edo PDP felicitates Ikimi at 77, says his vision inspires party
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Edo chapter, on Saturday in Benin, felicitated Chief Tom Ikimi, a former Minister of Foreign Affairs, on the occasion of […]
Gun salutes to mark death of Prince Philip
Gun salutes rang out across Britain, in Gibraltar and from vessels at sea on Saturday to mark the death of Prince Philip, the husband of […]
Rep Maitala, son, 2 others die in auto crash
(File copy of previous accident scene) A member of the House of Representatives, Haruna Maitala (APC, Jos North/Bassa Constituency), his son Jafaru, a legislative aide […]
National Sports Festival: Enugu athletes, officials, take COVID-19 vaccine
Boniface Onovo, director, Enugu State Ministry of Youths and Sports says 48 Enugu State athletes and officials for the forthcoming National Sports Festival have taken […]
First rain: NIMET, AFAN caution Niger farmers on early planting
The Nigeria Metrological Agency (NIMET) and All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) have cautioned farmers against early planting due to the first rainfall of the […]
Navy releases list of successful candidates for DSSC Course 28
The Nigerian Navy (NN) has released the list of successful candidates for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 28. The Director of Information, Naval […]