Lack of marker pens halt immunisation in Kebbi
The Kebbi State Government on Monday suspended the polio immunisation exercise meant to commence across the 225 wards of its 21 local government areas due to lack of marker pens….
Legendary Nigerian footballer Nwankwo Kanu Launches N1 Billion Jackpot Lotto to Support Kanu Heart Foundation
Since its launch in 2000, KHF has helped not just people in Nigeria, but also paid for 538 children to be treated at facilities throughout the world LAGOS, Nigeria, October…
Cameroonian Gendarmes attack Nigerian Community, Injure Six
The Cross River State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Hafiz Inuwa, said six residents of Danare community were shot by some Cameroonian gendarme from Bodam community during an invasion into the…
Death toll in Plateau killings hit 35
At least 35 people have been killed following attacks by gunmen on several villages in central Nigeria’s Plateau State, community leaders have said. The villagers said the gunmen were Fulani…
N2.6bn fraud: Akpobolokemi, others have a case to answer: Court
The Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday dismissed a no-case submission suit filed by former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA) Mr. Patrick Akpobolokemi,…
Court orders interim forfeiture of N1.96bn linked to Ontario Oil
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture of N1.96 billion allegedly belonging to an oil company, Ontario Oil and Gas, over alleged fraudulent sale of refined petroleum….
Russia 2018 : Nigeria to use reserve players against Algeria-Coach
Salisu Yusuf, Assistant Coach of Super Eagles of Nigeria on Monday said that he would use more reserve players for the 2018 world cup qualifier against Algeria on Nov.11. Yusuf…
Africa’s prosperity: Osinbajo, Obasanjo, Mbeki, Dangote task AfroChampions on job creation
For Africa to attain its desired goal in real growth and development, prominent African leaders and top entrepreneurs across the continent have decided to work effectively together towards integrating their…
France join top seeds for World Cup draw
France will be among the top seeds for next month’s World Cup draw after they climbed to seventh in the FIFA rankings published on Monday. The draw for next year’s…
EU signals steadfast support for Iran nuclear deal
Several Foreign Ministers of the European Union on Monday signalled their resolve to keep the Iran nuclear deal intact after U.S. President Donald Trump cast doubt on U.S. support for…