Lassa fever: End of an emergency in 2020
On 28 April, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control declared the 2020 Lassa fever emergency over, following a steep decline in cases.
Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) recognises the…
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One person killed in Kwara herders clash
Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq
By Emmanuel Kehinde, Ilorin
One person has been reported killed in a communal crisis between herders and indigenes of Lata in Patigi…
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President Buhari mourns Senator Osinowo
Senator Sikiru Adebayo Osinowo
By Sam Tor
President Muhammadu Buhari offers deepest condolences to the family of Osinowo and the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on…
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Closure of Eke Awka comes into effect
By Sunny A. David
From today Monday June 15, 2020, Eke Awka Market, in Awka South Local Government Area, will be shut until further notice.
A release signed by the Secretary…
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Stakeholders call for more awareness on need for voluntary blood donation
By Sunny A. David
To ensure that individuals and communities have access to safe and quality-assured blood and blood products in both normal and emergency situations, the need…
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40-year-old man nabbed for battering 9-year-old niece in Anambra
Chioma Ogbu with battered face
By Sunny A. David
A 40-year old man, Hillary Apeh has been arrested for allegedly abusing a 9-year old girl in Maryland Estates, 33 Onitsha,…
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National chairman of APGA debunks Shinkafi’s defection to PDP
APGA National chairman, Chief Victor Oye
By Sunny A. David
The All Progressives Grand Alliance has debunked allege defection of its former National Secretary, Alhaji Sani…
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Initiate better reforms, policies – Adamawa governor Fintiri tells newly inaugurated board…
By Sam Tor
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has challenged newly inaugurated chairmen and members of boards and Commission in the state to initiate reforms and policies that…
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ATBUTH Bauchi resident doctors join strike
Nigeria's Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire
By Tasiu Hassan, Bauchi
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, (ATBUTH) Bauchi Chapter of the National Association…
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Preparation in top gear ahead of World Environmental Day in Bauchi
The Director-General, (DG), Bauchi State Environmental Protection Agency, Dr Ibrahim Kabir, has attended an interactive meeting with critical stakeholders in preparation for the…
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Water spray car wash
A worker uses water spray to wash a car inside A.Y.M. Shafa petrol station along Bwari road, Dutse-Buapma, Abuja Monday. Photo: Anthony Maliki, Apex Images
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Thousands of portraits of Covid victims fill Peru cathedral
Many of the victims did not have access to adequate medical care
An archbishop in Peru has filled his cathedral in the capital, Lima, with more than 5,000 photographs of Covid-19…
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Maria Ressa: Philippine journalist found guilty of cyber libel
Maria Ressa said the charges were politically motivated
High-profile journalist Maria Ressa has been found guilty of libel in the Philippines' in a case seen as a test of the…
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4 persons shot at Plateau as armed robbers attack PoS shop
Four unfortunate customers got shot by armed robbers during a robbery attack on a PoS shop in Panyam District of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The News Agency of…
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Bauchi police command warn against gender-based violence
Lawal Tanko Jimeta, new Bauchi Police boss
By Baba Shehu Oscu, Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command have expressd concern over violence against women and children and…
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FCTA seals Jabi Lake Mall for 2 weeks for hosting Naira Marley
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Ministerial Task Team on COVID-19, on Sunday shut down the Jabi Lake Mall for violating Presidential ban on social gatherings.…
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