Tegina kidnap: Victims narrate how they survived without food, others
Looking feeble, malnourished, lost, and dirty, the kidnapped pupils of Salihu Islamic school, Tegina, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State arrived Minna, the State capital along with their teachers in the vehicles dispatched by the State Government to convey them back to freedom and to reunite them with their
Northern youths issue 14-day ultimatum to President Buhari over Boko Haram, ISWAP sponsors
Northern Youths Council of Nigeria (NYCN), has issued a 14-day ultimatum, urging the Federal Government to unveil the identity of the sponsors of the killers of innocent Nigerians. The group said failure to do so, they would occupy the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory. The NYCN also
Former Minister seen working as a Pizza Delivery Guy in Germany
A former Afghan minister now works as a pizza delivery person in Germany. Al-Jazeera Arabia tweeted the images of Syed Ahmad Shah Sadat, who served as Afghanistan’s communications and technology minister now working as a Pizza Delivery man. Syed Ahmad Sadat is currently based in Leipzig, Germany, where he arrived
“You’re not fit to hold Office” – Presidency replies Gov. Ortom
The Nigerian Presidency has taken a swipe at the Governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom over his repeated criticisms of President Muhammadu Buhari. The Presidency, on Wednesday, berated Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, calling him a sectarian and ethnocentric leader. Below is the full statement signed by Presidential media aide,
Earthquake: UN, partners launch $187m support for Haiti
The UN and partners on Wednesday launched a 187.3 million dollars appeal to support half a million people affected by the deadly earthquake in southwestern Haiti. The 7.2 magnitude earthquake on Aug. 14, killed more than 2,200 people and injured no fewer than 12,000 others. More than 130,000 homes were
Lagos PDP loses chairman, Adegbola to COVID-19
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, says its Chairman, Dr Dominic Adegbola has died of COVID-19 related ailments. Lagos PDP Publicity Secretary, Mr Taofik Gani, broke the news in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. Gani said the late senior medical practitioner, had been an exceptional politician, who
Gunmen attack bullion van in Ore, kills driver, policeman
The Police Command in Ondo has confirmed the attack on a bullion van in Ore by gunmen. The police also confirmed the killing of the bullion van driver and a policeman during the attack. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the attack occured on Wednesday evening in the
Buni condoles with Yobe flood victims
Yobe Gov. Mai Mala Buni on Wednesday commissersted with victims of flood disaster in parts roof the state. Buni expressed his sympathy when he visited the Emirs of Damaturu, Fika and Potiskum over the recent floods recorded in some communities across the three Emirates. Mr Mamman Mohammed, the Director-General Press
Defence spokesman seeks media support
The newly appointed Director Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Benjamin Sawyerr, has solicited the support of the Nigerian media in projecting the image of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) positively. Sawyerr made the call when he paid a familiarisation visit to the Voice of Nigeria (VON) and the Federal Radio Corporation
Invest in air cargo for revenue generation, insurer tells FG
Mr Babajide Olatunde-Agbeja, Chairman, Boff and Company Insurance Brokers, on Wednesday, in Lagos, described air cargo as Nigeria’s new golden income, capable of generating huge revenues for the government if adequately developed. “Air cargo is our new golden income in Nigeria, the earlier we realise it and implement a smooth