Buhari constitutes committee on U.S. visas ban
President Muhammadu Buhari By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has constituted a committee, to be chaired by the Minister of Interior, Ra’uf Aregbesola, to study the reason why the United…
Coronavirus: NCDC releases second advisory to Nigerians
China virus toll hits 170, as countries step up evacuation plans By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has released the second public health advisory on the…
Trump to restrict immigration from Nigeria, 5 other countries
Trump to restrict immigration from Nigeria, 5 other countries U.S. President Donald Trump is issuing a directive to restrict immigration from six additional countries, citing security concerns, administration officials said…
Corps members commend FG on new allowance
Corps members commend FG on new allowance NYSC members nationwide have expressed gratitude to the Federal Government on the fulfillment of its earlier promise to increase their monthly allowance from…
UK finally leaves EU, Johnson hails ‘astonishing moment’
UK finally leaves EU, Johnson hails ‘astonishing moment’ Prime Minister Boris Johnson hailed an “astonishing moment” as Britain formally left the European Union (EU) after 47 years on Friday, saying…
Tackling the Lassa Fever Challenge in Nigeria
Tackling the Lassa Fever Challenge in Nigeria Lassa fever, an acute viral disease that occurs in West Africa was first discovered in 1969 when two missionary nurses died in Lassa…
Association advocates stakeholders’ support for North East Commission
Association advocates stakeholders’ support for North East Commission By Angela Atabo The North-East Development Association (NEDA) an Non Governmental Organisation(NGO) has urged stakeholders in the North-East to give the North…
Jubilation as corps members receive N33,000 minimum wage
NYSC members Some members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in Enugu State have expressed joy over the payment of N33,000 new monthly minimum wage by the Federal…
Insurgency: Force alone cannot stop fight, FG must embrace peace education — NGO
…..Plans peace education for 1m families in the North East Pic.23. From left: Director Centre for Domestic Peace Building and Conflict Resolution (CDCPCR), Mr Omar Benard; CDCPCR’s Programme Manager, Mr…
Witness exposes Suswam in court over transfer of N3.1bn
Suswam, ex-governor of Benue By Taiye Agbaje An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s star witness, on Friday, alleged that Gabriel Suswam, former Governor of Benue State, transferred N3.1 billion…
Leave Omo-Agege alone, Urhobo Leaders warn mischief makers
Leave Omo-Agege alone, Urhobo Leaders warn mischief makers Kings, elders and religious leaders from Urhobo Kingdom in Delta State stormed the National Assembly at the weekend to express solidarity with…
It’s fake news, Oyedepo not denied Visa – U.S. Embassy
It’s fake news, Oyedepo not denied Visa – U.S. Embassy The United States Embassy in Nigeria has described as fake news reports making the rounds that the founder of Living…
EU enables 1m people access water, sanitation facilities in Jigawa, Kano states
EU enables 1m people access water, sanitation facilities in Jigawa, Kano states By Franca Ofili More than one million people in six local government areas of Jigawa and Kano states…
Polaris Bank supports Gender Equality Campaign
Polaris Bank supports Gender Equality Campaign By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Mr Tokunbo Abiru, Chief Executive Officer, Polaris Bank, has reiterated the bank’s commitment to the advancement of gender equality. Abiru gave…
Kobe Bryant: Helicopter company not certified to fly in foggy weather
Kobe Bryant: Helicopter company not certified to fly in foggy weather The Island Express Helicopters, the charter company whose helicopter crashed and killed basketball star Kobe Bryant, his daughter and…
UAE to invest in A/Ibom aviation sector
UAE, others to invest in A/Ibom aviation sector Akwa Ibom state has been showcased as the next big thing in Nigeria’s aviation industry with many countries, including the United Arab…
Video: Presidential Gift quiz winner meets Osinbajo, says they call him Buhari’s Son
Excited President Buhari with the gift presented by Vice President Osinbajo Mr Peter Ogundeji winner of a short quiz about a gift presented to President Muhammadu Buhari in December 2019…
Bishop Oyedope in rage as U.S denies him Visa
…..Wife of ace Comedian Bovi also denied Bishop Oyedope in rage as U.S denies him Visa Bishop David Oyedepo, founder Living Faith Church Worldwide, otherwise known as Winners’ Chapel International,…
Brexit Day: What to know when U.K. leaves EU
Brexit Day: What To Know When The U.K. Leaves The EU More than 3 1/2 years after the landmark Brexit referendum, the United Kingdom will finally leave the European Union…
Australia fires: State of emergency declared for Canberra region
Australia fires: State of emergency declared for Canberra region Authorities in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) have declared a state of emergency as massive bushfires rage south of Canberra. It…