We reject attempts to sow the seed of mistrust among religious groups in the country – FG replies US
The Federal Government has rejected the US designation of Nigeria as a country that engages in or tolerates severe violations of religious freedom. The US in its Special Watch List…
I’ve not received any letter from US lawmakers concerning Sowore’s detention – Malami
AGF and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN has said that he is yet to receive any letter from…
Two Nigerians detained in Bosnia return, say ‘we’re happy to be home in Nigeria’
Chairman/CEO NIDCOM, Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa The duo of Abia Uchenna and Eboh Chinedu students of the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) who were arrested in November and detained…
Nigeria records over 12,000 VVF cases annually – UNFPA
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) says over 12,000 new cases of Vesico Vaginal Fistula are recorded annually in Nigeria. UNFPA Deputy Representative, Mrs Erika Goldson, disclosed this at a…
NIDCOM seeks amendment of electoral law to enable over 20m Nigerians in Diaspora to vote – Dabiri-Erewa
Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), on Saturday said the commission was pressing seeking an amendment of the Electoral Law to enable more than 20…
NIS boss, all officers to undergo drug test
Comptroller General NIS, Muhammad Babandede The Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Muhammad Babandede, and all officers of the service would undergo a drug test. The Service Public Relations…
Revamped West African currency, ECO to be launched in 2020 – Macron
The West African Economic and Monetary Union has reached an agreement with France to make changes to the CFA franc, Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara said on Saturday, in a shift…
Tragedy as Police inspector shoots colleague dead, commits suicide
Tragedy struck in the Dutse area of Abuja on Saturday as a police inspector, John Markus, killed his colleague and later committed suicide. The incident which occurred very early in…
Herdsmen/farmers conflict: DHQ to withdraw troops from Benue, Taraba, Nasarawa, says mission has been achieved
The Defence Headquarters on Saturday says it will withdraw troops of the Operation Whirl Stroke from Benue, Taraba and Nasarawa States. Speaking to journalists on Saturday in Benue State, the…
Terrorism greatest challenge facing ECOWAS – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is confronted with the greatest challenge of terrorism. Buhari made this known on Saturday during the 56th Ordinary…