NAF conducts search and rescue training for personnel
2021-01-02
NAF on Saturday conducted a special search and rescue training for some of its personnel, to deepen their competence during combat operations.Continue Reading
Monoxide poisoning: 5 family members die in Kenya
2021-01-02
A middle-aged couple and their three children were found dead on Saturday morning inside their house in Githurai 45 area, Kiambu County, Central Kenya. They were suspected to have died due to inhaling of carbon monoxide poisoning. Phineas Ringera, Ruiru Divisional Police Commander said that the father earned a livingContinue Reading
Kano Govt establishes special schools for Borno’s IDPs
2021-01-02
Kano State Government has established special Primary and Secondary Schools for over 200 Internally Displaced Children brought from Borno.Continue Reading
Lagos residents optimistic of 2021
2021-01-02
By Mariam Akande Some Lagos residents, on Saturday, expressed optimism that 2021 would be a better year for them and the nation. They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews that the previous year fell short of their expectations, with the lockdown occasioned by the COVID-19Continue Reading
Nigerian ‘WASH’ advocate bags Africa Youth Award
2021-01-02
Mr Wilson Atumeyi, Founder, Water with Development (WaterWide), a non-profit organisation, has bagged the 2020 Africa Youth Awards.Continue Reading
Tomato sellers in Enugu attribute drop in price to a glut
2021-01-02
By Maureen Ojinaka Some tomato sellers in Enugu have attributed the current drop in price of the commodity to its harvest season which has led to a glut. A visit by a Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to some of the major markets in Enugu on Saturday,Continue Reading
FG approves replacement policy on phone SIM for Nigerians — NCC
2021-01-02
FG has approved a replacement policy for subscribers whose SIM may have been lost, stolen, misplaced or damaged.Continue Reading
South Africa urges manufacturers, farmers to expand exports through AfCFTA
2021-01-02
South Africa’s Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel on Friday urged manufacturers and farmers in the country to prepare themselves for opportunities in export markets following the launch of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). AfCFTA came into effect on Friday. Patel, while believing the agreement could lead toContinue Reading
China-Africa friendship emerges still stronger from COVID-19 challenge
2021-01-02
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the friendship between China and Africa emerged still stronger from the challenge posed by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in 2020. Wang made the remarks in an interview with Xinhua News Agency and China Media Group. “With our shared identity as part ofContinue Reading
FRSC boss praises minister for prompt evacuation of fallen tanker
2021-01-02
By Ibironke Ariyo The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Boboye Oyeyemi, has commended the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, for aiding the speedy removal of a fallen tanker on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Oyeyemi praised the minister in a statement issued by theContinue Reading
