Niger, UNICEF partner to abolish corporal punishment in schools
The Niger state government on Tuesday said that it is partnering with UNICEF to eliminate corporal punishment in public and private schools across the state. Alhaji Abubakar Aliyu, Permanent Secretary…
Three Nigerians injured in fresh xenophobic attacks in South Africa
Three Nigerians are among other foreign nationals who on Tuesday suffered from fresh xenophobic attacks on foreigners in different locations of Witbank, Mpumanlaga Province, South Africa, the Nigerian community has…
We have added spiritual warfare to military warfare to defeat Boko Haram – Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, says the Army has engaged in spiritual warfare to counter Boko Haram propaganda. Buratai, represented by Brig.-Gen. Timothy Olowomeye, the…
ICPC declares former Buhari aide, Obono-Obla, wanted
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has declared former presidential aide, Mr Okoi Obono-Obla, wanted. The spokesperson for the agency, Mrs. Rasheedat Okoduwa, in a statement…
Police arrest suspect in Nigeria’s first ever Bitcoin ransom kidnap, $15,000 paid
The Nigerian Police Force, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command has tracked down and arrested the main suspect in connection with the kidnap incident involving an exchange of bitcoins worth $15,000…
Alleged N7.65bn Fraud: Orji Kalu to know fate in December
The Federal High Court Sitting in Lagos is set to deliver judgment in an alleged fraud case of N7.65 billion against a former governor of Abia State, Orji…
APC, PDP bicker over call for gov. Ishaku’s impeachment
Governor Dairus Ishaku Nigeria’s high commissioner to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Hassan Ardo has asked the Taraba state House of Assembly to commence impeachment proceedings against Governor…
AGF apologises for errors in 2020 budget
The Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, has apologised to members of the House Committee on Finance for errors in the 2020Â budget proposal of his office. He rendered…
Army captures 16 Boko Haram terrorists
The Nigerian Army says it has arrested 16 Boko Haram terrorists, including two top commanders of the sect during a sting operation. Col. Aminu Iliyasu, the Nigerian Army Operations Media…
Pension scam: Court orders temporary forfeiture of 23 properties linked to Maina in 4 States
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the temporary forfeiture of 23 properties linked to a former Chairman of Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Mr Abdulrasheed Maina. The trial…