At least 12 people have been kidnapped by bandits following an attack on the Junior Staff Quarters of the Kaduna International Airport.
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Fed Govt flaunts Buhari’s health status as President receives COVID-19 jab
Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity) has allayed fears of Nigeria’s citizens over the health of Muhammadu Buhari after the president received a jab of COVID-19 vaccine.
Read More »FG considers COVID-19 vaccination as condition for overseas travels
The Federal Government on Saturday hinted that getting COVID-19 vaccination could become a requirement for all international passengers as the fight against the killer infection gathers steam.
Read More »Govt denies N10.6bn budget for COVID-19 vaccine transportation
The Federal Government on Saturday debunked a media report that not less than N10.6 billion was earmarked for the transportation of COVID-19 vaccines across the country.
Read More »Governors can’t ban open grazing, says Miyetti Allah
The Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, a factional umbrella body for herdsmen in the country, has said it was opposed to the ban imposed on open grazing of cattle by South-West governors.
Read More »Five die as soldiers, bandits clash in Katsina
The Nigerian Army on Saturday said troops of Hadarin Daji on clearance operation in Katsina State killed four bandits and recovered two AK 47 rifles in the Safana Local Government Area of the state. The army however said one soldier
Read More »Osinbajo restates call for state police
The task of building a society desired by all Nigerians is exerting and requires the contribution of all Nigerians as the challenge for everyone is “to build, not to destroy, to add to, not to take away,” according to Vice President Yemi
Read More »Marwa warns NDLEA operatives against illegal detention of suspects
The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohammed Marwa (retd.), has warned commanders, officers and men of the agency against the detention of suspects beyond the period allowed by law.
Read More »Nigerian dies in police custody in India
A 33 year-old Nigerian Michael Nzube has died in India in a hospital, while under police custody.
Read More »Nigerian Army receives 10 expatriates in Rivers State after kidnap in Gabon, $300,000 ransom
The 6 Division, Nigerian Army, has rescued ten foreigners abducted in Gabon, in Tombia, a creek in Bille waterways, Degema Local Government Area, Rivers State, after a ransom of $300,000 was paid for their release.
Read More »CBN introduces N5 per dollar incentive for diaspora remittances
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Saturday introduced a new incentive to encourage inflow of diaspora remittances.
Read More »OAU announces resumption dates for practical courses
Authorities of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, have announced resumption dates for practical courses in some faculties, beginning from March 8, a special release from the institution has said.
Read More »Ugwuanyi leads PDP South-East delegates to elect Ali Odefa as National Vice Chairman
The leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South East geo-political zone and Governor of Enugu State, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, on Saturday, led party delegates to the zonal congress to elect Chief Ali Odefa
Read More »Army Chief approves new postings, appointments
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru has approved the appointment of new General Officers Commanding (GOCs), Principal Staff Officers, commandants of military institutions and corps commanders of units and formations
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