Imo Police assures speedy release of abducted bishop, calls for calm, prayers
The Police Command in Imo has assured family and friends of the abducted auxiliary bishop of Owerri Catholic Arch Diocese, His Lordship, Most Rev. Moses Chikwe, of his speedy release….
Alleged Robbery: Stop taking laws into your hands, Police warns as angry mob set 2 ablaze in Ibadan
A mob on Monday set two persons ablaze over alleged robbery at Molete and Oke-Ado areas of Ibadan. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state Gbenga Fadeyi confirmed the…
CCT: FG targets 110,000 less privileged families in Sokoto, enrols about 1.3m persons nationwide – Official
The Federal Government is targeting 110,000 less privileged families in Sokoto State for the monthly Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT). Beneficiaries also receive training as well as financial and technical support…
COVID-19: Scientists racing to unlock knowledge about the Nigeria strain – Researcher
A researcher who identified a novel coronavirus variant in Nigeria has cautioned against automatic assumptions that it poses similar risks to strains that have emerged elsewhere. The new strain was…
50 Journalists Killed, 387 Jailed In 2020 – RSF
Fifty journalists and media workers were killed in connection with their work in 2020, the majority in countries that are not at war, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said Tuesday. The…
LASG commissions a Permanent Triage, Oxygen Therapy Centre in Eti-Osa LGA
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday commissioned a Permanent Triage and Oxygen Therapy Centre at Eti-Osa Local Government to provide swift emergency oxygen therapy to residents who require…
FAA to reform new airplane safety approvals after 737 MAX crashes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Monday it would reform how it certifies new airplanes in line with legislation passed by Congress after two fatal Boeing 737 MAX crashes that…
NAFDAC shuts six pharmaceutical manufacturers for non-compliance
National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down six pharmaceutical manufacturers for non-compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, director general of the Agency,…
Four shot dead as rival cult groups engage in gun battle
The Police Command in Bayelsa on Monday said four members of rival cult groups died in a shootout at a wake in the early hours of Monday. Mr Asinim Butswat,…
Full list of qualifiers for Africa Cup of Nations Under-20 – Mauritania 2021
Twelve countries that will play the next Africa Cup of Nations Under-20 football tournament, “Mauritania 2021”, were announced at the weekend. In addition to the host country, Gambia will represent…