Uganda in 3-week lockdown over Ebola
…..announced for two districts A three-week lockdown has been declared in two districts of Uganda as the country battles an Ebola outbreak. Bars, nightclubs, places of worship and entertainment venues…
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NSEMA: Boat mishap claims 6 lives in Niger
No fewer than six persons lost their lives after their boat capsized on Kaduna River at Gbara in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. The boat accident occurred on…
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OON Award: Come And See Me Dey Buga…
The news came like a bolt from the blue. I had been slated to receive National Honours Award in the rank of Officer of the Order of the Niger, OON.…
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Ondo First lady seeks ne approach to reduce cancer burden
Wife of the Ondo State Governor, Mrs Betty Akeredolu, has called for moreinnovative approach to reduce the cancer burden in Nigeria. She disclosed this at the 25th Anniversary and 4th…
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Security Council orders stop to illegal mining, oil theft
The National Security Council has ordered nation’s security agencies to ensure the immediate stoppage of all illegal mining activities across Nigeria. The Council, chaired by President Muhammadu Buhari, which gave…
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Stakeholders hail suspension of ASUU strike
Stakeholders in the education sector in Bauchi State have expressed joy over the suspension of the eight-month-old strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). They stakeholders including students,…
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Heirs Insurance wins female-centric insurance product award
Heirs Insurance Ltd. (HIL) has bagged an award for the most outstanding female-centric insurance product of the year for its inclusive ‘Her Motor insurance’ plan for women. A statement by…
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2 brothers bag 40yrs jail for killing journalist
Two brothers accused of murdering Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia were sentenced to 40 years in prison on Friday after they dramatically admitted to the crime hours after their trial…
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Bauchi Gov empowers pardoned inmates with N7.6m
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state, on Friday, pardoned 153 inmates with minor offences, serving various jail terms at different correctional facilities in the state. Speaking during the executive pardon…
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37 contestants qualify for Most Beautiful Girl pageant
Thirty-seven successful contestants have qualified for the finals of the 34th edition of the Most Beautiful Girl pageant in Nigeria (MBGN). The president, Silverbird Group, Guy Murray-Bruce, disclosed this to…
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