I-G orders deployment of 4 CPs to states, formation
By Monday Ijeh The Inspector General of Police (I-G), Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the posting of four Commissioners of Police…
Ivory Coast presidential candidate Soro hit with 20-year jail term
Issued on: 29/04/2020 – 08:07Modified: 29/04/2020 – 08:07 Guillaume Soro, the former rebel leader running for president in Ivory Coast,…
Lockdown: FG delivers 110 trucks of grains to Kano
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Federal Government has delivered 110 trucks of grains to Kano State to cushion the effect of…
Without naming Libya’s Haftar, France condemns unilateral action in Libya
France said on Tuesday that the Libyan conflict could not be solved through unilateral decisions, but only under U.N.-backed dialogue…
Troops rescue 15 kidnapped victims in N/Delta
The troops of Operation Delta Safe have rescued 15 kidnapped victims and uncovered illegal refineries in Niger Delta region. The…
Buhari, Trump commiserate with each other on COVID-19 fatalities
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday afternoon received a telephone call from American President, Donald Trump, their discussions centred on COVID-19.…
Don’t stop, deduct workers salaries -NLC
By Joan NwagwuThe Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged federal and state governments not to stop or deduct workers’ salaries…
Hong Kong civil servants return to work as lockdown eases
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday most civil servants would gradually return to work from May 4, but…
13 doctors test positive for COVID-19 in Ghana
At least 13 doctors have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Ghana, an official of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA)…
Sen. Folarin distributes rice to Muslims in Oyo
By Akeem Abas Sen. Teslim Folarin (APC-Oyo Central) has commenced the distribution of more than 1,000 bags of rice to…
Taraba confirms 2 more cases of COVID-19
By Gabriel Yough Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba, on Monday announced the confirmation two new cases of COVID-19 in the…
COVID-19: FG bans inter-state travel, says face mask mandatory
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday announced a ban on non-essential inter-state travels until further notice as Nigeria…
Shehu of Bama dies – News Agency of Nigeria
By Yakubu Uba A traditional ruler, Alhaji Ibrahim Kyari Ibn Umar El-Kanemi, the Shehu of Bama, in Borno, is dead.…
Nigeria to ease Covid-19 lockdown for millions in key cities on 4 May
Issued on: 28/04/2020 – 02:44Modified: 28/04/2020 – 02:44 Nigeria will start easing a coronavirus lockdown covering its largest city Lagos…
Kwara Govt mourns late Commissioner
By Olayinka Owolewa The Kwara Government has described the death of newly appointed Local Government Service Commissioner, Olatunji Abel, as…
Nigeria to begin gradual easing of lockdown on key cities on May 4
Issued on: 27/04/2020 – 21:56Modified: 27/04/2020 – 21:56 Dozens of contruction workers in Lagos were arrested on Monday after they…
BMO lauds military assault on insurgents, bandits
By Deji AbdulwahabThe Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has commended Nigerian troops for their bravery, gallantry and determination in taking out…
COVID-19: Gombe State Govt sends 700 almajiris to states of origin
By Hajara Leman The Gombe State Government has sent 700 almajiris who are non-indigenes studying in Gombe State, to their…
COVID-19: Workers resume in Oyo state
By David AdeoyeFollowing the directive by Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, public and civil servants on Grade Level 13…
Mass deaths not related to COVID-19 – Kano Govt.
By Rabiu Sani The Kano Government has acknowledged and decried the rising death rates in the state capital but declared…