Proscription: IMN announces temporary suspension of street protestsÂ
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) has announced a temporary suspension of street protests in demand for the release of their leader, Sheikh Ibrahim Elzakzaky and his wife, Zeenat….
Refinery: We’re not in contest for market share with Dangote -Kyari
GMD NNPCÂ Mele Kyari The Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari says the corporation is not in contest for market share with…
Second Ebola case in Congo’s main eastern city dies
The second patient to be diagnosed with Ebola in eastern Congo’s main city of Goma has died after he sought treatment too late and was already bleeding, the head of…
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,…