ECOWAS wants increased awareness in prevention of illicit arms
ECOWAS has called on members states to increase awareness at the community level to reduce the illicit circulation of small arms and light weapons in the region. The Director, Gender,…
Swimming: Baker sets 100m backstroke world record at U.S. championships
Rio Olympics silver medalist Kathleen Baker set a world record in the women’s 100 meters backstroke at the U.S. championships on Saturday, clocking a time of 58.00 seconds in Irvine,…
Governor Ajimobi orders release of acquired land to deaf persons
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has ordered the immediate release of the 20 acres of land belonging to deaf persons in the state Mr Isaac Omodewu, the State Commissioner…
Army neutralises 16 Boko Haram members, recover weapons cache in Borno
Nigerian Army say it neutralised 16 Boko Haram and recovered a weapons cache during its clearance operation in Mairari village in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno. Colonel Onyema Nwachukwu,…
Oyo Nigeria Union of Journalists begins clampdown on fake journalists
July 28, 2018 In a bid to enhance professionalism, the Oyo State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has commenced clampdown on fake journalists in the state. This…
Gowon advocates tolerance, unity among Nigerians to end killings
Former Head of State, Retired General Yakubu Gowon has advocated for more tolerance and understanding among Nigerians to put an end to the spate of killings in the country. Gowon…
Killings: Nigeria can’t severe ties with South Africa – ex envoy
The President of Association of Foreign Relations Professionals of Nigeria (AFRPN), Amb. Gani Lawal, has said that Nigerian cannot severe diplomatic ties with South Africa over xenophobic attacks. Dr Lawal,…
Ongoing 9th Africa Arm Wrestling Championships: Nigeria wins 6 medals
July 28, 2018 Team Nigeria arm wrestlers have so far won six medals at the ongoing 9th Africa Arm Wrestling Championships holding in Accra, Ghana. The News Agency of Nigeria…
Bingham University Teaching Hospital offers free treatment to 800 IDPs
July 28, 2018 Bingham University Teaching Hospital (BUTH) Jos, says it will provide medical treatment to over 800 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Plateau at its free medical outreach. Prof. Edwin…
Killings: Zamfara Speaker urges FG to provide sustainable security
July 28, 2018 The Speaker of Zamfara State House of Assembly, Alhaji Sanusi Rikiji, on Saturday appealed to the Federal Government to provide sustainable security in the state. Rikiji,…