Second Ebola case detected in eastern Congo
A second case of Ebola was detected on Tuesday in the eastern Congolese city of Goma, a local health official said, increasing concern the virus could establish a foothold in…
Senate working on a Friday unprecedented, clearly shows level of commitment – Sen. Sani
Sen. Uba Sani says it is unprecedented for the senate to work on a Friday. Sani, a senator of Kaduna Central Senatorial District, made this known in an interview at…
AFCON: Otedola makes good his promise of $25,000 per goal to Super Eagles
Business mogul Femi Otedola on Tuesday fulfilled his pledge of 25,000 dollars to the senior national team, the Super Eagles. Otedola, on the eve of the Super Eagles’ semifinal clash…
2023: I would rather stay away from identifying anybody as my successor – President Buhari
President Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari says he has no plan whatsoever to groom a successor for the 2023 presidential election. The president stated this while reacting to one of…
Hundreds of trafficking victims denied right to remain in Britain – Data report
Britain has denied hundreds of former slaves the right to stay in the country and access support or care services, despite authorities confirming that they were trafficking victims, data published…
Senate confirms all 43 ministerial nominees, adjourns plenary till Sept. 24
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed 43 nominees as ministers of the government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. President Muhammadu Buhari had on July 23 released the list of 43…
IGP says Police to prosecute banned IMN protester arrested using Terrorism Act
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Mohammed Adamu said henceforth any protester arrested in connection with the proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) would be prosecuted under the “Terrorism Act.’’…
Anyone associated with the IMN, furtherance of its agenda will be treated as a terrorist, an enemy of the state – IGP declares
Following the declaration of Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) as a terrorist group by the Federal High Court, Abuja and proscription order of the group obtained by the Federal…
Edo HoA crisis: Senate orders Obaseki to issue fresh proclamation, gives one week ultimatum
The Nigerian senate has ordered the Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki to issue a fresh proclamation letter to reconvene the state house of assembly. It also ordered that the…
GSMA demands access to high-band spectrum for 5G, estimates economic benefits at $565 bn by 2034
The global telecoms industry on Tuesday demanded access to the high-capacity spectrum it says it needs to support data-intensive 5G services, accusing the space lobby of hogging frequencies in a…