The Nigerian Army today held a religious enlightenment seminar aimed at countering violent extremism in Yobe State, the Northeast and Nigeria in general. Themed ‘Countering Insurgency and Violent Extremism in
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The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom on Thursday warned cattle owners against open grazing across the State. Ortom warned cattle owners in the state to ensure that their animals are
At least 62 people have died in a fire on a train in Pakistan after a gas canister being used to cook food exploded. Officials have said there are many
The Nigeria Customs Service, Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, Command, has generated N4,991,674,90bn revenue in September 2019. The command said that the figure exceeded its monthly revenue target, adding that it
Amnesty International, an international human rights organisation, has stated that it has evidence that the Nigerian Government used automatic firearms on unarmed protesters leading to at least 39 deaths. AI
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved N19.18 billion to boost economic activities in the country’s garment and textile industry. Mr Godwin Emefiele, the CBN Governor disclosed this at
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday arrived Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The presidential aircraft conveying the president and some members of his
Hukumar kula da gidajen yari a jihar Kogi a Najeriya, ta ce tuni ta samu zarafin cafke fursunoni 31 daga cikin 153 da suka tsere daga gidan yarin garin Koton
President Muhammadu Buhari has cautioned officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force against harassing young people in their bid to arrest `yahoo criminals.’ Buhari handed down this warning in
Jummai Abubakar, the last surviving wife of Tafawa Balewa, the late prime minister of Nigeria, is dead. Hajara Wanka, a grand daughter to the late prime minister, confirmed the death
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State to set a standard for good governance that might be used to reinforce confidence in the country’s younger
The Plateau State Police Command on Sunday confirmed the collapse of a two-storey building at Butcher Street, Terminus Market in Jos North Local Government Area of the state. DSP Terna
Barely 3 weeks to the governorship election in Kogi state, the Attah of Igala and President, Kogi State Traditional Council, HRM Dr. Micheal Ameh Oboni II, has conferred Igala traditional
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom on Sunday commended Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, for the steps he has taken to end the crisis between Jukun and Tiv of that state.
At least 67 people have been killed during two days of protest in Iraq, after clashes between demonstrators, security forces and militia groups. Hundreds more people were injured in what
At least 42 people have died and thousands injured in violent anti-government protests in Iraq. Twelve protesters died in a fire they started while storming the office of a powerful
The Fulani Socio-cultural organization, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, has apologized to Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State over herdsmen attacks and killings in the state. National Secretary of the association,
No fewer than 40 villages have been sacked by flood in Adamawa State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Dr Muhammad Sulaiman, the Executive Secretary, Adamawa State Emergency
Convicted Russian agent Maria Butina has been released from a US prison and deported after serving most of her 18-month sentence. The 31-year-old had been held in a Florida prison
For over a week now, protests across Lebanon have brought the country to a standstill and on Saturday activists are planning their biggest demonstration yet. Banks, schools and universities remain
