Kaduna state declares emergency over ‘tomato Ebola’
Kaduna state government on Tuesday declared a state of emergency after moths destroyed swathes of tomato fields, threatening supplies of the country's leading staple food.
At last, DSS releases Saraki’s aide
AT last,the Department of State Service,DSS, Tuesday,released Mr Ikenga Ugochinyere,Special Assistant to the Senate President,Bukola Saraki,on Youth and Students Affairs,from its detention cell.
Renewed bombing: Boroh relocates to N/D creeks, to meet with militants
As militants continue to destroy oil facilities in the Niger Delta, the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, Gen. Paul Boroh, has warned the perpetrators that the Federal Government will not reward criminals with medals under the guise of seeking peace.
Association inaugurates committee on ATM, PoS frauds
The Electronic Payment Providers Association of Nigeria (EPPAN) has inaugurated a committee to handle frauds arising from using ATM cards and other e-payment platforms.
It’s time to peg marriage age in Nigeria, says Emir of Kano
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II Tuesday voiced his opposition against child marriage saying it’s time to peg marriage age in the Nigeria.
World Scrabble Champion, Jighere, 17 others take part in national trials
The World Scrabble Champion, Mr Wellington Jighere is leading the park of 18 players invited by the Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) for its national trials in Abuja.
Taekwondo Coach recommends foreign training for national taekwondoists’
Tochukwu Ayakora, a taekwondo coach, has tasked the Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF) to take advantage of its membership of the Africa Taekwondo Union (ATU) and the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) to expose its stakeholders.
Peterside pledges to protect vessel financing fund from abuse
Dr Dakuku Peterside, Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has pledged to protect the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) from any form of abuse.
Court adjourns theft trial of ex NIMASA DG to May 27
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday fixed May 27 for continuation of trial of a former Director-General of Nigeria Maritime and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Patrick Akpobolokemi charged with N2.6 billion theft.
FG appoints Ja’afaru new Prisons’ boss
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr Ahmed Ja’afaru as the new Controller-General of the Nigeria Prisons Service (NPS).
Cosby set to face sexual assault accuser in Pennsylvania courtroom
Bill Cosby is set to face one of his sexual assault accusers on Tuesday when a judge in Pennsylvania determines if there is sufficient evidence to open a criminal case against the disgraced comedian.
KDSG to support EFCC establish office in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Government said on Tuesday it would support the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) to open an office in Kaduna to deal with corruption cases in the state.
Nigeria doing everything to get UN permanent seat – FG
The Federal Government said on Tuesday in Abuja that it was doing everything possible for Nigeria to get a permanent seat at the UN Security Council.
FirstBank Elephant Girls win the Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball Championship
FirstBank’s Women Basketball Team, known as the Elephant Girls, have won the 2015/2016 Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball Championship for the seventh time.
Buhari seeks collaboration on maritime security in Gulf of Guinea
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday called for greater international collaboration between the Nigerian Navy and other stakeholders in tackling maritime security challenges in the Gulf of Guinea.
Forex, epileptic power hampering growth of aviation industry— Otubusa
The Coordinator of the Christian Fellowship of National Airspace Management Agency, Mr. Funsho Otubusa has identify the new forex policy and epileptic power supply as factors hindering the growth and development of the aviation industry in Nigeria
