South Korea confirms second case of deadly African swine fever, pledges vigilance
South Korea has confirmed a second case of African swine fever at a pig farm near the border with North Korea, a day after reporting its first-ever outbreak of the…
UNGA President urges Member States to act for common good of all citizens
UNGA President, Prof. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande The President of the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Prof. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, has challenged UN Member States to redouble their efforts to…
World at risk of pandemics that could kill millions, panel warns
The world is facing a mounting threat of disease pandemics that could kill millions and wreak havoc on the global economy, an international expert panel has warned, and governments should…
CBN tasks bureau de change operators on money laundering, terrorism
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Tuesday, charged operators of bureaux de change to curb money laundering and terrorism by operating in accordance with the rules of the business….
Air Peace flight evacuating Nigerians from S.Africa granted Landing permit after delay
South African authorities have granted the Air Peace Flight B777, a landing permit after an initial delay. Over 300 Nigerians were expected to return home today as part of the…
Reps recommend Air Peace chairman for national award
Members of the House of Representatives has resolved to recommend the chairman of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, for National Award. This comes after the proprietor and management of Air Peace…
FG sets up inter-agency task force on N5trn AMCON debt recovery
The Federal Government has taken another determined step in its bid to recover over N5 trillion outstanding debts owed the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), with the formal…
Police arraign 25-year-old man for defiling toddler
A 25-year-old man, Ifeanyi Obekwe, who allegedly defiled a toddler appeared before an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Tuesday. The defendant, whose address was not given, is…
Unpaid N57bn Salaries: We’re making frantic efforts to defray the backlogs left by immediate past administration – Fayemi
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti on Tuesday said that the workers in the state civil service were currently being owed N57billion as arrears of unpaid salaries and emoluments. The governor…
UNGA: FG to push for UN support in the war on terror, inhumane treatment of migrants – Onyeama
The Minister for Foreign Affairs Geoffery Onyeama says Nigeria is hoping to partake in engagements at the UNGA, which will help the country have seats in several organisations such as the…