South Africa has recorded 2 334 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3 662 032. In a statement on Tuesday,
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Nigerian Senate seeks military deployment to tackle insecurity
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to deploy massively, the military and other law enforcement agencies to conduct a rigorous operation that
Nigerian Leader to sign amended Electoral Act Bill on Friday
Barring any last-minute change, Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari is expected to sign the long-awaited Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2021, this Friday, February 25, 2022. Reports
Anglican church honours Borno Governor for courageous leadership
The Anglican Communion has honoured Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, with a “prestigious award for courageous and purposeful leadership in challenging times.
NDLEA destroys 255 hectares of cannabis farms, arrests 13 in Ondo
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have destroyed a total of 255 hectares of cannabis farms spread across five local government areas
Cabinet Approves N2 Billion Agricultural Support For Taraba State
The Federal Executive Council has approved over N2 billion for the procurement of cattle for Taraba State, to boost agricultural production in the state. Minister
NIIA Launches Sports Diplomacy Project
The Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) has named former international footballer, Olusegun Odegbami, as head of its Sports Diplomacy Desk, whose role is to
Nigerian Government to ban rituals in Nollywood movies
The federal government has directed filmmakers to remove money ritual content from their movies. According to reports, the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed
Goals drought: Awoniyi risks play-offs exclusion
With stiff competition for spots especially in the striking position in the Super Eagles ahead of their Qatar 2022 World Cup play-offs against Ghana on March
President Buhari Swears-in Six INEC Commissioners
President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn-in six national Commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The swearing-in, which preceded commencement of the weekly meeting of
Fire in Finance Ministry building under control
The Federal Ministry of Finance building in the Central Area of Abuja has been engulfed by fire. The Special Adviser to the Minister of Finance,
German aid group struggles to evacuate Afghans who worked with army
German aid group is struggling to evacuate Afghans who worked with army, like many other local staff who worked for Western governments. Ahmad, a 30-year-old
41 Boko Haram insurgents surrender to troops in Borno
A total of 41 BokoHaram terrorists, and their families comprising 11 males, 22 females and 8 children surrendered to troops of 144 Battalion in Dissa
NALDA Empowers 500 Rehabilitated Drug Addicts In Kano
As part of efforts to empower women and discourage continuous substance abuse amongst Nigerian youths while ensuring that rehabilitated substance addicts are gainfully engaged, the
NALDA Empowers 500 Women, Rehabilitated Drug Addicts In Kano
Ene Okwanihe, Abuja As part of efforts to empower women and discourage continuous substance abuse amongst Nigerian youths while ensuring that rehabilitated substance addicts are