Defence/Security
Military airstrikes destroy new Boko Haram settlement, kill scores in Borno
By Sumaila Ogbaje Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole has destroyed a new Boko Haram settlement at Mana Waji in Borno, killing scores…
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Education
Don canvasses support, funding for nomadic education
By Yinusa Ishola A don, Mary Oyewale, on Saturday, expressed support for improvement in educational provision and training opportunities, under the 2021 budget, specifically…
Defence/Security
NAF conducts search and rescue training for personnel
NAF on Saturday conducted a special search and rescue training for some of its personnel, to deepen their competence during combat operations.
Foreign
Monoxide poisoning: 5 family members die in Kenya
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.…
Foreign
Japan to consider new COVID-19 emergency declaration
Japan will consider issuing a new emergency declaration to tackle a record surge in COVID-19 cases, official says on Saturday.
Features
News Analysis: Developing mining sector for economic diversification
By Francisca Oluyole Organised mining began in Nigeria in 1902, when the Mineral Survey of the Northern Protectorate was created by the British colonial…
General News
New Year: Cleric urges Nigerians to pray for peace
Apostle Theophilus Ebonyi, of Faith on the Rock Ministry International, has urged Nigerian to pray against any demonic agenda in 2021.
Football
Messi returns for Barca as Koeman warns against dropping more points
Lionel Messi has recovered from an ankle injury and ready to take on Huesca on Sunday, Reuters news reports.
Education
COVID-19: Ebonyi reopens schools Jan. 18
The Ebonyi Government has directed schools across the state to resume for the continuation of the first term academic session on Jan. 18.
Economy/Business
Improved budgeting system will curb deficit financing – Economist
An economist, Mr Tope Fasua, has advised the Federal Government to improve on the budgeting system to check deficit financing,