Conditions for papal visit to Iraq ‘not yet met’: Vatican
The conditions for a possible visit to Iraq by Pope Francis have not yet been met, the Vatican number two said on Wednesday, citing concerns about the possibility of a terrorist attack targeting the pontiff.
Police arrest 2 robbery suspects, recovers gun with live cartridges
The Police Command in Lagos state says it has arrested two robbery suspects and recovered a gun with some ammunition. CSP Dolapo Badmos, Police Public Relations Officer of Zone 2, said this on Wednesday, while addressing newsmen at the headquarters of the command in Lagos.
NAF jet bombs Boko Haram fighters meeting venue
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has destroyed a building being used as meeting venue by Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters near Baga in Northern Borno.
Attacks: Dan-Ali in Maiduguri on President Buhari’s directives
The Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali, on Wednesday flew into Maiduguri on President Muhammadu Buhari’s directives to assess situation on ground and report to him following recent attacks in Borno North.
NSE: Trading resumes on bearish note
Activities resumed for the year on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on a bearish note with the All-Share Index dropping by 1.15 per cent.
Just in: Hungary increases workers salary
Hungarian government says it will increase the salary of its workers by eight per cent to enable them carter for the families.
