Dogara decries increased insecurity, violent extremism in Africa
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has expressed ”deep concern” at the growing political insecurity and increased violent extremism in Africa.
Court remands driver in prison over attempt to murder Fayose
An Ado Ekiti Magistrates’ Court has ordered the remand of a driver, Ahamed Kolo, 35,in prison over an alleged attempt to murder Gov. Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti.
The police arraigned the commercial driver on Wednesday.
Ugbade, Babayaro hail Rohr’s Eagles list for clash with Chipolopolo
Former Flying Eagles Assistant Coach Nduka Ugbade and ex-international Emmanuel Babayaro on Wednesday lauded the calibre of players invited for the Oct. 7 Super Eagles clash with Zambia.
Unpaid salaries: Kogi workers beg Buhari for food, drugs
Workers in Kogi have appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to rescue them from their current hardship resulting from non-payment of their salaries, by sending them food, drugs and other materials.
FP will reduce maternal, child mortality – Official
The Bauchi State Family Planning (FP) Coordinator, Hajiya Hajara Yahya, on Wednesday said that the use of FP contraceptives would reduce maternal and child mortality in the state.
Lagos Biennial 2017 debuts with artistic cultural conversations
All is now set for the inaugural edition of what can be described as the largest gathering of artists from all over the world in Nigeria known as the Lagos Biennial 2017.
Strike: Private hospitals record boom in Ibadan
Private Hospitals, mission homes and traditional birth attendants in Ibadan are recording tremendous increase in patronage following the on-going nationwide strike by health workers.
Para-swimming federation seeks govt.’s support
The Nigeria Para-swimming Federation is seeking the support of the Federal Government and corporate bodies to participate in the Word Para-swimming Championship, scheduled for Mexico.
WAFU cup loss will not affect Eagles’ CHAN performance – Coach
Salisu Yusuf, Super Eagles Assistant Coach, said on Wednesday that home based- Super Eagles loss to Ghana in the West African Football Union (WAFU) final would not affect the team’s performance in CHAN competition.
Photos: Backlash as Obiano allegedly buys two Innoson buses, brands them for campaign
Photos of two Innoson buses branded for Anambra state Governor, Wilie Obiano’s campaign for a second term in office has raised backlash on social media, with many accusing him of playing “eye service.”
Niger Govt. moves to avert flooding — official
The Niger Government on Wednesday said that it has taken proactive measures to avert flooding by clearing drains in urban areas of the state. Mr Lucky Barau, General Manager, Niger State Environmental Protection Agency (NISEPA) made this known in Minna in an interview with newsmen. “The ongoing evacuation of debris from drainage in all our […]
