Probe ‘misuse’ of N4.5bn COVID-19 funds by Kogi govt, SERAP tells Buhari
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to order a probe into N4.5 billion allegedly misused by the Kogi State […]
Month: March 2021
Kane shines as England down Albania in World Cup qualifier
England maintained their winning start to the 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign with a comfortable victory over Albania in Tirana. Albania provided more of a […]
Many dead as Militants launch attack in Mozambique
Dozens of people are dead following an attack on the town of Palma in northern Mozambique, according to a spokesperson from the country’s defence department. […]
Woman, 35, kills one month-old baby, nabbed in Ogin
The Ogun state police command has arrested a 35-year-old woman, Sukurat Olajoke, for killing her one month old baby, and dumping the corpse in Ogun […]
The Fulani as the North’s bogeyman, by Hassan Gimba
We grew up seeing the bogeyman here and there. Between 1967 and 1968, I lived with my paternal grandmother, Iya, later Hajia Iya after she […]
Weeks after Kagara abduction, schools ordered to reopen in phases
After a two–week closure of public secondary schools in Niger State for the conduct of risk assessment, schools have been asked to resume. This was […]
NDLEA nab 70-year-old Boko Haram drugs’ supplier
A 70-year-old suspected drug trafficker, Rabiu Wada, said to be supplying substances to Boko Haram insurgents and bandits has been arrested by the National Drug […]
Again, Boko Haram destroys transmission tower in Borno
Residents of Maiduguri, Borno state capital are in the state of confusion following sudden blackout three days after transmission company of Nigeria managed to fixed […]
Troops record huge success, kill 48 terrorists, rescue many kidnapped victims
Troops of Nigerian Army l deployed in Chibok under 28 Task Force Brigade of Sector 1 Operation Lafiya Dole have neutralised scores of Boko Haram […]
NCDC reveals new COVID-19 infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control recorded 101 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 162,489. […]
World Cup qualifier: Luxembourg heap blow on Ireland
The Republic of Ireland’s World Cup qualifying hopes were dealt a massive blow as they slumped to a disastrous 1-0 home defeat by Luxembourg. Gerson […]
Whyte knocks out Povetkin in Gibraltar rematch
Dillian Whyte kept alive his hopes of a heavyweight world title shot by emphatically gaining revenge over Alexander Povetkin with an impressive knockout win in […]
NDLEA arrests 70-year-old suspected drug supplier in Niger
By Ibironke AriyoThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 70-year-old suspected drug trafficker, who allegedly supplied illicit substances to Boko Haram insurgents […]
Breaking: Super Eagles subdue Squirrels in AFCON qualifier
Three-time champions, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have beaten the group L rival, the squirrel of Benin republic, a goal to nil in Port Novo, […]
Breaking: Iwobi tests positive for COVID-19 as Rohr releases line-up vs Benin ahead AFCON qualifier
Super Eagles man, Alex Iwobi, has tested positive for COVID-19, Iwobi who was earlier tipped to be in the starting line-up will be missing the […]