Nigeria awarded ICAO certificate for improved security in aviation sector
Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has presented the “ICAO Council President’s Certificate” to Nigeria in recognition of the country’s progress in solving…
2019 Women’s World Cup in France best ever, says FIFA
FIFA’s Technical Study Group (TSG) hailed this year’s Women’s World Cup in France as the best-ever in the competition’s history. Nigeria’s Super Falcons participated in the tournament. It said the…
Not all bandits, kidnappers are Fulani herdsmen, other tribes involved – Police
The Zamfara peace initiative has so far recorded massive success with 372 kidnapped victims rescued, while 240 guns were surrendered by repentant bandits, according to Mr Usman Nagogo, the state’s…
OML 65: NNPC seals $875.75m financing deal with CPDC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it has signed a 875.75 million dollar funding and technical services agreement and alternative financing deal for the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company(NPDC) operated…
Lagos Police smash baby trafficking syndicate, recover a week old baby
The Lagos Police command on Sunday said it has smashed a baby trafficking syndicate and recovered a week old baby from it. DSP Bala Elkana, the Police Public Relations Officer,…
ICPC investigating Pinnick, Dikko over alleged fraud FIFA grant misappropriation
NFF President, Amaju Pinnick The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) may arraign the President, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Mr Amaju Pinnick and Shehu Dikko for alleged…
Tanzania’s President suggests amnesty for those held on charges of financial crimes, others
Tanzania’s president, John Magufuli Tanzania’s president said on Sunday people held on charges of tax evasion, money laundering and other financial crimes should be freed if they confess and return…
Wole Soyinka slams FG over charges against Sowore
Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has criticised the Muhammadu Buhari administration over the charges of treasonable felony and other counts filed against the detained Convener of #RevolutionNow Protest, Mr Omoyele…
Boko Haram terrorists seeking refuge in homes of ‘some unscrupulous individuals’ – Army
The Nigerian Army says some Boko Haram terrorists are currently seeking refuge in the homes of some individuals in parts of Borno and Yobe State. According to a statement issued…
Insecurity: Niger gov. advocates engagement of traditional rulers, village, district heads in conflict resolution process
Gov. Abubakar Bello The Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello, has said that except dialogue fails, military intervention in the security challenges affecting the country is not necessary. The governor…