Families
President Buhari urges families to turn back children who bring home unaccounted goods
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, on Sunday quoted President Muhammadu Buhari as telling families to turn back children who bring home unaccounted goods.
#EndSARS: Methodist Bishop sues for peace
As the #EndSARS protests turn violent in different parts of the country, a Methodist Bishop, Dr Sunday Onuoha, has called on the demonstrating youths not to take the laws into their own hands.
#EndSARS: Afenifere, Ohanaeze condemn violence, destruction of properties
Leaders of the Yoruba and Igbo socio-cultural groups, Afenifere and Ohanaeze Ndigbo, respectively have commiserated with families who lost loved ones in the Tuesday shootings in Lekki, Lagos and called on perpetrators of violent acts to stop forthwith.
#EndSARS: Group reveals those destroying properties in Southeast
The Industrious People of Eastern Nigeria (IPEN) has called on Igbo people to put an end to the ongoing destruction of lives and property in the region.
US debate: Joe Biden promises citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants
Former United States Vice President, Joe Biden, has promised a pathway to citizenship for no fewer than 11 million undocumented immigrants if elected president on Nov. 3.
Nigerian traders in Ghana attempting suicide over maltreatment
Some Nigerian traders in Ghana are considering suicide as option, following rising cases of frustrations, biting hunger and sad feelings of grave abandonment occasioned by the recent actions taken by Ghanaian government against the traders, Progressives Ambassadors of Nigeria has said.
Convoy attack: Borno governor meets families of slain policemen
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has met with families of policemen and members of Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) killed by insurgents in an ambush on Friday in Borno.
Airline operators dissociates from unions’ strike
Few hours to the commencement of the nationwide strike over the increase in pump price and hike in electricity tariff, Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has disassociated themselves from the action.
UNICEF harps on exclusive breastfeeding, complementary feeding
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has advised nursing and lactating mothers to ensure exclusive breastfeeding and complementary feeding for children below the age of five.
Rainstorm: Kwara governor sympathises with affected families
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has commiserated with families whose dwellings and properties were affected by Saturday night’s rainstorm in different parts of the state.
Governor Sanwo-Olu: Lagos experienced less than 2% coronavirus fatality despite humongous death prediction
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has disclosed that the state experienced less than 2 per cent coronavirus-related death despite initial humongous death prediction at the peak of the virus.
President Buhari expresses shock over deaths, destruction of farms by flood in Kebbi
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep concern over the heavy floods in Kebbi that took a number of lives, submerged hectares of farmlands and houses, destroyed farm produce and personal belongings.
Anglican Bishop: CAMA law obnoxious, draconian, anti-Christ
An Anglican Bishop has urged the Federal Government reverse the recently signed Companies and Allied Matters Act, CAMA. He described it as “obnoxious, draconian, uncharitable and anti-Christ”.
US: We’ve invested $220 million to support fight against polio in Nigeria
The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) said it has invested approximately $150 million and $70 million, respectively, toward Nigeria’s polio eradication efforts since 2012.
President Buhari mourns victims of Lagos copter crash
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, commiserated with friends and relatives of victims of the helicopter crash in the Opebi area of Lagos State.
Catholic Bishop appeals for peace in Southern Kaduna
The Province Bishops, comprising those of Kaduna, Kano, Kontagora, Minna, Sokoto, and Zaria dioceses, which make up the Ecclesiastic Province has appealed to traditional rulers and religious leaders in southern Kaduna and its environs to continue to make effort towards peace.
Zamfara emir promotes rights of women, youths, children in the North
The Emir of Anka who doubles as the chairman, Zamfara State council of chiefs, Alhaji Attahiru Ahmad Muhammad has urged policymakers both at the local, states and federal levels to formulate policies that will promote youths development, empowerment and general well-being of young people, so as to reduce insecurity in the country.
Boat mishaps: NIWA boss urges operators to adhere to safety guidelines
Dr. George Moghalu, Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), has urged boat operators in the country to adhere strictly to safety guidelines or risk sanctions.
Recent Stories
SEMA: Benue not hoarding virus palliatives
The Benue State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, has clarified that the state government has not hoarded any of the palliative sent to the state by Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) for distribution to the poor to cushion the harsh effect of COVID-19 in the state.
Official: UCH beefs up security over planned attack
The University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, says it has beefed up security, following the threat of a planned attack on the teaching hospital by hoodlums.
Paul Pogba ‘quits’ playing for France after president’s remarks on Islam
Paul Pogba has reportedly quit international football following racist comments made by France president Emmanuel Macron.
Senator Tinubu: Contribute toll-gate revenues to shooting victims
Senator Bola Tinubu on Sunday proposed that revenue from the Lekki Toll-Gate should go towards succour for victims of military shooting of October 20.
Senator Tinubu: We must accept protests as part of national development
Sen. Bola Tinubu, a national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), says for Nigeria to attain parity with older and more established democracies, the country must accept protests as part of its national development.
Most Popular
Twitter, White House deny claims that researcher hacked Donald Trump’s account
A security researcher claims he hacked President Donald Trump’s Twitter account earlier this month, guessing that his password was “maga2020!” and possibly posting a tweet where Trump appeared to take a satirical article seriously. Dutch newspaper de Volkskrant and magazine Vrij Nederland reported the news earlier today, citing screenshots and interviews with the researcher, Victor Gevers.
Victor Osimhen helps Napoli secure comeback victory over Benevento
Victor Osimhen featured prominently as Napoli secured a 2-1 comeback victory over Benevento in Sunday’s Serie A game.
Chelsea willing to release Kepa Arrizabalaga on-loan
Chelsea are willing to release Kepa Arrizabalaga on-loan in January.
Security operatives guard government buildings in Benin
Security operatives, mostly soldiers, have taken over the guard of government buildings and diverted movements from such areas in Benin City, the Edo State capital.
Panic as Hausa, Yoruba youths clash in Lagos community
Residents have expressed panic over a renewed clash between Hausa and Yoruba youths at Fagba, Iju Ishaga area of Lagos State.