Koffi Annan’s death, end of a golden era in global politics-Saraki
The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki has described the death of former Secretary General of the United Nations (UN), Koffi Annan, as the end of a golden era…
Kofi Annan’s death huge loss to Africa, humanity – Dogara
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has described the death of former UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan as a huge loss to Africa and humanity. Reacting…
Suspected political thugs attack NAN reporter in Port Harcourt
Suspected hoodlums on Saturday mobbed a correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), covering a local election in Port Harcourt, Rivers. Chief correspondent John Amieyeofori recounted that thugs descended…
NAF tasks personnel on physical fitness for active operations
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has tasked its personnel on physical training, urging them to continue to exercise in order to have “sound mind in a sound body’’. The Chief…
NSCDC deploys 5000 men for Sallah holidays in Lagos State
The Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Lagos State, Mr Tajudeen Balogun, on Saturday said that about 5000 officers and men had been deployed for the…
Child victims of DRC Ebola outbreak need ‘special care’ – UNICEF
The ongoing deadly Ebola outbreak in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has particularly affected children, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said. The outbreak…
IPOB women protest naked in Owerri, demand release of Nnamdi Kanu
The police in Imo on Friday arrested some women protesting, some semi nude, over the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) for allegedly…
2019 polls: NASS Joint Committee on INEC to submit report
The Chairman Senate Committee on Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mr Suleiman Nazif, on Friday said the committee would submit its report to the Committee on Appropriation for further action….
Nigeria Stock Exchange market capitalization inches N 236 billion
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) recorded the first gain for the week with the market capitalisation increasing by N236 billion on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…
2019 General Elections: INEC releases elections notice in Lagos
As part of its preparations for the 2019 general elections, the Independent National Electoral (INEC) in Lagos State on Friday published the notice of elections at its State office,…