How 9 vigilante men killed 7 cow herders on college premises
The Kebbi Police Command has apprehended nine members of a vigilante group, popularly known as Yansakai, for allegedly killing seven persons in an attempt to rustle their cows and sheep…
Operation Sharan Daji: Army confirms six soldiers wounded, 4 bandits killed in Zamfara
The Nigerian Army under Operation Sharan Daji has confirmed the killing of four bandits in Zamfara. The army also said the criminals wounded six Nigerian soldiers involved in the operation….
It Is Not Enough to Get The Girl Child To School, Ensure That She is Safe – UNICEF
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday, said that girl child education is beyond getting girls into schools. Dr Zakari Adam, Chief of Field Office, UNICEF Kaduna stated this at…
USAID Inaugurates ‘Feed the Future Nigeria Agribusiness Investment Activity’ in Nigeria
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has inaugurated a new scheme, ‘Feed the Future Nigeria Agribusiness Investment Activity’ under a new contract with Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA). CNFA…
Lassa Fever: NCDC Confirms 15 New Cases in 6 States, Confirmed Cases Now 510
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has confirmed 15 new cases of Lassa fever from six states in Nigeria. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NCDC, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu,…
FEC Approves N27.4bn Intervention Funds for Victims of Conflicts, Insecurity, Flooding
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved N27.4billion as intervention funds for states affected by conflicts, insecurity and flooding across the country. The Vice-President of the National Food…
We Must Restructure the Country – Atiku Reaffirms
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has re-affirmed his commitment to restructuring the country if elected in the presidential elections on Feb. 16…
Corruption: Recovered Assets Will Be Sold Off, Proceeds Lodged into The TSA
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday assured Nigerians that his administration would not waiver in its fight against corruption and ensuring sanity in public affairs. Buhari gave the assurance while…
Lake Rice to Be Available in Lagos Markets Soon – Official
The Lagos State Government says its indigenous rice called ‘Lake Rice’ would be available in markets before the year ends at N12,000 per bag. Mr Okanlawon Sanni,…
Governors to Meet Buhari Again Over Minimum Wage
The Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) has resolved to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari again over the issue of new minimum wage. The forum took the decision at its…