FG lauds IOM for repatriating stranded Nigerians abroad, Northeast interventions
The Federal Government has praised the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) for repatriating stranded Nigerians abroad and for providing care and support for vulnerable persons in the Northeast. Amb. Mustapha…
Sanction oil companies found guilty of oil spill – Niger Delta fishermen urge FG
Oil spill in the Niger Delta The Artisan Fishermen Association of Nigeria (ARFAN) has asked ExxonMobil to as a matter of urgency clean up the Niger Delta and rid it…
FIFA approves expansion of women’s World Cup to 32 teams in 2023
Football world governing body FIFA has approved the expansion of the Women’s World Cup from the existing 24 teams to 32 for the 2023 edition and reopened the bidding process…
Ministerial nominees screening: Entire process a demonstration of disloyalty to the Nigerian people, promotion of nepotism – COPA
The Coalition of Public Interest Lawyers and Advocates (COPA) has urged the Senate to set a parameter or criteria for confirmation and rejection of ministerial nominees and others sent to…
Aramex Nigeria sponsors six Nigerian students to represent country at Africa Robotics Challenge
Six Nigerian students will represent the country at the Africa Robotics Challenge (ARC) to be held at the University of Pretoria, South Africa, between Aug. 8 to Aug. 9, 2019. The…
LASG SUBEB to begin massive renovation of schools ahead of new session
LASG Babajide Sanwo Olu The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) says the state government will carry out massive renovation of some public schools ahead of the 2019/2020…
About 15 Ethiopian migrants die of hunger and thirst in stranded boat – U.N. agency
At least 15 Ethiopians died after the boat trying to smuggle them into Yemen broke down and left them stranded in the sea without food or water for a week,…
Islamic State kills or wounds over than 40 Nigerian soldiers – Amaq news agency
Islamic State said via its Amaq news agency that it killed or wounded more than 40 soldiers in the northeast Nigerian state of Borno in two separate attacks on Tuesday….
Delta State govt. gives financial assistance to rainstorm victims
The Delta Government has given some financial assistance to the victims of the April 2018 rainstorm disaster in Emevor community, Isoko North Local Government Area of the state. The Secretary…
Davido is most viewed Nigerian artist on YouTube
Afro pop star, David ‘Davido’ Adeleke has become the most viewed Nigerian artist on streaming platform, YouTube. The ‘Aye’ singer has amassed over 500 million views across all his uploads…