Abduction By Naomi Sharang The Senate has urged the Chief of Naval Staff and other relevant security agencies to secure the release of 15 abducted passengers including students on Calabar–Oron waterways by suspected sea pirates. The upper chamber condemned the attack, describing the incident as a grave threat to nationalContinue Reading
Maternity By Abujah Racheal ECOWAS Member States have been urged to extend maternity leave to at least six months to improve child survival and strengthen maternal health outcomes across the region. Dr Virgil Lokossou, Director of Healthcare Services at the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), made the call duringContinue Reading
Sentence By Ramatu Garba A Kano State High Court on Wednesday sentenced 21-year-old Umar Idris to death by hanging for stabbing 28-year-old shop owner Sabiu Umar to death. Idris, who lives at Farawa Quarters Kumbotso Local Government Area, was convicted on a one-count charge of culpable homicide. The Prosecution Counsel,Continue Reading
Inequality Pope Leo on Wednesday spoke out against wealth inequality in Africa urging believers to work to bridge the gap between rich and poor as he traversed oil-rich Equatorial Guinea. The pope, who has attracted the ire of U.S. President Donald Trump after becoming more outspoken against war and despotism,Continue Reading
Resignation By Constance Athekame Mr Tunji Bolaji, Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations to the Minister of Power, says the minister will resign his position in the coming days. He said the minister, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, had secured President Bola Tinubu’s consent for his governorship aspiration. Bolaji whoContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang Grief and anger have trailed the death of a Nigerian citizen, Mr Ekpenyong Andrew, following his alleged arrest by Tshwane Metro Police officers in Pretoria, South Africa. The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) said the incident has left the deceased’s family and the Nigerian community deeply distressed,Continue Reading
Pilgrims By Bosede Olufunmi The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the death of two intending pilgrims who lost their lives in a road accident along Rimin Gado in Kano. This is contained in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Board, Sulaiman Dederi on Tuesday inContinue Reading
BVN By Ibukun Emiola A Financial expert, Mr Tunji Adepeju, has clarified that recent guidelines on Bank Verification Number (BVN) are measures designed to fortify banking security and curb fraud. Adepeju stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Ibadan, on Tuesday, while speaking onContinue Reading
Arrest By Ehigimetor Igbaugba The Police Command in Cross River says it has apprehended a suspected 60-year-old gun runner, and recovered two locally fabricated firearms. This is contained in statement by the command’s spokesman, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, on Monday in Calabar. Eitokpah said that the suspect was apprehended in OdukpaniContinue Reading
Weather By Gabriel Agbeja The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted rainy and sunny weather activities from Monday to Wednesday nationwide. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday predicted sunny skies on Monday over the northern region during the morning hours with chances of thunderstorms. NiMet anticipated moderate rains over partsContinue Reading
