Russia said Friday it was deploying more troops and munitions to a border region where Ukraine had mounted a major ground offensive, as Ukraine said a Russian strike on a …
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Gunmen kill policeman at Anambra checkpoint, injure one other
Gunmen have attacked a police checkpoint at Omata Junction, Nnewi-Oba Road in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. It was gathered that the hoodlums invaded the area at …
Read More »UK Riot: British High Commissioner assures Nigerians of safety
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery, has assured that Nigerians in the United Kingdom are safe and secure following the protests in some UK cities. Montgomery gave …
Read More »I inherited N3.2bn debt upon assuming office — NAFDAC DG
The Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye on Friday disclosed that she inherited a debt of N3.2 billion when she took over the …
Read More »BREAKING: #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest organisers call for IG’s sacking
The #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria Organising Committee has demanded the dismissal of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, in response to the killing of protesters. This demand was made during a candlelight …
Read More »Botswana declares holiday to honour Olympics gold medalist, Letsile Tebogo
Botswana’s President, Mokgweetsi Masisi, has declared an afternoon day-off today, August 9, 2024, to honour Letsile Tebogo, the country’s first-ever Olympics Gold medalist in the 200m. This recognition celebrates Tebogo’s …
Read More »AUDA-NEPAD to empower smallholder farmers in Nigeria
The Chief Executive Officer of the African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development Nigeria, Ms Gloria Akobundu, on Friday, listed seven states to benefit from the first phase of …
Read More »Issa Hayatou a legendary football administrator- Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the family of Mr. Issa Hayatou, former President of the Confederation of African Football , who passed away at the age of …
Read More »PHOTOS: Flood cuts off Kano-Maiduguri highway
A heavy downpour has rendered a portion of the Kano-Maiduguri highway impassable, causing significant disruptions to traffic flow. The affected area is between Malori and Guskuri villages in the Katagum …
Read More »Nigeria sitting on keg of gunpowder, Obasanjo warns
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo insisted on Friday that the country will not progress towards achieving its goals unless both leaders and citizens embrace what he termed “moral rearmament.” He also …
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