NSCDC confirms arrest of suspected Boko Haram IED logistics supplier in Borno
Operatives of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps(NSCDC) in Borno on Wednesday, confirmed the arrest of one Aliyu Muhammed, a 24 year-old suspected Boko Haram Improvised Explosive Device(IED) logistics…
FG lists Kudirat Abiola, Adadevoh, others for induction into NWHF
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs through the National Centre for Women Development, NCWD, Abuja, has listed 22 women to be inducted into the Nigerian Women Hall of Fame,NWHF, including…
Environmental expert lauds Sanwo-Olu’s executive order on sanitation
Mr Taiwo Adewole, an environmental expert, has lauded the executive order on sanitation and waste management given by Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu saying it would bring about cleanliness and orderliness in…
I’m a product of faith; I sacrificed my 6 months’ salary for Covenant University – Dogara
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has attributed his success and triumph over fear to his faith in God and to his contact with the teachings…
UN chief assures Bande of his support
From left: President-elect of the 74th UN Genetral Assembly, Amb. Tijani Mohammad-Bande; outgoing president of the 73rd UNGA, Ms Maria Espinosa, and UN Secretray General, Antonio Guterres, shortly after Mohammad-Bande’s…
IBB confident Nigeria will soon overcome its security challenges
Former military President Ibrahim Babangida has expressed confidence that Nigeria would soon overcome its security challenges. Babangida, who spoke with newsmen on Tuesday in Minna, expressed optimism that President Muhammadu…
Nigerians among 6,000 migrants trapped in Libyan detention camps
A medical charity, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) says there are close to 6,000 migrants trapped in Libyan detention camps who should be evacuated to Europe “as soon as possible”. Nigerians…
CADS confirms Nigeria’s right to host Deaf Football tournament
Nigeria is to host, Deaf Football Tournament in November, Amuda Ibrahim, a board member of Confederation for Africa Deaf Sports (CADS), has said. He told the News Agency of Nigeria…
Imo community in U.S to build N125m surgical theatre in home state, empower indigenes
Members of Mbano National Assembly (MNA), USA, are working to establish an ultra-modern surgical theatre worth over N125 million for their kins at home. The facility, according to the new…
Emir Sanusi wants more emphasis on girl-child education, condemns kidnappings
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has advocated for the rights of the girl-child to education. The first class traditional ruler made the call while addressing the people…