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EU increases support to tackle Ebola outbreak in Congo
The European Union (EU) on Tuesday pledged an additional 16.5 million euros (18 million dollars) to support efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in...
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Nigeria ready to evacuate first batch of citizens from S/Africa
The Federal Government says it is set to evacuate the first batch of Nigerians from South Africa following reported xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals.
The...
POLITICS
Tackle insecurity instead of rice sharing, – NDC candidate tells Sokoto...
The Governorship Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Sokoto State, Dr Shamsudden Haido, has called on the Sokoto State Government to prioritize...
2027: Coalition key to opposition victory – LP chieftain
Dr Emmanuel Ezeh, Labour Party (LP) candidate for Abakaliki/Izzi Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, has urged opposition parties to embrace coalition politics...
PRP ready for 2027, free of internal crisis, says Baba-Ahmed
The National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, says the party has emerged stronger, more united and fully prepared for...
METRO
Lagos targets 21st Century industrial hub status, woos investors
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos says his administration is working towards making the state a 21st Century industrial hub of Africa.
Sanwo-Olu also said that...
Commercial driver dies in vehicle collision at Cele axis, Lagos
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed the tragic demise of a commercial bus driver, following a fatal multiple-vehicle collision that occurred...
NATIONAL
Nigeria, U.S. partnership has degraded ISIS operations – DHQ
The strategic partnership between Nigeria and the United States has significantly degraded the operational capability of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP)...
I-G orders enforcement against unregistered vehicles nationwide
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olatunji Disu has ordered Commissioners of Police (CPs) to immediately, intensify enforcement operations against unregistered vehicles and vehicles...
Experts propose 30m passenger traffic at MMIA for GDP growth.
By Itohan Abara-Laserian
The Aviation Safety Round Table Initiative (ASRTI) has proposed the transformation of Lagos airport into a global hub capable of handling 30...
SPORTS
EPL:Scrappy Arsenal edge out Newcastle 1-0 to reclaim top spot
Arsenal edge out Newcastle 1-0 to reclaim top spot on the English Premier League on Saturday.
Mikel Arteta’s men played through nervousness but were able...
Enugu emerges overall winner of 3rd National Para Games
Enugu State has emerged the overall winner of the just concluded 3rd National Para Games on Friday in Abuja .
The News Agency of Nigeria...
NPFL: Shooting Stars beat Enugu Rangers 3–1 in Ibadan
League
By Olatunde Ajayi
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan defeated Enugu Rangers 3–1 on Sunday in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Match Day...
OPINION
Expert advocates hostage prevention agency, warns against ransom payments
A Defence Studies expert, Dr Sani Abubakar, has called for the establishment of a specialised Hostage and Kidnapping Prevention Agency to tackle the growing...
Apostle Suleman faults critics of Adeboye’s marriage comment on twitter
Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries has faulted those criticizing Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, over his...
Men should not marry women who can’t cook – Pastor Adeboye
Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, has pointed some qualities his male members should look out for before marrying...
ENTERTAINMENT
Headies 18th edition scheduled details for June 15, draws reactions
The organisers of the Headies have scheduled June 15 for the release of details on its 18th edition, drawing reactions from fans and stakeholders...
Nigerian-British singer, Talay Riley, stabbed to death in UK
Nigerian-British Grammy-winning singer and songwriter, Mark Olayinka, professionally know man as Talay Riley, dies at age 35 after a fatal stabbing in Silvertown, East...
‘Call of My Life’ grosses N498m at West African Box office
“Call of My Life”, a movie distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, has grossed N498 million at the West African box office.
The News Agency of Nigeria...
CELEBRITIES
Chiwetalu Agu debunks death rumour, says he’s hale and hearty
Nollywood legend, Chiwetalu Agu has debunked rumours trending on social media that he is critically sick and needs financial assistance to get treatment.
Chiwetalu Agu...
CRIME
Troops recover stolen motorcycles as rival bandits clash in Kaduna.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have recovered four motorcycles stolen from farmers in Kaduna State, while four bandit kingpins were reportedly killed in a...
Naval Chief urges officers to turn training into action against insecurity
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, has charged graduating officers of Junior Course 101 of the Armed Forces Command and...
Ransom payment provides short-term relief, strengthens criminal networks – Expert
A Defence and Security expert, Dr Steve Okwori, says while ransom payments may secure the immediate release of kidnapped victims, it ultimately strengthen criminal...
LAW & JUSTICE
CP appoints Imo as VCRU Commander for Enugu Police Command
The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Mamman Giwa, has announced the creation of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) for the Command,...
Enugu Govt. urges youths to apply for ongoing Nigerian Army recruitment.
The Enugu State Government has urged able-bodied youths to apply for the ongoing Nigerian Army recruitment and make a career within the army.
The Commissioner...
