NICASA seeks FG’s urgent intervention for stranded Nigerians in South Africa
The Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA) has urged the Federal Government to urgently address the worsening humanitarian situation facing stranded Nigerians awaiting repatriation from South Africa. The National President…
Oil falls as supply moves through Strait of Hormuz after Iran war pact
Oil prices fell on Friday as prospects brightened for more supply after oil tankers began moving through the reopening Strait of Hormuz following a peace deal between the United States…
FG expands support for indigenous airlines, international routes
The Federal Government says it is expanding support for indigenous airlines through improved access to aircraft financing and international routes to boost the competitiveness of Nigerian carriers. The Minister of…
Cholera death toll in Borno rises to 90 – UN says
At least 90 people have died and more than 12,000 others have been infected in a fast-spreading cholera outbreak in Nigeria’s conflict-hit Borno state, the U.N. Office for the Coordination…
Nigerian Navy Smashes N5.5m Maritime Extortion Ring in Cross River
The Nigerian Navy has disrupted a suspected militant financing network at Dayspring Island in Cross River. The Director of Naval information, Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho, revealed this in an operation report…
Court sentences three terrorists to death as two receive life sentence
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday sentenced three terrorists to death by hanging over terrorism offences. The three terrorists were convicted and sentenced to death after they pleaded…
Kano Hisbah arrests 16 over alleged immoral acts
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested 16 persons over alleged involvement in immoral activities during an operation aimed at promoting moral values in Kano. The Deputy Commander-General of the…
Rescue: Edo State gov. announces N10m reward for police operatives in Edo
…Sets Up Special Courts for Kidnapping, Vows to Sign Death Warrants Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has announced a N10 million reward for Police Operatives, who apprehended suspects of the…
ESPN ranks Africa World Cup teams after first matches (How they stand)
Ahead of the World Cup, ESPN’s Ed Dove presented his Power Ranking of Africa’s 10 qualifiers, predicting how each of them will fare in the group stage, and who…
Lagos police foil plot to traffic Kaduna girls to Ivory Coast for prostitution
The Police Command in Lagos State has apprehended a woman for allegedly attempting to traffic three Kaduna girls to Ivory Coast for prostitution. The suspect allegedly lured the girls, aged…