UNILAG crisis: FG wades in, directs pro-Chancellor, Vice Chancellor to recuse themselves from official duties
The Federal Government on Friday directed the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council of the University of Lagos, Wale Babalakin, and Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe to recuse themselves from official duties,…
Edo 2020: INEC warns political tension may lead to declaring a state of emergency
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that the fierce political tension brewing in Edo ahead of the September 19 governorship poll may lead to a declaration of a…
Nigeria’s lesbian movie to be released online to avoid ban
Two young women fill the screen, reclining on a bed, talking about their hope of having children. They are protagonists in a new Nigerian film called “Ife” depicting their love…
Truck which killed Chidinma, others not road worthy – Lagos VIS testifies
The Lagos State Government has commenced its trial against the suspected owner and driver of the truck with an unlatched container which fell and killed 26 year old Chidinma Ajoku…
Mali junta releases two senior govt. officials after U.N visit
Colonel Assimi Goita speaks to the press at the Malian Ministry of Defence in Bamako, Mali, on August 19, 2020 after confirming his position as the president of the National…
Military destroys more Boko Haram terrorists’ attack structures, kills several fighters in Borno
The Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Lafiya Dole, has hit another Boko Haram terrorists’ structure at Warshale in Borno, killing scores of the terrorists in recent air strikes. The…
Again Magu writes Salami panel, demands copies of petition
The suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu again writes the Chairman of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry probing him and the affairs of the…
NEMA urges Kogi residents living in flood prone communities to vacate houses
The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has advised people living in flood prone areas in Kogi to get ready to vacate their houses anytime from now. The agency’s Head of…
Nigeria working with WHO to secure allocation, access of COVID-19 vaccines – Minister
Nigeria is working with the World Health Organisation to finalise enrollment with ACT Accelerator, a global mechanism tracking and sponsoring research organisations working on COVID-19 vaccine development. Minister of Health…
U.N team visits detained Mali president, others as coup supporters plan to rally
U.N. human rights officials met overnight with Mali’s ousted President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and other officials who have been held by mutineers since a military coup earlier this week, the…