Bandits Hijacked Judge’s car to abduct yet to be ascertained number of students – Police
June 18, 2021 The Police Command in Kebbi says it is yet to ascertain the number of students kidnapped from Federal Government College, Birnin Yauri, Ngaski Local Government Area on…
146,000 Africans die yearly from tobacco-related diseases as one in five adolescents now use tobacco – WHO laments
June 18, 2021 The World Health Organisation, WHO, has revealed that no fewer than 146 thousand Africans die annually from tobacco related diseases. Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for…
One dies, Five Rescued As Troops Engage Abductors Of Kebbi Students
June 18, 2021 One of the abducted students of Federal Government College Birnin Yauri in Kebbi State has died. However, five others, comprising four students and a teacher have been…
Kebbi School abductions: Troops have succeeded in entering into the kidnappers’ den – Lawmaker
June 18, 2021 Following he abduction of students from Federal Government College, Birnin-Yauri in Kebbi State, a member of the House of Representatives, Tanko Sununu has disclosed that troops have…
Death toll from Lagos LPG tanker explosion rises to 5 — NEMA
June 18, 2021 The number of persons killed in Thursday’s gas tanker explosion at the Ogun State Property Investment Company (OPIC) Plaza in Ikeja has risen to five. Mr. Ibrahim…
COVID-19: Less than 0.8% of people fully vaccinated in Africa – Officials
June 18, 2021 COVID-19 cases rose by over 20% week-on-week in nearly two dozen African countries and progress on vaccinating Africans is proceeding slowly, with just 0.79% of people on…
FLASH: Court acquits Senator Nwaoboshi of money laundering charge
A Federal High Court in Lagos has discharged and acquitted Sen. Peter Nwaoboshi (Delta North) of N322 million money laundering charge. A Federal High Court in Lagos has discharged and…
#ENDSARS: NEC RECEIVING REPORTS FROM JUDICIAL PANELS, TO CONVENE COUNCIL SESSION ON IMPLEMENTATION – OSINBAJO
June 18, 2021 As judicial panels set up by State Governors to resolve issues of police brutality and related concerns across the country round up their assignments, the National Economic…
IMF concerned over Nigeria’s renewed use of fuel subsidies
June 18, 2021 The International Monetary Fund expressed concern over Nigeria’s move to renew fuel subsidies and urged the government to continue efforts to unify its exchange rates. Ms. Jesmin…
UN chief urges debt relief extension for middle-income countries
June 18, 2021 UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, says innovative measures to address debt are required to help the world’s more than 100 middle-income countries expand their economies and exit the…