Abducted aid worker cries to FG, CAN from captivity: I don’t want to be killed
One of the kidnapped workers of Action Against Hunger, a non-governmental organisation, NGO, in Borno State, has spoken from captivity.
Ohanaeze disowns purported ultimatum-issuing Igbo group
ENUGU- OHANAEZE Ndigbo has notified that the faceless group which purported and issued seven days ultimatum to the federal government, was unknown to the organised Igbo union.
Peterside commends Senate on screening
Dr Dakuku Peterside, the Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), on Thursday commended the Senate for successfully screening former Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi.
Senate screens Alasoadura, Aliyu, Shehuri, Magashi
As the screening exercise of the ministerial nominees entered its second day in the Senate on Thursday, four nominations have been confirmed by noon.
Buhari to attend Liberia’s Independence Anniversary, receive “Knighthood” honour award
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja on Friday to Liberia to attend the 172nd Independence Anniversary of the country.
Reduce intake of red meat to avoid bowel cancer–Nutritionist warns
A nutritionist, Mrs. Kemi Adegoke-Abraham, has advised Nigerians to avoid the risk of colorectal cancer (bowel cancer) by consuming only 70 grammes of cooked red and processed meat per day.
Boris Johnson sends ultimatum to Brussels to renegotiate Brexit
British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has sent an ultimatum to Brussels to renegotiate Brexit or face the prospect of Britain leaving the European Union (EU) without a deal.
Swimming: Caeleb Dressel retains 100m freestyle world title
American Caeleb Dressel retained his world men’s 100 metres freestyle crown Thursday, collecting his third gold medal of the week.
20,469 pilgrims already in Saudi Arabia – NAHCON
Abuja – Command and Control Centre of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, Thursday, said 20, 469 pilgrims have been airlifted to Saudi Arabia.
Young African men most likely to spread HIV – Study
A new study has confirmed that young men between ages 25 and 29 are most likely to transmit HIV in sub-Saharan African.
MTN Nigeria board Chairman, Paschal Dozie, 5 other directors retire
MTN Nigeria on Wednesday notified the Nigerian Stock Exchange, the investing public and other stakeholders that some non-executive Directors including the Chairman, Dr. Paschal Dozie are retiring from its Board after 18 years of service.
Brazil climb to second in FIFA rankings
Copa America winners Brazil have leapfrogged World Champions France, climbing to second place in the latest FIFA rankings, released on Thursday.
UNN ranks 1st in Nigeria on quality research output
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, has been ranked first in Nigeria, and number 17 in Africa based on citations from publications.
NNPC to leverage on existing Direct-Sales-Direct-Purchase arrangement – Kyari
The Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, yesterday, expressed optimism in the ability of the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Mallam Mele Kyari to steer the corporation to enviable heights.
Breaking: President Essebsi of Tunisia is dead
Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi, the North African country’s first democratically elected leader, died Thursday at the age of 92, his office said.
Africa Cup Track Cycling : Burundi targets gold in championship
Esperance Nda Kora, Assistant Secretary-General of Cycling Federation of Burundi (CFB), on Wednesday in Abuja said his target was to secure a gold medal in the upcoming Africa Cup Track Cycling.
