US President Donald Trump said Thursday that the opioid crisis in the United States constitutes a “national emergency” and pledged to step up efforts to fight the epidemic.

There are a couple of safety tips you should keep in mind to protect yourself from certain avoidable occurrences.

The national chairman of All progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Dr. Victor Ikechukwu Oye, Thursday, at the Party’s National Secretariat said that aside governor Obiano who has done wonderfully well in his four years administration, other political contenders in the fort coming November 18 governorship election in Anambra state are ‘political Lilliputians’.

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has expanded its 10-member committee on true federalism to 23, with a charge to the team to engage in deep and wide consultation, such that its final report will engender credibility and broad acceptance.

IN a renewed move to tackle the growing level of insecurity in the state, the Lagos State House of Assembly has enacted laws to nip the worrying trend in the bud. This came to the fore during the second edition of the Lagos State House of Assembly media parley in commemoration of the 2nd anniversary of the eight assembly held in Lagos. The event, which took place at the Alhaji Lateef Jakande Auditorium Complex in Lagos Assembly Premises, Lagos, had security as one of the key issues discussed at the forum.

EMPLOYEE Assistance Programme is critical to boosting national productivity and enhancing the nation’s recovery from economic recession.

AKURE — AJAPA Community in Arogbo 11, Ese- Odo council area of Ondo State, is fast becoming a  haven for criminals of all shades. Youths of the community have taken  kidnapping and militancy as their vocation despite the cries and appeals from notable  personalities from the area. Reports had it that the level of criminality perpetuated in the community is being discussed in the nation’s highest security echelons.

THE Management of APM Terminals has said that it is not responsible for controlling traffic in Apapa and hence cannot be held liable for the gridlock in the area. The company said that like other stakeholders, it was a victim of the menacing Apapa gridlock.

Two groups of pro and anti-Buhari protesters, yesterday, hit the streets of Abuja to either support or lash out at the President who is currently on medical leave in London, United Kingdom.

Travellers heading to other cities or towns in Nigeria should definitely be aware that not everything is the same especially when it comes to culture.

The leadership of the The leadership of the  National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations (NACOMYO) has described  the gunmen attack on St Phillips Catholic Church,Ozubulu in Ekwusigo LGA of Anambra State, as barbaric, heinous and sacrilege. In a statement signed by its National President, Kamal’deen Akuntunde,

The Worldwide Head and Caliph of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, His Holiness, Mirza Masroor Ahmad has condemned the oppression of women accross the world saying Islam is vehemently opposed to the oppression of the female folk in all ramifications.

A CONSORTIUM of Non- Governmental Organisations in Nigeria have called on the United Nations to investigate Israel’s use of excessive force against Palestinian protesters during the closure of Muslims third holiest Mosque, Al-Aqsa in Jerusalem.

THE draw for the first round matches of this year’s AITEO Cup competition will hold in Lagos today. The first round matches, which will involve the 64 surviving teams following the Preliminary Round played last week, will hold on Wednesday, 16th August 2017.

Last Friday, about 37000 Muslims gathered at the Hadeeqatul Mahdi (Oakland Farm), Green Street, East Worldham, Alton, Hampshire, London, for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community’s annual convention.