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Possible killer heat wave imminent in US – weather agency
The United States National Weather Service has warned of a possible killer heat wave across parts of the country starting from Wednesday through the weekend.
Muhammadu Buhari appoints Aisha Buhari, Dolapo Osinbajo as members of drug abuse committee
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday appointed his wife, Aisha, and the wife of the Vice-President, Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, to serve on the Presidential Advisory Committee on the Elimination of Drug Abuse in the country.
Coca-Cola plans to launch energy drinks
Coca-Cola Company on Thursday said it plans to launch two energy drinks under its namesake brand, its latest move to diversify away from sugary sodas.
Expert: Stress can be good also
Dr Gregory Mowete, a medical officer in Abuja, says stress is not necessarily a bad health challenge as it has its positive side.
Drug abuse: Expert raises alarm over teenage initiation
Dr Alfred Makanjuola, Consultant Behavioural Scientist, University of Ilorin, has raised alarm over initiation of teenagers into drug abuse in Kwara.
Nigeria Customs destroys Tramadol, others worth N102 million
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Command in Badagry, says it has destroyed expired and seized medicaments in its warehouse with a Duty Paid Value (DVP) of N102.4 million.
World Hypertension Day: Doctors advise Nigerians on disease, prevention, treatment
Some medical experts have identified hypertension as the most common non-communicable disease in Nigeria and called for more awareness of the need for checkups, healthy diet and lifestyle to guard against it.
Bangladesh arrests female cricketer with methamphetamine
One of Bangladesh's top female cricketers could be jailed for life after being caught with 14,000 methamphetamine pills, police said Sunday.
Three cups of tea, coffee per day good for heart – Study
Drinking up to three cups of tea or coffee per day could protect people from developing irregular heartbeats or arrhythmia, a new study revealed on Tuesday.
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NIMC extends diaspora enrolment to Togo, Niger, Ivory Coast
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has extended the enrolment of Nigerians living in the Diaspora into the National Identity Database to Togo, Niger Republic, Ivory Coast and the Republic of Ireland.
NIS explains visa on arrival policy
The Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Muhammed Babandede, has said the visa on arrival for holders of passports of African countries from January 2020 is to accelerate African Integration.
Ebonyi governor presents 2020 Appropriation Bill of N178.1 billion
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State on Friday presented the year 2020 Appropriation Bill of N178.1 billion before the state House of Assembly.
Abductors of pregnant woman, nine-year-old girl demand N30 million
Abductors of the pregnant woman identified as Mrs Okeke who was abducted by gunmen with two other children aged 9 and 12 in their homes in the Juji area of Kaduna have made a demand of N10 million for each of their victims.
Kogi PDP guber ticket: Court to rule on motion for joinder
Those hoping for an early resolution of the controversy over the rightful owner of the Kogi People’s Democratic Party, PDP Governorship ticket have had their waiting time extended.
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President Buhari hails Anthony Joshua for reclaiming would heavyweight boxing titles
President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Anthony Joshua, for regaining his belts Saturday night in a rematch with Mexican, Andy Ruiz Jnr.
Confusion, as IGP approves, suspends APC mega rally
Confusion continues to trail the mega rally for the defection of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu to the All Progressives Congress (APC), Thursday night, as the Inspector-General of Police, Abubakar Adamu Mohammed, issued two separate letters of approval and suspension of the rally.
Abductors of pregnant woman, nine-year-old girl demand N30 million
Abductors of the pregnant woman identified as Mrs Okeke who was abducted by gunmen with two other children aged 9 and 12 in their homes in the Juji area of Kaduna have made a demand of N10 million for each of their victims.
Uchenna Kanu wins Player of the Year award in the US
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics has named Uchenna Kanu as the NAIA Women’s Player of the Year for 2019 following a record-breaking year in the United States.
Kidnappers kill four on Abuja highway
Kidnappers fleeing a clampdown by men of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command shot and killed four persons along Kawli-Kaita highway on Sunday, according to a statement by the Command on Monday.