2 killed, 23 rescued from gas explosion in Lagos – LASEMA
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed the death of two people in a gas explosion which occurred on Thursday. It added that 23 others who were seriously…
The media is passing through tough times- NGE President says as ANEC begins
The Acting President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Mr Mustapha Isah, says the downturn in the nation’s economy has affected media business. Isah made this known in…
Hate Speech Bill: Such draconian legislation has no place in our constitution, democracy like ours – Gov. Tambuwal
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, has urged the media to remain vigilant, educate and mobilise Nigerians to defend the country’s hard earn democracy. Tambuwal gave charge while declaring open…
Alleged fraud: Fayose’s trial stalled
Trial on the alleged N6.9 billion fraud against former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose at the Federal High Court, Lagos, was on Thursday stalled following absence of the trial judge,…
As France mourns 13 soldiers, top general says total victory over insurgents in W/Africa impossible
France will never secure total victory over Islamist insurgents in West Africa, its top general said on Wednesday, after 13 soldiers died in a helicopter crash during a combat mission…
Sanwo-Olu tasks CDAs, CDCs to take ownership of development projects
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has advised the members of the various Community Development Associations (CDAs) to serve as voluntary supervisors to ongoing projects across the state. Sanwo-Olu…
Police confirm release of abducted Nsukka Catholic priest
The Police Command in Enugu State says abducted Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Malachy Asadu, serving under Catholic Diocese of Nsukka, has been released. Asadu was abducted on Monday by unknown…
Diezani’s case, others still before Justice Muslim Hassan – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC says it has not dropped the criminal charge against a former minister of petroleum resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke and other persons indicted for money laundering….
Rights activists say employers must use Nigeria’s new national sex offenders register to vet their staff for it to succeed
Employers must use Nigeria’s new national sex offenders register to vet their staff for it to succeed and the public must be made aware that it exists, rights activists said…
Without treatment, 50% of HIV-infected children progress to death within two years – Study
A small study of African infants infected with HIV found that treating them with powerful drugs within the first hours and days of birth helped preserve their immune systems, improving…