We should work as team to explore natural resources for general good – Buhari
June 15, 2018 President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigerians must work together as a people to ensure speedy transformation of the nation’s economy for the general progress of the country. President…
18% of HIV infections due to unsafe blood transfusion
Mrs Temie Giwa-Tubosun, a former Fellow of the World Health Organisation (WHO), says 18 per cent of HIV infections in Nigeria resulted from unsafe blood transfusion. Giwa-Tubosun said at an…
Ten riders fall off horse in Dutse Sallah Durbar Festival
June 15, 2018 No fewer than 10 riders fell off their horses during Sallah Durbar at Dutse Emir’s Palace on Friday, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The incident happened…
Killings: I’m no longer Chief Security Officer of my state – Yari
Gov. Abdul’aziz Yari of Zamfara State said he is no longer the Chief Security Officer of the state as he had no control over security machinery in his state. Speaking…
Governor Dankwambo sues for peace as Muslims celebrate sallah
June 15, 2018 Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo of Gombe State has called for a peaceful co-existence amongst Nigerians as Muslims celebrate Sallah. Dankwambo made the call on Friday in Gombe on…
Eid el-Fitr: NUP felicitates with Muslim faithful, calls for more prayers
June 15, 2018 As Muslims across the world mark the 2018 Eid-el-fitr the Nigeria Union of Pensioners(NUP) has expressed greetings and called for more prayers for Nigeria. The Secretary General…
Rivers LG poll: Police deploy 15,000 personnel
The Nigeria Police said a total of 15,000 of its personnel had been deployed to monitor the Rivers State local Government election slated for this Saturday, June 16, 2018. The…
End kidnapping: Buratai charges officers
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Thursday charged officers to redouble effort toward tackling spate of kidnapping and cattle rustling in the country. Buratai gave the…
Compel EFCC to Prosecute Ex-Gov Oshiomhole, activist tells court
An anti-corruption crusader, Bishop Osadolor Ochei, has asked a Federal High Court in Abuja for an order of mandamus compelling the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to commence criminal…
Another 15 persons killed in Zamfara, Benue attacks
At least 15 people were killed in violence in northern and central Nigeria, police and local officials said on Thursday, in the latest unrest to hit the restive regions. Police…