Nigeria’s government is calling for national unity after southerners were given an ultimatum to leave the country’s north, triggering renewed calls for independence elsewhere.

Around 100 Libya-bound migrants, including women, have been rescued from the Sahara desert in Niger after being abandoned by their smugglers, a security source told AFP.

The Federal Government has concluded plans to prosecute businessmen importing hazardous goods and e-waste into the country, Dr Lawrence Anukam, Director-General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), says.

The Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) and other stakeholders in the tourism sector on Wednesday rejected the proposed `Tourism Bill` currently before the National Assembly (NASS).

Real Madrid backed star forward Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday after Spanish prosecutors accused the star player of evading 14.7 million euros in tax through offshore companies.

A Jos Upper Area Court sitting in Kasuwan Nama, on Wednesday sentenced an applicant, Michael Adewale, to two years imprisonment for unlawful possession of a locally made pistol and military uniform.

The Acting President Yemi Osinbajo Tuesday night meet with leaders from the northern states over hate speeches and several agitation at the State house in Abuja.

SHOEMAKERS in Ariaria market have expressed worry over the state government’s plan to bring a foreign investor who would produce shoes in Aba to compete with local shoe-makers.

INDICATIONS have emerged of a looming industrial unrest in the Ministry of Defence, MoD, Education, and others following workers’ restiveness over unpaid salaries, and other benefits including promotion arrears totaling N290billion.

Founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor William Kumuyi will on Wednesday June 21, hold a one day non denominational crusade in Aba, the commercial nerve centre of Abia state.