Hajj 2019: NAHCON organises special flight for 50 returning journalists
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), the body responsible for the coordination of hajj operations in Nigeria and Saudi, has organised a special flight to transport some Nigerian pilgrims…
Police in Enugu to carry out thorough probe into death of woman in a farm
The Enugu State Police Command has directed for a full scale investigation into the alleged murder of a woman in her farm in Emene community near Enugu. Commissioner of Police,…
Brace up for an indefinite strike – University workers warn FG
University workers in the country under the auspices of the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) have warned the Federal Government to brace…
US authorities list Nigerians indicted in massive fraud, money laundering
US authorities have announced charges against 80 people, most of them Nigerians, in a wide-ranging fraud and money laundering operation that netted millions of dollars from victims of internet…
WHO says eradicating malaria feasible, but first aim is to get funds, political will
Eradicating malaria is biologically feasible and a lofty aim, the World Health Organisation said on Friday, but the focus for now should be getting the funds, tools and political will…
$9bn UK Penalty: FG vows to Prosecute all persons linked with contract
The Federal Government has vowed to prosecute everyone linked with the contract that resulted in the judgment of the United Kingdom, Business and Property Courts (the Commercial Court) which awarded…
Nigeria makes history, becomes first country to approve biotech cowpea -Report
Nigeria has made history by becoming the first country in the world to approve biotech cowpea, thereby adding a new biotech crop to the global biotech basket. This is according…
Local production: FG begins overhaul of refineries to meet 2023 target, calls for more investment
The Federal Government on Thursday said it had begun the overhauling of its refineries commencing with the Port Harcourt Refinery to achieve its 2023 target of ensuring that local refineries…
Arsenal and WorldRemit launch second edition of Future Stars programme
Arsenal and online money transfer service are offering a male and female football coach from Africa or the Americas the chance to attend an exclusive training programme with Arsenal…
Over 2,000 under 5 children cured of severe acute malnutrition in Nasarawa – Agency
The Nasarawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency (NSPHCDA) has said that 2,637 children under five years had been cured of Severe Acute Malnutrition since 2018. Dr Mohammad Adis, Executive…