The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Friday appealed to the residents of Jalingo  to avoid settling along the riverine areas to prevent them from flooding. Mr Igue Terungwa, the  Head of Search and Rescue Unit at  NEMA Operation’s Office in Yola,  made the call during the sensitisation programme on 2020 flood warning alert in […]

Christian Pulisic is set to miss the start of next season after Chelsea boss Frank Lampard estimated a hamstring injury will keep the United States star sidelined for six weeks. Pulisic sustained the problem during the FA Cup final at Wembley, where he opened the scoring before the Blues subsided to a 2-1 defeat toRead More The post

No fewer than 110 houses in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, were on Wednesday destroyed by flood. The Special Adviser to Gov. Bello Matawalle on Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Fa’ika Ahmad, who confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gusau, said she led officials of […] Flood destroys 110 houses in Zamfar

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Oredo West Constituency into the state house of assembly, Eghosa Agbonifo has condemned the crisis rocking the state house of assembly when some lawmakers purportedly resumed sittings and claimed to have impeached the Speaker, Rt Hon Frank Okiye in anRead

By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja The All Progressives Congress APC has accused the Peoples Democratic Party PDP of resorting to childish and comical conspiracies in the lead-up to the September 19 governorship election in Edo state, saying the PDP has come to the realization that it stands no chance at winning the polls. APC disclosedRead More The

By Peter Okutu Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, Friday, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to increase funding and logistics to the Nigeria Army, rather than contemplating sacking the Service Chiefs. The Governor who stated this during Ground Breaking Ceremony of Nigeria Army Reference Hospital, Abakaliki, praised the Army for their gallantry and dedication towardsRead

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has described the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, as a liability and a woeful failure. Ganduje said the power of incumbency won’t work in the forthcoming governorship election in Edo State. He spoke at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, after a meeting between some members of the All Progressives Congress, […] Edo

Nigerian basketball player, Michael Ojo, was announced dead by his club on Friday. The Lagos born basketballer died at the age of 27 in Serbia’s capital, Belgrade. Ojo who played for KK Crvena zvezda Basketball club was 216 centimetres tall and weighed 147 kilograms in a Red Star jersey. According to a press statement byRead More The post

A 27-year-old man, Abubakar Salisu, has drowned while bathing in a pond at Rangaza Inusawa village in Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State. A statement signed by Malam Saidu Mohammed, Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, said that Salisu died on Friday morning. “We received a distress call from one Malam […] Kano: Man drowns while bathing in pond

The Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Itu, Local Government Area of the state on Friday, ordered two army officers attached to the Two Brigade Headquarters of the Nigerian Army, Udo Udoma, Uyo to jointly pay One Million Naira fine to the Clan Head of Oku Iboku, Etebom Ubong Edet for infringing on his […] Court slams N1milion suit on two soldiers

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, has reacted to recent events at the Edo State House of Assembly, describing Governor Godwin Obaseki’s actions as “the gravest possible assault on constitutional democracy and the rule of law and escalation of violence and tension in the state he purports to govern.” Tinubu […] BREAKING:

The Senator representing Kaduna Central, Mallam Uba Sani, on Friday, described the death of the renowned Muslim Scholar and the leader of the World Tijjaniyya order, Khaki Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani Inyass as a loss to the entire human race. President Muhammadu Buhari had on Monday expressed deep sadness over the demise of Sheikh Ahmed Tidiane […]

Activities on the trading floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) maintained a bullish posture on Friday with the market indicators appreciating further by 0.45 per cent. Specifically, the All-Share Index rose by 111.06 points or 0.45 per cent to close at 25,041.40 compared with 24,930.34 achieved on Thursday. Also, the market capitalisation inched higher […]

The Katsina State Government has expressed gratitude to the Nigerian Army and other security forces for degrading the activities of bandits and restoring normalcy in the state. Governor Bello Masari gave this commendation in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Security Matters, Ibrahim Katsina on Friday. Hundreds of people have been killed in […]

The Federal Government says it increased the fine for hate speech from N500,000 to N5 million in the amended National Broadcasting Code to deter people who are willingly violating the provision to destabilise the country. The Minister of Information and  Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed gave the explanation on Friday when he featured on a TVC […]

The starting XIs for the Champions League clash between Manchester City and Real Madrid this evening have been confirmed. Pep Guardiola’s men welcome the newly-crowned LaLiga champions in the second leg of their last-16 clash holding a 2-1 lead. City have named a strong side with Kevin De Bruyne, Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus all […] Man City vs Real

By Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described the endorsement of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for Edo gubernatorial election, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, by President Muhammadu Buhari as an act that encourages corruption. The party in a statement by its spokesman Kola Ologbondiyan, condemned the presentation of the flagRead

Starting line-ups in the UEFA Champions League last 16, second leg between Manchester City and Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium on Friday (kick-off 1900 GMT; City won first leg 2-1): Manchester City (4-3-3) Ederson; Kyle Walker, Fernandinho, Aymeric Laporte (capt), Joao Cancelo; Ilkay Gundogan, Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne; Phil Foden, Gabriel Jesus, Raheem SterlingRead

The United States Embassy in Nigeria, on Friday, expressed its disappointment over the interference of security personnel in politics, ahead of the governorship elections in Edo and Ondo States. It also issued a warning to political actors in Edo State, over the spate of violence, which is causing tension ahead of next month’s polls. In […] US govt issues strong

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), has condemned what it described as the series of attacks and allegations against the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice; Abubakar Malami. HURIWA said these allegations and attacks are orchestrated and executed by elements close to powerful forces backing the suspended acting Chairman of […] HURIWA