Boris Johnson's new-look cabinet meets for first time
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack and Conservative Party chairman James Cleverly (right) were both appointed Wednesday
The new prime minister is due to make a statement to the…
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No born soccer player- Pele
“I don't believe there is such a thing as a 'born' soccer player. Perhaps you are born with certain skills and talents, but quite frankly it seems impossible to me that one is…
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Travel ban: Atiku commends U.S
Former Nigeria's Vice President, Atiku Abubakar
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has commended the U.S for imposing visa restrictions on Nigerians believed to be…
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Abuja Housing Show: Participants say accurate data key to meeting housing needs
File photo of a housing estate
Some participants at the ongoing 13th Abuja International Housing Show have advocated for the provision of adequate data and proper consumer…
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Anambra Gov eulogized over effort at desilting Sacamori drain
Governor Obiano of Anambra State
By Sunny A. David, Onitsha
Following the flood menace ravaging some settlements and communities in Ogbaru Council Area that include Okpoko,…
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Bauchi commenced airlift of 1,985 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia Wednesday
A file photo of pilgrims boarding a plane
By Baba Shehu Oscu, Bauchi
Over 1,985 pilgrims from Bauchi State Wednesday evening were being airlifted to Saudi Arabia to begin hajj.…
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On day one, Senate screens 10 ministerial nominees
Journalist Sunday Dare, Oyo State nominee will be screened on Thursday
The Senate on Wednesday screened 10 ministerial nominees out of the 43 sent by President Muhammadu Buhari…
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Nigeria internet users increase to 123.4m in May – NCC
Nigerian Communications Commission head office, Abuja
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says internet users on Nigeria telecommunications networks increase to…
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Leprosy: Japan apologises to families of patients
Japan's Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe
Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, on Wednesday apologised to family members of former leprosy patients, who were discriminated against and…
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Boris Johnson: May bidding farewell before new PM takes office
Theresa May delivered her farewell speech with her husband alongside her
Theresa May has delivered a farewell speech in Downing Street shortly before tendering her resignation…
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Year before Games, Tokyo better prepared than any city before, IOC says
A year before hosting the 2020 Olympics, Tokyo is better prepared than any other city in the past to host the Games, Olympic chief Thomas Bach said on Wednesday.
The International…
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Immunisation: Gombe targets 985,000 children in 4 days
The Gombe State Primary Health Care Development Agency (GSPHDA), says it is targeting 985,000 children, aged 0-5 years, for immunisation within the four-day Immunisation Plus Days…
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Bauchi assembly crisis assault on democratic principles–PRP
By Baba Shehu Oscu, Bauchi
The Bauchi State chapter of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has described the recent election of the leadership of the state assembly allegedly…
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Stop playing the devil’s advocate, group warns Amnesty International over conspiracy to destabilize…
The Amnesty International has been warned against playing "devil's advocate" over alleged conspiracy to destabilise the entity called Nigeria.
The Save Humanity Advocacy Centre…
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El-Zakzaky: International community condemns murder of journalist, cop by Shiites
IMN leader El-Zakzaky
The International Centre for Justice (ICJ) (Africa Regional Affairs) has condemned the murder of Precious Owolabi, a members of the National Youth…
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Bauchi Chief Judge releases 12 prisoners
By Baba Shehu Oscu, Bauchi
Twelve awaiting trial prisoners across five prisons in Misau, Katagum, Azare, Jama’are and Ningi were recently released by the Bauchi State Chief Judge,…
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