The Federal Government has promised to deploy bullet-resistant guard booths (vehicles) in four custodial centres and the national headquarters of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), to forestall external attacks. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, while commissioning 39 duty escort vehicles, including mini green maria and five bullet-resistant guard booths at the weekend in Abuja, […]
The management of the Federal University Dutsinmm Katsina State, on Monday, shut down the school following violent protests by students over an alleged killing of their colleague. Reports said two students were allegedly shot by members of the Civilian Joint Task Force operating in the area, leading to the death of one. A source, who […]
Nigeria has joined the three other countries in Group B of the 2025 Afrobasket qualifiers, Cape Verde, Libya, and Uganda, in qualifying for this year’s final championship slated for Angola even before yesterday’s final round of games in Libya. Nigeria won two games and lost three to garner seven points, same with Uganda, which was […]
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority to fulfil the payment of bridging claims amounting to N100bn. The association threatened to withdraw services if the amount was not paid to them before the deadline. This move follows the NMDPRA’s failure to […]
An elderly British couple has been arrested by Taliban authorities in Afghanistan, their daughter said Monday, urging UK diplomats to do “everything in their power” to secure their release. Peter and Barbie Reynolds, who are in their seventies, have run school training programmes in the south Asian country for 18 years. Their daughter Sarah Entwistle […]
The Nigerian military has reiterated its commitment to eliminating the notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, assuring Nigerians that he is being actively tracked and will soon be neutralized. The Chief of Defence Operations, Major General Emeka Onumajuru, made this declaration on Monday during an interview on Channels TV’s The Morning Brief. “First, I need to […]
Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso, has reiterated the bank’s dedication to enhancing economic cooperation between Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During a courtesy visit to the CBN headquarters by the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Nigeria, Faisal bin Ibrahim Alghamdi, and his delegation recently, Cardoso […]
Federal Ministry of Youth Development has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Flutterwave to advance youth empowerment, mentorship, and access to start-up funding. The signing ceremony, presided over by the Minister of the ministry, Ayodele Olawande, was attended by senior officials, including the Permanent Secretary, Mr Olubunmi Olusanya. In the partnership, the ministry and […]
Pope Francis, in a critical condition with pneumonia since he was hospitalized on February 14, had a good night and was resting, the Vatican said Monday. “The night passed well, the pope slept and is resting”, it said in a brief statement as Francis, 88, entered his 11th day at the Gemelli hospital in Rome, […]
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has banned 60,000 litres petroleum tankers from operating on Nigerian roads, effective March 1, to mitigate truck-in-transit incidents. Mr Ahmed Farouk, Authority Chief Executive, NMDPRA, announced the ban on Wednesday in Abuja, while briefing newsmen shortly after its Stakeholders Technical Committee Meeting. He added by fourth quarter of […]
