NIDCOM lauds State gov’ts for reaching out to returnees from S. Africa
Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has applauded state governments for reaching out to their indigenes who were evacuated from South Africa recently. Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Executive Chairman/CEO, who applauded…
Nigerian army says NGO aided terrorists, forces it to close office
The army in northeastern Nigeria forced non-profit Action Against Hunger to close its office in the region, accusing it on Thursday of aiding terrorist groups such as Boko Haram and…
NAPTIP arrests house help for alleged sodomy
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has arrested a 21-year-old house help, Usman Abubakar for allegedly sodomising 10 minors in Sokoto. The Sokoto Zonal Commander…
25-year-old man commits suicide over girlfriend
The Surulere Police Station on Wednesday received an information that one Kehinde Muse, 25, of No 56, Modele Street drank a substance suspected to be sniper. DSP Bala Elkana, Police…
We are committed to ensuring Nigeria takes its rightful place in the int’l gas market – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has reiterated its commitment towards harnessing Nigeria’s abundant resources for the benefit of Nigerians. It’s Group Managing Director Malam Mele Kyari disclosed this while…
Five Nigerians make list of 16 coaches from Africa shortlisted as “Future Stars”
WorldRemit has announced the shortlisting of 16 applicants from Africa for its Future Stars programme. WorldRemit and Arsenal launched the second edition of the Future Stars programme in…
NIMC collaborates with NIS on NIN to prevent foreigners from enrolling
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), says it is collaborating with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to prevent foreigners from enrolling as Nigerians in the National Identity Scheme. NIMC Director…
Why Onyeama did not appear before Reps – Ministry
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reacted to allegations that the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, ignored the summons by the House of Representatives. The ministry said it was…
VW, Porsche to recall around 227,000 cars over airbag, seat belt issues – report
Volkswagen and Porsche have to recall around 227,000 cars due to problems with airbags and seat belt pre-tensioners, Germany’s Stuttgarter Zeitung said on Thursday. The newspaper said the Tiguan, Sharan…
Nigeria’s diesel-dependent economy braces for clean fuel rules
Nigeria’s frenetic commercial capital, Lagos, is plunged into darkness several times a day. Then its generators roar, and the lights flood back on. Nigeria is one of the world’s largest…