Police nabs two for killing mother, 4-year old son in Ogun
The police in Ogun State have arrested two suspects for allegedly killing a housewife and her four-year-old son. In a statement issued on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer in…
WWD: 86% of Nigerians lack access to safely managed drinking water source – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF says over 86 per cent of Nigerians lack access to a safely managed drinking water source. UNICEF in a statement to commemorate the 2021…
$1.5bn refinery rehabilitation: Nigerians should hold me, Govt accountable for every dollar spent – Sylva
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, has promised to ensure that every dollar and cent of the $1.5 billion proposed for the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt…
COVID-19 Vaccination: NACA to ensure priority for HIV/AIDS patients
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) says it is working to ensure that all patients of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) are given priority in the ongoing…
26.5m Nigerian children experiencing high water vulnerability – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF says no fewer than 26.5 million Nigerian Children do not have enough water to meet their daily needs and are experiencing high or extremely…
Banditry: Matawalle swears an oath of innocence, dares cabinet members, Zamfara residents to do same
Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, has sworn with the Holy Quran that he has no connection with bandits disturbing the peace in the state. He also challenged residents of the…
Port Harcourt Refinery will work within 18 months, funding not going to be all debts – FG
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to completing the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt Refinery, saying it would be functional within 18 months. “Port Harcourt Refinery will work, and…
Osinbajo celebrates Burnaboy, Wizkid, says BOI creative sector N300m loan at single-digit interest
In recognition of the strategic importance of the entertainment and creative sector in growing the Nigerian economy, the Buhari administration has in the past few years introduced several initiatives to…
PDP demands investigation into attempt on Gov. Ortom’s life
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum has called on security agencies to investigate the Saturday alleged attempt on the life of Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue. The governors elected…
‘Organisations of sin’: Pope Francis launches fresh attack on Mafia
Pope Francis on Sunday launched a fresh attack on the mafia, Italy’s day of remembrance for victims of the mob, describing them as “organisations of sin” who have exploited the…