ISWAP claims killing four humanitarian hostages in Nigeria – AAH says
An armed group that kidnapped humanitarian workers in northeastern Nigeria five months ago has claimed it killed four hostages, international aid agency Action Against Hunger, AAH said on Friday. Six…
Terminate all legal charges against Sowore, Bakare immediately, Falana tells AGF
Lead Counsel and human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has asked the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN), to terminate all legal proceedings against…
Global community commits $82bn to fight poverty; $53bn coming to Africa
A global coalition of development partners announced Friday their commitment to maintain momentum in the fight against extreme poverty, with $82 billion for the International Development Association (IDA), the World…
Turkish Airlines to know fate over suspension of operating licence – NCAA
Turkish Airlines will know fate regarding the suspension of its operating license by the Federal Government. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) had earlier issued the airline a warning over…
Ebola spreads in Congo after militants attack treatment camp – WHO
Cases of the deadly Ebola virus have risen in the Democratic Republic of Congo where health care workers remain largely cut off from the disease’s hotspots since militants attacked their…
2m Nigerian teachers certified, registered to teach – TRCN Registrar
Two million teachers have been certified and registered to teach in Nigeria, Prof. Josiah Ajiboye, Registrar, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), said on Friday in Abuja. Ajiboye, who addressed…
It’s unfair that electricity Unions use power play to punish Nigerians – Ngige
The Minister Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige has condemned the industrial action embarked upon by electricity workers, revealing that it is as a result of a power struggle between…
MTN, UBA lead losers at Nigerian Stock Exchange as profit-taking takes toll
The All-Share Index of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday bowed to profit taking after two-day upward trend. The index lost 33.59 per cent to close at 26,536.21 compared…
I will use my position to grow Nigeria telecom sector – Pantami assures ATCON
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, has promised to use his position to ensure accelerated growth and deepening of the nation’s telecom sector. Pantami made the…
Drugs killing our youths, ban the hawkers: Arewa group cries out
Drug Free Arewa Movement (DFAM), a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) on Friday called for the ban of drug hawkers to salvage the northern region from drug abuse. Ms. Gambo Wakili,…