ECOWAS Commission denies ordering COVID Organic medication
Abuja, May 7, 2020 (NAN) The ECOWAS Commission has refuted a report that it, along with its health Institution, West Africa Health Organisation (WAHO), has ordered COVID Organics…
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Kenya, Somalia and Rwanda hit by deadly flooding
The heavy rain is expected to continue for weeks
Flooding as a result of recent heavy rains has killed more than 260 people across East Africa.
Kenya has been the hardest hit…
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FRSC arrests 63 motorists for violating social distancing order in Oyo
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Oyo State Command, has arrested no fewer than 63 motorists for violating social distancing order due to overloading of persons.
The state…
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Timbuktu-Triangle victory: Coalition of activists laud Nigerian troops over successful outings over…
Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-General Tukur Buratai
The Coalition of Nigerian Activists for Greater Nigeria (CNAGN) believes that troops of Operation Lafiya Dole deserve special…
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Lagos Assembly inaugurates ad-hoc committee on illegal dredging
The Lagos House of Assembly has passed a resolution to set up a seven-man ad hoc committee to look into the indiscriminate activities of dredgers along the shorelines of the state.…
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Trump says coronavirus worse ‘attack’ than Pearl Harbor
United States President Trump
US President Donald Trump has described the coronavirus pandemic as the "worst attack" ever on the United States, pointing the finger at China.
Mr…
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New Nigeria’s emergency agency DG assumes office, promises to be fair to all
AVM Muhammadu Muhammed (Rtd), newly appointed Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), assumed duty on Wednesday with a promise to be fair to all.…
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Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation reduces ex-depot price of petrol
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from N113.28k per litre to N108.00K per litre…
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Serving Army Major, 40, appointed Emir of Kaura-Namoda
The late Emir of Kaura-Namoda, Alhaji Asha. His son has been appointed successor.
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has approved the appointment of Major Sanusi Muhammad as…
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WHO deploys additional personnel to support COVID-19 response in Kano
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has deployed a Rapid Response Team (RRT) to support Kano State Government in strengthening its COVID-19 response and repositioning its resources…
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COVID-19: Bauchi First Lady distributes palliatives at NSCDC state office
Bauchi First Lady visits the state office of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) where she distributed palliatives to officers and men. She also commended the…
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Audio recording: Army has exposed Shekau’s lies, says security expert Murphy
Shekau is Boko Haram leader
A security expert, Richard Murphy has said the killing of 135 Boko Haram terrorists in the Timbuktu Triangle around northeast Nigeria has exposed the…
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President Buhari prays for speedy recovery of Emir of Daura
President Buhari
By Sam Tor
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday sent his goodwill and prayers to the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Farouk Umar after he was admitted to the…
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COVID-19: Enugu religious leaders urge residents to obey NCDC’s regulations
Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi
The closed-door meeting between Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State and religious leaders in the state, held at the Government House…
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President Buhari appoints former Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba chair Police Trust Fund…
Former IGP Suleiman Abba
By Sam Tor
Pursuant to the Nigeria Police Trust Fund Establishment Act 2019, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of retired…
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Adamawa gets new Grand Khadi
The acting Grand Khadi, Hon. Bass, centre, during the swearing in ceremony. Photos: Halley Cromwell
By Sam Tor
Following the retirement of the Grand Khadi of the Sharia Court…
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