Magu demands N5bn,apology from Sun for alleged libel
Ibrahim Magu, acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) EFCC, has written the publisher of the Sun Newspaper in Abuja seeking a N5 billion compensation and an apology….
Make prisons reformatory, not destructive – Security expert
The Nigeria Security and Justice Adviser, West Africa Conflict and Security Team (CSSF), Katrina Aitken-Laird has charged members of the Prison Media Network (PERMNET) to focus on the plight of…
Immigration offences: UK deports 23 Nigerians
The Government of the United Kingdom (UK) has deported 23 Nigerians for committing immigration-related offences in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the deportees arrived at…
Cure for sickle cell anaemia? Yes, it’s here
If you or someone you know suffers from sickle cell disease, hope is on the way. Iesha Thomas, who suffered from the disease herself, is the first person to be…
Take advantage of 2442 to stop unsolicited SMS, NCC counsels subscribers
As part of efforts to educate telecommunications consumers on their rights to quality telecoms services, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says subscribers could stop unsolicited text messages if they send…
Buhari appoints UN, AU Ambassadors; Bande, Audu get top spots
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate deployment of four of the newly appointed Ambassadors-Designate. The president announced the deployment in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media…
Nigeria’s oil export may drop as Shell shuts Bonny Light Trunk Line for repairs
Nigeria stands to experience a shortfall in its oil exports earning as Shell Plc said it had shut down the Nembe Creek Trunk Line, which exports Bonny Light crude oil….
Kenya arrests ‘most wanted’ terrorists’ recruiting officer
Kenya has arrested a suspected Islamic State militant on the country’s “most wanted” list who allegedly helped send recruits to Libya and Somalia, police said on Thursday. Police seized Ali…
Terrorism pushes Israel defence exports to Africa by 70%; rakes $6.5bn from global defence exports in 2016
Israel defense exports rose to $6.5 billion in 2016 — an $800 million increase from 2015 — and included a 70% rise in exports to Africa, the defense ministry said…
FIFA proposes 9 direct World Cup slots for Africa; Europe 16
World soccer governing body, FIFA, is proposing that Africa gets nine automatic places when the World Cup expands to 48 teams in 2026. That would be an increase from the…
