Hajj: Katsina State loses 2 female pilgrims
The Katsina State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the death of two female pilgrims from the state in Saudi Arabia. Malam Hassan Bindawa, an official of the board made…
Third ebola case confirmed in East Congo city of Goma as Rwanda closes border to DRC
The daughter of an Ebola patient in the eastern Congo city of Goma has contracted the virus, making her the third case in the city of one million which neighbours…
World Bank $200m agric grant: Farmers assured of transparency
Dr Salisu Garba, Project Operations Manager of the 200 million dollar World Bank assisted project called Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support Project (APPEALS) has assured of transparency…
Proscription: IMN announces temporary suspension of street protests
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) has announced a temporary suspension of street protests in demand for the release of their leader, Sheikh Ibrahim Elzakzaky and his wife, Zeenat….
Refinery: We’re not in contest for market share with Dangote -Kyari
GMD NNPC Mele Kyari The Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari says the corporation is not in contest for market share with…
Second Ebola case in Congo’s main eastern city dies
The second patient to be diagnosed with Ebola in eastern Congo’s main city of Goma has died after he sought treatment too late and was already bleeding, the head of…
FG lauds IOM for repatriating stranded Nigerians abroad, Northeast interventions
The Federal Government has praised the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) for repatriating stranded Nigerians abroad and for providing care and support for vulnerable persons in the Northeast. Amb. Mustapha…
Sanction oil companies found guilty of oil spill – Niger Delta fishermen urge FG
Oil spill in the Niger Delta The Artisan Fishermen Association of Nigeria (ARFAN) has asked ExxonMobil to as a matter of urgency clean up the Niger Delta and rid it…
FIFA approves expansion of women’s World Cup to 32 teams in 2023
Football world governing body FIFA has approved the expansion of the Women’s World Cup from the existing 24 teams to 32 for the 2023 edition and reopened the bidding process…
Ministerial nominees screening: Entire process a demonstration of disloyalty to the Nigerian people, promotion of nepotism – COPA
The Coalition of Public Interest Lawyers and Advocates (COPA) has urged the Senate to set a parameter or criteria for confirmation and rejection of ministerial nominees and others sent to…