A 400-level Microbiology student, Terlumum Hemba of the Federal University, Lafia has been killed by armed robbers after they raided the residence of his uncle, Clement Uhembe, who is the Commissioner for Higher Education in Nasarawa State. The incident occurred on Sunday at Akunzan Migili, a suburb of Lafia, the state capital, along Lafia – … Read more
The Katsina State Police Command has rescued 26 people from being burnt alive in Dandume Local Govt Area. While addressing journalists in the state capital, the spokesperson for the Police Command, Mr Gambo Isah, said the would-be victims were saved from outlawed vigilantes known as Yansakai, in Rugar Kindi village. According to him, the members … Read more
The Duchess of Sussex has given birth to a boy, the Duke of Sussex has announced. Prince Harry said they were “absolutely thrilled” and thanked the public for their support during the pregnancy. He said Meghan and the baby were doing “incredibly well”, adding that they were still thinking about names for the infant, who … Read more
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria says it has fulfilled all necessary requirements for the certification of the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano and Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, in the next few months. Henrietta Yakubu, General Manager, Corporate Affairs, FAAN, said this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in … Read more
The Nigerian vice president, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has made it known on his Twitter handle that Nigeria would prevail. He says ”In the next four years, President Buhari has made it clear that we will be focusing our attention on human capital development and physical infrastructure. We will be working with States on education and … Read more
The Nigeria Army has banned the use of motorcycles in the forests of six of the seven States in the North West and Niger State. The states affected are Zamfara, Sokoto, Katsina, Kano, Kebbi and Kaduna, according to the spokesman of the Nigerian Army, Colonel Musa Sagir. The Army warned that anyone caught violating the … Read more
Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, has forwarded to the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) documents providing some details regarding the names of contractors that allegedly collected money for electricity projects but failed to execute any project. He is also inviting SERAP to “inspect a compendium of verified and paid/outstanding … Read more
Dispute has broken out between two rival kidnapping gangs after an eight-month pregnant woman, who is a wife to a member of one of the gang, was abducted by the opposing group, in a place in the North-Western Nigeria. A member of the gang whose pregnant, woman was abducted offered to pay a ransom of … Read more
The indigenous people of Ogori, in Ogori/Mangogo Local government area of Kogi State, has begun quest towards having a universally-acceptable alphabet for the community. The community during organised a one-day symposium were university scholars, researchers and lovers of culture were gathered in providing unique alphabets for the community. The symposium with the theme “Mother Tongue … Read more
Liberation Party of Nigeria(LiP) has caution the Federal Government against alleged plans to sell Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation(NNPC), and other national assets to fund the N30,000 new national minimum wage signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari on April 18. In a statement yesterday, the party said: “It is our view that to generate additional … Read more
The Aareonakakanfo of Yorubalandland, Gani Adams, yesterday, said leadership, not religion is Nigeria’s problem, noting that no religion tolerates the killings by Boko Haram. Adams, who spoke at the National Headquarters of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, (Throne of Grace), Redemption Way, Ebute Metta, Lagos, said religion is all about faith, saying although he … Read more
Femi Falana(SAN), has dragged the Federal Government before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, challenging the refusal of the Nigerian government to accept the competence of the African Court on Human and Peoples Rights, arguing that same is illegal as it violates Section 1 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights Act … Read more
The Managing Director of New Telegraph newspaper, Funke Egbemode has been re-elected as the President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) for another two-year term, as she was elected unopposed during the 2019 Biennial Convention, weekend, in Ikeja, Lagos. The event had Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, Acting Inspector … Read more
The National Judicial Council(NJC), has commenced an investigation into the allegation of judicial rascality and acting outside the rules of the court levelled against a judge of the Bayelsa State High Court, Justice Ineikade Eradiri. The NJC, in a letter confirming the receipt of the petition against Justice Eradiri dated February 28, 2019, with reference … Read more
Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto has declared Monday as the first day of Ramadan fast in Nigeria. Indonesian Muslims pray on the first night of the holy month of Ramadan at the Baiturrahman Mosque in Banda Aceh, in Aceh province, on May 5, 2019. Abubakar announced the citing of the new crescent … Read more
President Buhari this evening arrived Nigeria after a 10-day visit to the United Kingdom. He departed Nigeria on April 25th. He was received at the airport by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Boss Mustapha and other government functionaries. See more photos below
As Muslim faithfuls begin the annual Ramadan fast on Monday, The Commander-General of Kano sharia police known as Hisbah, Nabahani Usman says his men will begin to arrest adults who are seen eating in public. Usman said arrested persons would only be released if they can provide an exemption letter from a medical doctor or the person … Read more
Unknown gunmen have abducted the Permanent Secretary in the Taraba State Ministry of Water Resources, Mrs. Susana Jonathan. According to reports, she was kidnapped in her house around the ATC area of Jalingo at about 2:17am on Sunday. This is coming barely five days after the Deputy Registrar of the Taraba State University Jalingo, Mr. … Read more
Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has appealed to the Nigerian Air Force to end attacks along the Abuja-Kaduna highway. The governor made this appeal on Saturday during the inauguration of military detachment base built by the Force in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of the state as part of the effort to end armed banditry … Read more
Boko Haram fighters on Friday engaged operatives of the Operation Lafiya Dole, killing five soldiers in a fierce battle that ensued after the terrorists attacked the military base in Magumeri, Borno State. According to a statement by its spokesman, Colonel Ezindu Idima, the army said the insurgents came in numbers to infiltrate Magumeri in order … Read more