Trials of two Ebola treatments to start in DRC next week – WHO
Trials of two separate potential treatments to fight the deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo are expected to begin next week, the World Health Organisation said on Wednesday. A total of 1,048 Ebola cases, including 277 deaths, have been confirmed in DR Congo since the outbreak was declared on May 15 — although […]
Sen Moro seeks urgent intervention as flood devastates Benue community
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Senate Minority Leader and lawmaker representing Benue South Senatorial District, Comrade Abba Moro, has expressed sympathy with residents of Odoba Ogaje community in Otukpa, Ogbadibo Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State, following a devastating flood that destroyed homes and property on Sunday night. According to reports, the flood occurred […]
Senate passes State Police Bill
The Senate on Wednesday passed the constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of state police services across the country, marking a major step in Nigeria’s long-running efforts to decentralise policing and strengthen internal security.
Sokoto Court sentences three terrorists to death for arms trafficking
A High Court in Sokoto State has sentenced three convicted terrorists, including a foreign national, to death by hanging for terrorism-related offences and illegal arms trafficking.
No US demand to withdraw from Lebanon – Israeli defence minister
Hezbollah drew Lebanon into the Middle East war on March 2 with rocket fire at Israel to avenge the killing of Iran’s supreme leader in US-Israeli strikes.
Breaking: Senate passes State Police Bill
The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, moved a motion to suspend Senate rules to expedite the consideration of the executive bill seeking constitutional backing for state police services.
