Ife clash: Commission of Inquiry meets Ooni, assures on fairness
THE five-man judicial Commission of Inquiry set up by the Osun State government to look into the ethnic clash that occurred between Yoruba and Hausa communities in Ile-Ife on March 8, 2017 has assured all parties involved in the crisis of neutrality, just as it called for memorandum from all interested parties.
UN seeks world help as Syrian refugee numbers top 5 million
Over five million Syrians have fled the ongoing conflict in their homeland, with ongoing fighting triggering a new exodus of civilians and the world’s largest refugee crisis, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said on Thursday.
Corruption responsible for insurgency northeast – Osinbajo
ice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that corruption was responsible for the Boko Haram insurgency in the north or east.
All regions get more slots in 2026 World Cup – FIFA plan
All football regions will see their World Cup slots increased when the tournament expands to 48 teams in 2026, with Africa the biggest winner, according to FIFA recommendations released Thursday.
NNPC cautions Nigerians against adulterated petroleum products
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Thursday in Abuja advised the public to be wary of adulterated petroleum products.
Abuja Airport runway now 57.5% completed – Minister
The reconstruction of the runway of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, has reached 57.5% completion, mid-way into the six weeks earmarked for the project, the Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, disclosed in Abuja on Thursday.
