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Health
U.S.-funded NGO appoints Aisha Buhari Ambassador of ‘Albishirin Ku’ initiative
By Ahmed Ubandoma Abuja, Sept. 30, 2019 Breakthrough Action, a U.S.-funded Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), has appointed Nigeria’s First Lady, Aisha…
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CP orders investigation into killing of 3 “one chance suspects” in Abuja
By Monday Ijeh Abuja, Sept. 30, 2019 The Commissioner of Police in charge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Mr…
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Africa
Ghanaian groups oppose planned school curriculum introducing sex education
Accra, Sept. 30, 2019 Some Ghanaian organisations on Monday opposed government’s intention to introduce a new educational curriculum on sex…
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Lead Story
Gender imbalance among UNGA speakers disheartening — Muhammad-Bande
By Harrison Arubu New York, Sept. 30, 2019 President of the UN General Assembly (PGA), Amb. Tijani Muhammad-Bande, has described…
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Africa
South Africa grants Air Peace rights to operate daily flights
By Lizzy Okoji Abuja, Sept. 30, 2019 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday that the South African government…
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Local
Why we want NDDC top job – Ondo group
By Segun Giwa Akure, Sept. 30, 2019 A socio-cultural group in Ondo State, Egbe Omo Ilaje, has called on President…
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Local
Police kills notorious kidnapper in Rivers
By Omuboye Sukubo Port Harcourt, Sept. 30, 2019 The Police Command in Rivers says a most wanted and notorious kidnapper,…
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Bayelsa Assembly leadership crisis: Gov. Dickson recognises new Speaker
By Nathan Nwakamma Yenagoa, Sept. 30, 2019 Gov. Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa has endorsed the election of a new Speaker…
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President Buhari pledges adequate funding for judiciary; Broadcasts to the nation, October 1, 2019
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja pledged that his administration will continue to adequately fund the judiciary to enable it…
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Local
I’m qualified to try you, Justice Abang tells Suswam
Justice Okon Abang of Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja on September 30, 2019, ruled that he has jurisdiction to…
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Local
Fake lawyer in EFCC’s net for dropping name of Commission, fraud
The Ilorin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arrested a 53-year-old man, Muhammed Bolaji Abdulraheem…
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I remain Speaker of Bayelsa Assembly, says Isenah; I did not resign, impeachment a nullity
Hon Tonye Isenah, Speaker of Bayelsa House of Assembly, on Monday, dismissed reports of his impeachment as false and a…
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Africa
Hands off our girls! African first ladies take campaign against rape, early child marriage, to UN General Assembly; AfDB raising $3 billion to support women – Adesina
NEW YORK, United States of America Africa’s first ladies, led by Sierra Leone Fatima Maada Bio took their campaign to ban…
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Local
OPC flays FG over Sowore’s continued detention, waterways bill
Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) on Monday took a swipe at the Federal Government over the continued detention of the detained…
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Arts & Entertainment
Chinazam and Chibeze Ogbuehi, others confirmed by Cardinal Tobin of Archdiocese of Newark
Miss Chinazam Theresa and Chibeze Michael Ogbuehi were among those confirmed by Cardinal Joseph William Tobin, the Archbishop of Newark,…
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Health
World Heart Day: Nestlé pioneers health, wellness programs across Central and West Africa
ACCRA, Ghana, September 30, 2019/ — With high blood pressure as one of the leading risks for deaths worldwide, and hypertension…
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Arts & Entertainment
The seed for greatness laid in school — Obi
Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, has said that the seeds for greatness are mainly…
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Health
PCN seals off 332 pharmacies, patent medicine shops in Jigawa
By Muhammad Nasir Bashir Dutse, Sept. 29, 2019 The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed off 332 pharmacies and…
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Local
FAAN begins rehabilitation of Enugu Airport runway
By Yunus Yusuf Lagos, Sept. 29, 2019 The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has commenced the rehabilitation of the…
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Local
Nigeria @ 59: God will frustrate any evil cabal in Nigeria- Tunde Bakare
By Henry Oladele Lagos, Sept. 29, 2019 Pastor Tunde Bakare of Latter Rain Assembly in Lagos on Sunday said God…
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Local
Ndidi scores as Leicester City thrash Newcastle United 5-0
Leicester (UK), Sept. 29, 2019 Nigeria’s Wilfred Ndidi capped a tremendous outing for himself on Sunday as Leicester City moved…
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Police rescue 19 pregnant girls, 4 children from baby factories in Lagos
Oladapo Udom Lagos, Sept.29, 2019 The Lagos State Police Command on Sunday said it had rescued 19 pregnant girls and…
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Local
OML-25: Agitations in Niger Delta, it’s time to change strategy – Petroleum Minister
By Omuboye Sukubo Belema (Rivers), Sept. 29, 2019 Chief Timipre Sylva, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, has called for…
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Education
2019 UTME: Over 100,000 candidates now in universities, says JAMB; Warns against ‘rogue website’
By Chinyere Nwachukwu Lagos, Sept. 29, 2019 The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says over 100,000 candidates who met…
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Local
Driver missing after vehicle plunges into river
By Abiodun Lawal Abeokuta, Sept. 29, 2019 A yet-to-be-identified driver has been reported missing after the vehicle he was driving…
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