The Federal Government has dispatched a 25-member multidisciplinary delegation to Beijing, China, as part of a new Nigeria–China bilateral engagement aimed at strengthening traditional medicine […]
Author: Alex Obi
Ondo Police Intercepts 15 Vehicles With Covered, Unregistered Number Plates
The Ondo State Police Command has intensified enforcement of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu’s directive on the use of covered and unregistered vehicle […]
BREAKING: Adamawa Agric Commissioner David Jatau Dies
The Adamawa State Commissioner for Agriculture, Professor David Jatau, is dead…. The Adamawa State Commissioner for Agriculture, Professor David Jatau, is dead. Professor Jatau reportedly […]
Army Graduates Over 8,000 New Soldiers to Boost Fight Against Insecurity
The Nigerian Army has strengthened its operational capacity with the graduation of more than 8,000 newly trained soldiers as part of efforts to reinforce ongoing […]
Obi Donates N15m to Imo Nursing School
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has donated N15 million to the School of Nursing Sciences, Holy Rosary Hospital, Emekuku, […]
Indian envoy to Shanghai discusses New Delhi-Beijing ties with Chinese scholars
Beijing: India’s Consul General Pratik Mathur has visited the Shanghai Institute of International Studies (SIIS) and held comprehensive talks on a wide range of issues, […]
Suspected Political Thugs Shoot APC Member in Osogbo
A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Taofeeq Mustapha, was reportedly shot by suspected political thugs in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, on Saturday […]
ASF Demands Enforcement of Anti- Torture Law
As the world marks the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, International body championing human rights, Avocats Sans Frontières France /Lawyers Without Borders […]
5.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Pakistan and Afghanistan, no damage reported
PESHAWAR, Pakistan: A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck parts of Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan on Saturday, sending panicked residents across Pakistan rushing out of their homes, […]
Iran says it hits US-linked targets as Bahrain reports drone attack
Iran said it struck targets linked to U.S. forces on Saturday in response to U.S. airstrikes on its southern coast, as each side continued to […]
Ukraine hits Russian defence plant, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian made Flamingo missiles hit a plant producing artillery systems and components for missile launch systems in Russia’s Volgograd region overnight, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said […]
“No Pastor Was Arrested” — Oyo Police Deny Cleric’s Link To Orire School Abduction, Warn Against False Reports
The Oyo State Police Command has denied reports alleging that a pastor was arrested in connection with the abduction of students and teachers in the […]
Judicial Review Challenges Twin Criminal Charges Against Farm Owner Over Alleged Non-Existing Law, Lack Of Personal Service Despite Environmental Clearance
The High Court of Abia State sitting in Umuahia has ordered a stay of further proceedings in two criminal charges pending against Dr Elelenta Nwambuisi […]
Venezuela welcomes 1,600 foreign rescuers in urgent search for quake survivors
Venezuela’s government said on Saturday that 1,600 members of foreign rescue teams had arrived to help search for survivors of the devastating twin earthquakes, which […]
“Cleared Of Boko Haram Links” — SSS Releases Wrongfully Detained Nura Idris, Pays N3m Compensation Amid Review Of Prolonged Detention Cases
The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, has ordered the release of Nura Idris, a man wrongfully linked to Boko […]
“Has The Federal High Court Been Hijacked?” — Lifu’s Alleged Court Hierarchy Breach, Dashen’s Coordinate Jurisdiction Ruling, Senate’s No-Hearing State Police Bill
A young legal practitioner, who asked not to be named for fear of victimisation, has expressed concern over what he described as Nigeria’s growing tendency […]
NCAA Fines Saudi Airlines N6m Over Consumer Protection Violations
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has imposed a N6 million sanction on Saudi Airlines over violations of consumer protection regulations…. The Nigeria Civil Aviation […]
Swedish man sentenced for involvement in neo-Nazi group
A Swedish court on Friday convicted a 20-year-old man of participation in a terrorist organization for his involvement in neo-Nazi group Maniac Murder Cult (MKY), […]
“Strengthen National Security, Operational Readiness” — COAS Redeploys 19 Generals, Names New GOCs For 3, 6 Divisions In Army Shake-Up
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has approved the redeployment of 19 generals as part of efforts to enhance operational effectiveness, strengthen national […]
Police Deny Pastor’s Arrest in Oriire Schoolchildren Abduction
The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging the arrest of a pastor in connection with the abduction of students […]