Why I’m moving to establish Federal University in Anambra — Nwoye
APC governorship aspirant, Mr Tony Nwoye has commended members of the House of Representatives for supporting his proposal to boost education in Anambra State through the establishment of a Federal University of Education in Nsugbe.
Reptiles’ importation: FG begins investigation to uncover importers
The Federal Government says it has commenced investigation to uncover the importers of three consignments containing 140 species of snakes and 660 other animals imported into Nigeria from Cameroon.
Hajj: NDLEA warns intending pilgrims against smuggling of drugs, kolanuts
The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Gombe has warned intending Muslims pilgrims against smuggling of hard drugs and kolanuts to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Obiano approves Hepatitis screening for Anambra people
Gov. Willie Obiano has approved Hepatitis screening for an estimated 6.18 million Anambra population, the state Commissioner for Health, Dr Josephat Akabuike, said on Friday.
Breaking: Six students kidnapped in Epe released
The six students of Igbonla Model college in Epe who were abducted on May 24 have been released in Ondo state.
APC govt is committed to repositioning the country-Shittu
Mr Adebayo Shittu, Minister of Communication, says the Buhari-led government of the All Progressive Party (APC) is committed to repositioning the country and place it in its rightful place among comity of nations.
NYSC appeals to Delta Govt. to restore water in camp
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Friday appealed to the Delta State Government to promptly repair the collapsed overhead-water-storage tank at its orientation camp to ease water shortage.
Rotimi Amaechi urges institute to tackle challenges in aviation industry
Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, on Friday urged the Air Force Institute of Technology to develop indigenous solutions to the overwhelming challenges in the nation’s aviation sector.
Shekau’s capture and implication for National Security
If I had any doubt that it is end game for Boko Haram madman, Abubakar Shekau, it has disappeared with the vow of a 37-year-old Islamic cleric, Ali Ahmad to trek the whole 844 kilometers from Maiduguri to Abuja. Recent history teaches us that people make such declarations when they sense a definite outcome. Chief […]
Be Involved In Securing Your Communities, Okowa Urges Retired Military Officers
DELTA State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has called on retired military personnel to be involved in ensuring peaceful and secured communities.
Ogun commissioner tasks corps members on agriculture, ICT
Mr Afolabi Afuape, the Ogun State Commissioner for Youths and Sports, has called on youths to explore opportunities in agriculture and ICT to mitigate unemployment.
Hernandez chose West Ham over Italian, Spanish clubs
A desire to return to the Premier League made Javier Hernandez turn down a Spanish club and two Italian clubs to join West Ham.
Ambode pledges befitting NYSC orientation camp
The Lagos State Government on Friday promised to build a befitting orientation camp for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
Boko Haram attack on oil team in Maiduguri killed more than 50: sources
More than 50 people were killed in a Boko Haram ambush on an oil exploration team in northeast Nigeria earlier this week, multiple sources told AFP on Thursday, warning the death toll could rise.
No space in mortuary as corpses brought by soldiers decomposing – UNIMAID
Staff of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) have said that the corpses of soldiers, NNPC staff and Civilian JTF members killed by Islamist Boko Haram terrorists during an ambush in Magumeri local government area of Borno state are currently decomposing at the hospital’s mortuary, unattended to, because there is no more space for the bodies.
UN envoy condemns ‘witchcraft’ attacks on albinos
UN Independent Expert on the Enjoyment of Human Rights by Persons with Albinism, Ms Ikponwosa Ero, has expressed regrets at attacks on albinos for rituals.
