No fewer than seven people have been confirmed dead following an outbreak of what is suspected to be cholera in Tella Town, Gassol local government area of Taraba. The state Commissioner for health, Dr. Innocent Vakkai, who confirmed the incident in Jalingo, on Monday, also disclosed that several others had been hospitalized in health care […]

By Joseph Erunke ABUJA- THE federal government,Monday,flagged off the commencement of N-Power Batch C across the country,with 510 enrollees participating in the stream 1 of the youth empowerment scheme. Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development,Sadiya Umar Farouq,who flagged off the event in Abuja,said another 490 enrollees would be engaged in the Batch […]

By Peter Duru – Makurdi The All Progressives Congress, APC, stalwart and House of Representatives candidate for Makurdi/Guma constituency in the 2019 general elections, Mr. Conrad Utaan, Monday, led over 6,000 of his supporters in Guma Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue state to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Addressing the gathering at the Government […]

A driver and nine occupants of a Nissan Pathfinder, Sport Utility Vehicle, popularly called “Jeep” narrowly escaped death when the vehicle plunged into a canal at Magodo Phase II, Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area, LCDA, of Lagos State.

Governor ’Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has pledged the continuous support of his administration to the Nigerian Army and other security agencies in the state.

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, on his 65th birthday, slated for Aug. 24, 2021. The president, in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, on Friday in Abuja,  congratulated the spiritual leader for providing guidance and wisdom for the Muslim community […]

 Rampaging cholera in Kebbi State has killed five more people in the Takalau area in Birnin Kebbi. A resident of the area, Hajia Suwaiba, said her elder sister was among the five that have lost their lives since the outbreak.

By Peter Egwuatu Dangote Cement Plc Africa has announced establishing a new N150 billion Commercial Paper Programme (Commercial Paper). Dangote Cement’s  Deputy Company Secretary , Edward Imoedemhe disclosed this in a statement sent to the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX , noting that the  programme allowed the Company to broaden its  funding sources and, combined with it N300 billion […]

Developing countries are expected to receive $275 billion dollars out of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) $650 billion dollars Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) to be distributed among member countries based on their quota shares in the IMF. Ms Kristalina Georgieva, IMF’s Managing Director, said this in a statement on Monday, in Washington DC, while announcing […]

By Mary Benson Hoodlums armed with dangerous objects invaded Obada Oko community in Ogun state ,  over the weekend, inflicting injuries on some residents. They reportedly stormed the community in over 50 motorcycles. A resident identified as Sikiru Kayode  who was attacked, narrowly escaped death by the whiskers, as he was rushed to Obada Police division, from where he was […]

BBnaija season 6 housemate, Liquorose has, today, won the fifth edition of the head of house game show, giving her immunity from being evicted from the Big Brother house in the coming eviction show.

To flag off National Environmental Sanitation Response Intervention to Cholera By Joseph Erunke ABUJA–MINISTER of Environment,Mahammad Mahmood Abubabar,has attributed the cholera outbreak in the country to poor environmental sanitation and hygiene practices in the country. Abubakar,who noted that his ministry,over the years,has collaborated with stakeholders cutting across government at all levels, organized private sector, Non-Governmental Organisations […]

The Nigerian Army has commenced the training of its personnel at different Army formations under the 82 Division to improve their fitness and combat readiness in view of the rising insecurity in the country.

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Nigerian athletes on their outstanding achievements at the just concluded World Athletics U20 Championships in Nairobi, Kenya. The president’s congratulatory message is contained in a statement issued by his Special Adviser, Mr Femi Adesina, on Monday in Abuja. The president commended the team and their handlers for “showcasing to the […]

The General Officer Commanding the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu, Major Gen. T.A Lagbaja, has blamed the festering insecurity in Nigeria on non-state actors hell-bent on destabilising the country.