Task Force impounds two truck-loads of expired drugs in Kano
The Kano State Task Force on Fake and Counterfeit Drugs has impounded two trucks loaded with fake and expired drugs, a statement from the health ministry said on Saturday. The…
My decisions are guided by national interest, not party – Senate President
The President of the Senate, Dr Ahmed Lawan, has pledged to run non-partisan leadership in the National Assembly. Lawan stated this on Saturday in Damaturu at the ‘Grand Reception’ ceremony…
ACF demands speedy trial of corruption suspects; improved national security
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has called for deployment of modern technology to tackle insecurity in the country. On the fight against corruption, the ACF called for synergy between the…
Redeemed pastor’s wife, Olubunmi Diya, hires lawyer to sue hotel over hubby, children’s death
The mother who lost two children and her husband, Pastor Gabriel Diya of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, when they drowned in a Costa del Sol swimming pool is…
Calabar Carnival: Humanity is the greatest religion on earth – Gov Ayade
Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River on Saturday said that Humanity was the greatest religion on earth because it preaches love, kindness and unity. Ayade stated this during the kick…
Sokoto lawmakers vow not to quit APC for PDP
The Speaker, Sokoto State House of Assembly, Alhaji Aminu Achida, says the loyalty of all the 16 members of the legislature elected under the platform of the All Progressives Congress…
West Ham sack Manuel Pellegrini; David Moyes in
West Ham United have sacked manager Mauel Pellegrini after the club fell to a 2-1 Premier League defeat at home to Leicester City. Chairman David Sullivan told the club website:…
Lagos Deputy Governor apprehends Danfo drivers for driving against traffic
The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, on Saturday apprehended two commercial bus (Danfo) drivers and their buses for driving against traffic. The commercial drivers were apprehended at…
Okowa resolves SPDC, Ojobo community crisis
Normalcy has returned to Shell Petroleum Development Company’s (SPDC) Beniseide Flow station as Delta Governor, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa, has waded into the crisis between the company and Ojobo community in…
How police, soldiers foiled First Bank Abuja robbery; four suspects nabbed
It took a distress call from a concerned Nigerian to the police and in a matter of minutes, the gang of robbers operating at First Bank, Mpape, a growing suburb…