U.S. strikes in eastern Syria, kills 22 pro-Iran fighters
2021-02-26
At least 22 Iraqi fighters, who belong to pro-Iranian militant groups, were killed in U.S. strikes in eastern Syria, a monitor group said.Continue Reading
Stop highway trading to save lives, FG appeals to Lagos-Ibadan Expressway violators
2021-02-26
The Federal Government on Thursday appealed to highway traders and beggars under bridges and along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to immediately vacate the highway to save lives.Continue Reading
Eritrean army massacre civilians in Ethiopia Tigray conflict – Report
2021-02-26
Eritrean troops systematically killed hundreds of unarmed civilians in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, Amnesty International said on Friday.Continue Reading
Australia lifts suspension on Boeing 737 MAX
2021-02-26
Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) on Friday said it had lifted the temporary suspension placed on Boeing 737 MAX aircraft operating to and from the country.Continue Reading
Canada worried by sexual assaults during hotel quarantine
2021-02-26
The Canadian government says it is concerned by the multiple hotel sexual assaults involving travelers during COVID-19 quarantine enforcement, but will continue with the programmes, cabinet ministers told the House of Commons.Continue Reading
JIFORM, Committe on diaspora decry increasing number of migrants
2021-02-26
In the past two decades, the international migrant stock grew annually by an average of 2.4 per cent. The growth rate increased to 2.5 per cent during the period 2015-2020 from 2.3 per cent between 2010 and 2015.Continue Reading
Minister tasks federal neuro-psychiatric hospital on improved performance
2021-02-25
By Lilian Okoro The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire has urged the management and staff of Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Yaba to improve on their performance to enhance the hospital’s reputation. Ehanire made the remarks during a visit to the hospital on Thursday in Lagos. He said the hospital hadContinue Reading
Plane crash: NAF buries officers
2021-02-25
By Yahaya Isah The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Thursday in Abuja, buried its personnel who died in the Beechcraft King Air B350i crash on Feb. 21. The officers were buried in National Military Cemetery, Karonmajigi, Airport Road, Abuja. The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), AVM Oladayo Amao, said thatContinue Reading
Foreign policy review: Nigeria’s interest will come first – Buba
2021-02-25
A review of Nigeria’s foreign affairs by the National Assembly will ensure all international engagements benefit the interest of the country and its citizens first.Continue Reading
NiMet predicts 3 days dust haze weather activity
2021-02-25
By Gabriel Agbeja The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze condition from Friday to Sunday. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja predicted dust haze conditions over the northern region on Friday. It further predicted horizontal visibilty of 1km to 3km and visibility range of less thanContinue Reading
