Nigerian airstrike killed 33 villagers during Eid, witnesses say
April 19, 2024 An airstrike on a village in Nigeria’s northwestern Zamfara state killed at least 33 people last week, four residents and a traditional leader said, after a military…
Man who allegedly slit motorcyclist’s throat arrested
The police in Nasarawa State have arrested a man who allegedly slit the throat of a motorcyclist and snatched his motorcycle. This is contained in a statement signed by DSP…
Okuama killing: Army releases detained traditional ruler to Sen. Dafinone
April 19, 2024 The Nigerian Army on Friday, released the King of Ewu Kingdom, Clement Ikolo, who had been in detention following the killing of 17 personnel in Okuama community…
NNPC Ltd, First E&P Achieve 20,000bpd Production at OML 85
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and its Joint Venture partner in OML 85, First Exploration and Petroleum Development Company Limited (First E&P), have commenced oil production…
Alleged N80bn Fraud: IGP Orders Withdrawal Of Officers Attached To Yahaya Bello
April 19, 2024 The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has announced the withdrawal of all police officers attached to former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. The IGP announced…
Bandits Kill 23 In Fresh Kaduna Village Attack
April 19, 2024 At least 23 people have been reportedly killed by bandits, who attacked the Anguwar Danko community near Dogon Dawa district in the Eastern part of Birnin Gwari…
Court dismisses money laundering charge against Adoke
April 19, 2024 A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, dismissed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s money laundering charge filed against former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and…
After COVID, WHO defines disease spread ‘through air’
April 19, 2024 The World Health Organization and around 500 experts have agreed for the first time what it means for a disease to spread through the air, in a…
Explainer: How freezing embryos plays a crucial role in IVF
April 19, 2024 The practice of freezing embryos as part of in vitro fertilization (IVF) was thrown into chaos in Alabama this year, when the state supreme court ruled that…
Police intercept bags of Indian Hemp at Lagos Jetty
April 19, 2024 Police in Lagos State have intercepted some bags of substances, suspected to be Indian Hemp, at a Jetty in Ojo area of Lagos and arrested a suspect….