Following the clash between the Nigerian army and the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (Shiite sect) in December 2015 that resulted into the shiite sect losing hundreds of its members, the…
April 21, 2016
Female lawmaker assaulted for overtaking Prisons boss convoy
A female lawmaker, Hon. Onyemeachi Mprakpor, was allegedly beaten by security operatives attached to the the convoy of the Comptroller-General, CG, of the Nigeria Prisons, Dr. Peter Ezenwa Ekpendu for…
Bird Flu: Plateau closes 62 poultry farms, destroys 190,000 birds
The Plateau state government has closed down 62 poultry farms and destroyed more than 190,000 birds affected by bird flu across the state. In an interview with NAN today in…
Lebanese arraigned for claiming Nigerian citizenship
A Lebanese national Rami El Masri was today arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate’s Court sitting at Igbosere for forging a letter of confirmation of Nigeria citizenship. Masri is facing a three count charge…
We have over N2.7trn in Treasury Single Account – OAGF
Federal government workers may soon begin to receive their monthly salaries early due to a directive from President Muhammadu Buhari to the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation. A statement…
Boko Haram landmines kill 5 and injures 9 in Yobe
Five farmers lost their lives and nine others were injured when Boko Haram landmines planted in Yobe Goniri area of Gujba local government area in Yobe state exploded today. The residents of…