Insecurity: Reps to liaise with U.S, others to resolve restrictions on arms purchase by military
The House also resolved to liaise with the parliaments of other countries with a view to resolving the restrictions on arms purchase by the military. This was part of…
China denounces U.N. aviation emissions plan in blow to industry efforts
China has denounced a landmark U.N. deal that caps emissions from international flights, in a setback for an industry eager to placate the growing international movement to curb air travel’s…
Gates Foundation honours 16-year-old activist who refused child marriage, others
The UN Deputy Secretary-General, Mrs Amina Mohammed presenting the 2019 Change Maker award to 16 year-old Payal Jangid Miss Payal Jangid, a 16-year-old from India was on Tuesday honoured for…
Nigeria awarded ICAO certificate for improved security in aviation sector
Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has presented the “ICAO Council President’s Certificate” to Nigeria in recognition of the country’s progress in solving…
OML 65: NNPC seals $875.75m financing deal with CPDC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it has signed a 875.75 million dollar funding and technical services agreement and alternative financing deal for the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company(NPDC) operated…
Lagos Police smash baby trafficking syndicate, recover a week old baby
The Lagos Police command on Sunday said it has smashed a baby trafficking syndicate and recovered a week old baby from it. DSP Bala Elkana, the Police Public Relations Officer,…
ICPC investigating Pinnick, Dikko over alleged fraud FIFA grant misappropriation
NFF President, Amaju Pinnick The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) may arraign the President, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Mr Amaju Pinnick and Shehu Dikko for alleged…
Tanzania’s President suggests amnesty for those held on charges of financial crimes, others
Tanzania’s president, John Magufuli Tanzania’s president said on Sunday people held on charges of tax evasion, money laundering and other financial crimes should be freed if they confess and return…
Wole Soyinka slams FG over charges against Sowore
Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has criticised the Muhammadu Buhari administration over the charges of treasonable felony and other counts filed against the detained Convener of #RevolutionNow Protest, Mr Omoyele…
Boko Haram terrorists seeking refuge in homes of ‘some unscrupulous individuals’ – Army
The Nigerian Army says some Boko Haram terrorists are currently seeking refuge in the homes of some individuals in parts of Borno and Yobe State. According to a statement issued…